Author: Beth Wonson
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Co-conspirator Alert
I caught the last few minutes of a talk the other day and can’t even accurately identify the speaker. But what grabbed me was this message “By the time you come up with an idea or a concept, the universe (nature, God, the Creator, et al) is already conspiring with you to manifest it” .…
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Collaborative Coaching …. imagine the possibilities
My dear friend, colleague and one of the most skilled consultants/facilitators I’ve ever met has officially launched his website. Mr. Bart Crawford. I am honored to be working with him. The methodology, Collaborative Coaching, is an opportunity for individuals, teams, leaders, communities and organizations to share leadership and build upon the strengths of individuals for…
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Start with your heart…
My dear friend Polly Laughlin Craig began her website, Horse Connection Center because she loves horses and she loves horse people. But more than either of those, she loves creating connections and hearing peoples’ stories. Her website began as a labor of love. Literally. She refused to take a dime for anyone and did it…
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Creating Space
I happy to announce that I am officially transitioning from full-time Executive Director at Central Coast Literacy Council to a consulting position. I made this recommendation to our forward thinking board of directors after a year of hard work, innovation, fundraising, partnership building and grant writing. Like any 30 year old non-profit, when I came…
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Don’t do that! You’ll stub your toe!
I’ve been really pondering and becoming aware of the power of our thoughts. Or more specifically the energy of our thoughts and the case for putting positive energy into the universe instead of negative energy…and understanding the role of thought in that process. I used to be someone who worried. When an idea was presented…
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My Dream
My dream was to own a home whose energy created a nurturing place where friends and family felt so comfortable they were in no hurry to leave. And when people look around they say “This place is you Beth.” Having my first two guests here for 5 nights, I got some great feedback that provides…
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If you can’t get “out” in nature….
Remember you ARE nature. This comment was shared at a lunchtime discussion from one of the many amazing participants at Koelle Simpson’s Equus Coaching workshop. We were talking about the work of Sage Fire Institute. June, a city gal, said that her key learning from this work was that she doesn’t have to go to…
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The herd is always assessing…
Today was the first day of my Equus Coaching Course with Koelle Simpson. We learned a lot about horse psychology, horse emotions, herd behavior and more. One thing that jumped out for me and felt so similar to how effect teams operate effectively was… “The heard is always assessing who is most suited in a…
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Who is in control?
I’ve been thinking about “control” issues a lot lately. The desire for control is presenting itself to me as a many layered, many faceted complex behavior. And I’m curious if any of us are really ever able to let go of the need to control. As I’ve consciously worked to let go of my need…
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“Let me appreciate you in advance”
My new favorite affirmation. Used by Crystal Smith, Social Worker, Harper High School, Chicago. See an excellent example of using a “strengths-based approach” with students in the toughest of school environments. http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/487/harper-high-school-part-one