Use of Self as a True Transformer: An Experience with Darya Funches, Ed.D
Special ODN Lifetime Achievement Award Presenter Darya Funches
Darya will do this session live via zoom meeting.
At a time when many human systems are challenged to redefine, restore, reinvent, or regenerate themselves─the knowledge, capacities, and capabilities to transform are in high demand. This makes transformation─the real thing─useful for all us, especially those who commit to helping others stay ahead of the waves of change. In my work and research with people who lead or guide transformations for individuals, organizations and beyond, some key shared principles emerged. The evening experience is based on a few of the principles used by true transformers, intended to help members of PNODN move forward during these tumultuous times:
- Understand a few key principles of true transformers
- Be aware of how these relate to you and your highest potential
- Activate your potential, moving vision into reality
There is no better time for the caterpillar to become the butterfly. There is no better time for the phoenix to rise from the ashes. True transformers recognize the destination and they know the journey.
About Your Presenter
Darya Funches, EdD, Principal and Founder of REAP Unlimited, is a consultant, leader, teacher, and coach in Transformation for individuals, leaders, organizations, OD practitioners and change agents from other fields. She has developed and pioneered concepts and techniques to recognize and unfold the highest potential of systems, leaders, and others with a record of breakthrough, accelerated results. Her work is applied to create large scale transformational experiences for: business strategy, turnarounds, ED&I, Spirit in the Workplace, Use of Self as a Transformer, Healing Trauma, communities, and social change/justice issues. Named one of 12 Sages of OD by OD Network [1993], Dr. Darya served the field as Board Chair for NTL [1990-92] & OD Network [2010-2012], and as adjunct faculty for graduate and postgraduate learning, including USC, American University, and Gestalt Institute. Dr. Darya is a two-time Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: OD Network [2019]; and the Gestalt OSD Center Lifetime Achievement Award [2019]. She was recognized in 2011 as Outstanding Graduate by Gestalt OSD Center and as Most Outstanding Adjunct Faculty-American University School of Public Affairs. An author, poet, and inspirational speaker in the US and abroad, Darya has a BA in Mathematics-Lake Forest College, an MPA-University of North Carolina, and an EdD -University of Massachusetts in OD.
COST:
$20 Member rate
$20 Partners organization rate
$25 Non member rate
$15 student rate
AGENDA:
6:00 – 6:30 pm Gather/Network – Join Zoom
6:30 – 8:00 pm Presentation
8:00 – 8:30 After networking and closing zoom
Please be aware that our meetings may be recorded or photographed.
