Published in Self As Instrument·Jan 11The Art of the ContainerBy Kareen Wong Silence. Everyone appears to be staring at me, or the floor. The air feels thick with everything that is not being said, and yet, silence. “I’m curious what’s happening for everyone right now?” I venture. “What’s creating this moment of quiet?” More silence. I let it hang…Leadership Development8 min readLeadership Development8 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·Sep 1, 2021Nurturing Resilient Culturesby Cléo Burke Together we can cultivate the culture that is being called for and that we want — Where resilient collectives are fortified in their shared sense of belonging, hold faith in something vast and greater than themselves, prioritize both support and challenge, and celebrate the uniqueness each member…Culture Change3 min readCulture Change3 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·Jul 8, 2021What is Weaving Alignment?by Rebecca Colwell I’d love to share an experience from a few years ago that illuminates how facilitative leadership was used to weave alignment and transform culture and relationships. I was consulting with a large corporation where conflict and tensions were brewing among senior management in three main areas of…Management Consulting7 min readManagement Consulting7 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·Feb 17, 2021The Compassionate Path: A journey towards true co-creation in facilitationBy Nikki Martin I came to the Next Stage Facilitation program as a yoga teacher and a teacher trainer. …Facilitation5 min readFacilitation5 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·Apr 18, 2020Finding GroundBy Cléo Burke “Ground is the place to go when overwhelmed with thoughts and fears. It can hold our confusion with unwavering presence. We can source the earth’s formidable strength to connect with how these qualities live inside of us. …Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·Sep 18, 2019Freeing up the self to live a more ethically fulfilling life | Ten DirectionsBy Kimberly Loh The Condors “Dead condor chicks have been found with stomachs stuffed with cigarette butts, lighters, and plastic shards. …Leadership9 min readLeadership9 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·Jul 10, 2019Member-onlyThe solution to your lifeless job? Disarm yourselfBy Dara Blumenthal, PhD For the past few years, when it comes to doing any kind of work with teams and organizations, I’ve been increasingly drawn to the emergent and turned off by the planned and premeditated. To me, emergent potential is all about the possibility to disarm, reveal, become…Management10 min readManagement10 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·May 29, 2019Member-onlyWhy Knowing that our Evolution is Uneven is a Facilitator’s StrengthBy Jennifer England My friends and colleagues are worried about the recent push back on cultural progress. So is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. His line “We must push back against the pushback” resonated with 10,0000+ gender equality leaders at the United Nations in March. There is a growing sentiment among…Leadership7 min readLeadership7 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·May 14, 2019Innovation, Freefall and Not-KnowingBy Alana Felt “The bad news is you’re falling through the air, nothing to hang on to, no parachute. The good news is, there’s no ground.” ~Chögyam Trungpa A friend shared his definition of innovation with me the other day. Innovation, he said, means we are going somewhere new and…Mindfulness6 min readMindfulness6 min read
Published in Self As Instrument·Apr 16, 2019Self-Hosting: A Conversationby Nina Nisar and Gracy Obuchowicz Most of us know how to host others. At gatherings we offer to take coats, pour a drink or two, check in now and then to make sure our guests are comfortable, and then wish everyone well as they head home. We know the…Life Lessons8 min readLife Lessons8 min read
