Coaching on Behalf of the Environment
This interview-based essay focuses on the work of Don Maruska, a noted author, consultant and coach who directs much of his time, energy and expertise to a foundational interest in the preservation of our threatened environment. Through coaching, we can enhance our response to what needs to be done in our communities—and in our world—regarding complex environmental challenges.
Our Autumnal Years: Coming Back Home
Representing three cultures, the authors of this essay note that we have the opportunity during our Autumnal years to acknowledge and assure continuation of that which remains good and relevant from our past, while preparing for that which is changing. We can relish the rich moments that remind us of that which is best and most distinctive in our past life and apply our understanding of these moments to our future life.
Generativity Four
This fourth mode of Generativity concerns expansion of deer caring in space—serving the local community or beyond. Building on the interview-based research done by Gary Quehl and myself on civic engagement, this section concerns the role to be played by professional coaches in assisting clients with this engagement process.
The Big Picture, Civic Engagement and Generativity Four
Through their interviews with community leaders, the two authors of this essay came to realize that Generativity is about extending the space into a broader community and ensuring that a legacy is expanded, embedded, and preserved in this community. Generativity Four is about building something new for the future by advancing civic welfare in one’s current community.
Coaching For the Greater Good: Interview with Ruth Ann Harnisch
This interview-based essay is conducted with Ruth Ann Harnisch. As one of the legendary stewards of the professional coaching field. Harnisch notes that she works every day to apply her money and her moxie to the biggest problem in the world – untapped capacity. “I want to help people discover how much they’ve got and how to make the most of it for themselves and for others.”
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Jeremy Fish, MD
January 11, 2024 at 10:43 pm
Generative coaching and leadership is happening quietly across many industries , enterprises and government entities…often unnoticed in its informality and authentic caring.
The term Generative shifts our mind ser towar energy…the key to expansive capacity to drive toward our common good.
Energizing elders engaging with emerging leaders is perhaps the most impactful way for senior executives and coaches to contribute toward a better tomorrow.
I am blessed to be the recipient of Generative friendship with one of the great minds of post moderb coaching and leadership, Bill Bergquist, PhD.