Opening up space is more important than filling it.

ByKim Hermanson

It’s counter-intuitive, but opening up space is more important than filling it.

Many who teach, train, coach, or mentor focus on content and strategies, but it’s the opening of space that’s transformative.

When we focus solely on content, learning becomes static. We have no room to let the wisdom under the surface reveal itself.

Today, shift your focus to the space. ✨

If you want to discover Third Space with your students, clients, employees, or community, I invite you to check out Getting Messy: A Guide to Taking Risks and Opening the Imagination for Teachers, Trainers, Coaches, and Mentors.

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