The Design Studio

The Art of Real Change in Real Time

Cultivate a deeper trust in yourself so that you can help others learn and develop in a rapidly changing landscape.

You Care About Making a Difference.

It is hard to know where to begin . . . We see the need to address critical issues like climate change and move beyond many of the current paradigms. And, it is daunting in the midst of increasing complexity, uncertainty, and autocracy.

The good news is that you’re not alone. The practitioners who join our learning community do so because they are keen to explore how to work in new ways in line with where we ARE now.

It is a time to travel light, stay connected, speak plainly, and act directly. In a world on fire, ‘keeping up’ and striving to stay on top of everything is not only more difficult but may even be adding to the problem.

It Is Easy to Feel Overwhelmed.

What if there was a better way? A way that starts with your own maturation as a human being and deepens your ability to show up in the moment — any moment — to make a difference?

A way that speaks to your yearning to work more freely and bring more of who we are and what you know to help others to do the same. A way that starts by making the shift from consumption to connection — with ourselves, each other, and our communities.

STAY TUNED. We are using The ID Way to design our new learning community and it will be one of the key sets of resources and opportunities for practitioners such as yourself.

Meet Your Faculty

Dr. David Drake

Creator of Narrative Coaching

Christopher Day

Faculty

Take a Peek Inside the Sessions

Every session is held on Tuesdays at 10:00am ET and 5:00pm ET (New York).

You can attend either session and every session will be recorded.

Live Sessions

Orientation: Clarifying your Project

Sprint 1 – Initiation — Focus: The Eye

Sprint 1 – Initiation — Focus: Techniques

Sprint 2 –

Sprint 3 –

Sprint 4 –

Sprint 5 –

Showcase

Celebration

Dates

July 15

July 23

August 13

August 20

September 10

September 17

October 8

October 15

November 5

November 12

December 3

December 10

December 17

What Makes This Studio Different?

The Design Studio meets you where you are and supports you in finding your own rhythm, your own path, and your own way forward — with support from a wonderful group of kindred spirits.

It is:

A space of permission, not performance, so yo are free to be yourself
A blend of inner and outer work, so your insights lead to real shifts
A living experience of The Five Maturities and The GATES you can feel
An oasis that welcomes all of you: the tender, the unresolved, the becoming

You’ll walk away with a deeper experience of who and how you could be in the world — plus a process and the scaffolding you can take with you to live into it beyond the retreat.

Guarantee

We stand behind The Design Studio. We are confident that you will benefit in meaningful ways from this experience.

However, if for any reason you find that it’s not the right fit for you, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee up to August 13th.

FAQs

Will there be a Certificate of Completion?
We will instead provide a Certificate of Participation for those who complete the program.

How many ICF CCE hours will there be?
There are 23 applicable ICF Resource Development hours: 18 for the Main Sessions and 5 for the Peer Sessions.

When will the live sessions with David take place?
All live sessions are held at 10:00am ET and 5:00pm ET (New York). Your peer pod will determine its own schedule.

What if I join and then find out it is not for me?
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee through August 12th if you decide that now is not the right time for you.

How much time will I need to dedicate each week?
People spend 1.0-1.5 hours per week on live sessions, pod discussions, and personal reflections to get the full value.

What support will I have during the program?
You’ll have access to live sessions with David, a dedicated discussion forum, and peer sessions to connect with others.

Is there any prerequisite knowledge or experience required?
The retreat is for practitioners who are ready to deepen themselves and their practice. There are no prerequisites.

What happens if I miss a live session?
All live sessions will be recorded and made available to participants, so you can catch up at your convenience.

**Ready to Join The Design Studio?**

If you're ready to focus on your own inner work in a safe and generative space — The Guiding Lights Retreat is for you. It will empower you to grow where you need it most so that you are increasingly able to do the same for those you serve.

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