
an original life begins with wonder

Wonder is a powerful force that can help you shift from conformity to originality
wondering Forward® is a personal development philosophy, rooted in three states of wonder, designed to guide people at the forefront of design and innovation toward greater wellbeing and impact.
Structure makes ideas useful. Useful ideas become tools. Tools, used consistently, create change.
WHY IT MATTERS
Much of modern work is driven by profit, not by the experience of those doing it. broken systems create broken outcomes.
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YOUR GUIDE
jess walker’s decades of experience guiding people and organizations, now in service of you.
she’s a design and systems thinker, leader, strategist, and certified coach, here to help you navigate both the small steps and big moments that make up a life well-lived.
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Curiosity lost & found
Reclaiming the 'What Ifs' in a World That Loves Answers
Curiosity gives us little sparks. It’s one of the most essential human traits, naturally ingrained in us—-the desire to learn and ask questions, often without a predetermined goal.
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sacred space
a necessity for adulting
The concept of sacred space is usually associated with a mountaintop, place of worship, or expensive retreat center. it’s also the space between knowing and not knowing, between now and whatever comes next.