The Promise

One pathway, one river, with multiple trailheads and many tributaries, and an inexorable flow into "where the river becomes the ocean."

Who this Journey is for

This isn't traditional leadership development. It's for those ready to go deeper, to transform not just how they lead, but who they are as leaders.

Leaders in Transition

Executives seeking purpose, re-alignment and deeper meaning in their work and life.

Edge Workers

Entrepreneurs, movement builders, change agents and creatives working at the frontier of systems change.

Adaptive Practitioners

Those familiar with adaptive developmental methodologies who want a more personal, edgy and relationally grounded experience.

Your 6-Month Journey

Hosted by expert faculty, the journey includes highly-structured and emergent experiences curated to wholly meet your unique, individual needs
Month 1

Self-Exploration

Creating your self-awareness map through curated journaling, somatic activities, a deep listening 1:1 interview with lead faculty, and internal work to identify shadows, inner narratives and vulnerable parts.

Month 2

Cohort Immersion

2-day, initimate immersion with 2-3 other executives facilitated by ACA faculty. Unpacking and deepening Month 1 reflections through 1:1 coaching, relational practice, somatics and time in nature.

Months 3-5

Beyond Leadership Pods

Bi-weekly virtual sessions to share learning trek insights and obstacles. Ongoing practice in vulnerability and authentic leadership.

Month 6

Community & Ceremony

Closing ceremony and integration. Highly curated community building and sharing of gifts through small group sessions with alumni community.

Ongoing Coaching

Individual coaching sessions with expert faculty throughout your entire journey, providing personalized support and guidance as you navigate your transformation.

What You'll Develop

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Radical Presence

Learn to show up fully as you are, without editing or pretending. Develop the capacity to be present with both light and shadow.

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Embodied Awareness

Move beyond intellectual exercises to body-based leadership insights that integrate physical, emotional and spiritual dimensions.

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Relational Depth

Discover how personal development impacts relational dynamics. Experience healing as a shared, relational process.

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Deep Self-Knowledge

Map your inner landscape, name and tame inner voices, and re-author more spacious narratives about who you are.

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Learning Treks

Self-designed experiments throughout the journey. Small, actionable steps to implement insights into daily life and leadership practice.

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Courageous Clarity

Clarify what's truly yours to do, especially in moments of transition. Take bold, values-aligned steps that feel natural—sometimes even surprisingly easeful—as you move toward what matters most.

Your Investment

$12,000+
Total time commitment: 35-55 hours over 6 months
Inclusive of 1:1 coaching
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