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

2. 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.

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

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

6. 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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. Handouts Questions Ideas Whitepaper Mail Chimp

15. 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.

16. Contact Katie Cooney katiecooney@kcooney.com 612 824 8244 office
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Bernie Saunders
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