Professional Training

We live in a world that generates more information, obligation, and demand than any of us were designed to hold. The result is familiar: days full of effort and a persistent sense of falling behind. An inbox that never empties. A calendar that leaves no room to think. A mind carrying so much that clarity […]

Skillful facilitation has the capacity to transform spaces and communities. There's a special kind of power that is felt when people come together in circle, to speak truth, and to practice better ways of being in dialogue. Now in its fourth year, Together brings facilitators from across sectors into a shared space of practice. Hollyhock […]

Activate is a five-day gathering on Cortes Island for people who want to step back from the daily churn, learn from campaigns that are winning, and guaranteed, you will return to your work with sharper strategy, stronger relationships, and renewed energy. Across North America, organizers face rising inequality, democratic instability, climate crisis, and deepening social […]

If you believe that business can (and should) be a catalyst for social and economic transformation, you belong at Social Venture Institute. Join Canada’s longest-running social enterprise gathering to find the inspiration, resources, and relationships you need to propel your mission forward. SVI is a five-day oceanside gathering of 100+ CEOs, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, movement leaders, […]