Are You Ready for a Fresh Start?

The practice of taking a "fresh start" long before a situation challenges us.

Are You Ready for a Fresh Start? 47*DURvyzblz.72 View this email in your browser It's Time for a Fresh Start Anytime of the Day Naropa University's faculty and Mindful at Work guest faculty Dale Asrael recommends the practice of taking a "fresh start" long before a situation challenges us. Learn how to take advantage of the moments in our work life and personal life to create change in patterns of behavior. Many of us spend most of the hours of our day at work in the doing mode, and it's very effective for what we have to do, but there are more moments than we take advantage of to intentionally shift our gaze. Watch Here DALE ASRAEL Dale Asrael has taught in the field of contemplative education for more than thirty-five years, with a career focus spanning from early childhood education through high school and university academics. She leads meditation retreats and dharma programs internationally and trains meditation instructors. As a Naropa faculty she focuses on contemplative training for counselors, therapists, chaplains, and working teachers. Her chapter, "The Love of Wisdom Puts You on the Spot" appears in the forthcoming Meditation in the Classroom.  Mindful at Work Begins September 10th, 2018 Mindful at Work  Enhance Well-Being, Collaboration and Results September 10th - November 3rd, 2018 | 8-weeks Online What if work was less effort and daily challenges felt lighter and more manageable? What if we could increase our capacity for focus, innovation, and collaboration? Mindfulness - an inherent human ability - is strengthened through awareness and practice. Try a sample of the course: Free 7-day Mini Course Learn More at our Free Webinar on September 5th, 2018. Learn More Copyright © 2018 Naropa University - Institute, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a Naropa University event in the past or visited eNaropa.org Our mailing address is: Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

An Unforgettable Experience

My problems as a leader are thus: I'm almost-too-nice and gentle and communicative 95% of the time. 

My Experience with Horses as Teachers 47*DURvyzblz.72 View this email in your browser My Experience with Horses as Teachers This weeks blog features Waylon Lewis, Founder of Elephant Journal as he shares his experience during his participation in the Authentic Leadership Program at Naropa University. As part of the program, the group of participants visited Twin Oaks Farm, home of Jean-Jacques Joris, co-founder with his wife Isabelle, a holistic equine-assisted life and leadership counseling and coaching centre established in 2009, which offers mindfulness-based equine-assisted psychotherapy.   My problems as a leader are thus: I'm almost-too-nice and gentle and communicative 95% of the time.  Read More Waylon Lewis Waylon Lewis, founder of Elephant Journal & host of Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis, is a 1st generation American Buddhist "Dharma Brat." Voted #1 in U.S. on twitter for #green two years running, Changemaker & Eco Ambassador by Treehugger, Green Hero by Discovery's Planet Green, Best (!) Shameless Self-Promoter at Westword's Web Awards, Prominent Buddhist by Shambhala Sun, & 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness 2011 by "Greatist", Waylon is a mediocre climber, lazy yogi, 365-day bicycle commuter & best friend to Redford (his rescue hound). His aim: to bring the good news re: "the mindful life" beyond the choir & to all those who didn't know they gave a care. His first book, Things I would like to do with You, touches on modern relationships from a Buddhist point of view. Authentic Leadership Program January 14th – May 10th 2019 | 16-Weeks Online + Two 5-Day Seminars | Boulder, CO Activate your personal and professional transformation with this in-depth, 16-week experiential course. Learn the power of mindfulness and authentic communication for leading collaborative change.  Learn More ALIA Europe Summer Gathering A Community Driven Retreat September 6th - 9th, 2018 | 3 Day Retreat Auksine Giria, Asvejos National Park, Lithuania Come gather and learn with our diverse international community of authentic leaders. Learn More & Register Mindful at Work Enhance Well-Being, Collaboration and Results September 10th - November 3rd, 2018 | 8-weeks Online Join us for the next Free Webinar on September 5th What if work was less effort and daily challenges felt lighter and more manageable? What if we could increase our capacity for focus, innovation, and collaboration? Mindfulness - an inherent human ability - is strengthened through awareness and practice. Learn More & Register Try a sample of the course: Free 7-day Mini Course Foundations of Authentic Leadership Program Bring Who You Are To How You Lead November 16 - 17, 2018 | 2-day workshop in Chicago, IL Are you interested? Stay tuned for our Free Webinar October 3rd, 2018 to learn more! Drawing on principles and practices from contemplative traditions as well as contemporary approaches to leadership and organizational learning, this program will foster deep personal insights, enhance interpersonal skills, and increase overall leadership effectiveness. Learn More & Apply Early Bird Available until October 9th, 2018 Copyright © 2018 Naropa University - Institute, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a Naropa University event in the past or visited eNaropa.org Our mailing address is: Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Creating a Shared Understanding

