About Jane Brendgen
founder of Compassionate Cultures
In August 2015 I experienced the start of an awakening process which lasted for a number of years. This life-changing crisis accelerated my evolutionary growth and development and transformed the way that I perceived myself, others and the world around me.
It was during this time that I discovered Adult Development theory and vertical development which is the process of learning to see the world through new eyes. At its core, developmental theory describes the unfolding of human potential towards deeper understanding, wisdom, social maturity and effectiveness in the world.
In 2021 I was introduced to Chris Jordan’s powerful documentary entitled Albatross which opened my eyes to the destructive power of our culture of mass consumption and humanity’s damaged relationship with the living world. Seeing the reality of young albatrosses dying, their stomachs filled with plastic broke my heart. A deep love for Mother Earth and all forms of life emerged out of the depths of grief.
I recognised that we humans are a strand in the extraordinary interconnected web of life and whatever we do to the web we do to ourselves.
These experiences have taken me to a place where I have clarity of purpose. I am committed to supporting the evolution of our human consciousness such that we are able to collaborate in new ways to heal our relationship to ourselves, others and our precious blue planet.
Personal
Loving daughter, sister, auntie, friend, colleague and human being
Cat lover, and especially Tao
Hiking in nature, especially the Swiss mountains
Musician and forever aspirant jazz pianist
Humbly learning each day
May 1999 emigrated from South Africa to the UK
1995 began lifelong journey of personal therapy
2006 discovered mindfulness; began a committed daily practice
2007 discovered Insight Dialogue, a relational form of mindfulness which transformed my way of being in relationship
Professional
Executive and therapeutic coach, supervisor, psychological safety team facilitator, columnist for Coaching at Work, author.
1985 Bachelor of Music.
2001 discovered coaching and completed training with the Coaching Academy. Currently working towards Accredited Master Executive Coach with APECS.
2002 set intention to further psychological studies: diploma in stress management; foundation year in integrative psychotherapy, foundation year in mindfulness-based psychotherapeutic practice; introduction to psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy; advanced certificate in cognitive-behavioural approaches to psychotherapy and counselling.
2007 began MSc in mindfulness-based approaches, Bangor University; graduated first class.
2011 - 2016 taught mindfulness in organisational settings and for the general public.
2016 mindfulness-based supervision training, Bangor University. Mindful-self compassion teacher training, Centre for Mindfulness.
June 2020 Fearless Organisation Scan accreditation.
August 2021 Harthill Adult Development LDP accreditation.
Generative Dialogue
Transformational conversations that develop the skill, heart and wisdom that is needed for deep innovation and thriving in a complex, uncertain and ambiguous world.
Clients I have worked with
