Getting Messy: A Guide to Taking Risks and Opening the Imagination for Teachers, Trainers, Coaches and Mentors

Teaching at its best is a messy process. Messy means we're human, we make mistakes, and often when we're trying something for the first time, we have no idea how it's going to turn out. But it’s only when we step out of the mold and allow a little disarray that learning and growth begin to happen. Getting Messy is a friend and guide for those times when you find yourself feeling trepidation about stepping into an unknown place. It is meant to be especially helpful for those of you who teach, train, coach, mentor, or otherwise work in some way with other humans.

Written in accessible prose with inspiring exercises, Getting Messy shows how teaching and learning are creative endeavors in which we create space for the expansion of our knowing to happen. You will discover how to: Find your voice and own your inner brilliance; Lead a group with beginner's mind; Uncover inspiration when you most need it; Recognize and utilize the creative wisdom in the room; and Turn the messy business of being human into the stuff that makes you grow. Shakti Gawain said, "I loved Getting Messy! It's one of those gems that will guide you toward greater self awareness."

Getting Messy is a must-read for teachers, trainers, coaches, mentors, and group facilitators. Parents, consultants, counselors, and others who work with people in meaningful ways will also find it helpful. Packed full of wisdom and insight, Getting Messy is a valuable resource for those who wish to expand the range of creative possibility in a range of diverse teaching and learning situations.