Université Laval
Faculty of Business Administration

Olen
Gunnlaugson

MA., Ph. D.

Associate professor

Department of Management
FSA ULaval
Pavillon Palasis-Prince
Local 1624

Fields of Interest and Research

  • Educational administration, management and leadership
    Presencing Leadership, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Training & Development
  • Organizational, interpersonal and intercultural communication
    Interpersonal, Group and Team Communication, Generative Dialogue & Presencing

Education

  • Postdoctorate (Oth), Simon Fraser University
  • Doctorate in educational studies (Ph. D.), University of British Columbia
  • Master in philosophy of education (M.A.), University of British Columbia
  • Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (B.A.), Simon Fraser University

Publications

Articles

  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2025). Emerging paths of presencing leadership: A nature-inspired framework for cultivating presencing as a way of being. The Journal of Values Based Leadership, 18(2), Article 9. DOI : 10.22543/1948-0733.1589
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2025). Dynamic presencing coaching: Beyond letting go and letting come. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 2(1), 217-239. DOI : 10.69470/11n0en07
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2025). Transforming the presencing self: A threefold developmental movement. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 2(1), 240-257. DOI : 10.69470/q5e6wc19
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2025). Presencing as a way of being: Inhabiting fourth-person knowing in dynamic presencing coaching. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 2(1), 63-84. DOI : 10.69470/rkvrk593
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2025). Editorial. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 2(1), 1-9. DOI : 10.69470/wfybhf97
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2025). Advances in the methodology of presencing: Letting be as a new presencing gesture, interface and transformative path. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 2(1), 197-216. DOI : 10.69470/tx331a58
  • Gerwel Proches, C., Daya, P., Strayer, J., Leask, C., Mngadi, N., Lange, C. D., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2024). Exploring the role of dynamic presencing in a group coaching training context for fostering transformative leadership development in disruptive times. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, 1352828. DOI : 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1352828
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2024). EDITORIAL. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 1(1), 1-6. DOI : 10.69470/7bnktb28
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2024). Dynamic presencing coaching: Advancing a next-stage, fourth generation coaching approach. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 1(1), 43-71. DOI : 10.69470/zv3grz15
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2024). An emerging path of presencing mastery: Introducing a framework for exploring the depth-dimensions of presencing in a coaching context. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 1(1), 174-189. DOI : 10.69470/tta2ga85
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2024). Rethinking varela's presencing ideal: Introducing a three-stage method for cultivating presencing mastery. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 1(1), 190-210. DOI : 10.69470/gtvyj513
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2024). Reclaiming the ontotelic depths of our presencing nature: an onto-perceptual approach to presencing mastery in dynamic presencing coaching. The International Journal of Presencing Leadership and Coaching, 1(1), 211-229. DOI : 10.69470/4nch8d32
  • Gunnlaugson, O., Cueto De Souza, R., Zhao, S., Yee, A., Scott, C., & Bai, H. (2023). Revisiting the Nature of Transformative Learning Experiences in Contemplative Higher Education. Journal of Transformative Education, 21(1), 84-101. DOI : 10.1177/15413446211067285
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2023). Advancing the field of presencing. Journal of awareness-based systems change (JASC), 3(2), 105-128. DOI : 10.47061/jasc.v3i2.5222
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2021). Developing Presencing Leadership Acumen through Five Negative Capability Informed Practices. The Journal of Values Based Leadership, 14(2), Article 5. DOI : 10.22543/0733.142.1369
  • Champion, K., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2018). Fostering Generative Conversation in Higher Education Course Discussion Boards. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 55(6), 704-712. DOI : 10.1080/14703297.2017.1279069
  • Maziere, C., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2015). A Case for Developing Spiritual Intelligence in Leaders Through Equine Facilitated Learning. The Journal of Values Based Leadership, 8(1), 1-17. http://scholar.valpo.edu/jvbl/vol8/iss1/10/
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2015). Illuminating New Territory at the Bottom of the U. Integral Leadership Review, 15(1). http://integralleadershipreview.com/12783-215-deep-presencing-illuminating-new-territory-bottom-u/
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2015). Deep Presencing: Illuminating New Territory at the Bottom of the U. Integral Leadership Review.
  • Boiral, O., Baron, C., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2014). Environmental Leadership and Consciousness Development: A Case Study Among Canadian SMEs. Journal of Business Ethics, 123(3), 363-383. DOI : 10.1007/s10551-013-1845-5
  • Reams, J., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2014). Mindful Leadership: Changing the Way Leaders Develop Their Attentional Skills. Concepts & Connections: A Publication for Leadership Educators, 20(3). https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1541344610397034
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2014). Bohmian Dialogue: A Critical Retrospective of Bohm's Approach to Dialogue as a Practice of Collective Communication. Journal of Dialogue Studies, 2(1), 25-34. http://www.dialoguestudies.org/journals/journal-of-dialogue-studies-vol-2-no-1/
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Vokey, D. (2014). Evolving a Public Language of Spirituality for Transforming Academic and Campus Life. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 51(4), 436-445. DOI : 10.1080/14703297.2013.771993
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2012). Fostering Conversational Leadership: Re-Visiting Barnett's Ontological Turn. International Journal of Progressive Education, 8(2), 49-59. https://ijpe.inased.org/makale/2531
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Moze, M. B. (2012). Surrendering into Witnessing: A Foundational Practice for Building Collective Intelligence Capacity in Groups. Journal of Integral Theory and Practice, 7(3), 78-94. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2013-13926-003
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2011). A Complexity Perspective on Presencing. Complicity: An International Journal of Complexity and Education, 8(2), 1-23. DOI : 10.29173/cmplct9624
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2011). Advancing a Second-Person Contemplative Approach for Collective Wisdom and Leadership Development. Journal of Transformative Education, 8(2), 134-156. DOI : 10.1177/1541344610397034
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2009). Establishing Second-Person Forms of Contemplative Education: An Inquiry into Four Conceptions of Intersubjectivity. Integral Review, 4(2), 23-56. http://www.integral-review.org/issues/vol_5_no_1_gunnlaugson_establishing_second_person_forms_of_contemplative_education.pdf
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Moore, J. (2009). Dialogue Education in the Post-Secondary Classroom: Reflecting on Dialogue Processes from Two Higher Education Settings in North America. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 33(2), 171-181. DOI : 10.1080/03098770902857395
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2008). Metatheoretical Prospects for the Field of Transformative Learning. Journal of Transformative Education, 6(2), 124-135. DOI : 10.1177/1541344608323387
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2007). Revisioning Possibilities for How Groups Learn Together: Venturing an AQAL Model of Generative Dialogue. Integral Review, 3(1), 44-58. https://integral-review.org/tag/olen-gunnlaugson/
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2007). Shedding Light upon the Underlying Forms of Transformative Learning Theory: Introducing Three Distinct Distinct Forms of Consciousness. Journal of Transformative Education, 4(2), 134-151. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1541344607303526
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2006). Exploring Generative Dialogue as a Transformative Learning Practice Within Adult & Higher Education Settings. Journal of Adult and Continuing Education, 12(1), 1-19. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.7227/JACE.12.1.2
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2005). Toward Integrally-Informed Theories of Transformative Learning. Journal of Transformative Education, 3(4), 369-398. DOI : 10.1177/1541344605278671
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2004). Towards an Integral Education for the Ecozoic Era. Journal of Transformative Education, 2(4), 313-335. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1541344604267197?journalCode=jtda

