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Virtual Reality Workshop EARTH FROM SPACE®

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The VR Workshop EARTH FROM SPACE® is an impressive VR workshop that helps participants gain a better understanding of developments in our biosphere, atmosphere, and oceans. With this new knowledge and insight, you will be better equipped to make a meaningful impact.

Next date:
June 3rd, 2026
workshop EARTH FROM SPACE®
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What is the Overview Effect

The VR Workshop EARTH FROM SPACE® is based on the so-called Overview Effect. This is a shift in perspective that occurs when astronauts view Earth from space. Their worldview changes, causing them to see the planet as a whole, fragile, and interconnected system.

Inspiration for action

The change in perception leads to a deeper sense of global responsibility and inspires leaders to take actions that benefit both the planet and its inhabitants. This shift in thinking promotes a new perspective on leadership, focused on sustainability, collaborative problem solving, and global cooperation.

Positive effect

Understanding and applying the Overview Effect in leadership has positive effects on tackling global challenges such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, poverty, and inequality.

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A tribute to planet earth

A previous participant in the VR Workshop EARTH FROM SPACE® made this video to illustrate her experience.

IDG skills that are part of this workshop

By participating in our activities, you will also work on competencies and skills from the Inner Development Goals Guide.

For this VR workshop EARTH FROM SPACE® , these are:

  • Openness and eagerness to learn
  • Conscious presence
  • Complexity awareness
  • Perspectives skills
  • Appreciation
  • Connectedness
  • Empathy in compassion
  • Inclusive mindset
  • Trust
  • Skills to get others moving
  • Courage
  • Optimism
  • Perseverance
"With a VR headset, I witnessed the Earth’s fragility firsthand. What difference do we dare to make?"

Nico Schooneman

This is the program

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VR Experience EARTH FROM SPACE®

The first part of the VR Workshop EARTH FROM SPACE® is about feeling.

After a brief introduction, participants embark on a virtual space journey. You will experience the Overview Effect, which is what astronauts experience when they see Earth from space. This is done using a specially developed program that is unique in the world. It is the first VR Experience to make this possible. Once everyone is back in Geldermalsen, we will reflect on what you have seen, thought, and felt.

EARTHQUIZ

The second part of the VR Workshop EARTH FROM SPACE® is about knowing.

After this impressive experience, we will test your knowledge of developments in the atmosphere, biosphere, and oceans. We will reflect on what has happened in recent years and look to the future with scientists. Do you have a realistic picture of how fast some changes are happening and what the impact of a number of changes will be? We sometimes do this quiz in teams, sometimes individually.

Hope and optimism

The third part of the VR Workshop EARTH FROM SPACE® is about contributing to change.

In the third and final part, we focus on hope and optimism. You will learn from people who have taken action to make a difference. From inspiring projects that contribute to a sustainable and just future for generations to come. We will reflect on the Sustainable Development Goals and the Inner Development Goals, and on ways to involve organizations and ecosystems in change. Finally, we will discuss what you want and can do and what obstacles you encounter in doing so. We will do this while enjoying a drink.

These are the coaches who will guide you.

Kees Froeling

Kees Froeling


Marleen Honders


Michiel Bloemendaal


These are the results of this workshop

Experienced the Overview Effect

You have experienced the Overview Effect without having to use tons of fuel.

Knowledge update regarding our planet

You have expanded your knowledge of developments in our atmosphere, biosphere, and oceans, and the effect our lifestyle has on them.

Hope and optimism

You have gotten to know some game changers and gained knowledge about how you can bring positive change to your organization and environment.

Certificate of Participation

You will receive a digital certificate of participation, an element in a life of continuous learning and development.

Your Certificate of Participation

After completion, you will receive a digital certificate as proof of your participation to the Masterclass Design Thinking. This digital certificate is issued from our secure environment and can easily be shared on social media, for example on your LinkedIn profile. This allows you to show your network that you are investing in your own development.

If you prefer to frame your certificate, you can of course also print the document. All certificates can be downloaded in PDF format and then verified using verification technology.

Available data for Virtual Reality Workshop EARTH FROM SPACE®

  • June 3rd, 2026 (13:30–17:00)

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  • November 18th, 2026 (13:30–17:00)

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