The Tension of Emergence: Thriving in a world that remakes, not breaks
What if the tension in your life isn’t something to resolve—but something to revere?
Welcome to Tension of Emergence, an audio sanctuary where we meet the fertile edge of transformation—not by bypassing discomfort, but by alchemizing it.
Hosted by Jennifer England—human rights advocate, Zen practitioner, and former executive—this podcast explores the friction that arises when we’re called to lead, create, or heal during times of profound change.
A space for holding paradox, Tension of Emergence invites you into intimate conversations with artists, philosophers, scientists, and change-makers. Together, we expose the fault lines of outdated paradigms and imagine new ways of being with creativity and embodied wisdom.
If you’re craving subversive happenings and radical encouragement as you walk the edges of personal and collective change- come join us.
The Tension of Emergence: Thriving in a world that remakes, not breaks
Mispronunciation with Jennifer England (A Practice)
Ever feel awkward in trying to express, connect or attune to another? Ever interpret your awkwardness as a failure?
In this short practice episode, Jennifer England invites us to explore mispronunciation not just as a linguistic slip, but as a relational metaphor. Inspired by recent conversations with X'unei Lance Twitchell, you’re invited to notice the moments you "miss the mark" in connection—and to consider what might be fertile, even beautiful, in the in-between.
You’ll be guided through:
- A reframing of mispronunciation as an opening, not an error.
- Gentle prompts to explore awkwardness, misunderstanding, and self-expression.
- A two-part inquiry to help you stay present with the discomfort of “not quite getting it right.”
- An embodied invitation to soften and stay—instead of fix or retreat.
Whether you're navigating a tough moment with a loved one or reflecting on your own self-expression, this episode is a chance to pause and relate differently to misunderstanding itself.
Links & resources—
- For more practices and inspiration from Jennifer get bi-weekly inspiration to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being human
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- Talk with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca
Gratitude for this show’s theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.