​[this event is sold out but see our other event on 19 August at The Foundry here]

​Unlocking Systems Thinking for Regeneration and Social Impact

​A 2-hour experiential primer to help you see the bigger picture, feel the system, and act with deeper purpose.

​Why it matters

​In a world of interconnected crises, quick fixes often miss the mark. Whether you're working on environmental regeneration or social equity, systems thinking helps you move beyond silos and surface-level symptoms to address root causes and patterns of change. This session will help you make sense of complexity, collaborate more effectively, and unlock new possibilities for transformation.

​What to expect

​In this immersive primer, you’ll be guided through proven tools like the Iceberg Model and 3D Mapping (physical modelling of systems), grounded in real-life reflections from fellow participants. Come ready to engage with your head, heart, and hands.

​Together, we will:

• ​Practice systems thinking: see beyond events to the deeper patterns and structures driving them

• ​Build systems awareness: see how different stakeholders experience the same system

• ​Strengthen systems sensing: uncover relationships and hidden dynamics

​You’ll leave with new insights, a shared language for complexity, and systems practice habits to try in your work.

​💡 This is a foundational session. You’ll also get a sneak peek into the upcoming Systems Strategy Lab, a deeper dive into tools for rethinking regeneration and impact.

​Your Facilitator

​This session is led by Boon Pei Ya, founder of The Shoal Co., a partner for changemakers navigating complexity — blending systems thinking, team coaching, and facilitation to help teams work better together and make progress where it matters most. Pei Ya brings more than 16 years of experience across climate, conservation, and social justice, including regional leadership in conservation finance and corporate sustainability. Her work draws on systems thinking, systems mapping and social arts to map complexity, surface dynamics, and co-create adaptive strategies, and is grounded in the belief that real transformation begins with how we see, sense, and relate.

​Workshop Fee:

​Pay-as-you wish. A guide contribution is $25-$30 (this supports the ongoing upkeep of Stranger Conversations).

​We’re piloting two primer workshops with this introductory offer. Future primers will be priced at $80–$100.

​Note: No food will be provided, so feel free to bring your own dinner or snacks to stay comfortable and nourished throughout the session.