Century 21 files

The case of Inga Höltmann

This is the secret interrogation record of 1 suspect. With 21 pieces of evidence. Accused of seriously stirring up the status quo. All compiled to 1 transformation story about the suspect’s attitudes, advice, and aspirations as a true leader by example.

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Inga Höltmann Shiftschool front view
Mugshot 1: Front
Inga Höltmann Shiftschool side view
Mugshot 2: Side
Inga Höltmann Shiftschool bag shot
Evidence 1: bag contents
Inga Höltmann Shiftschool book nightstand
Evidence 2: Book on nightstand
Inga Höltmann Shiftschool desk shot
Scene: thought work desk
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Memo: person suspected of really, really anchoring New Work in work environments by openly sharing her own transformation story and showing people how to experience true self efficacy. [cto]

Title: Consultant on the Future of Work

Address: https://www.accelerate-academy.de

Location: Berlin

Incident: Seri. Transf./ Lead. by Ex./ Dist. of StaQuo

Disposition: very active

File No: 21/2022/X/0055

Statement: Ich bremse auch für Vollidioten.

HOW TO READ THIS

Bobby Tobias
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This is the evidence table, the special commission of the SHIFT has gathered in this case. Here you can find all the circumstantial evidence that contributed to the conviction of the perpetrator.

In addition to extensive visual material, descriptions of the course of events, the case contains all the interrogation protocols.

Also listen to the original recording of the interrogation questions by a SHIFT special agent.

1/21

Are you the “here and now” or “dream about the future” kind of person?

I love imagining future states

WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON

12/21

What is your FUC*?

*frequently uttered concern

Will I be on time?

FREQUENTLY UTTERED CONCERN

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THE INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER

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Tobias Burkhardt is chair of the S.H.I.F.T Committee, lead investigator and executive director of the Shiftschool – all in one. Here you can find more useful pieces of information about his hustle and bustle.

8/21

Ich bremse auch für Vollidioten.

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5/21

Decide if the following statements are a curse or a blessing, there is no maybe.

There is no such thing as a new idea.

Mark Twain

There is no such thing as society.

Margret Thatcher

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

American Proverb

There is no such thing as tomorrow.

Alan Watts

= true

= false

THERE IS NO SUCH THING!

18/21

What does your morning (routine) look like?

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Sports and yoga, a shower, my beloved smoothie ❤️, scripting and reading – a day that starts like this is good!

100 MINUTES OF SOLITUDE

15/21

What’s your insider tip for the most underrated website?

DIGITAL DARK HORSE

4/21

Previous hair colors

Blonde – Green – Blue - Dark Blonde („Straßenköter“ in German) – and now: Introducing Grey!

scissor and comb

AT THE HAIR SALON

6/21

Purpose is:

To feel confident of why and how you do it.

THE SECRET SAUCE OF LIFE

9/21

This law should exist:

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Mandatory Parental Leave.

ABOVE THE LAW

15/21

Complete the following sentences!

Perseverance is key.

Responsibility is important.

Vulnerability is in vain.

Gratitude is the foundation.

Curiosity is sweet.

THE MISSING PIECE

20/21

What’s something you have been doing wrong all your life until recently?

I just discovered that spices in the supermarket are sorted by – drumroll – alphabet! No more aimless searching!

NOTE TO SELF

21/21

How much would you pay yourself per hour?

Enough.

A REAL BARGAIN

10/21

Top 5 character features:

Loyal, Independent, Busy, Thoughtful, Aspiring

MATCHLESS MENTAL MEASUREMENT

THIS CASE IS ONE OF S.H.I.F.T.’S MOST SERIOUS CASES

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17/21

What are three things you want to learn next?

1. Writing a book.

2. Crafting a smokey eye.

3. Overcoming my insecurity to drive a car in a city like Berlin.

LEARNING AS A LIFESTYLE

19/21

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What’s the best question you have ever been asked?

“What is your status symbol?”

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN THOUGHTFUL

2/21

Which items should people scratch of their bucket list immediately?

1. Going to Paris
2. Drive fast on a German Autobahn
3. Having kids

THE UNBUCKET LIST

10/21

Which film role would you like to play?

A feminist Jamesina Bond, fighting evil.

DREAMCAST

IMDfuture

7/21

What is it like to be you?

Complicated. Unique. Exciting.

WO / MAN IN THE MIRROR

16/21

How can you measure whether an idea is good or bad?

By doing.

FOOLS AND TOOLS

3/21

Transformation is:

Growing into what is necessary and fruitful.

TRANSFORMATION TRANSCRIBED

11/21

What question would you like to ask your fear?

😱

I know that you are not real. Why don’t you just leave me alone?

JITTERBUG

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