Author: Kim Hermanson

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In an impossible conflict, find the third space

When you’re in a no-win situation—like being caught in the middle of a disagreement between your husband and daughter, or trying to balance conflicting demands from clients and your boss—it might feel like there’s no solution. But there actually is a way forward. You can shift into third space. Third space is a place we…

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Shifting your focus: Discovering the wisdom in the unseen

As a coach and educator, my work is to reveal the wisdom that lies in the spaces we can’t see. Creative breakthroughs happen when we perceive the wisdom that lies outside of our ordinary ways of looking. In Gestalt psychology, there is a concept called ‘figure’ and ‘ground.’ Westerners tend to see figure and have…

The magic of being ‘smaller’: Finding clarity and strength in simplicity
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The magic of being ‘smaller’: Finding clarity and strength in simplicity

Sometimes we need to be smaller in the world… so we can connect with ourselves in a deeper way. What does being smaller mean for you? Smaller may mean understanding that you can’t help everyone. It may mean giving yourself permission to do less, letting go of the pressure to solve every problem or meet…

Creating space for change
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Creating space for change

Transformation doesn’t happen in crowded, cluttered environments—whether in our minds, our lives, or the world around us. Space is what allows new ideas, perspectives, and actions to emerge. During my graduate studies, I discovered just how critical space is for learning and growth. One striking example is the role black churches played during the civil…

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