
Beena Sharma
President of Vertical Development Academy (VeDA), focusing on human maturity and adult learning. A leading teacher of polarity thinking, she consults with leaders and organizations globally to build polarity wisdom.
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Sep 4, 2025 • 46min
(Part 2) Growing Beyond Conflict: The Power of Polarity Thinking for Healing, Thriving, and Becoming Wiser with Barry Johnson & Beena Sharma
In this engaging discussion, Beena Sharma, a leader in human maturity and polarity thinking, teams up with Barry Johnson, founder of Polarity Partnerships, to explore the transformative power of polarity wisdom. They delve into how integrating either/or and both/and thinking can enhance our lives. Topics include balancing justice and mercy, the dynamics between tyranny and democracy, and the interplay of action and stillness. Their infectious passion for polarity thinking reveals its potential to deepen connections and foster personal growth, offering listeners practical insights to thrive.

Aug 28, 2025 • 36min
Growing Beyond Conflict: The Power of Polarity Thinking for Healing, Thriving, and Becoming Wiser with Barry Johnson & Beena Sharma (Part 1)
Barry Johnson, a pioneer in polarity management, and Beena Sharma, an expert in adult development, dive into the transformative power of polarity thinking. They discuss how embracing the interdependence of opposing forces—like justice and mercy—can enhance our well-being. Johnson emphasizes that either/or thinking breeds societal issues while a balanced approach nurtures growth. Sharma reveals how polarities shift with maturity, making for a fascinating dialogue packed with practical insights on fostering understanding, healing, and wiser decision-making.

Sep 1, 2025 • 57min
Begin Again (and again, and again) with Beena Sharma:
Beena Sharma, founder of the Vertical Development Academy and a thought leader in adult development, shares her insights on personal growth at any age. She discusses transforming life’s barriers into opportunities for deeper self-understanding and compassion. Through anecdotes, she contrasts vertical and horizontal development, emphasizing emotional intelligence. Beena advocates for embracing discomfort as a pathway to maturity and connection, and highlights the transformative power of safety in fostering growth. A conversation brimming with hope and inspiration!