More Love
Each time it happens, I experience a sense of joy and possibility.
What is it that happens? I meet someone else somewhere in the world who is also committed to making work more loving and human.
They are in many different kinds of roles. They may use different words or focus on a particular aspect of the workplace, but we are headed in the same direction: Toward love. That mutual recognition creates a happy moment of shared encouragement and hope for the world.
Some people I meet are leading or working in organizations right now, modeling how to bring love, acceptance, and humanity to their teams. We are honored to support them with a global community, or with resources or services.
Other people I meet are offering inspired services, products, or thought leadership that address different human-centered needs. The scope and scale of their creativity and impacts are incredible! We are glad to use, share, partner with, and be inspired by them.
And some people I meet are distinctly human-centered coaches, consultants, trainers, and facilitators, and together we realize that they should join our Human Workplace Team to expand this work in the world.
You see, while I have a message to bring to the world advocating for love, not fear, I don't have all the many detailed answers to all the questions for every different kind of workplace issue and need out there. No one person has all those answers! But many of us together do! And this has always been my vision: To grow a team and amplify their voices, insights, contributions, and brilliance so that together we change the way workplaces everywhere work.
You will be meeting them, seeing and hearing more from this Team here each week. I can't wait for you to get to know them better and discover all the creative, insightful people ready to collaborate with each other and you to meet your unique needs and expand love in the world!
I am thrilled to introduce you to nine new members of the Human Workplace Team who each hold another piece of the love that workplaces need. They bring a variety of amazing experiences and unique talents along with language and cultural competencies to open possibilities for many organizations and teams in all kinds of communities. Please meet them, connect with them on Linked In, and watch for more from them in the weeks ahead! And, you can learn more about the whole team here.
This is the dream that began in 2015 being fulfilled today in ever-expanding circles of loving impact. And, we are just getting started!
Introducing: Adam Slade
adam.slade@gmail.com
Adam is a wise, trusted, and experienced consultant to governments based in Chicago, Illinois. He blends the art, science, and active process of helping individuals unlearn dehumanizing actions within organizations and relearn humanizing foundations, tactics, and aspirations. Adam works with government organizations and translates the rule of law into government practices all the while putting humans at the center. Read his AHW bio here.
Julie has an intense passion for connecting people to themselves and in turn, to others, creating opportunities for inner peace and global peace. She is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Laughter Ambassador who has a Master’s degree in Counseling. Julie provides Well-Being Workshops through A Human Workplace utilizing her Laughter Yoga Techniques. Interested to learn even more about Julie? Read her AHW bio here.
Introducing: Faith Addicott
faith@confluencenorthwest.com
Faith Addicott's superpowers are creativity, adaptability, and seeing how two unrelated ideas may actually be connected. She uses these incredible talents with her clients to ask the meaningful questions that get to the heart of the matter and encourage people to see new ways of thinking through old problems. We are so pleased to have her and her skills with strength-based coaching on board. Interested to learn even more about Faith? Read her AHW bio here.
Jennifer is passionate about using a people-centered approach with organizations and individuals who are looking to put more love in leadership. Her vision is a world in which all adults live and lead from love so that children can be free to experience unbridled joy. When Jennifer is not working with others for the common good, you can find her sipping coffee, reading a book, or spending time with her husband and young son. Jennifer is a valued collaborator and member of the Light Labs. Interested to learn even more about Jennifer? Read her AHW bio here.
Introducing: Ava McGee
ichooseinsideout@gmail.com
Ava is dedicated to bettering organization in deed rather than in word. She is a Transformation Coach who is led by her mantra: Education, Collaboration, Cultivation. Ava equips and empowers all people in an organization to take ownership of the change they want to see and gives them practical tools to create this change. She specializes in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Mindfulness, Organizational Development, Emotional Intelligence, and Change Management. Interested to learn even more about Ava? Read her AHW bio here.
Samuel loves to help executives generate environments that increase the quality of work-life and business results. He is a workplace strategist and change practitioner, applying the art and science of improved dialogue and connection with clients and their people. Samuel enjoys hiking, traveling, and reading. He is known for his energy and adaptability in working with diverse audiences and cultures in the American, Australian and Mexican workplaces. Samuel speaks fluent English, Spanish, Hebrew, and conversational Portuguese. Interested to learn even more about Sam? Read his AHW bio here.
Introducing: Annie Severson
anniesevers@gmail.com
Annie is an Organization Development and Change Management Consultant, focusing on change management, relational leadership, strategic planning, organizational design, team building, post-merger integration, and program development. She is driven by her desire to support organizations, teams, and leaders. To achieve these desires, she focuses her efforts on community, connection, creativity, and courage. Annie is also an accomplished musician and vocalist. Interested to learn even more about Annie? Read her AHW bio here.
Roxana is passionate about and focused on changing education systems by creating inclusive communities. She brings this timely, real-world know-how from her current work as a School District Partnerships Manager for a non-profit organization, Sound Discipline, working with schools and districts to create safe and equitable learning communities in the Greater Seattle and Southern Oregon Areas. She is also the first female president of El Centro de la Raza. We are so excited to have Roxana join us with her unique background, passions, and skill set! Read her AHW bio here.
Introducing: Jenn Nguyen-So
searchingoneself143@gmail.com
Jenn's story begins as a first-generation immigrant refugee family from Vietnam/Cambodia, raised in Washington State. She is now a licensed Social Worker fulfilling a life-long dream to be in private practice specializing in Trauma-Informed Care and aiding in healing from Racial Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Survivors of Trauma, and Intimate Partner Violence. She brings this passion and care to the organizations she serves as a facilitator, coach, and consultant with keen skills for the needs of humans in systems impacting conversations, decision-making, policy, and practice. Interested to learn even more about Jenn? Read her AHW bio here.
