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The Institute (Under Construction)
Where Leadership and Innovation Meet the Deepest Potential of Love
Mentoring/Soul Work
Individual consultations create space to use the most radical discoveries of the contemplative arena to give birth to inspired work in the world. At times, we may inquire into the dynamics of a life/work situation. Or we may draw on the penetrating wisdom of a dream about the root of a core dilemma and any shift in alignment that we need to make. Cost: six-month contracts and hourly rate for individuals and couples (sliding scale, including a pandemic discount for those who are in need).
"Michael does not tell me what to do, he helps me to hear the deepest part of my Self." - D.S. spiritual guide
A 6-Month Program in Pandemic Spirituality (2021)
This six-month program emerged from the incubation of a dream about the purpose and structure of a new program. It brings together a small group of artists, leaders, coaches, and guides to: (1) incubate new inspiration for what is next, (2) develop a game plan for turning that inspiration into and actual, concrete reality, and (3) return to put that structure into action - with constant, subtle refinement. Details are on the blog.
"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
For people from different traditions who are exploring new spiritual and creative edges, online offerings include morning links, weekend programs for a deeper dive, and week long gatherings that explore new spiritual and creative edges in the high desert of New Mexico and the canyons of southeastern Utah, with a focus on converting the way of love into an actual, embodied reality. See the Calendar for details on Canyonlands 2021.
"I have been in spiritual circles for most of my life, but never talked this way to my heart before." - E.M., writer
The Sacred Dimensions of Leadership and Innovation
Michael works as an advisor with leaders and innovators in business, government and philanthropy to articulate the deeper vision of their own hearts and to launch new, 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.
“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
ENIGMATIC TESTIMONIALS
"If I was your strategy coach, I would make provocactive conversation your brand, because that is what you do." - D.S., strategy consultant
"My work in the world is going fine, I come to you for help with my alignment.." - 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
"I am calling because you tell people the truth, and that is what I need right now." - M.S., trauma therapist
"I know that you would like to have a title for your work, but there is no word for what you are." - V.B., healer/pioneer in life restoration
"You are like an eagle, I could be a mile away on the river and it still feels like you see everything (laughter)." - A.C., chef/singer
"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
"Those storm clouds above the rim are strangely responsive to the work that we are doing out here." - B.S. cosmic priest
“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., yoga teacher
"Wait a second, how can you possibly know that she left out part of her own dream (laughter)." - J.I., physicist
"I found the experience amazing and transformative and was not used to so much love ... being so openly expressed." ~ D.W., feminist scholar/poet
"It's strange how 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/writer
"Before that exchange, I never imagined fierceness and caring combined as one, and need that blend into my work too." ~ J.S., meditation teacher
"Even if you have not read the Vedas, the vision that you describe is the same as what they say." - L.K., yoga teacher
"The splendor of divinity? Has anyone in authority sanctioned you to speak this way? (laughter)" -J.L, recovering Catholic
"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, 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 vision last month but you did not get any training, so how can the work even be happening (laughter)"?, R.S., science writer
"You remind me of myself ten years ago, so you have no option but to start your own shop, whatever that might be." - N.H., founder, environmental policy center
"As a family man, I admit to some envy that you are leaving this work to explore new horizons." - 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