Choosing to See
Most often we interpret seeing as merely the act of visually perceiving things that we encounter and surrounds us. We at ChoicePoints Learning encourage you to begin seeing much more than that. We encourage you to see yourselves, others, the communities you live in and the places you work, differently. See them more appreciatively, broadly, and better than before.
The Vision of Carter G. Woodson
What we celebrate as Black History Month began in 1926 with the creation of Negro History Week by noted American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher, Carter G. Woodson. Woodson’s vision was an America that not only saw and valued the contributions and achievements made by Blacks in building America, but also the recognition of their humanity, self-worth, dignity and potential to build a better country where all can achieve success and happiness.
Mirrors and Windows
We can continue to create Woodson’s vision by “Seeing” through the metaphor of “Mirrors and Windows.” Mirrors challenge us to reflect on our past to learn what shapes our present by providing insight into who we are and why we are. Mirrors also illuminate the unique presence, power and possibilities that live within all of us. Mirrors show us who we truly are and how we came to be. Windows provide us with the opportunity to take all we’ve learned about our past to inspire and propel us into our best future selves. Through windows we envision what can be; not only for ourselves but for
everyone.
Choicepoints Learning offers opportunities for you to lead by SEEING differently. We facilitate the discovery of self, others and the power of inclusive leadership. We believe “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change” Wayne Dyer.
Reach out and connect
We are here for you. Let’s connect and share how we can SEE our best way forward.
You matter,
Steve
Steve Galloway
Partner
ChoicePoints Learning
www.choicepointslearning.com
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About the Partners of ChoicePoints Learning
Tracy Carmen-Jones, Steve Galloway and Linda Bidlack are the Partners of ChoicePoints Learning. They are committed to building Beloved Community that fosters ways we can be Better Together at work and in life.
Tracy has extensive senior leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies in utilities, oil & gas, technology, financial services and management consulting.
Tracy earned PCC level certification training in leadership coaching at Georgetown University, MBA from J.L. Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University and BSBA, Georgetown University. Steve Galloway is a dynamic and thoughtful transformation change, organizational and leadership development consultant and coach. The thrust of Steve’s work is helping organizations and their people develop the skills, practices, insights, relationships and strategies required to reach peak performance and the realization of their desired business and personal developmental aims.
Steve has served a wide variety of private/public sector, intelligence and defense organizations providing dedicated consulting support addressing organizational change challenges, emerging business transformation initiatives and leadership development.
Steve’s educational background includes a M.A., Political Science/Policy Analysis, Southern Illinois University, B.A., Political Science, Edinboro University, Change Management Advanced Practitioner (CMAP), Georgetown University, Executive Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, Fellows in the Management of Change, Johns Hopkins University.
Linda Bidlack has a passion for coaching leaders to find and use their voice, presence, and values to elevate their entire organization while also flourishing as human beings. Linda’s clients are high achievers who want to take their impact to the next level but realize that a shift is required – what got them to where they are now is not going to work as well on a bigger playing field. Also an award-winning eorkshop designer and facilitator, she has helped hundreds of people develop capacities they didn’t know they had, build their authentic presence and influence, address their blind spots, or wrestle with what they want to do next. Linda’s educational background includes an Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching, Georgetown University; Professional Certified Coach; MA in Counseling, University of Maryland; BA in Anthropology, Hiram College.
About ChoicePoints Learning
Our mission is to help people notice and choose actions that promote mutual understanding, appreciation and respect across all aspects of identity. Our goal is to build Beloved Community across races in order to create results that matter.