Dr. Kathy Allen
My coaching and organizational development work adapts to the unique context of the organization and its people. Every design, every intervention, every interaction is designed for that uniqueness. As a result, the work becomes much more powerful.
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Promising Signs of an Emerging Paradigm
There are some obvious signs when an old paradigm begins to fail. Some people are desperate to keep the power and privilege accumulated in that...
The Power of Practice
This week, I'm thrilled to have my good friend and colleague Juli Okal offer this guest blog. A human resiliency advocate, Juli is the founder...
Gifts from my Parents
Many of the news stories, social media, and advertisements from the Paris Olympics reminded us that no athlete came alone. We saw many other family,...
About Kathy
Thought leader, author and trusted advisor and coach. Dr. Kathleen Allen helps organizations and individuals create meaningful change using Nature as a model for more effective leadership practices. In recent years her time has been spent writing, presenting and consulting on ways to incorporate the concepts of living systems and Nature’s adaptive cycle to leadership, human, and organizational development. Dr. Allen’s clients include internationally renowned thought leaders, nonprofits, growing businesses, and collaborative networks.
Works
Leading from the Roots uses nature as a source of inspiration to help us see a new way of leading and designing organizations. It applies the generous framework found in mature ecologies to human organizations. It helps us shift our assumptions, practices, structures, and processes to become more resilient and nourishing for all.
