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Wildness of the Heart
Where Leadership and Innovation Meet the Deepest Potential of Love
Current Offerings
Individual Consultations/Soul Work
Individual consultations create space to explore the nature of one's deepest Self and its creative expression in the world (aka mastery). At times, we inquire into the dynamics of a life/work situation. Or we may draw on a dream about the root of a core dilemma and any shift in alignment that we need to make. Either way, empathy is our guide. Cost: Individuals $150/hour, Executives $180/hour. Please ask about discounts.
"If I was your strategy coach, I would make provocative conversation your brand, because that is what you do." - D.S., global strategy consultant
Virtual Programs
For newcomers, Michael offers speaking engagements on leadership and change as a path of self discovery, awakening to the sacred without a guide, and the wisdom of dreams as an embodiment guide. Themes include: risking everything for love, moving from a strong to an unlimited love for the truth, surrender: end of the line, revolution of the heart, a real human being, beyond mindfulness, working with sacred light, and the mystery of no path, among others. See the calendar for events.
"I have been in spiritual circles for most of my life, but never talked this way to my heart before." - E.M., freelance writer
Consulting - The Sacred Dimensions of Leadership & Innovation
Michael has worked as a catalyst and advisor with leaders in business, government and philanthropy to articulate the deeper vision of their own hearts and to launch groundbreaking initiatives in areas such as climate change programs, grassroots leadership development, children's education, HIV/AIDS, the contemplative and healing arts, urban farming, and creative exploration. Cost: short- and long-term rates, and commissions.
“We don't even know what to call Michael, but when anything new happens here, he is right in the middle of it (laughter).” ~ D.S., philanthropist
6-Month Program (January 2022)
This six-month program brings together a small group of artists, leaders, coaches, and others to: (1) open to our deeper nature and incubate inspiration for what is next, (2) develop a game plan for turning that inspiration into and actual, concrete reality, and (3) return to our lives to put that structure into action - with constant, subtle refinement. The next program - With Nothing Held Back - starts in January 2022 - .
"Painting is my path to God, but the insights did not translate into my life and work. Michael bridged that gap and more." - B.K., workshop leader
Way of the Heart Gatherings
In contrast to the traditional, teacher-student model of dialogue, these gatherings were designed as a rich, collaborative art form that constantly takes us onto new spiritual and creative edges, where the radiant, primordial Self is embodied in a unique, particular way - by combining silence, deep listening, truth inquiry and dreamwork with painting, writing, music and other gifts that participants bring. See Calendar for details.
"I found the experience amazing and transformative and was not used to so much love ... being so openly expressed." ~ D.W., feminist scholar/poet
ENIGMATIC TESTIMONIALS
"You must be telling the truth (about this deeper potential for mastery) because I feel completely nauseous right now - A.M, facilitator
"I can't believe that we just ran into you in the middle of the woods, and now you have me crying" - V.H., tech wizard
"I know that you would like to have a title for your work, but there is no word for what you are." - V.B., medical intuitive
"Well that was a great conversation, (laughter) not in a pleasant way, but great. - F.L., industry executive
"My work in the world is going fine, but I use you to keep my alignment on track." - B.M., business coach
"I know that I need a change in my life, but I also like how things are, which might be why I have not seen you in a while (laughter)." - S.C., executive coach
"Wait a second, how can you possibly know that she left out part of her own dream (laughter)." - J.I., physicist
"I am calling because you tell people the truth, and that is what I need right now." - M.S., therapist
On the river, I could be a mile away and it still feels like you see everything (laughter) - A.C., vegan chef
"Michael does not tell me what to do, he helps me to hear the deepest part of my self." - D.S. spiritual practitioner/guide
"It is tempting to say that I am learning to be more honest, but the more difficult truth may be that I am learning what honesty means for the very first time." - S.C., retired therapist
“I tried to get Michael to sympathize with the hurt that I felt with my former master, but he gave my story no room to maneuver.” - J.S., real estate mogul
"Those storm clouds above the rim are strangely responsive to the work that we are doing out here." - B.S. cosmic priest
"You don't have rules at these gatherings; instead you treat us like adults and we just seem to act that way.", I.B., retreat coordinator
"Before that exchange, I never imagined fierceness and caring combined as one, and need that blend in my work too." ~ J.S., meditation teacher
"The splendor of divinity? Has anyone in authority sanctioned you to speak this way? (laughter)" -J.L, woodworker/entrepreneur
"Tell Michael that everything that he warned us about turned out to be true." - R.Y., chicano leader/activist
"Most of the Board members have known each other for a long time, so we are open with each other, but that was the most honest conversation that we ever had,." - J.H., nonprofit director
"It's like you came and went without a care in the world and left total chaos in your wake (laughter)." - J.O., leadership/change consultant
"You would be a great executive coach." - B.O. founder, bilingual children's learning center
"Wait a second, you just started talking about this desire to work with nonprofits last month but you did not get any training, so how can your work even be happening (laughter)"?, R.S., science writer
"Don't tell anyone, but I envy that you are exploring new horizons. and wish that I felt free enough to do it too." - G.S., pioneer in energy efficiency programs
"Your advice during this merger as been spot on the entire time." - R.R., senior vice president
"It is so good to hear you talk about what is really going on here, at least I know that I'm not crazy." - J.A, editorial consultant