Oliver was born in Mannheim, Germany in 1965 and graduated from Mannheim University in German Literature, Political Studies and Media Research. He has been inventing and telling stories since Kindergarten. A professed book lover, he taught himself to read at the age of four to finally be able to find out more about his favorite childhood heroes without adult support.
He has been working with texts since it first became a necessity for him to earn money. Since then, Oliver has written, translated, edited and copy-read virtually countless books. Also, he is one of the founders and former co-owner of the German publishing company Feder & Schwert ("The Pen& the Sword"), a special interest publishing house for all things fantastic. The Icelandic proverb "Better to be barefoot than to be without a book" rather sums up his perspective on life. He can claim that professionally, his dream has come true: he works on, with and for books.
As an experience designer, he has been writing, creating and facilitating Larps since the late 90s. Oliver is also the former project lead on one iteration of the College of Extraordinary Experiences and teaches Storytelling, Leadership, and Teambuilding (as well as various combinations thereof) at different German universities.
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Christopher Bramley joins Claus this week. As a mentor, speaker, coach or consultant, this week's co-host works globally and cross-culturally to help companies and individuals sustainably discover how to evolve.
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What do you do during a pandemic if your line of business is to "create immersive, playful and participatory experiences"? Vera Schneider, CEO and Co-Founder of Beyond Play is co-hosting the show with Claus this week.
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Professor Justin O'Brien joins Claus this week to co-host an in-depth discussion on how the pandemic has forced higher education to transform the way they do business and teach our generation.
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This week Claus and the co-host for this episode, Pim Schachtschabel, deep-dive the effect the pandemic has had on deeply immersive experiences.
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Mark Stanley connects with Claus this week to reflect on how the pandemic has influenced the way consultants go about applying their craft.
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This week we explore the unique artistic space of Burlesque and how the impact the pandemic has had on this artistic expression. Claus is joined by artist, performer and subject matter expert John-Paul Bichard.
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Escape rooms were evolving and the pandemic has disrupted this pass time completely. So what now? Join Claus and David for tons and context and information about what might be in store for this experiential pass time that so many love.
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This week we discuss the impact Covid-19 has had on retail and perhaps how it will accelerate change and innovation. This week Claus is joined by Jens Heitland who has a rich and accomplished retail background.
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This week we talk about one of the industries reeling from the impact of COVID 19. How will we look at Tourism in the new normal?
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Reflecting on the current and future effects of our new-normal on media production with Daniel Chilla -- Film Commissioner, Film Capital Stockholm.
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