The Trough and the Crest
I’ve never really trusted the surf. But I invite you to dive in and join me in exploring the poem 'Trough' - remembering the power of the ocean and the power of choice.
I’m Joanna Maberly, a Chartered Manager, coach and facilitator who helps individuals and teams find what brings them alive. You can learn more about how I came to this work at about me.
I help teams and individuals live and work in more meaningful ways by creating spaces to explore the edges of our knowing. I work with unconventional, engaging and remarkably effective methods – online and in person.
I am deeply inspired by how awareness can help us see the future within our present moment, and the power of doing this with others.
From the starting place of people, planet and profit, I believe we have the potential to reach towards even greater and regenerative change in the world, as trustees for the generations that follow us.
I use a unique combination of play and mapping approaches which allow intangible systems dynamics to be seen, touched and experienced. You can discover more at work together or by clicking the images below.
Having recently relocated from London to Melbourne, I now offer in-person services within Australia and New Zealand, as well as continuing online work with clients across the English-speaking world.
"It is an approach that is rich in content, accommodating as an methodology, elicits critical thinking effortlessly, and a lot of fun! As an educator, it was intriguing to see how one can weave in the 21st Century skills of collaboration, critical thinking, communication and team work."
"If you are curious about how playing with purpose might help you and your team, I encourage you to connect with Joanna. Her skilful facilitation and insight made a light activity have deep impact - and she is just an all-round incredible human."
“The series of sessions helped me reassess my approach to work and life, and changed very fundamental aspects in my perception of myself and the environment…It was aimed at a certain goal in my career and, on top of achieving it, unveiled some bigger things… I am savouring the change, and I am curious about more results of these changes that will emerge with time.”
"Joanna’s questioning enabled me to really open up and get to the root cause of what I perceived was my problem. The journey over the three months we worked together has put me in a more confident place with my work and in a better place to deal with potential challenges that lie ahead."
Blogs exploring the threshold spaces of what makes life and work meaningful.
I’ve never really trusted the surf. But I invite you to dive in and join me in exploring the poem 'Trough' - remembering the power of the ocean and the power of choice.
Inspired by an Instagram post, this blog explores unorthodox sources of strength – The power of presence, small moments, beginning where we are and creativity as a force for meaningful change in today’s world.
On turning off Tottenham Court Road, and walking two streets back to a churchyard where the serious play happens.
Faced with the enormity of the world’s grief, how can each of us find personally meaningful responses without being overwhelmed? The answer lies in living everyday moments in meaningful ways. The lens of poetic activism shows us how.
From its humble origins as a physical object in our lives, the metaphor of the threshold contains a powerful invitation to personal and societal transformation. Join me in an exploration of new territory.
We don’t need leaders who tell us everything’s fine and that they have all the answers. Today, the work of leadership starts with recognising that there is still a lot of grieving to be done and intentionally creating spaces for people to be seen and heard.
Almost a year ago I wrote about the power of play during crisis. Today I would like to share a personal story about the power of childhood play, and an invitation to consider what makes life meaningful and what children really need to live to their full potential.
A little something I have written about New Year's resolutions, meaningful change and compassion. If you are tired and anxious this New Year's Eve, I hope these words bring you some ease, as they have for me.
Why – in the midst of a global pandemic, and faced with extraordinary change, uncertainty and loss – would anyone think about play?