
Janet Frood and Tom Mansfield on how image cards can support systems work
Seeing That Frees: Shifting our perception from a world of objects to a web of relationship
In this podcast, Katie Churchman speaks with CRR Global faculty member Janet Frood and systems worker Tom Mansfield about the Cards for Life project and its applications in coaching and organizational development. The project was designed to bridge personal development and environmental awareness, serving as “permission slips” or “portals” to shift perspectives, access emotions, and facilitate deeper conversations in team and organizational settings. Throughout this conversation, Janet, Tom and Katie explore ways to synthesise different concepts and experiences, leverage the wisdom of nature within systems coaching, and embody metaskills. This fascinating conversation invites us to connect our inner personal work with outer systemic concerns, offering coaches practical ways to shift emotional fields in their work.
Janet Frood and Tom Mansfield
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with host Katie Churchman
Janet Frood is an executive, leadership, and team coach. She is a caring and provocative ally for leaders and organizations as they boldly transform. She is also a sought-after workshop facilitator on topics including change resilience, team trust, and courageous leadership. Janet recognizes the grounding and regenerative power of the natural world and weaves nature-based experiences and labyrinth facilitation work into team coaching and retreat offerings.
Thomas developed the tool Cards for Life, which supports individuals and teams to bring living systems thinking into cultures and organizations. He is the founder of Pale Blue, where he offers coaching and consulting in service to planetary health and creates frameworks for regenerative practice in business and organizational design.