Books

Chapters in Collective Works

  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Brendel, W. (2021). The Four Fields of Dynamic Presencing. Advances in Presencing Volume III. Trifoss Business Press: Vancouver. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093FX88KC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Brendel, W. (2021). Reflections on Advances in Presencing Volume III. Advances in Presencing Volume III. Trifoss Business Press: Vancouver. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093FX88KC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2020). Developing our Presencing Self through Four Levels of Leadership Presence. In Gunnlaugson, O., & Brendel, W. (Eds.). Advances in Presencing Volume II: Individual Approaches in Theory U (pp. 113-130). Trifoss Business Press: Vancouver. https://www.amazon.com/Advances-Presencing-II-Individual-Approaches/dp/1999123247.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Brendel, W. (2020). Reflections on Advances in Presencing - Volume II. In Gunnlaugson, O., & Brendel, W. (Eds.). Advances in Presencing Volume II: Individual Approaches in Theory U (pp. 11-22). Trifoss Business Press: Vancouver. https://www.amazon.com/Advances-Presencing-II-Individual-Approaches/dp/1999123247.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., Scott, C., Bai, H., & Sarath, E. W. (2019). Introduction. In Gunnlaugson, O., Scott, C., Bai, H., & Sarath, E. W. (Eds.). Catalyzing the Field: Second-Person Approaches to Contemplative Learning and Inquiry (pp. VII-XXIV). Suny Press. https://www.sunypress.edu/p-6705-catalyzing-the-field.aspx.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Brendel, W. (2019). Dynamic Presencing: A Transformational Leadership Approach. In Gunnlaugson, O., Brendel, W. (Ed). Advances in Presencing. Trifoss Business Press: Vancouver.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Brendel, W. (2019). Reflections on Advances in Presencing. Advances in Presencing. Suny Press. https://www.amazon.com/Advances-Presencing-Olen-Gunnlaugson/dp/1999123204.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., Scott, C., Bai, H., & Sarath, E. W. (2017). Opening the Field: Second-Person Approaches to Contemplative Learning. In Gunnlaugson, O., Scott, C., Bai, H., & Sarath, E. W. (Eds.). The Intersubjective Turn: Theoretical Approaches to Contemplative Learning and Inquiry Across Disciplines (pp. VII-XVIII). Suny Press. https://www.sunypress.edu/p-6475-the-intersubjective-turn.aspx.
  • Bush, M., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2017). A Conversation on Intersubjective Approaches to Contemplative Inquiry. In Gunnlaugson, O., Scott, C., Bai, H., & Sarath, E. W. (Eds.). The Intersubjective Turn: Theoretical Approaches to Contemplative Learning and Inquiry Across Disciplines (pp. 1-14). Suny Press. https://www.sunypress.edu/p-6475-the-intersubjective-turn.aspx.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2016). Uncovering Four Levels of Leadership Presence: A Dynamic Presencing Journey. In Gunnlaugson, O., & Brabant, M. (Eds.). Cohering the Integral We Space: Engaging Collective Emergence, Wisdom and Healing in Groups (pp. 115-130). Integral Publishing House. https://www.amazon.com/Cohering-Integral-Space-Collective-Emergence/dp/0986282634.
  • Arruda, K., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2016). The Circle of Seven. In Sener, O., Sleap, F., & Weller, P. (Eds.) (Eds.). Dialogue Theories, Volume II (pp. 95-110). http://www.dialoguesociety.org/publications/academia/1108-dialogue-theories-volume-ii.html.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Brabant, M. (2016). Background of We-Space Practice in the Integral Community. In Gunnlaugson, O., & Brabant, M. (Eds.). Cohering the Integral We Space: Engaging Collective Emergence, Wisdom and Healing in Groups. Integral Publishing House. https://www.amazon.com/Cohering-Integral-Space-Collective-Emergence/dp/0986282634.
