We explored—or more powerfully, experienced—a reillumination of our contributory spirit as being something that is co-created through relationship. The workshop retreat focused on growing the capacity to foster lift and innovation in organizations, companies, and teams of people. Specifically, participants came to know better where and how to intervene in their systems; to reframe from corrosive cynicism using appreciative questions; and to disrupt the status quo at the scale of the whole

Conversation 2019 (Milwaukee)

COHORT 1: AUGUST 12-14

Kevin Boettcher Director, Corporate Business Development Vertex	Beth Nelson Chase Executive Director, Bright Stars of Bethlehem	Cathy Girard Vice President Development and Community Services Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin
Gary L. Klein Vice President for University Development & Alumni Engagement, Buena Vista University	Sherrill Knezel Visual Thinking Strategist - Graphic Recorder – Educator, Meaningful Marks	Zachary Rus Assistant VP of Development, Buena Vista University
Coen Tan Director and Master Trainer Ministry of Influence Singapore	Dr. Michael E. Zalar North Olmsted City Schools

Conversation 2019 (Portland)

COHORT 2: NOVEMBER 13-15

Megan Bean Major Gift Officer University of Alaska Fairbanks	Jim Drescher Living Systems Learner Nothing Missing Leadership at Windhorse Farm	Simon Fulford Executive Director Parrott Creek Child & Family Services
Roberta Graham Assoc. VP/Public Affairs University of Alaska	Andy Nelson Executive Director Impact NW	Michelle Rizk Vice President University Relations University of Alaska
Tom Soma Author – poet – change agent	Eric Vines Owner Page Two Partners	Gary Wass Massage therapist, Tai Chi Instructor Integrative Arts