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We’re immersed in a universe awash with invisible fields of energy—like swimmers in a vast ocean. Often outside our conscious awareness, these energies continually influence us, while we, in turn, affect everyone and everything around us. In this dialogue, we explore three relational energy fields: Personal, Social, and Noetic. Each field yields visible, measurable effects—shaping us as individuals, families, groups, and communities. Heightening our awareness of these energetic fields empowers us to make conscious choices about the kind of impact we wish to have. Our decisions, rooted in this awareness, lay the groundwork for building a more just and compassionate world. (hosted by Justine Willis Toms)

Bio

Alan Briskin, Ph.D. earned his doctorate in organizational psychology and is a pioneer in the field of organizational learning. He is co-founder of the Collective Wisdom Initiative and has been consultant to many large corporations including Lucasfilm, Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, and the Goi Peace Foundation

Alan Briskin’s books include:

• The Stirring of Soul in the Workplace (Berrett-Koehler 1998)
• The Power of Collective Wisdom and the Trap of Collective Folly (co-authors, Sheryl Erickson, Tom Callanan, and John Ott)(Berrett-Koehler 2009)
• Daily Miracles: Stories and Practices of Humanity and Excellence in Health Care (co-author Jan Boller) (Sigma Theta Tau International; 1st edition 2006)

Mary V. Gelinas, Ed.D. is an organization development consultant devoted to the art of conscious social change. As an educator and consultant she has more than forty years experience working in brain research, contemplative practices, social psychology, and systems thinking. Her organizational redesign projects focus on innovative and inclusive solutions for business, government, health care, and education, for such diverse clients as the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Mary V. Gelinas is the author of:

• Talk Matters: Saving the World One Word at a Time. (Friesen Press 2026)

Alan Briskin and Mary V. Gelinas are the co-authors of:

• Space is Not Empty: How Hidden Fields Are Shaping Your Life and Our World (Friesen Press 2025)

To learn more about the work of Briskin and Gelinas go to:

www.alanbriskin.com

www.gelinasjames.com

Topics explored in this dialogue include:

• How invisible energetic Fields shape our lives
• When did Briskin and Gelinas first recognize invisible fields of energy
• How to recognize the “Personal, Social, Noetic field”
• Why noticing body sensations is important in recognizing the influence of fields
• How fields are influenced by different cultural contexts
• What is the murmuration of starlings and how social mumurations can mimic them
• How can we recognize the influence of these invisible energetic fields
• How moments of synchronicity are invitations to pay attention
• What is an example of disrupting an energetic field
• Why it’s vital to expand our awareness and support “Caring fields”

Host: Justine Willis Toms    Interview Date: 11/14/2025   Program Number: 3852

Music Playlist

From Album: Legends
Artist:  Camille Bertholet 

Essay: Track 03 Fields of Gold
Midbreak: Track 03 Fields of Gold (reprise)