  • Küpers , W., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2016). Context and Complexities: Wisdom Learning Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow. In Küpers, W., & Gunnlaugson, O. (Eds.). Wisdom Learning : Perspectives on Wising-Up Business and Management Education (pp. 1-38). Routledge. https://www.amazon.fr/Wisdom-Learning-Perspectives-Wising-Up-Management/dp/1472463935.
  • Arruda, K., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2015). The Dialogue Approach of the Circle of Seven. In Gunnlaugson, O. (Ed) (Ed). Dialogue Theories, Volume II. Dialogue Society.
  • Reams, J., Gunnlaugson, O., & Reams, J. (2014). Cultivating Leadership Through Deep Presencing and Awareness Based Practices. In Goldman Schuyler, K., Baugher, J. E., Jironet, K., & Lid-Falkman, L. (Eds.) (Eds.). Leading With Spirit, Presence and Authenticity: A Volume in the International Leadership Association Series, Building Leadership Bridges (pp. 39-58). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. http://ca.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118820614.html.
  • Bache, C., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2014). An Inquiry Into the Field Dynamics of Collective Learning. In Gunnlaugson, O., Sarath, E. W., Scott, C., & Bai, H. (Eds.). Contemplative Learning and Inquiry Across Disciplines (pp. 379-390). Suny Press.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2014). Considerations for Collective Leadership: A Threefold Contemplative Curriculum for Engaging the Intersubjective Field of Learning. In Gunnlaugson, O., Sarath, E. W., Scott, C., & Bai, H. (Eds.). Contemplative Learning and Inquiry Across Disciplines (pp. 305-324). Suny Press. http://www.sunypress.edu/p-5888-contemplative-learning-and-inqu.aspx.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., Sarath, E. W., Scott, C., & Bai, H. (2014). An Introduction to Contemplative Learning and Inquiry Across Disciplines. In Gunnlaugson, O., Sarath, E. W., Scott, C. & Bai, H. (Eds.). Contemplative Learning and Inquiry across Disciplines (pp. 1-11). Suny Press. http://www.sunypress.edu/p-5888-contemplative-learning-and-inqu.aspx.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Walker, W. (2013). Deep Presencing Leadership Coaching: Building Capacity for Sensing, Enacting, and Embodying Emerging Selves and Futures in the Face of Organizational Crisis. In Gunnlaugson, O., Baron, C., & Cayer, M. (Eds.). Perspectives on Theory U: Insights From the Field (pp. 128-137). IGI Global. https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/deep-presencing-leadership-coaching/94888.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2013). Presencing Theory U: An Interview With Otto Scharmer. In Gunnlaugson, O., Baron, C., & Cayer, M. (Eds.) (Eds.). Perspectives on Theory U: Insights From the Field (pp. 244-250). IGI Global.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Walker , W. (2013). Presencing Leadership Coaching. In Gunnlaugson, O. (Ed), Baron C., (Ed) et Cayer, M. (Ed) (Ed). Perspectives on Theory U: Insights from the Field. IGI Global.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2011). Presencing the Optimal We: Cultivating Collective Intelligence in the University Classroom. In W. Dea (Ed.) (Ed). Igniting Brillance: Integral Education for the 21st Century (pp. 91-96). Integral Books. http://www.amazon.com/Igniting-Brilliance-Integral-Education-Century/dp/1450722245/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315941508&sr=8-1.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2010). Opening up the Path of Integral Education. In S. Esbjorn-Hargens, J. Reams, & O. Gunnlaugson (Eds) (Eds.). Integral Education: New Directions for Higher Learning (pp. 303-316). Suny Press.
  • Esbjörn-Hargens, S., Reams, J., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2010). The Emergence and Characteristics of Integral Education: An Introduction. In Esbjörn-Hargens, S., Reams, J., & Gunnlaugson, O. (Eds.). Integral Education: New Directions for Higher Learning (pp. 1-16). Suny Press. https://www.sunypress.edu/p-5067-integral-education.aspx.

