Comments for Deborah Rossouw http://deborahrossouw.com Integral Coach & Speaker Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:33:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Authentic conversations by deborahrossouw http://deborahrossouw.com/2009/09/03/authentic-conversations/#comment-7 deborahrossouw Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:33:37 +0000 http://deborahrossouw.wordpress.com/?p=191#comment-7 Dear Maren and Jamie I'm touched that you both took the time to comment on my blog titled 'Authentic Conversations'. Congratulations on your book of the same title. I wish you much success with it! Thank you for pointing out an important point that speaking authentically can result in risk to a relationship. I have experienced this a number of times in my own life, so I know this to be true. I did not think about this when I hurriedly posted this blog entry, and I'm grateful you picked this up. I certainly do not want to mislead anyone. I shall edit that sentence on my blog to incorporate this important insight. Thanks too for directing me to your website which reflects the significant and much needed work that you do within organizations. It's a pleasure to be connecting with you over the airwaves and I look forward to a future opportunity when we might meet! With gratitude Deborah Deborah Rossouw Certified Integral Coach and Speaker (778)386-5168 Express your Authentic self with clarity, confidence and ease! AuthenticDialogue.com 483-1641 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver V7M 2J5 deborah@authenticdialogue.com www.deborahrossouw.com (778) 386-5168 www.authenticdialogue.com Dear Maren and Jamie I’m touched that you both took the time to comment on my blog titled ‘Authentic Conversations’. Congratulations on your book of the same title. I wish you much success with it!

Thank you for pointing out an important point that speaking authentically can result in risk to a relationship. I have experienced this a number of times in my own life, so I know this to be true. I did not think about this when I hurriedly posted this blog entry,

and I’m grateful you picked this up. I certainly do not want to mislead anyone. I shall edit that sentence on my blog to incorporate this important insight.

Thanks too for directing me to your website which reflects the significant and much needed work that you do within organizations. It’s a pleasure to be connecting with you over the airwaves and I look forward to a future opportunity when we might meet!

With gratitude Deborah

Deborah Rossouw Certified Integral Coach and Speaker

(778)386-5168

Express your Authentic self with clarity, confidence and ease!

AuthenticDialogue.com 483-1641 Lonsdale Avenue North Vancouver V7M 2J5 deborah@authenticdialogue.com http://www.deborahrossouw.com (778) 386-5168

http://www.authenticdialogue.com

]]> Comment on Authentic conversations by jshowkeir http://deborahrossouw.com/2009/09/03/authentic-conversations/#comment-6 jshowkeir Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:38:58 +0000 http://deborahrossouw.wordpress.com/?p=191#comment-6 Hi Deborah, Sounds like we have much in common. My partner Maren and I wrote a book called Authentic Conversations and we too deal with the inner dialogue. We frame as intentions and commitments. Good to see others out there doing this work too. Our business website is www.henning-showkeir.com. The book website is above. Keep up the good work. j Hi Deborah,
Sounds like we have much in common. My partner Maren and I wrote a book called Authentic Conversations and we too deal with the inner dialogue. We frame as intentions and commitments. Good to see others out there doing this work too.

Our business website is http://www.henning-showkeir.com. The book website is above.

Keep up the good work. j

]]> Comment on Authentic conversations by Maren Showkeir http://deborahrossouw.com/2009/09/03/authentic-conversations/#comment-5 Maren Showkeir Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:34:23 +0000 http://deborahrossouw.wordpress.com/?p=191#comment-5 Greetings, Deborah: Your post got my attention for two reasons. The first is that my husband and I co-authored a book, almost exactly a year ago, titled Authentic Conversations (Berrett-Koehler, 2008) and we do a lot of work with clients and others around this issue. We are always delighted to see others who feel the same way about authenticity! The second thing that got my attention was this statement: "Do you know how to share your truth while simultaneously maintaining the relationship?" One of the difficult issues around authentic conversations from our point of view, especially if someone is making a conscious shift to authenticity, is that it could put the relationship at risk. If the goal is to maintain the relationship rather than be authentic and transparent, that could create a seriously difficult issue! Of course, we also believe the truth as we know it should always be shared with goodwill and the spirit of collaboration. Based on our experience, unless people are willing to put a relationship at risk, it may inhibit their ability to be authentic. As you mentioned, self-awareness about our intentions toward others and our commitment to being authentic is essential. Thanks for your thoughtful post. I was glad to find it! Greetings, Deborah:

Your post got my attention for two reasons. The first is that my husband and I co-authored a book, almost exactly a year ago, titled Authentic Conversations (Berrett-Koehler, 2008) and we do a lot of work with clients and others around this issue. We are always delighted to see others who feel the same way about authenticity!

The second thing that got my attention was this statement: “Do you know how to share your truth while simultaneously maintaining the relationship?”

One of the difficult issues around authentic conversations from our point of view, especially if someone is making a conscious shift to authenticity, is that it could put the relationship at risk. If the goal is to maintain the relationship rather than be authentic and transparent, that could create a seriously difficult issue!

Of course, we also believe the truth as we know it should always be shared with goodwill and the spirit of collaboration. Based on our experience, unless people are willing to put a relationship at risk, it may inhibit their ability to be authentic.

As you mentioned, self-awareness about our intentions toward others and our commitment to being authentic is essential.

Thanks for your thoughtful post. I was glad to find it!

]]> Comment on Coaching by pamela http://deborahrossouw.com/coaching/#comment-3 pamela Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:28:34 +0000 http://deborahrossouw.wordpress.com/?page_id=46#comment-3 Deb, I want to acknowledge YOU and how your authenticity shines in your website. I have seen the results of your coaching both personally and professionally. Your expertise and open, loving heart really supports the transformation we all seek: the integration of our own BEST self, free from old conditioning. I can't say enough about how wonderful it is to be supported by you on the journey of self discovery. I hope many people find their way to be coached by you...they will be delighted! Blessings, Pamela Deb, I want to acknowledge YOU and how your authenticity shines in your website. I have seen the results of your coaching both personally and professionally. Your expertise and open, loving heart really supports the transformation we all seek: the integration of our own BEST self, free from old conditioning. I can’t say enough about how wonderful it is to be supported by you on the journey of self discovery. I hope many people find their way to be coached by you…they will be delighted!
Blessings,
Pamela

]]> Comment on Coaching by suzanne loubris http://deborahrossouw.com/coaching/#comment-2 suzanne loubris Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:50:35 +0000 http://deborahrossouw.wordpress.com/?page_id=46#comment-2 I would love to have you as a coach! Will you fly to Australia and give me free coaching please? Great website you look beautiful. Love Suzanne I would love to have you as a coach! Will you fly to Australia and give me free coaching please?

Great website
you look beautiful.

Love Suzanne

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