The Power of Photography for Career Development Coaching Katie Cooney and Bernie Saunders MCDA Annual Conference New Brighton, MN April 28, 2017

Program of classroom, experiential and applied learning and coaching. Based on neuroscience and the use of photographs and the photographic process. Adaptable for numerous learning situations, including coaching, leadership and team development.

Impact Produces insight Develops self-awareness Enhances emotional intelligence Expands perspective Enables clearer thinking and decision-making Builds trust Accelerates learning

I See… Warmth Light and dark Obstacles to be overcome Business cycles Ever-changing complexity A sandstorm in China

The Optic Disk Carries information to the rest of our brain No light receptors Creates a blind spot Filled in from experience, emotion, beliefs…what we already “know”

Two Questions: Reflect and Discuss What drew you to this photo? What does this say about you as a coach?

We do not see things are they are…we see them as we are. Anaïs Nin  

Photos (Images) Needs Likes Emotions Context Story Insight Relationships Values Connection

Taking Photos (Process and Experience) Reactions Focus/importance Beliefs Control Discovery Letting go Sensing Fears Barriers Framing Back story Taking Photos (Process and Experience)

Two Questions: Why this photo? What does this say about …………………………………?

Sources – Getting Started Client’s photos Your collection (take photos) Photo books Shutterstock

Ideas – Keep Learning Client’s photos Every session Multiple sessions Specific assignments Themes What is changing?

Handouts Questions Ideas Whitepaper Mail Chimp

Facilitators Katie Cooney, M.A., is a globally experienced executive coach, teacher and facilitator who has always taken photos. In her long experience as an executive coach, she has worked with leaders as far away as Shanghai and as close as the Twin Cities. As a coach, she helps her clients gain a centered sense of self in their lives and careers. Katie has taught the Principles of Coaching and Team Development at the graduate level at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. She has an M.A. in Human Development from Saint Mary’s University and a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota. She has is published business writer who has recently returned to her roots in poetry. Bernie Saunders, M.A.T, is recognized nationally for his pioneering work in Integrative/Accelerated Learning, the development of learning communities, and the use of photography as a catalyst for learning. He is a professional photographer who has taken outstanding photos throughout his adult life. He is also a published writer whose 2005 award-winning book, The Grace of Ordinary Days: An Invitation to Celebrate Life’s Journey, was co-authored with his poet mother, Kay Saunders. Bernie has a Masters in Applied Theology from the Berkeley Graduate Theological Union. He has worked with clients in a wide range of corporate, government, and health care settings.

Contact Katie Cooney katiecooney@kcooney.com 612 824 8244 office 612 978 2289 cell Bernie Saunders bernie@berniesaunders.com 763 479 1226 office 763 221 6757 cell