Jennifer offers a brief practice, inspired by her conversation with Economics of Happiness visionary and economist Mark Anielski. She guides you to identify where your energy feels depleted and where your energy feels abundant. Sensing into these energy patterns you'll identify the conditions that are either blocking or supporting resourced and flow states. Jennifer invites you to practice with some new moves to shift you from energy debt into energy abundance where it matters most. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Email Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.caLinks & resources—For more practices, invitations and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer’s newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInGratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.  Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

A “scarcity mindset” is often a culprit when we’re competing with each other. This tendency to compare and compete has origins in the link between rising debt money and GDP growth. Considering an alternative money system, based in reciprocity, Jennifer speaks to Economics of Happiness visionary Mark Anielski about our money matrix and its impact on our well-being. Together they explore—The debt system and why it negatively impacts your happinessWhy there’s so much anxiety around money and how to recenter our well-being The potential of the world’s first Well-Being BankCrazy dreams of doing things differently- and why to never give up on yoursJoin Jennifer and Mark for a fascinating discussion on how to center reciprocity and well-being in our economic system to build a civilization based on love, not dominion. Links & resources—Learn more about Mark Anielski and his work hereThe Economics of Happiness PodcastFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn and get her newsletter by subscribing here Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.  Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a brief practice, inspired by her conversation with friend, facilitator and author, Gabe Wilson. You are made up of multiple identities that change over time. Being able to access the wisdom from different parts of you can help you solve problems- especially those that are caused by the hardening of perspectives and identities. Jennifer encourages you to discover what identities make-up “you” and how to move towards a “bigger you”. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Email Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.caLinks & resources—For more practices, invitations and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer’s newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInGratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.  Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Our identities are beautiful, resilient and dynamic. But sometimes, our attachment to them can contribute to unhealthy polarization. In this episode Jennifer talks with facilitator, advisor, and author Gabe Wilson about how to relate more fluidly to our multiple identities with this question: what do you stand for?As an African American/Brazilian Gabe shares pivotal life experiences that clarified his own answer. He reveals how he created more freedom and fairness inside himself and his transformational conflict work. He shares- Two key principles to overcoming tension and conflictWhy trust is an important outcome (but unnecessary requirement) of risky conversationsHow to uncover bigger identities that can help solve our hardest problemsJoin Jennifer and Gabe for a heart-opening conversation on how to relate to our identities to create more fairness and freedom. Links & resources—Learn more about Gabe Wilson and his work Discover Compassionate Conversations- the book and trainingsFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn and get her newsletter by subscribing here Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.  Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Gwich'in activist and wilderness guide, Bobbi Rose Koe. How do you experience yourself as “more than” your accomplishments, job titles and identities? How can you feel more content with who you are now? One way “in” is to pause, recognize your gifts and honor where and who they come from. Then, with intention, give these gifts to where they’re needed most this week. This practice reminds us that we’re a living lineage of love.In this episode, Jennifer offers a “new doing” that you can play with daily- with a couple of suggestions of ‘how’ to orient and be in the practice. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices, offerings and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer’s newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInEmail Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.caGratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.  Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

People often see a gift or strength in us first before we do. What happens when we’re seen? When we truly see others? When the very act of ‘seeing’ each other, weaves an ecological web of trust that helps us find our way. In this episode Jennifer talks with Gwich’in activist, river guide and entrepreneur Bobbi Rose Koe on how the land has influenced her leadership by sensitively attuning to a web of relationality.  They talk about—Bobbi Rose’s coming of age in deep reciprocity with rivers and mountains Falling in love with what scares youHow to lead teams in a time of uncertainty and despairCelebrating the magic of being yourself Tune in for an honest conversation on the potential of our interbeing, the capacity to transmute fear, and leading with love at the center of everything. Links & resources—Learn more about Bobbi Rose Koe or follow her on Instagram Discover the Western Arctic Youth CollectiveFor residential school support call the 24-hour Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.Subscribe to Jennifer’s newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInGratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.  Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a brief practice, inspired by her conversation with Executive Leadership coach Carolyn Coughlin. How do you sort through the overwhelming details when there’s so much coming at you? How do you stay grounded in the unknown? What should you pay attention to? Developed by Jennifer Garvey Berger and Carolyn Coughlin, the Complexity Check In is used at Cultivating Leadership and with their clients to strengthen the habit of seeing and welcoming multiple perspectives.If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Email Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.caLinks & resources—Learn more about Cultivating Leadership and Jennifer Garvey Berger and Carolyn Coughlin’s book Unleash Your Complexity GeniusFor more practices, invitations and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer’s newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInGratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.  Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Unpacking complexity in a fast-paced world, importance of slowing down, working with nervous system, power of presence and play, calming body in overwhelming times. Embracing discomfort, vulnerability in team dynamics, transitioning in leadership, importance of authenticity and working with complexity.

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with writer Sophie Strand. How do you begin to know yourself as “more than” your own body, heart and mind? How can you experience yourself in the “in-betweenness” of things? One way is to listen differently. To attune carefully and sensitively to the more-than-human world. In this practice, Jennifer offers a “new doing” that you can play with daily- with a couple of suggestions of ‘how’ to orient and be in the practice. If you play with the practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self’ we’d love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices, offerings and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer’s newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInEmail Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.caGratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker.  Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Poet, writer and teacher Sophie Strand joins Jennifer to explore the limitations of the Hero's Journey and the power of fusion. They discuss neurodivergence, healing through small beings like insects and fungi, the concept of objects in motion, the value of intuition in leadership, redefining healing and wholeness, and embracing kinship over dominance.