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connect with what is yours to do
and the wisdom to do it well

We live in an extraordinary decade.
The way we live, the decisions we make, are shaping life on the planet now and for centuries to come.
A new kind of leadership is called for
that is inherent in every person, expressing their gifts,
not from one-sidedness of intellect, but from wisdom of connectedness,
from unification of mind and body,
being one with nature, one with life.

Our purpose is to help you be that leader.

where EMBODIED ZEN TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS converge to TRANSFORM YOU INTO AN EXCEPTIONAL LEADER

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What you’ll get from our accredited programs and certification pathways:

Here’s some of what leaders have learned in our programs and the difference they’ve made:

A physician accepts a promotion to lead a department at a major university, saying she felt readied by IZL training, and in her first year is awarded faculty director of the year.

An artist ups her game to create fearlessly and
teach others how to do the same.

A medical director improves and inspires her department by putting meditation cushions in her office, where employees now gather for meditation and deeper conversations.

A corporate leader re-evaluates her career and finds a new purposefulness that she is determined to grow into.

A tired but talented technology leader describes “coming home to himself” as he learns to connect with hara and expand his senses.

A physician suffering from burnout says at the close of a ZL program this is the first time she has “felt whole”.

A somatic coach learns to work with the 4 energy patterns and radically expands her business.

A physician remembers to embody the first flip – center, enter, add value – as she engages each patient.

what to expect

Prepare to expand your sense of self,
transform relationships, and become
a powerful force for positive change.

Hear founder, Dr. Ginny Whitelaw,
speak to what makes IZL programs
unique and how they can help
you live and lead your best life.

earn a certification:

pathway overview

Explore our 5 certification pathways and select the right one for you

Zen Leader practitioner

The Way to embody and express boundless, fearless leadership

HEAL practitioner

The Way to embody and apply Zen Leadership in healthcare

FEBI Coach

The Way to coach / faciliate with the unique personality tool linking mind-body & leadership

Zen Leadership coach

The Way to transform coaching using the powerful reframing “flips” of ZL

zen leadership instructor

The Way for those who want to teach ZL on their own or with us

get started here:

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HEAL 1: In-person Program

November 2 – November 5

This rare, in-person opportunity to immerse yourself in the setting of a Zen dojo is open to the first 10 people to register.

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recent & Upcoming Events

Back by popular demand! This special online event is inspired by a favorite session at the recent One Earth, One Health, One With Summit. Tom Mansfield introduces his Cards for Life in an interactive, experiential workshop on Sept 15th from 9-noon CT.

Join Ginny Whitelaw in this October 12th event with UPWARD Women as she shares a regenerative “permaleadership” cycle for creating a thriving world.

Discover how you can:
– Cultivate the resilience of connectedness and inspiration of one-withness
– Restore your energy and focus it on what you want
– Work with nature and 4 vital patterns in your nervous system to bring your desired future into the present

Come, explore how you can lead like a force of nature. No time better than now to…

Back by popular demand! This special online event is inspired by a favorite session at the recent One Earth, One Health, One With Summit. Tom Mansfield introduces his Cards for Life in an interactive, experiential workshop on Sept 15th from 9-noon CT.

Join Ginny Whitelaw in this October 12th event with UPWARD Women as she shares a regenerative “permaleadership” cycle for creating a thriving world.

Discover how you can:
– Cultivate the resilience of connectedness and inspiration of one-withness
– Restore your energy and focus it on what you want
– Work with nature and 4 vital patterns in your nervous system to bring your desired future into the present

Come, explore how you can lead like a force of nature. No time better than now to…

Learn more about the inspiring speakers and powerful practices shared in our One Earth, One Health, One With leadership summit
for people, planet and the future – and what’s next.

Not sure where to start? No problem.
Let us know your interest and we’ll be happy to connect you
with the right person or program.

Insights

from our community
Leading In The Age Of Resilience

Dr. Whitelaw reminds us that in this Age of Resilience, we need to remember our one-withness.

Wise Old Sayings

Andy Robins Roshi reflects on a conversation he has with an elderly woman. She shared some wise words that serve as important reminders for us all.

We Won’t Be Smarter Or Faster Than AI, But Here’s A Way To Be Wiser

Dr. Whitelaw explores the connection between AI and climate change. She offers 3 internal and external practices for leaders in these times.