AREAS OF EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE & INTERESTS
The 'Karen' phenomenon, a curious reflection of the quirks of human behavior, seems to have cast a long shadow into the current crisis of negative behavior. Just as the antics of 'Karens' have become emblematic of entitlement and confrontation, so too have we witn…
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to manage your own feelings and understand the feelings of those around you. Specifically, it is the ability to perceive, interpret, demonstrate, control, evaluate, and use emotions to communicate with and relate to other…
Toxic positivity is dysfunctional emotional management without the full acknowledgment of negative emotions, particularly anger, fear and sadness. Socially, it is the act of dismissing another person's negative emotions by suggesting a positive emotion instead.
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Specific Areas of Focus
Karen's DNA
The Human Element
Combines the best of both behavioral science and experiential adult learning, using scientifically validated assessments, experiential methodologies, individual and group feedback, physical activities, group discussion, and opportunities for self-reflection.
By dealing with root causes rather than superficial behaviors, The Human Element results in profound shifts in individuals and teams.
5-day program
The Human Element Certification Training
The flagship offering of The Human Element body of work - a cutting-edge, scientifically validated methodology that has been developed and refined over the last 70 years. This approach has been proven over decades to transform organizations rapidly and reliably, accelerate their growth, and expand results.
Gary Eyring & I, Co-Founders of The Open Organization, were certified and licensed in the world’s leading approach for creating the human dynamics of breakthrough performance. This then became the foundational principles and language for the creation of our business.
14-day program
https://www.thehumanelement.com/practitioner-training-the-human-element/
Management Action Programs
The MAP workshop leaders and consultants are successful former CEOs and entrepreneurs who serve as your business coach providing insight, advice, and practical tools.
They challenge you to evaluate your leadership skills and open yourself to vital concepts in leadership, communication, and teamwork.
Employed as Staff Consultant for 3 years
Landmark Education
Various transformational retreats & workshops; including the EST Training, The Forum, The Sixth Day CA Retreat, and The Advanced Course.
Landmark Education’s courses dramatically elevate your effectiveness in those areas of life that are most important to you, and at the same time, dramatically improves your overall quality of life. Not your normal typical course or lecture, the courses use some of the most respected and cutting-edge thinking and methodologies in the industry – resulting in unimaginable breakthrough results.
Over a 10-year period
Context International and The Excellence Series
Personal and professional development training for individuals and businesses focused on clarifying direction and purpose, developing emotional intelligence and leadership skills.
The Excellence Series
The Pursuit of Excellence:Lay the Foundation for Lifelong Success
The Wall: Break Through Barriers & Discover Your Purpose
The Advancement of Excellence: Cement Your Learning & Create Your Desired Growth
Over a 2-year period
https://www.contextinternational.com/i-the-pursuit-of-excellence.html
Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was rediscovered by Gotama Buddha more than 2500 years ago and was taught by him as a universal remedy for universal ills.
This non-sectarian technique is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses on the deep interconnection between mind and body, which can be experienced directly by disciplined attention to the physical sensations that form the life of the body, and that continuously interconnect and condition the life of the mind.
Life becomes characterized by increased awareness, non-delusion, self-control and peace.
10-day retreat, mostly silent, attended twice
LionHeart Consulting, Inc. Year-Long Leadership Program
You will see yourself as a leader in an entirely new and empowering way with both passion and clarity about what’s possible and who you need to be, to create your next level of truly satisfying results.
Monthly course sessions over 12 months
https://lionhrt.com/programs-and-services/year-long-leadership-program/
Lionheart Consulting, Inc. Developing the Heart of a Leader
Profitability largely depends on creating a work-experience that attracts and supports great people to do great things.
LionHeart offers leadership “how-to” practices that will dramatically improve people’s experience of work and their ability to perform together. These two crucial cornerstones of culture and profitability will drive enduring success; and strengthen character with a reflective practice using a blend of the head and the heart in its approach.
Several days retreat
Native American Sweat Lodges
Held at Bastyr University; a private alternative medicine University in Kenmore, WA.
Attended several sessions with my General Practitioner (GP).
Multiple sessions
Men, Women and Relationships
John Gray’s work that eventually morphed into Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.
Attended and volunteered for several multi-day workshops.
Several multi-day workshops
John Bradshaw’s Inner Child Work
Founding father of the self-help movement and healing from dysfunctional family systems.
Attended a couple of retreats led by John Bradshaw - Philosopher, Counselor, Theologian, Teacher.
Couple of retreats
Marriage Encounter
Guided through carefully honed communication techniques with talks inspired by personal experiences - opening up discussions about money, family, changing seasons of life, sex, and God.
Weekend retreat for couples
Testimonials from The Open Organization
Disclaimer
In the area of Mental Health and Personality Disorders, I am NOT a licensed clinical professional. I AM a person that studied these areas heavily due to my own personal experiences so I could better understand them. In other words, I tried to make sense of various problems I ran into or created so I could learn from them and avoid similar dynamics in the future. I also have dedicated most of my professional years in transformational workshops and have been Co-founder and President of a company, The Open Organization, since 1994; that trains Managers, Leaders and Teams in personal effectiveness, primarily focusing on Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
“The reason facts don't change most people's opinions is because most people don't use facts to form their opinions. They use their opinions to form their "facts". - Neil Strauss