Cultivating Inner Wisdom. Creating Connections. Living with Intention.
Kris Lehman, founder of The Common Thread
This organization is an offering -- a sharing of gifts that have been given to me through the grace of my teachers, mentors and community. I was fortunate to encounter opportunities to support my professional and personal development, discovering the gift of authenticity in leadership, and a style of yoga and meditation that integrates my deeper purpose with all parts of my life.
As a young person who struggled with direction, structure, and confidence, these lessons have shaped me deeply. Learning to work with my mind, energy and how to trust my own insight has unlocked my growth and contentment in ways my younger self couldn't have dreamed of.
Professionally, I practice these tools in action every day. I am deeply invested in my career as the VP of HR for a nonprofit of 750+ team members, and I have been a member of two senior leadership teams that have created financial success centered in curiosity and compassion. Commitment to continuous growth, new tools and resources is essential and I love learning - particularly when it is paired with the opportunity to integrate the information in the moment, and with people I trust.
For many years, I felt that my personal and professional journeys were distinct. I was exploring grounding practices, energy work, and traveling the world, and attending conferences and workshops professionally. While I knew both were connected, I kept my personal and professional life "separate". I know now that those worlds were never separate and they supported the expansion of the other. I want to provide opportunities for exploration of both -- growth and contemplation -- in accessible and tangible ways.
Understanding that inner wisdom, presence, and joy are not in opposition to security or success unlocks creativity and potential that everyone deserves. I am a perpetual student, and I want to share the path I'm traveling.
What is The Common Thread?
The Common Thread is an organization dedicated to:
Connecting people who share something in common, who want to grow insight and create tangible outcomes and success in restorative and empowering ways.
Introducing the benefits of contemplative and grounding practices like meditation in an approachable way. These practices integrate learning and create improved opportunities for implementing the insights we gain.
Creating community that extends beyond the local and global events. Meet people who share your journey who want to live and lead the way you do!