Using Authentic Movement to Help a Professional Consultant Break Through Old Patterns
Situation “Linetta” said that she felt that Authentic Movement would let her investigate some of the issues with which she was struggling. In particular she identified: Taking care of others to the exclusion of herself, “A dream I have is to know how to take care of myself in authentic ways, compelling unto themselves rather […]
Using Authentic Movement to Help Leaders and Consultants Enhance their Impact
Situation A group of colleagues expressed a desire for assistance in developing a stronger presence when consulting to their clients. As one phrased it, “I’d like to be present with undistracted attention.” Another said she would like to be “present without noise.” Approach In a seven-session series called “Presence and Attention at Work”, we used […]
Through the Leadership Exchange and Coaching Project 300 Executive Directors develop a support network and learn to be better leaders
Situation Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) address the difficult needs of children and families impacted by child abuse. Their Executive Directors may be physicians, social workers, lawyers and/or non-profit administrators. Some CACs are separate non-profit organizations; some are located within large social service agencies, hospitals, universities or District Attorney offices. CAC Executives often serve as liaisons […]
Using Individual Coaching to help the Director of a small Child Welfare Agency become a more effective supervisor
Situation Faced with the complexity of day to day issues combined with larger organizational challenges, “Carol”, the Executive Director of a child welfare agency, found herself spending an increasing amount of time on staff supervision, including crisis management and problem solving. There were few if any resources for her. Her Board members didn’t have the […]