Keeping your form when you teach, coach, facilitate, or lead. Whenever we work with other humans, we’re working with the unknown. We can never know what’s going to be thrown at us. What can we do in the face of the unknown? We can keep our form. Long-distance runners reach a point before the finish…
It’s counter-intuitive, but opening up space is more important than filling it. Many who teach, train, coach, or mentor emphasize content, strategies, and frameworks. While these tools are valuable, they’re not what truly transforms. Transformation happens in the space—those moments of pause, openness, and connection where something deeper can emerge. When we focus solely on…
Space under the surface. Have you ever found yourself saying, “I feel inspired around her,” or “I get amazing insights in that person’s seminars,” or even, “I don’t know what you said, but it shifted everything”? These moments are not just about what’s said or done—they’re about the space someone creates for you to grow….
My very first teaching gig was in the Adult and Vocational Ed teacher credentialing program at UC Berkeley. I taught there for two years, before moving on to other things. Those classes were so inspirational for me… my students were working teachers of all ages who taught all over the Bay Area. They taught in…
One of the most captivating aspects of teaching—or any situation where people gather for an intentional purpose—is what I call Third Space. This is the mysterious and profound “in-between” that arises when people connect around something they care about. Philosopher Hannah Arendt called it “an in-between.” Theologians describe it as a “Divine Third,” and Martin…
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