Leadership is Getting Yourself Together... again and again.
We call this Centering.
“We mend & renew the world by strengthening inside ourselves what we seek outside ourselves, not by demanding it of or trying to force it on others..”
– RICHARD ROHR
Join us for : A 3-Day Zen & Modern Leadership Immersion
Inspired by Conscious Leadership, Leadership Embodiment, Zen, & You.
WHERE : Big Sur, CA Tassajara Retreat Center
WHEN : Date/Time: May 9, 2024/2pm - May 12, 2024/2pm
Your Hosts : Tierney Powers & Sozan Michael McCord
"In other words, mending the world is noble, but let's start with cleaning our own room... It's a bit of a mess & the only socks on the floor are ours."
– a playful soul
An Immersive Journey for Today's Leaders.
This unique experience transcends traditional workshops, blending the rigor of a retreat with the dynamism of interactive learning environments.
We intertwine thought experiments, martial arts, mindfulness, and playfulness, underpinned by the latest in neuroscience and peak performance research. Our approach trains the body, mind, and spirit – and is designed to empower you with a plan for thriving under stress & inspiring positive change. Ideal for leaders committed to making an impact in business, community, and family life.
Refine your response patterns, learn to use your body as a resource in stressful situations, and develop greater self-awareness and curiosity. Leave with deep connections, more compassion, increased mental spaciousness, and a surge in creativity.
Discover how to be a part of the solution, unburdened and hopeful. As we rejuvenate, we equip ourselves with tools & insights that impact all our relationships. Transform how you lead and live, fostering more joy, goodness, and health in every sphere of your influence.
Learn More & Register Here:
Designed for Creative & Prospering Leaders, Who Seek to Develop, How They & Their Teams:
1. INCLUDE [cultivate inclusivity]
2. LISTEN [from a place of curiosity, instead of reacting]
3. TAKE ACTION [with confidence & grace, not bull-dozing or collapsing]
Join an intergenerational team of leaders, from diverse backgrounds, industries, and perspectives... all taking responsibility for our lives, and investing in our physical, emotional, mental, & spiritual wellbeing.
Participants need not be familiar with Zen principles. All are beginners. All are welcome.
“The best gift I can give, is getting myself together!”
- WENDY PALMER
WHY?
Because leadership starts with the self.
Because leadership is hard, and filled with problems... and it's up to us to see the problems as challenges, and the challenges as blessings.
Because we grow faster in community and with structured self reflection.
Because we are better at what we do, when we enjoy it.
Because we set the example for all those around us.
A gift to self... and those you love.
I cannot overstate how meaningful spending time with you has been. I appreciate your thoughtfulness and intentionality, and am a better person and in a better place because of you. I love working with you and look forward to growing together.
- Akua (Attorney & Board Co-Chair)
What does Integrity... & Integration of Mind, Body & Spirit, Have to Do With Leadership?
"Realize that everything connects to everything else." – LEONARDO DA VINCI
Approach
Founded in experiential learning, we weave together: cognitive (thought exercises) and somatic (physical activities), personal reflection and interactive simulations; guided/structured sharing and unstructured bonding; group-time and personal-time. Loyal to our commitment to the body/mind/spirit, we encourage ample free time for physical exertion, soaking in the hot springs, cooling off in the creek, and hiking or just meandering along miles of trails.
Participants will be encouraged to adopt a beginner’s mindset, and practice new ways to embody inclusivity, listen with curiosity, and act with confidence and grace.
Sample Daily Schedule:
- AM Meditation (optional)
- AM Fitness (optional)
- Breakfast
- Session 1 (Cognitive+Somatic)
- Session 2 (Cognitive)
- Lunch
- Session 3 (Cognitive+Somatic) in Nature
- Session 4 (Somatic)
- Free Time
- Dinner
- Free Time
Nestled in a mountain valley, boardering the Big Sur coastal region, surrounded by inspiring vistas, the Ventana wilderness
...invites a more spacious and present way of being. Natural hot springs melt away the stress and dust of daily living, while carefully prepared food nourishes body and spirit. The air and the skies are crystal clear, and the stars shine brightly at night. Away from the distractions and demands of daily life, chirps of technology are replaced by sounds of the creek and the breeze in the sycamores. Welcome to the oldest Japanese Buddhist Sōtō Zen monastery in the United States.
Tuition
~$2,300*/person
Includes workshop, 3 nights lodging, 3 healthy meals/day + plentiful snacks, transport in/out of retreat center, daily meditation, yoga, fitness, access to hot springs/wellness facilities, workshop materials, a post workshop 1on1 Integration Session, and award winning technology cleanse. Note: range of accommodations, w/ rate differences, available upon booking
*We're pleased to provide this program at a specially reduced fee, thoughtfully set below the usual rates for workshops of this caliber. This decision aligns with our commitment to the SF Zen Center's mission, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for participants. In addition, tuition is generally considered a deductible business expense.
May we learn to savor and thrive in the many messy middles...
Life is a Journey not a Destination. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Let's practice together...
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