Communications in a Conference with Proceedings

  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2018). Dynamic Presencing in the We-Space. Integral European Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2014). Empowering Authentic Leadership Development in a VUCA World. 14th International Business and Economics Society, Barcelone, Spain.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., & Reams, J. (2013). Authentic Leadership through Deep Presencing. International Leadership Association. International Leadership Association, Annual Global Conference, Montréal, Canada.
  • Walker, T. W., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2012). Authenticity amidst Growing Organizational Complexity: Three Embodied Learning Methods for Authentic Leadership Development. International Conference on Organizational Learning, Knowledge and Capabilities, Valencia, Spain.
  • Walker, T., & Gunnlaugson, O. (2011). Transformative Learning Amidst Crisis: An Inquiry into Presencing Based Leadership Coaching. 9th International Transformative Learning Conference, Athens, Greece.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2007). Dialogue Education as a Response to working with diversity in Post-Secondary Education. 7th International Transformative Learning Conference, Albuquerque, United States of America.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2005). Exploring Generative Dialogue as a Catalyst for Transformative Learning. 6th International Transformative Learning Conference, Université du Michigan, Michigan, United States of America.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2005). Investigating Transformative Learning Theory through Participatory Action Inquiry. Annual Investigation our Practices Conference, Université de la Colombie-Britannique, Vancouver, Canada.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2004). Changing the way Groups Think Together, Moving from Reflective to Generative Dialogue. Annual Peace Education Conference, Simon Frasner University, Burnaby, Canada.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2003). A Case Study in transforming Holma College of Integral Studies (Sweden). International Learning and the World We Want Conference, Université de Victoria, Victoria, Canada.

Communications in a Conference Without Proceedings

  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2023). Dynamic presencing: A presence-based leadership developmental approach. International conference 2023 on “neo-business practices”, India.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2022). Exploring new forms of presencing leadership. 24th Global Conference of the International Leadership Association, Canada.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2018). The We-Space as an Emerging Field of Conversational Leadership Practice. Global Integral European Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2015). Invited Presentation: Four Generative Modes of Leading from Being. Online Gouvernance Lab for the Academy of Management 2015 Annual Meeting.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2015). Integral Perspectives on the We-Space. International Integral Theory Conference, San Francisco, United States of America.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2013). Evolving the We: Integral Perspectives of Intersubjectivity. International Integral Theory Conference, San Francisco, United States of America.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2011). Contemplative Perspectives in Higher Education: Past, Present and Future. 8th International Conference on Holistic Learning: Breaking New Ground, Toronto, Canada.
  • Gunnlaugson, O., Scott, C., & Bai, H. (2011). Revisiting the Requirements for Intersubjective forms of Contemplative Praxis. ACMHE Conference, Washington, United States of America.
  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2010). Integral Perspectives of Leadership and Learning. International Integral Theory Conference, San Francisco, United States of America.

Edited Books

Thesis and Dissertation

  • Gunnlaugson, O. (2009). Exploring Presencing as a Complexity and Contemplative Framework for Inquiry and Group Knowledge Creation [ University of British Columbia,].

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