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Leadership Embodiment level 2: 27 – 29 October 2023, Samye Ling

Leadership Embodiment level 2

Deepening our practice

27 – 29 October 2023, Samye Ling

Residential

In a ‘level 2’ programme, we explore the edges of our capacity to centre and begin to work with greater intensity, such as using bokkens (Japanese wooden swords) in committing to our purpose, and dealing with multiple, rapid demands. We work with short ‘sitting’ mindfulness practices and continue to refine our foundation centring practice.

This level 2 weekend begins on Friday evening, when we gather and reconnect with the essentials of this work. There is time to enjoy being at Samye Ling in the middle of the day on Saturday and we bring things to a close at 4pm on the Sunday. Over the weekend, you’ll deepen your insight into the habits and patterns that show up when you face unexpected or demanding events and grow your confidence in using the practices in more testing situations.
 

Terms for this weekend are set by Samye Ling. For more information and to make a booking, please contact Samye Ling.

In experiencing the power of these practices, an experienced facilitator and consultant said:

At the start of level 1, when Amanda said that people often repeat it, I remember thinking ‘why would you want to do that? Surely once is enough to get it’. Having done both the levels, now I get why you repeat it. Every time I’ve engaged with the practices, I’ve deepened my understanding of my patterns and their impact on how I interact with others.

Leadership Embodiment level 1

Practices for difficult times

2 days, £400 – £600 per person

30 & 31 January 2024, Edinburgh

Non-residential

When we’re ‘bent out of shape’ or feel we have limited options, we can use Leadership Embodiment practices to clarify a way forward and to move towards it with assurance. Whether you’re a leader in your organisation, family or community or simply wish to enhance your self-leadership, this workshop offers a fresh approach to navigating the challenges you face.    

Developed by the late Wendy Palmer, Leadership Embodiment draws on principles from martial arts and mindfulness to reveal how we’re affected by unexpected or adverse events and to offer a way of regrouping so that we can act with greater agency and influence when the chips are down. During the workshop, we’ll become more aware of what happens in our body in moments of stress, challenge and pressure and explore how this shapes what we say and do. In a variety of scenarios, we’ll use a four-part embodied practice to regain composure and access resources that enable us to skilfully handle whatever is thrown at us.   

Over two days, you’ll gain insight into the habits and patterns that limit your impact and you’ll experience ways in which you can accomplish more with greater ease.

In experiencing the power of these practices, a CEO from an online business said:

In a changing business environment, this workshop supported me to develop a revised role and discover a renewed sense of purpose. When faced with important decisions, I’m practising keeping an open mind and sensing the right path – this feels like an important part of my leadership role. In addition, in my daily activity I find myself noticing my how my reactive pattern gets in the way – there is more work to do to catch it in the moment!

For more information and to be sent a booking form, please click here or contact me

Leadership Embodiment in 2024

Reconnecting with our leadership spirit

Save these dates and contact me to be alerted when booking opens!

Leadership Embodiment level 1

  • 30 & 31 January, Edinburgh, non-residential – please contact me for a booking form

When we’re ‘bent out of shape’ or feel we have limited options, we can use Leadership Embodiment practices to clarify a way forward and to move towards it with skill and assurance. In a ‘level 1’ the workshop, we become more aware of the role of our body and posture at times when we lose our effectiveness and/or composure. Using a four-part embodied practice we experience how we can access greater agency when the chips are down.

‘Feeling empowered after attending the Leadership Embodiment workshop, which was in many ways ground-breaking for me!’ 

  • Spring – dates and  location to be confirmed – please contact me to note interest

‘‘A truly wonderful experience – I feel sure it will have a major impact upon my life and work.’

Leadership Embodiment level 2

  • 18 & 19 June, Falkland, non-residential – to be confirmed – please contact me for more information

In a ‘level 2’ programme, we explore the edges of our capacity to centre and begin to work with greater intensity, such as using bokkens (Japanese wooden swords) in committing to our purpose, and dealing with multiple, rapid demands. We work with short ‘sitting’ mindfulness practices and continue to refine our foundation centring practice.

‘Every time I’ve engaged with the practice, I’ve deepened my understanding of my patterns and their impact in how I interact with others.’

Community of practice – keeping in touch days

During 2024, there will be four ‘keeping in touch’ days for those who’ve completed at least a Leadership Embodiment ‘level 1’ course with me or with another Leadership Embodiment teacher. The days are offered in the spirit of practising LE together and providing an opportunity to deepen our practice. With this in mind, I’m taking a not-for-profit approach to these days inviting payment ‘by donation’. The dates are in early January, April, July and October.

‘What an amazing group – learning, working with and embodying some powerful concepts, emotions and qualities.’

For more information, contact me