Intro to Conscious Leadership / Deb Katz + Michael Norton / March 4, 2025
This four-week course is designed to support you to learn the foundations of conscious leadership: how to live and lead from a state of trust versus threat. We’ll meet weekly on Zoom in an online classroom and teach and guide you through exercises to support you in creating a shift around challenging issues in your life.
You’ll learn...
- What conscious leadership is
- The difference between leading from trust vs. threat
- How to identify your threat patterns
- Tools to shift from threat to trust
Logistics
This event is for organizational leaders to explore the core concepts and models of conscious leadership. We introduce the basic tools we use to eliminate drama, build trust, and create conscious cultures. You will explore a professional relationship challenge and learn how you can permanently shift the pattern.
This event is highly experiential. You’ll engage in multiple exercises in pairs and triads with follow-up full group debriefs. Your vulnerability and authenticity will support a richer learning experience for all.
You’ll walk away with an understanding of:
- What conscious leadership is
- The difference between leading from trust vs. threat
- How to identify your own threat patterns
- Technologies for shifting from threat to trust.
Logistics
This four-week course is designed to support you to learn the foundations of conscious leadership: how to live and lead from a state of trust versus threat.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, 9:00am - 10:30am PT
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PT
Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PT
Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PT
What We Cover
Context versus Content. Paying attention to context is the key to a drama free life.
Leading from Trust Vs. Fear. This distinction is at the heart of all repeating drama patterns. Understanding this model immediately shifts the effectiveness of conversations and reduces stress.
The 4 Questions of Conscious Leadership. Four key questions designed to help you build self-awareness and become a more conscious leader.
The 15 Commitments. This model outlines behaviors and beliefs that are the most significant limiting factors for a team. The primary focus is on the cornerstone commitments 1 and 2.
The Drama Triangle. The Triangle roles of Victim, Villain, and Hero describes the go-to positions that create and perpetuate drama and limit organizational growth and creativity.
Willingness to Shift. We cover the difference between wanting to shift and being willing to shift. We provide willingness questions to help teams discover if they’re actually willing to shift the issues they say they want to change.
Shift Technologies. We introduce simple tools that you can immediately put into action in the midst of challenging interactions to change the dynamic and outcome by shifting from threat to trust.
Your Teachers
Your Teacher
FAQ
How much does it cost?
$250
Who do I contact if I have questions?
hello@conscious.is
What is the difference between this course and a Taste of Conscious Leadership?
- Class Size: This course is capped at 150 participants, while a Taste is limited to 30.
- Duration: The course runs for 4 weeks at 90 minutes per session, compared to a single 5-hour session for a Taste.
- Eligibility: Anyone can join this course; a Taste is specifically for organizational leaders.
- Focus: This course addresses any relationship challenge, while a Taste focuses on professional relationships.
Will the live sessions be recorded?
Yes, all sessions will be recorded and available for participants to access later.
What is the format of the course?
The event is highly experiential, including exercises in triads or quartets, followed by full group debriefs. There will also be dedicated time for live Q&A during each session.
What should I expect to walk away with?
You will gain an understanding of:
- What conscious leadership is
- The difference between leading from trust vs. threat
- How to identify your own threat patterns
- Technologies for shifting from threat to trust
Are there any prerequisites to participate in this course?
There are no prerequisites, but a willingness to engage authentically is encouraged.
Can I join the course with a colleague?
If you’re comfortable being fully authentic with them in the course, it can enhance the experience. If not, it might be better to attend separately.
Do I need to log in individually for the sessions?
Yes, each participant must log in to the event individually, even if you’re in the same home or office space.
Do you offer refunds?
Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event. After that, we do not offer refunds.
Do you offer payment plans or scholarships?
No, not at this time.
Do you offer discounts for teams or groups?
No, not at this time.
How can I prepare for the event?
While there’s no formal preparation required, we recommend reading The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership to enhance your experience.
Agreements
To participate in the Introduction to Conscious Leadership course,
I agree to:
- Take 100% responsibility for my physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being throughout the event.
- Stay curious in the face of all challenging feedback, including looking at the opposite of all of my stories.
- Actively participate in all exercises and discussions.
- Log in on time and remain present for the entire duration of the event, except during breaks and when I need to step away.
- To always have my camera on and to be in a space that allows me to speak freely (at times at elevated volume).
- Log on individually.
- I understand that if I do not honor these agreements, I may be removed from the event without any refund.
Mental Wellbeing Agreement
- Should deeper psychological triggers get activated, I agree to take responsibility for getting outside support from a medical or psychological professional. I understand that this is not a therapy circle.
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Refund Policy
7 days: Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before the event start date.
