Expanding how leaders see themselves and the systems they shape
Cultivate the Karass is developing a new immersive leadership experience designed to help leaders deepen awareness, broaden perspective, and lead with clarity and intention.
Rooted in mindfulness, vertical development, and authentic connection, the program creates space to slow down, listen deeply, and lead with clarity and intention.
Launching Spring/Summer 2026
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What to Expect
This is more than a retreat — it’s a transformational learning experience that brings together leaders who want to lead with depth and courage.
Through a blend of facilitated dialogue, contemplative practice, and embodied learning, participants will:
Reconnect with purpose and values
Strengthen capacity for perspective-taking and resilience
Explore how energy and presence influence teams and systems
Experience transformative group sessions — from guided reflection to sound and nature-based experiences
Program Format
The inaugural Connecting + Listening Across the Divide experience will pilot in 2026.
The design will balance structure and spaciousness, combining science-informed practices with time for personal integration.
Format: Multi-day immersive retreat with optional follow-up sessions and coaching
Pre-work: Individual reflection and preparation resources
Post-program: Continued connection through peer circles or virtual follow-ups
Who It’s For
This experience is designed for people who hold leadership as both an inner and outer practice — those who influence culture, shape ideas, and move systems forward.
Ideal participants include:
Organizational and community leaders
Entrepreneurs and innovators
Coaches, educators, and facilitators
Retirees or professionals in transition who want to redefine leadership for their next chapter
Meet the Facilitators
Lori Brewer Collins (link to bio), founder of Cultivate the Karass, and Emily Hoole (link to bio) bring together decades of experience in leadership development, mindfulness practice, and systems change. Their work integrates neuroscience, vertical development, and embodied learning — creating environments that are both grounded and transformative.
Together, they hold space for curiosity, courage, and authentic connection.
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