At Acorn Patterns Leadership Coaching, we offer Open Stance workshops for community groups and teams. These workshops are based on the work of Ann Van Eron, PhD, and author of Open Stance – Thriving Amid Differences and Uncertainty. Open Stance is, “being in the present moment with an acceptance of “what is,”  including the pain, the positive, the mundane, the human experience – trusting life and allowing it to unfold.”

When we are open, we are more curious, compassionate, generous, and grateful. When we are closed we are contracted, in judgement, or controlling. Through the practice of self-awareness and asking, “Am I open,” we begin to better understand ourselves, others, and the personal choice we have to shift from being closed to open.

By sharing in this confidential and non-judgemental workshop space, participants learn from one another, become better listeners and communicators, more flexible and resilient — all while deepening a sense of community.