Welcome to the first issue of Newfield Institute’s newsletter Observing Differently. Why the title Observing Differently? It speaks to the essence of Newfield Institute’s approach to transformation – if we are to live well individually and collectively in increasingly uncertain and complex times, our habitual and traditional ways of observing and understanding the world and the nature of change are no longer sufficient. Different levels of observing, thinking and taking action are required. In each edition of this newsletter we will pose questions and offer perspectives, new ideas and practical examples that can be of benefit to you. We encourage your responses and conversation about the thoughts we offer. With best wishes Alan Sieler

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Newfield Institute has a new name and a fresh new look!

The name change from Newfield Australia to Newfield Institute has been one element of an extensive rebranding project that has come to fruition over the past few months. Take a look at our brand new website www.newfieldinstitute.com.au to see the new face of Newfield Institute.

A decade of Ontological Coach training in Australia was celebrated in July 2008 with the commencement of the tenth Vocational Graduate Diploma of Ontological Coaching (now a nationally accredited qualification). There is now a strong network of Ontological Practitioners throughout Australia working as organisational coaches and consultants, as well as those who continue to utilise their ontological skills within organisations.

During 2008, in association with Active Communication Ltd, Newfield Institute introduced its Ontological Coach training programs to Asia. A highly positive response to the Coaching in Action workshops led to the commencement of the first Vocational Graduate Diploma of Ontological Coaching in Hong Kong in October 2008.

Constructive Moods for Challenging Times

In the current climate of financial and economic uncertainty, along with global warming, it is appropriate to look at what can be a significant emotional consequence of living in such times - the risk of being gripped by Anxiety. Australian commentator Hugh Mackay has noted that this time in history can be characterised as “The Big Angst”, or an Age of Anxiety.

Difficult times call for the emergence of new ways of thinking that will enable us to navigate the challenges that confront us. The presence of Anxiety significantly compromises the development of creativity and innovation that are indispensable for the emergence of different ways of observing and new constructive paths of action. Therefore, it is worth looking at Anxiety and how we can free ourselves from its grip.

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Coaching to the Human Soul - Ontological Coaching and Deep Change Volumes I and II Alan Sieler’s Coaching to the Human Soul publications break new ground in the literature on coaching, for they provide a comprehensive coverage of what is probably the world’s most advanced approach to Executive Coaching and Life Coaching. Ontological Coaching is based on a new understanding of human beings and human interaction. Grounded in a substantive and robust theoretical framework, the method and practice of Ontological Coaching enables people being coached to connect with their souls and experience deep positive change. - Volume I – The Linguistic Basis of Ontological Coaching - Volume II – Emotional Learning and Ontological Coaching - Preparation for Volume III is well under way with the first draft nearly completed  Learn more