Expert Stage in Vertical Development We live in a world with many “experts.” Sometimes, we appreciate their expertise in solving our problems; sometimes, we are irritated by their ‘one right way’ point of view. In adult development theory,...
Happy Mother’s Day Being a mom takes work. There are many transitions in parenting; we go through each with courage and mixed feelings: joy, shock, disappointment, happiness, anger, and fear. From telling transitions to receiving feedback, advising transitions to...
Curiosity “At its heart, adult development is about inquiry. As we broaden and deepen our inquiry, we become more aware of self, other, and systems. We notice assumptions, physicality, sound, feelings and so on. It’s this awareness that gives us more options to...
Darkness Some darkness has challenged me in the past few months. As coaches, we work with our clients, assuming that everyone is doing their best within their capacity. When I repeatedly witnessed unkind and insensible behaviors, I questioned this assumption and...
Leadership Development At various stages of our lives, we interpret things differently, making meaning based on our knowledge and experience. Over time, our ability and capacity grow, and we start to be more open and accepting. In turn, we no longer view things in...
