Evolutionary Leaders Program

Are you being called to expand your capacity to lead? What kind of leader are you now, and what kind of leader do you want to be?

Are you interested in developing and leading workshops or groups? Are you part of a start-up or organization who is interested in re-establishing kindness as a core value? Perhaps you are a teacher or a social activist who recognizes that in order to lead well, you must love well. 

“Business owners who genuinely lead with their heart – not just their head – are more equipped to connect with the emotional needs of employees.” Inc. Magazine 2/3/21

For 50 years our Facilitators have been practicing and honing heart-centered leadership. Our philosophy is grounded in the principles of presence, awareness, respect, and love – values not often seen on a list of leadership traits. 

“True leaders understand that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.” – Sheri L Dew

The Evolutionary Leaders Program is a highly experiential and intensive program in which you will be challenged and supported to examine your leadership style. You will cultivate the self-awareness and confidence in your approach that is necessary to succeed in making impactful change.

This program offers you the opportunity to:

• Examine your existing skills and abilities to lead, and set personal and professional goals for expansion
• Build confidence in your ability work with teams and handle difficult situations with courage and compassion
• Up-level your skills in individual assessment, interpersonal dynamics, group facilitation and community development
• Develop an understanding of how to expand diversity, equity and inclusion in your organization or community
• Learn with and contribute to a dynamic cohort of like-minded leaders

This workshop is right for you if you have current or previous leadership experience and you are looking to refine your leadership philosophy to make a greater impact on the people you serve. 

 “Leaders who genuinely lead with their heart – not just their head – are also more equipped to connect with others. They understand that people have the need to be valued, respected, listened to and involved.”  –Susan Stienbrecher

This program requires participants to complete an application prior to registration. The application deadline is Friday, March 19th, 2021 

Admittance decisions will be communicated Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

Depending on our enrollment numbers for this program, we will be offering scholarships to those who request financial assistance. If you are in need of financial support, please indicate that in your online application.

If you would like to make payments in installments, please contact global-training-coordinators@hai.org for more information.

Program Structure: ELP is a 6-month online course in leadership and facilitation with emphasis on the skills, ethics, attitudes, and ways of being required for high-level leadership and group facilitation. 

Bi-monthly training: Twice a month you will meet with your global cohort and two HAI facilitators for a virtual training and experiential exercises.

Small group support: You will also have a monthly video call with a small subset of your cohort and an advisor to integrate what you are learning (1-2 hours/month). 

Self-directed learning: In between sessions you will have reading and experiential assignments that expand upon and reinforce your learning (2-4 hours/month).

One-on-One Assistance: You will have access to the training mentor and training advisors for periodic meetings as needed (arranged on an ad hoc basis). This will be especially helpful during your final project development and implementation.

Project: Each trainee will develop a workshop or community project designed to increase diversity/outreach in one or more targeted areas (age, race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, language, geographic area or other expansion group). 

This project is the capstone of your training, and is an opportunity for you to experience and observe yourself as a leader with a new set of awarenesses and skills. 

Outcome: Upon successful completion of the program you will receive a certificate of advanced facilitation/leadership from HAI Global. You will come away with heart-centered leadership skills useful in teaching, business, volunteer organizations, and personal and professional relationships. You will have achieved personal and professional growth through experiential exercises and ongoing feedback.