How I Discovered The Simplest Thing That Is Making A Big Difference
Orienting to joy and pleasure is a core part of the work to support change, work together better, and feel better while doing it. Not as an add-on or a distraction, but as an absolutely essential source of capacity and connection.
When Anger Comes to Work With Us
A psychologically safe and conflict capable workplace is one in which people are supported to express and receive anger (and other emotions) in ways that deepen understanding and help everyone make better and more equitable decisions, without creating an environment of fear and distrust.
We Are Nature Not Machines
When we place urgency and deadlines before human wellbeing, we end up with major problems of burnout, turnover, conflict and toxicity … the list goes on. We need to do the personal and interpersonal work that is necessary to really change how we relate, what we value, how we act, and how we lead.
How to Know When We’re Leading from Reactivity
There is no one right way to engage in conflict, but it is possible to have less reactivity and more choice in our responses. With choice, we can have more fluidity, a sense of capacity, and feel in alignment with our dignity. Leaders have a greater responsibility to develop a range of ways to respond in conflict because of the power attached to their role.
What is Somatic Coaching?
Your body knows how to heal and resource itself. Big Waves uses a range of somatic approaches to help you listen to your body’s wisdom to find your path to greater alignment.