Author: Kim Hermanson

The power of square energy: Strength, stability, and boundaries
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The power of square energy: Strength, stability, and boundaries

In my work with clients, the metaphor of the Square frequently emerges as a powerful image. You might assume that in today’s hyper-linear, fast-paced world, square energy—symbolizing structure and stability—would come naturally to most of us. But the truth is, it doesn’t. Many of my workshop participants admit they “hate” squares. They prefer circles or…

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The power of inquiry: How asking big questions transforms learning

I love inquiries. My books have always been an inquiry… an inquiry into art (Sky’s the Limit: The Art of Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey) an inquiry into teaching (Getting Messy: Taking Risks and Opening the Imagination for Teachers, Trainers, Coaches, and Mentors) an inquiry into how we know  (Deep Knowing: Entering the Realm of Non-Ordinary Intelligence)…

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We need schools for the imagination

Einstein famously said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” It’s one of those quotes we nod along to, appreciating its brilliance. But here’s a question: if imagination is…

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The subversive power of the imagination

Imagination is inherently subversive. It doesn’t conform to rules, expectations, or established norms. It exists in a realm beyond social conditioning—beyond the boundaries of structures, institutions, academic programs, or even religion. Imagination doesn’t follow; it explores. It challenges. It dreams of something entirely new. When clients come to me feeling blocked, it’s often because they’ve…

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