ECOSYSTEMS OF THE MIND

A two class offering

With Instructor John Bucher, PhD

Ecosystems of the Mind - 2 classes with Instructor John Bucher

From the master storyteller John Bucher comes a paradigm disruptor.

Work-life balance is a metaphor borne in a different century. The profound and rapid changes characterized by globalization, organizational reorganization, increasingly sophisticated technology, the 24/7 workplace and the experience of the fast pace of change results in more demanding intensified working practices and environments that engenders feelings of the pressure, lack of time and general busyness.

The metaphor of work-life balance has outlived its usefulness because the version of reality it promotes engenders quick fix solutions that leave clients feeling guilty, empty and unmotivated. Today’s work environment is far more complex with underpinnings of work-personal life problems untouched by the outScheduled metaphor (Gambles et al, 2006; Smithson and Stockoe, 2005).

Ecosystems of the Mind answers the call for a wider and more comprehensive metaphor that opens up client’s creativity with new visions of alternative futures and solution making that doesn’t promote the shame and guilt associated with not getting the balance just right.

Objectives:

• Set a context for powerful conversations that facilitate client’s ability to move between the big picture of where the client is heading and where to client wishes to go.

• Promote client’s self-discipline without proving resistance using storytelling.

• Develop a specific plan with related time frames and intended priorities.

• Develop client’s ability to make decisions, address key concerns and the ability to reflect on and learn from experiences.

Ecosystems of the Mind: Building a Better Story

In Building A Better Story, coaches will explore various symbols of nature in pathways to meaning. Coaches will learn how to guide clients in mapping out their own personal ecosystems, reframing their approach in managing stress, work, and life. This course focuses on creating a tool for understanding how the various elements in a client’s ecosystem work holistically together in their life.

Continuing Education Credit: 12 units
ICF Credit: 6 Core Competency and 6 Resource Development
NB-HWC: 12 CCE
Cost: $720

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6 Course Series
Date(s): Thursdays; April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 12 & 19, 2022
Time(s): 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM MST

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Ecosystems of the Mind: Mastering the Metaphor

In Mastering the Metaphor, coaches will dive deeper into specific ecosystem elements, learning how to weave the natural world into a client’s story. This course focuses on crafting metaphor-based questions to raise awareness, provoke insight, and prompt clients to articulate the nuances of their inner journey.

Continuing Education Credit: 12 units

ICF Credit: 6 Core Competency and 6 Resource Development
NB-HWC: 12 CCE
Cost: $720

SCHEDULE:
6 Course Series

Date(s): Thursdays; May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2022
Time(s): 10:00 AM– 12:00 PM MST

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John Bucher

John Bucher helps Hollywood tell better stories. John is a highly acclaimed story consultant, communicator, mythologist and storyteller based out of Los Angeles, California. He has worked with companies including HBO, DC Comics, The History Channel, A24 Films, The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation and served as a consultant and writer for numerous film, television, and Virtual Reality projects.

John also serves as Content Curator for the Joseph Campbell Foundation, advancing understanding of the Hero’s Journey® and spends much of his time as an author, podcaster, and speaker.

He is the author of six books including the best-selling Storytelling for Virtual Reality, named by BookAuthority as one of the best storytelling books of all time. Disruptor named him one of the top 25 influencers in Virtual Reality.

John teaches writing and story courses in the Los Angeles area and around the world. He holds a PhD in Mythology and Depth Psychology and has spoken on 5 continents about using the power of story and myth to reframe how individuals, organizations, cultures, and nations are viewed.