"Over the weekend I coached a senior leader. She had received some feedback after a major speech I coached her to deliver. She was absolutely in a whirlwind of negative self talk. I pulled out your cards and presented these three for her consideration: "What story am I in right now and how is that helping me achieve what I want?" It took my breath away. Good conversation resulted.
"The trees have survived numerous storms. What strengths within me have contributed to my resilience?"
"There's comfort in standing together, yet sometimes, our values require us to stand alone: what are they for me?" We had previously done a values inventory. By the end of the session I told her I would send her a deck!"
Daily Reminder
"I met with a physician client of mine and she had her View-Changer Cards on her desk. When I inquired which card was facing up, she showed me the one of the clothes line in Riomaggiore, Italy. When asked how she's using it, she commented: "It reminds me to not gossip and be kind in what I speak." How perfect!"
Let Me Count the Ways...
"Let me add my recommendation for Joy's cards. Well worth the investment. I carry them with me and have used them as great conversation starters in all kinds of contexts: youth group, individual meetings, family gatherings. All are better with the visual and well worded question queues."
Client Reflections
Someone was asking about alternative modalities to journaling to enhance their client’s ability to reflect. I could see immediately how the cards could be useful with my clients whether it be in coaching, a group dialogue, or even at the end of a training. So I searched your cards and name on line and loved what I saw. Images are indeed magical and I cannot wait to see how its impact on those who touch them. I may end up purchasing more – especially if I find people do not want to return the card(s) once they touched them.
Me Time
"I find the cards a great way of starting the day - picking one at random and recognizing that the question that has emerged is the one I need to address right now."
Accessing the Subconscious
"Used these with a client who was in a stuck and wondering place. The cards gently and subtly moved this person to another way of thinking about the dilemma. The cards are a wonderful way to access the subconscious and help clients or teams "find out something" about their own thinking that they may not have known."
Team Effort
"I used the cards again with 4 of us on duty from our HR department. It was interesting how each person got a question that matched them and what they were dealing with. Some people answered with a work related response and others answered with personal responses. They were open and honest and found the activity very helpful and enlightening and a good way to end 2014 and start 2015, and a way to strengthen our working relationships. It was fun."
Writing Inspiration
"Teaching a memoir writing class and using your cards as writing prompts for the students and for me."
The Perfect Gift
"I was so impressed with these inspirational images and questions, I purchased a set for every member of my family as a Christmas Gift. They loved them!"
