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Gratitude

As part of this new beginning, I want to honor some of the shaping and nurturing forces behind Only to Grow. I offer my heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful humans I have met and the fresh ways of seeing the world I have learned through EL Education, New Ventures West, Groupaya, The Narrative Enneagram, Alchemy Works, Robinson Coaching Group, and the Conscious Leadership Group.

Who has shaped and nurtured you as a human, as a leader, as a changemaker across the last several years? Do they know it?

Enneagram Curious? Save the Dates!

I am passionate about sharing the wisdom of Enneagram as a map for growth, for individuals as well as the collective. Usually, I do this through 1-on-1 coaching or with teams or organizations, and occasionally through online courses. Before now, I’ve never offered an in-person workshop on the Enneagram open to the public.

So, I am delighted to announce not one, but TWO upcoming workshops. I’ll share more details and a link to register in my next message. Here’s a teaser:

Enneagram 101: The What and Why of the Map
Friday, October 11, 9:30-3:30
In-person event held in Loveland, Colorado

With a group of 25-30 people, learn the foundations of the Enneagram. Engage through reflection, dialogue and type panels. Learn about core aspects of the nine types through listening to and witnessing one another. Those new to the Enneagram, as well as those seeking deeper grounding or a refresher are welcome!

Enneagram 102: The Four Resource Points - With Sandra Smith!
Monday, November 11, 9:30-3:30 (Veteran’s Day)
In-person event held in Loveland, Colorado

Join me and Sandra Smith (of Alchemy Works) to deepen our inner awareness of how the Enneagram functions as a map for growth. We’ll explore how to use our type’s resource points (wings and connecting lines) to expand our understanding of ourselves and consider questions and challenges with fresh perspectives.

Bonus! Book Talk: The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self
Tuesday, November 12, 6:30 pm
In-person event at the Boulder Book Store in Boulder, Colorado

Sandra Smith will be speaking about and reading from her forthcoming book: The Enneagram Map to Your Deeper Self (available September 3). I am one of several “companion voices” featured in the book, sharing stories that bring to life our lived experiences related to type. I’ll be there to speak and support Sandra.

A Growing Resource: Poems for Leaders

I have gone searching for poems about leaders and leadership countless times, and I often come up for air 20 minutes later feeling like I’ve  been poring over birthday cards on a rack - underwhelmed. So I decided to start collecting my own, seeking poems that serve as inspiration and insight into what it means to be a changemaker devoted to a path of individual and collective growth. I add at least one poem a month here. Enjoy!

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