Archive - Exploring an Open Space Mindset

I Break for Playdough Pie

There comes a time when we need to step back to re-balance, reconnect, and rebuild. We might find what once worked well has now drained us. Giving time…

Sep 21, 2021 •

April Jefferson

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August 2021

Pedaling through Surprises

As independent professionals, things pop up in our inbox which are unexpected. We often have to weigh in a short period of time if we move forward or…

Aug 17, 2021 •

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April Jefferson

July 2021

Needs over Solutions

Spark where you can

Jul 16, 2021 •

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April Jefferson

Curating for Needs

This week we interviewed friends who shared stories about partnership and community. One surprise was how they struggled connecting when they felt it…

Jul 2, 2021 •

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April Jefferson

June 2021

Our Learning Journeys

Whether we are professionals or volunteer in a non-profit we serve, we all lead in a certain way. Title or not. We coach. We facilitate. We co-create…

Jun 15, 2021 •

April Jefferson

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May 2021

Reflect, Play, and Learn

The weekend gives us time to reflect, especially on a long weekend as we have in the USA. It’s a weekend of remembrance and connection with family and…

May 31, 2021 •

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April Jefferson

Burrowing for Reflection

Planting and Sustaining a Generative Community

May 17, 2021 •

April Jefferson

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April 2021

Shifting Circle

and the chaos of possibilities

Apr 30, 2021 •

April Jefferson

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Uncovering the Unseen

The last couple of weeks revealed how others have honed into holding space for self. We’ve been gifted with the care of these stories — stories…

Apr 16, 2021 •

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April Jefferson

Say Yes to Unlearning

As we unpack open space and the mindset that supports open space, we have been unlearning greatly as we continue writing, creating workshops…

Apr 3, 2021 •

April Jefferson

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March 2021

Our heart has been full and here is why

We have been on such a high writing, co-creating, and holding space for the stories of others. Each of us is able to bring a rich, authentic self, move…

Mar 19, 2021 •

April Jefferson

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Leaning on the wall of reflection

People, People What Do You See? We see…

Mar 3, 2021 •

April Jefferson

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