One of the things I noticed for myself and other hard-charging folks is that RECEIVING is WORK. We are used to giving and going and repeating that sequence over and over and over. Stopping is hard. Stopping to RECEIVE is even harder. But only at first. I’ve found for myself, the more I practice relaxing […]
Organization
A leader’s secret superpower
In the practice of forest therapy, the question always is, “What are you noticing?” It’s a powerful question, with so many ways to answer. The first way can simply be to report: what you’re seeing, what you’re hearing, what you’re smelling, what you’re tasting, what sensations you’re feeling in your body, or on your skin. […]
When exhaustion is seen as a status symbol…
Ready to go wildHER with me and Sylke Laine on the Rogue River? Only FIVE seats left! Brene Brown tells us: “It takes courage to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol.” We’ve got FIVE seats remaining for women who want to: The everyday demands of life can […]
An Outside Perspective (TM) for your team
“How often do I wander off the well-worn, familiar path?” Last year, I guided a senior leadership team through a 3-hour forest bathing experience. The CEO uttered this question during the sharing circle in between the invitations I offered them. As this leader let us into his experience, he got more animated. “I just decided […]
Step into the FLOW and GO
I love a good experience that brings me more ALIVENESS. For instance, last weekend I led a small group thru a 2-hour Virtual Forest Bathing experience. It was magical to see how these folks viewed their very familiar (and perhaps ordinary) backyards as something much more extraordinary. We touched in on all our senses, made […]
Ready for an adventure?
Are YOU ready to go wildHER with us on the Rogue River? Only 6 seats remain! The Rogue River’s Wild & Scenic designation promises spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, exciting whitewater and a rich and fascinating history. Set in a remote and rugged canyon deep in the Siskiyou Mountains of southern Oregon, the Rogue River inspires! […]