I am currently an associate professor in the Department of Adult Learning and Counselling the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. I teach courses on leadership development, organizational counseling and coaching as well as some general counseling. My research interests are in the areas of leadership, integral theory and the evolution of consciousness.
I am also Editor-in Chief of Integral Review, A Transdisciplinary and Transcultural Journal for New Thought, Praxis and Research. My work with Integral Review has been a highly rewarding venue for supporting inquiry involving a wide range of perceptions on the human condition and how consciousness shapes it.
My background began in agriculture, eventually turned to trucking, and more recently involved consulting. Between farming and consulting, I returned to university after a twelve year break, while also raising a family, running a trucking business, and building a log house. I’ve also been involved in various volunteer community activities in the fields of education, economic development and civic leadership. A passion for understanding human nature has guided much of my experience, and eventually led to a doctorate in Leadership Studies, with my dissertation on The Consciousness of Transpersonal Leadership.
My current work has focused on developing leadership capacities for students as well as a wide range of clients. This has included developing and delivering curriculum, consulting, coaching, facilitation, research, writing, and teaching. In addition to this work, I have presented at a number of international conferences on topics such as leadership, consciousness, transformative learning, spirituality, and science and religion dialogue.
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