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Creating a Shared Understanding View this email in your browser Early Bird Pricing for Spring 2019 Authentic Leadership Program Now Available Creating a Shared Understanding Drawing on the foundational practices of Authentic Leadership, which emphasizes mindfulness, communication skills, coaching and change management, Susan and Mary designed a five-month program specifically to support the change management journey and interpersonal skills for managers in the Jamaican Government's Ministry of Finance. "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change" ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer ~ Read More SUSAN SKJEI, PH.D. Over the last 25 years Susan has worked with thousands of leaders in the US, Canada and Europe to cultivate mindfulness and authenticity, strengthen relational skills, and effectively lead the changes they want to see in their organizations and in the world.  Formerly a Vice President and Chief Learning Officer and an international consultant, Susan is currently the director of the Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University which trains and empowers current and next generation leaders to act as catalysts for positive organizational and social change.​ MARY MCHENRY, M.ED. Mary McHenry, M.Ed. has an extensive background in communication, facilitation, mediation and leadership and has been a coach and guide for over 20 years. Her training includes certification with The Coaching Institute and Newfield Network, and membership in the International Coaching Federation where she is a PCC candidate. Mary holds a Masters in Adult Learning and Training from Colorado State University. Her rich experience in outdoor leadership and the arts provides the foundation for her current work with presence and embodiment as a vital leadership skill. She comes from a long line of powerful women singers and works with voice as an instrument for expression and communication. Mary is currently Curriculum Design & Distance Education Manager for the Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University. Authentic Leadership Program Spring 2019 | January 14th - May 10th, 2019 16-Weeks Online + Two 5-Day Seminar | Boulder, CO Activate your personal and professional transformation with this in-depth,16-week experiential course. Learn the power of mindfulness and authentic communication for leading collaborative change.  Early Bird Pricing for Spring 2019 Authentic Leadership Program Now Available Learn More & Register   Register Now ALIA Europe Summer Gathering September 6th - 9th, 2018 | 3 Day Retreat Auksine Giria, Asvejos National Park, Lithuania Learn More & Register Mindful at Work Enhance Well-Being, Collaboration and Results September 10th - November 3rd, 2018 | 8-weeks Online What if work was less effort and daily challenges felt lighter and more manageable? What if we could increase our capacity for focus, innovation, and collaboration? Mindfulness - an inherent human ability - is strengthened through awareness and practice. Learn More & Register Join us for the next Free Webinar on September 5th Try a sample of the course: Free 7-day Mini Course   Foundations of Authentic Leadership Program Bring Who You Are To How You Lead November 16 - 17, 2018 | 2-day workshop in Chicago, IL Drawing on principles and practices from contemplative traditions as well as contemporary approaches to leadership and organizational learning, this program will foster deep personal insights, enhance interpersonal skills, and increase overall leadership effectiveness. Learn More & Apply Early Bird Available until October 9th, 2018 Copyright © 2018 Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a Naropa University event in the past or visited eNaropa.org Our mailing address is: Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University 2130 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, Co 80302 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. 47*DURvyzblz.72