BMR Insights
'Information worth knowing'
Welcome to this third edition of the BMR newsletter for 2nd Order change agents. Each month we bring you helpful information, tips, resources, reminders and announcements of upcoming programmes to support you in enabling 2nd Order, transformational change.
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Why Common Approaches to International Aid Perpetuates a Dysfunctional System
In this excerpt from a conversation on 2nd Order change between long time colleagues, Dr. Richard Hames and Marvin Oka, they discuss an example of a 2nd Order approach to an international issue along with some key organising principles.
Richard is a strategist and futurist who is in high demand as an advisor and mentor by numerous government officials and large corporate executives. He is the Founder and CEO of the Centre for the Future, Chairman of the Asian Foresight Institute, and an elected Fellow of the World Academy of Art & Science. Forbes Asia has described him as “one of the smartest people on the planet”.
Richard can be contacted at www.richardhames.com
Going From Mindless to Mindful: Key Characteristics of Generative Mindfulness
There are many levels at which one can be mindful and some are more generative than others. Generative Learning occurs at the cognitive levels of meta and meta meta.
In this excerpt from a live presentation (please pardon the recording quality) by Marvin Oka, developer of the Generative Learning and Generative Inner Work methodologies, some of the main characteristics of generative mindfulness are outlined and expanded upon for a general audience at the Spiritgrow Josef Kryss Wholistic Centre.
Is Kinaesthetic Awareness and Somatic Intelligence a Superpower for Neuro-Behavioural Modellers?
Developed by Moshe Feldenkrais in the mid 20th century and recently highlighted in the book, 'The Brain's Way of Healing' by Norman Doidge, the Feldenkrais Method is an indispensable approach for Neuro-Behavioural Modellers to develop their kinaesthetic awareness for heightened levels of calibration, pattern detection and intuition.
In this interview excerpt, Neuro-Behavioural Modeller, Marvin Oka, speaks with professional Feldenkrais practitioner and NLP Trainer Jenni Evans on the benefits of Feldenkrais for Neuro-Behavioural Modellers.
Jenni is currently the Program Director of the Feldenkrais Institute of Australia and is part of an international team of Facilitator Trainers helping practitioners to find and be their potent selves.
For more information on Feldenkrais, contact Jenni at www.heartland4u.com.au or [email protected]
Upcoming Online Meetup for Certified Professional Neuro-Behavioural Modellers
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2020
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Special Topic: Feldenkrais for Neuro-Behavioural Modellers
with Jenni Evans
We are excited to announce a very special guest presenter and learning session at our next meetup: Feldenkrais professional and NLP Trainer, Jenni Evans (see the section above). In this interactive session, Jenni will cover the key principles behind the Feldenkrais method, how it can benefit your work as a Professional Neuro-Behavioural Modeller, and how Feldenkrais can enhance your way of Being and quality of life.
What to do next: If you are an NBM Professional Certification graduate, you will be receiving an email shortly with the login details for the online meetup. In the meantime, please put the date and time into your calendar. See you online on October 25!
New Programmes Coming Soon
Advanced NLP Distinctions for Neuro-Behavioural Modelling
An exciting new series of online masterclasses with NLP Master Trainers and Master Behavioural Modellers Wyatt Woodsmall and Marvin Oka.
This series covers advanced distinctions on representational systems, strategies, submodalities and metaprogrammes that bring new levels of sophistication and mastery to your Neuro-Behavioural Modelling research and development of intellectual property,
Reinvigorating Business
An online playbook for business owners to rethink and reinvent their business to thrive in a sustained (COVID-driven) transition economy.
Based on 2nd Order systems thinking, this online programme is a virtual playbook that steps you through a generative process for evolving your business strategy and business model to prosper even in a de-stabilised business ecosystem.
Delivered by Marvin Oka and Dr. Gary Saliba.
Generative Critical Thinking
An online programme for 2nd Order change agents to develop their competencies in critical thinking and generative self-awareness.
This programme combines essential critical thinking skills with Marvin Oka's Generative Learning methodology for clear thinking, developing insightful narratives and making effective decisions in today's complex world.
Delivered by Marvin Oka and Dr. Peter Thompson.
