M E T H O D S
I facilitate individuals and groups through experiences that mature our emotional quotient and relational intelligence* so we operate as more wholesome beings. The archaic education system has deeply matured our left brain, our EQ. During this time of systemic breakdone we must find a way to use our left and right brains in balance. I help you bypass your thinking mind so we operate from intuition/gut responses. My toolbox includes a rigorous set of methods that guide and support people and groups through complex issues. Now more than ever, we need a new leadership capacity to navigate swift change with deeper empathy, greater courage and matured relational intelligence to make more valuable decisions to shift our broken systems.
CIRCLES FOR TRANSFORMATION
Of all the leadership capacities, listening is perhaps the most underrated. An inability to listen deeply is at the source of much leadership failure. Listening shapes the quality of our attention, thereby underpinning both professional mastery, as well as the quality of our personal lives. I work with adults, teenagers, facilitators, teachers, families, only woman/men circles and specialist groups. Opening session focus sharing and discussing the research and tested Guidelines around how to co create safety first. Once safety in place, everything else flows and circles a success. We learn how to facilitate intuitively, not using a rule book. Restorative Circles in places of learning and at work are critical in our mission to rebuild vibrant environments.
TALK/LECTURE TOPICS
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Our minds create images, even before we can find the words to describe what we are thinking and feeling. The combination of working with calming the critical mind and practising non judgement of self, together with art making, allows us to use this imaginative capacity of the mind to build bridges, connecting thoughts to feelings - pre-conscious to conscious, and ourselves to others. Using lines, form, space, texture and colour as our language, we can create a work of art that communicates our feelings and ideas that has no words. An opportunity to access a deeper, seemingly inaccessible place, gently and quickly and without any analysis. The body and mind gently shifts through seeing these images of self out of the body. This is not a new age methodology, it is an ancient way of being that we know and need to re practise in a world full of speed, technology and left brain thinking.t that communicates our feelings and ideas that have no words. Using a piece of clay or creating a colleague is simple another gateway to access our creativity and practice these life changing ways. Some use breathe work, yoga, or music to tap into similar practices.
OUTCOMES
This is all a lifetime practice, that we do together.
*Relational Intelligence is our ability as humans to connect with others and establish trust. You may have heard of Emotional Intelligence before, and wonder how it connects with Relational Intelligence. The way we see it, strong Emotional Intelligence enables Relational Intelligence to develop and expand.
(I have few images of corporate workshops as they are private. References on request).
I facilitate individuals and groups through experiences that mature our emotional quotient and relational intelligence* so we operate as more wholesome beings. The archaic education system has deeply matured our left brain, our EQ. During this time of systemic breakdone we must find a way to use our left and right brains in balance. I help you bypass your thinking mind so we operate from intuition/gut responses. My toolbox includes a rigorous set of methods that guide and support people and groups through complex issues. Now more than ever, we need a new leadership capacity to navigate swift change with deeper empathy, greater courage and matured relational intelligence to make more valuable decisions to shift our broken systems.
- THEORY.U 8 years (on going) training and facilitation experience with https://www.u-school.org/
- ASTAR Art Therapy: 7 years training & 15 years experience with https://www.lindysolomon.com/astar
- THE CIRCLE WAY The Circle Way is a researched and tested method I co created for deep listening circles for conflict resolution, self awareness, leadership capacity, relational maturing, mindfulness etc.
CIRCLES FOR TRANSFORMATION
Of all the leadership capacities, listening is perhaps the most underrated. An inability to listen deeply is at the source of much leadership failure. Listening shapes the quality of our attention, thereby underpinning both professional mastery, as well as the quality of our personal lives. I work with adults, teenagers, facilitators, teachers, families, only woman/men circles and specialist groups. Opening session focus sharing and discussing the research and tested Guidelines around how to co create safety first. Once safety in place, everything else flows and circles a success. We learn how to facilitate intuitively, not using a rule book. Restorative Circles in places of learning and at work are critical in our mission to rebuild vibrant environments.
TALK/LECTURE TOPICS
- How to tap into our creative source
- How to tap into the place from which we innovate.
- Creativity: how we lost our creative confidence and how to re find it.
- How to create safe and productive spaces for conflict resolution and transformation as facilitators, teacher, parent, partner or leader
- How to lead with relational intelligence
- How to listen deeper and share so we are really heard.
- How to fall in love with conflict.
- How to navigate and map out a system (family, school, corporate, Self) using Emotional Intelligence.
- Tailor made talks to suit the audience.
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Our minds create images, even before we can find the words to describe what we are thinking and feeling. The combination of working with calming the critical mind and practising non judgement of self, together with art making, allows us to use this imaginative capacity of the mind to build bridges, connecting thoughts to feelings - pre-conscious to conscious, and ourselves to others. Using lines, form, space, texture and colour as our language, we can create a work of art that communicates our feelings and ideas that has no words. An opportunity to access a deeper, seemingly inaccessible place, gently and quickly and without any analysis. The body and mind gently shifts through seeing these images of self out of the body. This is not a new age methodology, it is an ancient way of being that we know and need to re practise in a world full of speed, technology and left brain thinking.t that communicates our feelings and ideas that have no words. Using a piece of clay or creating a colleague is simple another gateway to access our creativity and practice these life changing ways. Some use breathe work, yoga, or music to tap into similar practices.
OUTCOMES
- The ability to understand, use, and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress.
- Communicate effectively. Listen deeper and share more carefully.
- Deeply empathise with others.
- Practice self compassion
- Develop good working habits
- Overcome challenges and defuse conflict.
- Know how to tap into our creative source and extend critical thinking.
- Learn and practice mindfulness skills.
- See with new perspectives and greater insights.
- How to use intuition as a power skill
This is all a lifetime practice, that we do together.
*Relational Intelligence is our ability as humans to connect with others and establish trust. You may have heard of Emotional Intelligence before, and wonder how it connects with Relational Intelligence. The way we see it, strong Emotional Intelligence enables Relational Intelligence to develop and expand.
(I have few images of corporate workshops as they are private. References on request).
[ set yourself free of your inner critics and feel your essence and spirit again ]