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Hearing The System with Maik & Juan

Welcome to Hearing the System with Maik & Juan podcast, where we explore the fascinating and often overlooked link between our internal world and the environment around us.

We hope you, like us, are curious to delve into the world of coaching, teamwork, organisational dynamics, change, and various methodologies that can help us better understand our interconnectedness with others.

Our two hosts, Maik from Germany and Juan, a Chilean-British based in Amsterdam, met during a course called ORSC (Organisational Relationship System Coaching) and were struck by the enlightening conversations they shared.

Whether you're a seasoned coach or simply curious about the intersection of human relationships and systems, this podcast is for you. Tune in as we uncover new insights, share personal experiences, and connect with a broad audience in our quest to navigate life's challenges and contradictions.

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Trust: Easy to Lose, Hard to Rebuild?

May 28, 2026 • Maik Seyfert & Juan Castillo • Episode 8

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Trust shapes almost every aspect of our lives—our relationships, friendships, teams, workplaces, and communities. Yet we rarely stop to think about what trust actually is, how it is built, and why it can disappear so quickly.

In this episode of Hearing The System with Maik & Juan, we explore trust from different angles. Is trust earned or given? Why do some people trust easily while others struggle? What role do reliability, vulnerability, competence, and honesty play? And can trust truly be restored once it has been broken?

Drawing from personal experiences, coaching, leadership, and organizational life, we discuss the forces that strengthen trust, the behaviors that quietly undermine it, and why trust may be one of the most valuable assets we have.