Dear Sam,
I am in Boston at the Presencing Collective Leadership for Profound Innovation and Change.
It is an extraordinary collection of people from all over the world.
I will be back with Arawana tomorrow; I am thrilled; I get so much out of her work.
Why is it important to involve the body. I feel there is the mind, the body mind and the heart mind. Wouldn't one be far more informed if one was employing all of their minds rather than just one.
Tonight, in front of 60 people, I had to introduce myself and give a brief description of what I do. My heart pounded as I waited for my turn. When I stood up and crossed the room, in my mind, I listened to Arawana: "feel your feet on the earth, be in your feet, take in what is happening behind and on the sides-stop-turn-stand. It was wonderful, I was in my body, connected to my body and the experience; my fear was left on my chair.
Fear is such a strong force in all of our lives. In matters of communication and change it looms large. If one is given a different vehicle, other than the mind to cope with fear, if offers a space for deeper exploration and innovation.
I think we can offer body-based interventions in terms of work related situations where the client can experience the strength of body awareness in their effectiveness as a leader. ie. the more aware you are of your presence in a space, the less self-conscious you will be and the stronger your presence will be felt.
It is very late; I will report more as the conference emerges.
Warmest greetings,
Nicole

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