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balance the inherent feminine and masculine internally and externally. Both states are
present within our natures – the dynamic and the receptive. In our work, we speak to
the feminine in all – men and women. Yet, in the conditioning of the western world,
many have come to see the feminine as women in the physical form – so lets explore
there.
Women of vision have taken us to new heights over the
years. We are not the same women as our mothers. We are deeply grateful to those who
walked before and more determined than ever to be the diverse people we are meant to be.
Many recognize the lack of understanding in the history of
feminine power. For some this has resulted in a great deal of emotional pain and lack of
connectedness to ourselves as women. This disconnectedness to our feminine nature and/or
emotional body creates a great imbalance for humanity and ourselves. We can choose, at
this time, to acknowledge those before us and move forward from the constructive past. We
can choose to commit to partner with each other in potential.
In the last thirty years, we have been witnessing a rising
of feminine voices among women of all races. Voices of women who speak of women's ways of
being, learning, teaching, sharing, influencing and advocating for change. The voices we
hear are sure, loud, soft, beautiful, struggling, provocative, and scholarly. Voices that
are filled with creativity, vibrancy, curiosity, anger, yearning, rage, joy, laughter, and
power. Voices that hear the call to remember by retelling ancient stories and weaving a
tapestry of new ones. They speak to the feminine in this moment in time--the here and now
that affirms what was, what is, what will become.
Institutions everywhere are struggling to meet the
challenges of models and structures that were developed in the past and are no longer
relevant. Many hope that technology will solve the challenges of rapid change,
globalization and changes in the labor force. The truth is that we must generate new ways
of thinking, working and learning in order to find a viable solution.
Our work focuses on assisting leaders lead between the
lines. Leading between the lines is about supplying people tools that go beyond the
classics of strategic planning and teambuilding and reach into the realm of harnessing the
chaotic power of these changing times – sensing, a coaching mindset, imagination,
uncovering the incredible power of the human spirit. If leadership's role is to create
conditions for success within the organization, leaders must address not only the tangible
and the linear, e.g., 'the lines', but also the intangible and non-linear, 'between the
lines'. Most of us didn't learn how to manage the non-linear in our education, but we face
the effects of not knowing how to manage it every day. When we learn how to effectively
work with the non-linear AND the linear, we promote sustainability and betterment of our
organizations and businesses, our communities and our lives.
Our work is our contribution to emerging human systems
based on collaboration, affirmation of the human spirit and interconnectedness.
Partnership is our primary focus because we believe it is the essential ingredient for
authentic and empowered relationships in our increasingly interdependent world. We believe
that partnership is essential to addressing the larger challenges of society.
Relationships are essential --- business, personal or professional, same or different
gender. Whatever the context, our goal is the same: to increase ease and competency in
managing the challenging and creative power of partnership.
"I look forward to the day when we abandon our
collective need for safety through homogeneity and reclaim our natural curiosity about
what is not like us. Maybe that day will be the day that we no longer need to
"manage" diversity, and will have no need other than to engage it and open
ourselves to receive its gifts."
© 2004 Judith Richardson. All rights reserved. |
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Judith Richardson, MA, BA, B.Ed, MEC,
Recipient of International Coach of the Year and Canadian Progress Club Women of
Excellence Award as Entrepreneur and Innovator, Judith works and plays across North
America, Europe, Jamaica, Siberia, Australia, Sweden, Israel and Russia. A gifted speaker,
teacher, organizational consultant, and executive coach, Judith Richardson combines
exuberant, loving optimism and play with seriously-honed skills, limitless thinking, a
piercing intelligence and an uncanny ability to weave in concrete concepts –
grounding vision when we aren’t even aware of it. Judith works with the greater and
profound potential of a person, company, project or organization. www.ponoconsultants.com Judith@ponoconsultants.com (902)
434-6695 |
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