Pandemics, more wars than ever before, heat waves, melting glaciers and political upheaval: we are living in an era of increasing complexity, chaos and uncertainty: From VUCA to BANI, the ‘unpredictability of the world’ is greater today than ever before. Many people find it difficult to get used to the fact that ‘the old rules of “it won’t happen” and “basically everything will stay the same” are increasingly no longer valid,’ as psychologists Eva Lermer and Matthias Hudecek write in their book ‘Uncertainty’ [1].
Topic Tag: BANI
Resilient Teams: The Strategic Power of Team Coaching in turbulent times
In an era defined by disruption and complexity, building strong teams has never been more critical. Paula Brennan explores why team coaching is emerging as one of the most powerful investments organisations can make — fostering collective resilience, unlocking innovation, and enabling teams to thrive in turbulent times.
Coaching in an overwhelming uncertain world: Coach when it matters most
We’re living in a wild world. Jamais Cascio has named it BANI—Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and often Incomprehensible, and I couldn’t agree more. Change comes fast (often daily), challenges stack up, and many of us are left quietly wondering: Where do I even begin?
That’s where coaching comes in!
More Mentoring in a BANI World — Six free mentor CPD sessions

In the previous BANI sessions, we explored how mentoring can support individuals in a Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear and Incomprehensible (BANI) world, as described by Jamais Cascio, an American anthropologist and futurist. I’ve decided to continue this theme in our webinar series, as the geo-political and economic situation globally appears to have become even more BANI in the first three months of 2025!
Mentoring in a BANI World — Five free mentor CPD sessions

Today’s world can be described as Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible (BANI), an idea created by Jamais Cascio, an American anthropologist, futurist, and author. The war in Ukraine, the Middle East conflict and instability, the increasing impact of climate change and a world where massive upheaval can occur in seconds, has created challenges that require a fresh lens and mindset.
