Growing as a Person -- the Goo

Written By Allison Pollard

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While caterpillars are in a chrysalis transforming into butterflies, they become goo.  Yes--goo.  And this image of metamorphosis is often what I think about when I consider transformations.  Big organizational transformations and individual ones.  My personal transformation of becoming a Co-Active Coach.  Many times I've thought, "ugh, I'm in the goo."  Pleasant thought, right?  Makes you feel like you need a shower.

But I don't think that humans or organizations are like butterflies.  We are constantly undergoing changes, both big and small.  We live in a state of being caterpillar + goo + butterfly all at once.  That's rather amazing to consider.  My coach and a few friends have been challenging me recently to go beyond my comfort zone.  And I am quite fortunate to have such folks supporting me to show me where I am a caterpillar, be with me in goo, and highlight where I am a butterfly.  It makes me a better coach for others.  So I ask you: how might more goo enhance your life?

Allison Pollard

Allison Pollard is a coach, consultant, and trainer who brings the power of relationship systems intelligence to go beyond tasks, roles, and frameworks to create energy for change. She engages with people and teams in a down-to-earth way to build trust and listen for signals to help them learn more and improve. Allison focuses on creating alignment and connection for people to solve business problems together. Her experience includes working with teams and leaders in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries to help improve their project/product delivery and culture. Allison currently volunteers as program director for Women in Agile’s mentorship program. Her agile community focus is championing new voices and amplifying women as mentors and sponsors for the next generation of leaders. Allison earned her bachelor’s degrees in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. She is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), a foodie, and proud glasses wearer. Allison is a prolific speaker at professional groups and international conferences, including Scrum Gatherings and the Agile Alliance Agile20xx conferences. Allison is co-owner of Helping Improve LLC.

http://www.allisonpollard.com
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