Inspiring Nuggets
From Annelies & Conduit for Change, LLC
Annelies M. Gentile, MA, PCC
Integrative Life & Leadership Coach
Consultant | Facilitator | Process Artist | Author | Speaker
Wrestling change? Let's talk. From Broadway to blacksmithing to divorce, death and Dubai, I'm no stranger to change. Through the fire, I've learned to be resilient. I'm not perfect but I've got grit and love to share with you. I consider myself a pioneer thought-leader with a presence-based approach to coaching, helping professionals navigate change, mindfully, creatively and successfully. Having traveled 22 countries and 47 US states, I've discovered that most people want the same three things: to be heard, to feel safe and to hold a sense of belonging. How we get there is what triggers conflict and separation. Getting comfortable with what’s uncomfortable is important and matters to all of us. No matter who I serve, I believe the secret to success is shared compassion. More than ever-- the world needs shared compassion. Join me.
AUTUMN :: Cultivating Awe :: Element of Metal
Each season I provide inspiring nuggets of wisdom through my newsletter which includes invitations to upcoming events. My goal is to help YOU better cope and create through change. Seasonal teachings come through both my personal and professional experiences and the Chinese Five Elements philosophy of Wu Xing (wŭ ching) and Tao, among other philosophies and sciences which highlight and explore unique nature-based ways to understand the processes of change. In addition, each newsletter aims to help you create a mindful mindset and provide resources to build resiliency in the face of personal, professional and cultural change. Find this newsletter useful? Be the gift that keeps giving, share it with a friend! Want to hear more? Invite me to speak at your next conference, place of business, networking or civic groups. Enjoy!
One of the ways I help professionals become better leaders in life and at work is to help them cope, navigate and manage change. We cannot separate the human condition from our work life. They're inseparable. When we try to separate our humanity from the tasks, lists and linear roles of the work-world we harden ourselves and become hard towards others. What's more useful is understanding how to integrate our humanity into all expressions of life, even at work. As life gives us a variety of challenges to cope with, exploring problem-solving through nature is not only interesting and inspiring, it's also a unique way to better understand our own nature.
According to Eastern tradition of Tao, there are five elements expressed through five seasons each represented by an element, color and emotional characteristics. Here's a simplified explanation.
• Winter : Water : Blue : Stillness : Fear
• Spring : Wood : Green : Creativity : Anger
• Summer : Fire : Red : Connectivity : Joy
• Late Summer : Earth : Yellow : Transformation : Sympathy
• Autumn : Metal : White : Acknowledgement : Grief
Autumn is related to element of METAL which represents the emotion of grief and informs a sense of awe, inspiration, loss, acknowledgement and letting go. Through the season of autumn, we are invited to honor the inherent qualities of change and reflect upon the aspects of life which are deeply sacred and transforming.
How can we cultivate awe? We need to remember we're all connected. We're a part of something bigger. Even when something is awful (full of awe), we're given a chance to step back or step in closer to notice the awe and mystery of the moment. Acknowledge the rarity of life's expression even when it seems so common place. We can often forget the little things.
Recently, I facilitated a class where a participant acknowledged her sensation of feeling "Loved" in our class. I was not surprised by her noticing but she was taken aback by her own emotion. She said, "I'm not often emotional. This word tells me I've experienced love here. How is this possible? You've helped me feel connected, feel loved. I don't feel this in many places in my life. I'm just so surprised. Thank you."
For her, the class was the occasion for acknowledgement of love to occur. For me, it was a reminder that we matter to one another. The element of metal cuts right through the fluff, straight on to the heart of meaning. It reminds us to acknowledge truth. What needs acknowledgment?
Look Within
To integrate the element of METAL and season of AUTUMN in your life and work, I invite you to explore these questions.
- What inspires you?
- What needs to be acknowledged in life or work right now? Think: Truth telling on a deep level.
- What needs to be released?
Personal & Professional Transformation
Coach Immersions with Annelies
If you're wrestling change, consider working one-on-one with me to address priority issues, de-stress, gain clarity and set a few goals. Immersions are custom designed to suite your needs, time and budget. Immersion packages range from half-day, full-day, two days or more and can be local to Raleigh, coastal NC or another destination.
(PS- If you're at the coast, we'll be back in Dec for another drumming and an arts for well-being event. Keep your eyes out for details and connect with my sweetness Greg Whitt at DrumforChange on FB.)
Invite Annelies to Customize an Event or Retreat for YOU
Moving through change has never been so interesting! Invite me in to speak and/or facilitate a workshop or custom retreat. Need a boost at the office or an educational and fun girls weekend? Learn about resiliency, navigating change, creativity, mindfulness, creatively transform conflict, conscious leadership or how to curb stress and gently release hidden grief. Contact Annelies
Would you like to be a Conduit for Change Certified Coach? Annelies is in the process of gearing up to provide a 1-year coaching program that will help you help others to become a catalyst for change. If you feel helping others is a natural path for you and would like guidance on how to create the safe and professional space to help others navigate change, join Annelies to become a Conduit for Change Certified Coach! First class begins Spring 2020. Interested? Contact Annelies
Public Offerings
HEADS UP! 2 ART IN THE GARDENS!
ART IN THE GARDEN at WELLFED COMMUNITY GARDEN
Last SATURDAY of every month 10AM-1PM
$38 includes Workshop, Supplies & Lunch
Come explore an art-FULL experience at one of Raleigh's best kept secrets, the Well Fed Community Garden owned by Irregardless Cafe. Join us for Art in the Garden at WELLFED and enjoy the simplicities of life; creativity, community and cuisine. Experience the good life through an outdoor (plein-air) guided watercolor class with Annelies followed by a vegetarian farm-to-table picnic lunch from Irregardless Cafe. REGISTER HERE
SUNDAY October 27th 1-3PM
$38 includes Workshop, Supplies & Light Refreshments
Come explore an art-FULL experience at Joslin Garden, a special Raleigh neighborhood treasure maintained by Oak City Foundation. Join us for Art in the Garden at JOSLIN and enjoy the simplicities of life; creativity, nature and community. Experience the good life through an outdoor (plein-air) guided watercolor class with Annelies along with light refreshments. REGISTER HERE
FIRST FRIDAYS ART WALK TOUR
Join Annelies on a First Friday Art Walk Tour of the Warehouse Arts District of Downtown Raleigh! Annelies' tour style is similar to a walking TEDtalk as she'll cover a wide variety of interesting topics. Reflect on how and why creativity leads to a rich and meaningful life, converse with new people and take in local culture. Her established spot in the local art scene makes it feel like dropping in on old friends when the group moves goes from gallery to gallery and hear from the artists and curators behind the work. This event is in partnership with People First Tourism. REGISTER HERE
Contact Annelies
Email: annelies@conduitforchange.com
Website: www.conduitforchange.com
Phone: 919-345-8396