Professional Development Sessions

Two opposing things can be true at the same time. But it is often hard for our clients to see that, especially when they (and we) are firmly entrenched in a particular view. In this session, we will study the Jewish mystical concept of paradox, which occurs when two mutually exclusive things are both, paradoxically, true. We will explore the Jewish wisdom underlying this universal reality, and then consider four paradoxes that are the bedrock of successful coaching. Finally, we will consider two paradoxes that are fundamental to the nature of the universe — and at the same time, immediately relevant to challenges our clients face on a regular basis. No prior experience with Jewish mysticism is necessary to learn this thought-provoking and practical lesson!

Evonne Marzouk is an author, coach, and trained facilitator. She is the author of the novel The Prophetess (2019); her poems are included in the 2024 anthology, Calling Out: Psalms for Today (2024); and she co-edited Uplifting People and Planet: Eighteen Essential Jewish Lessons on the Environment (2014). Over the last two decades, Evonne has offered a range of classes and workshops to connect Jewish wisdom to today's spiritual needs. Evonne founded and led the Jewish environmental organization Canfei Nesharim from 2003-2014. She is currently a board member of its successor organization GrowTorah.  

Your Nonprofit’s 360Win, was published in September, 2025.  When asked how her book reflects who she is as a coach, and/or something she wants other  coaches to know about leadership development and coaching, here’s what author  Patricia Schwartz  had to say:

“This book is all about creating joy in building and leveraging relationships, in support of a thriving team, board, and nonprofit organization surrounded by long term active supporters. It is specifically about the stakeholder engagement that gets the leader there. It reflects my general approach to life, to coaching and to fund development: which is, strengths - based and positively oriented.

The concepts in the book apply to coaching a leader in any industry, but the book is focused on nonprofit leaders. Leaders need to use their strengths to identify their stakeholders, communicate with them in a way that engages them in the impact and future of the organization, and then move them ever closer to the center of the organization.

The book is a step–by-step guide to a process meant to help leaders think clearly about their intentions, and through action, realize a positive vision for their organization”.

PURCHASE THE BOOK HERE, AND JOIN US FOR WHAT PROMISES TO BE AN ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE DISCUSSION!