What is a "Conscious Leader"?

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We use the term Conscious Leader in a very specific way.
  • A Conscious Leader is self-aware.
  • A Conscious Leader is aware of — and values intrinsically —​ the human needs of those they lead.
  • A Conscious Leader is aware of — and brings attention to —​the needs of the larger group, organization or team that all are a part of.
  • A Conscious Leader leads through trust, building a “power-with” relationship with those they lead.
  • A Conscious Leader motivates intrinsically by reminding people of their alignment to shared qualities, principles or goals that matter to all, e.g. Core Values, Shared Purpose, Thematic Goal, Leadership Principles, Roles. 
  • A Conscious Leader directly supports the well-being and the development of the people they lead.
  • A Conscious Leader is committed to evolve personally, especially to diminish their own fear-based mindsets and behaviors that diminish their effectiveness as a leader and diminish the desired organizational culture. An organization cannot evolve beyond the level of its leaders.
  • A Conscious Leader leads from a mindset of: 
    "I matter AND You matter AND We matter"

By contrast, the more common "Domination Leader" ...
  • sees people as objects to get the work done — does not value the human needs of those being led, or values them only to the extent that it gets people to do what they want
  • leads through fear, building a “master/slave” or “power-over/power-under” relationship with those led
  • motivates extrinsically through rewards and punishments
  • is willing to fulfill goals at the expense of those being led, or even to their harm ... is willing to coerce, manipulate or force others to get what they want
  • leads from a mindset of: “I matter (and you don’t)”

Note that the question is NOT ...

"Am I a Conscious Leader or am I a Domination Leader? 

The question is ...

"In what ways does a Domination Leader live in me?"
"In what ways does a Conscious Leader live in me?"
"What new choices would I like to make to deepen my capacity as a Conscious Leader?"

Live Interactive Workshops

​Introduction to Conscious Leadership ​(a 6-hour workshop)
A high-level view of what Conscious Leadership is, the shift in mindset that is essential, and what it takes to change culture to create a Conscious Organization
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Enhancing Self-Awareness & Self-Responsibility
Foundational development for the Conscious Leader. Learning NVC develops essential skills and mindsets.

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Connect First: 
Bringing conscious presence into the workplace (a 3-hour workshop)
The pragmatic application of Needs-Based Communication skills into the very brief moments of interactions that a leader has with staff or colleagues so that they experience a fullness of being valued. ​

  • Attention & Presence: The most precious of human resources ​
  • "Hear Me": The foundation of being valued​
  • "See Me": Redefining the need of recognition​


Conscious Accountability (a 6-hour workshop)
Moving beyond blame and punishment to learn the skills and mindsets to activate conscious accountability. Supporting the Conscious Leader to dynamically ensure that each person on the team fulfills their role in alignment with the share purpose, the core values, and other guiding principles.

  • ​Conscious Feedback, Part 1: Moving beyond praise & criticism
  • ​Conscious Feedback, Part 2: Receiving feedback
  • Mutual Accountability:  ​"Calling in" to alignment rather than "calling out"
  • Conscious Agreements: Staying in integrity around our agreements
  • 100% Responsibility, Not More, Not Less: Taking full responsibility for my behaviors, but not for others
  • Conscious Terminations: Honoring the humanness of everyone when employment relationships are ended


Conscious Conversations (a 6-hour workshop)
Enhancing the Conscious Leader's skills to engage in connecting conversations even when emotions are rising, the stakes are high, and reactivity is abundant.

  • Move to Presence Before Action: Transform our own reactiveness
  • Shift out of the Drama Triangle: Recognize — and transcend — patterns of reactivity in the workplace
  • Engage in Uncomfortable Conversations: What to do when you engage in challenging situations and strong emotions arise
  • Harvest the Gifts of Conflict: Focus on what matters amidst the chaos
  • Celebrations, Generosity & Gratitude: The fuel of conscious organizations
  • Define and Claim Personal & Professional Boundaries: Communicate clarity that supports our work and our dignity

Building Conscious Teams (a 6-hour workshop)
The primary goal of every Conscious Leader is to build a Conscious Team that is cohesive and effective. Ensuring your team has the direction, the structures and the supervision to succeed.

  • Conscious Direction: Inspire the way forward in alignment with Shared Purpose & Core Values - Where are we going?
  • Building Cohesion: Give your team voice to own the present and co-create the desired future
  • Conscious Roles: Encourage autonomy aligned with clear expectations and accountability
  • Conscious Supervision: Presence, Seeing, Listening, Coaching, Support
  • Conscious Communication: Create the structures to facilitate communication, collaboration & connection
  • The People on the Team: The proactive, on-going process of developing and sustaining an effective and cohesive team


Special Topics
  • Conscious Coaching: Creating the conditions for people to expand into their potential
  • Conscious Meetings: Designing & Facilitating meetings that strengthen connection and fulfill purpose
  • Conscious Transitions: Managing the Human Transition that comes with Change
  • Becoming a Conscious Leader:​Enhancing Somatic Awareness 



​* for those workshops without a link to a detailed description, contact us for details