Join the next Gaian Leadership course on July 22-25 and Oct 21-24, 2009.

These are the words of one participant in the first Gaian Leadership course that launched in 2007.

Little by little we are building a learning community of pioneer spirits. We want participants to discover “the leader within”, the man or woman who will help to redefine leadership so that it is grounded in a healing of the Earth.

Our unique course teaches both the science and spirit of Gaia and encourages you to develop your own leadership style.

You will learn what modern science has to say about the fragile state of the planet and how we can narrow the "action gap" between what we are currently doing and what we need to do to live in harmony with the rest of Nature. You will acquire or develop further the skills to embody this learning as storyteller, coach, community-builder and strategist.

The Gaian Leadership course consists of two retreats on July 22-25 and  Oct 21-24, 2009 at Llwyn Ffranc farm near Abergavenny. All participants need to attend both retreats.

Men and women who want to grow as leaders and who have a concern for the long-term future of our species on this planet. This programme attracts individuals with wide-ranging life experience and professional expertise in fields such as journalism, psychotherapy, teaching, management, marketing, farming and more.

...deepen your awareness of  self -- your values, your strengths, your blindspots,  and the life path that beckons you.

...strengthen your knowledge of the theory and practice of coaching, which deals with human transformation.

...learn the key concepts in Gaia Theory and why they are important for the leadership journey today.

...gain a sense of the “hot topics” in the ever-changing conversation about the state of the planet and practical solutions on offer

...move towards your own ways of embodying Gaian leadership in your being.

...join an evolving learning community and form enduring relationships in a diverse group of seasoned professionals.

PRICE

We offer an early bird price of £1350 for participants who pay a non-refundable deposit of £400 by May 1, 2009.  After this date the price will be £1600. The fee includes all tuition, one-on-one coaching during the retreats, food and accommodation. Our cancellation policy is that no refunds are given unless one month’s notice is provided.

To register please e-mail us at stephen@gaiacoach.co.uk or
 telephone 44-1873-890032.

Our 12-minute DVD "Uncovering the Future" gives you some of the flavour of Gaian Leadership. If you would like a DVD please e-mail us and we'll send you one.

FULL GAIAN LEADERSHIP COURSE

OUR TEACHERS

Dr Chris Johnstone, author of  the book “Find Your Power”, teaches the science and spirit of Gaia on the first retreat. Richard St.George, a former director of Schumacher UK, teachers healing technologies on the second. Leading the course throughout are facilitators Emily Nicholson and Stephen Powell. 

Dr Stephan Harding of Schumacher College has done much to shape the spirit of our teaching. In his book “Animate Earth: Science, Intuition and Gaia” Dr Harding writes: “To act well, we need to experience the Earth not as ‘nature’ out there, nor as an ‘environment’ that is distinct from us, but as a mysterious extension of our very own sensing bodies that nourishes us with an astonishing variety of intellectual and aesthetic experiences – with the roar of the sea and with the wonderful sight of the night moon reflected in a calm lake. Right action requires us to live into the body of the Earth...”

THE TWO RETREATS

We seek to balance heart activity, head activity and action throughout the two retreats.
RETREAT ONE,  July 22-25, 2009 – DANCING WITH GAIA

Participants arrive at 9:45am on Wednesday July 22.

Day One – Reconnection
Can we experience living into the body of the Earth? The course opens with a walk up Skirrid, the Holy Mountain, to connect with the natural world before any structured discussion or teaching. Introductions before lunch – tell us what dish you would be at a banquet and give us the essence of your leadership contribution. In the afternoon, Dr Chris Johnstone leads a scientific discussion on the Gaian perspective. We end the day with a group discussion on how leadership can contribute to the Earth’s need to heal.

Day Two – Historical Journeys
The cycles of Gaia and the cycles of learning in our own lives.

Day Three – Creating a Sustainable World
We begin with a discussion on deep ecology led by Dr Johnstone. We introduce a major role-play exercise involving the “Three Horizons” in today’s world:
  Horizon 1 – Today
  Horizon 3 – Vision or end point
  Horizon 2 – Bridge of how to achieve vision or end point.
Working in pairs, we then move into an exercise called Gaia Inc, looking at 12 inter-related aspects of our world.

Day Four – Pulling It All Altogether
A day for participants to pull together different threads from the whole retreat.

RETREAT TWO,  Oct 21-24, 2009 – BEING A GAIAN LEADER

Participants arrive at 9:45am on Wednesday October 21st.
Day One – Check-ins around what has been happening for each participant since the first retreat. A look at new ways of living around the themes of developing simplicity, going slow and going local.
Day Two – A deeper look at Healing Technologies with Richard St.George, everything from green architecture to renewable energy.
Day Three – The Pull into Your Future
We look at the potential of biomimicry – mimicking Nature – to shape the world of tomorrow and we concentrate on helping you create a personal vision that pulls you into your future.
Day Four – Next Steps
The final day includes coaching practice and a range of options depending on individual preference.