Below are quotes from former Courage to Lead retreat series participants:


"Whether this is your first year in the non-profit services or been around over three recessions, you deserve this type of self-awareness. Courage to Lead will help you 'less complicate' your life."

    -- Ernesto Paredes, EasyLift


"Sharing this experience with other nonprofit leaders has provided supportive relationships that will last long beyond this program."

    -- Cindy Burton, PathPoint


"The retreat format gives me as Executive Director the structure to take the time I need for reflection and self care. This is a practice that I find difficult to do without this kind of program."

    -- Cecilia Rodriguez, CALM


"Courage to Lead has helped our group to discover our needs and to take better care of ourselves, so that we can integrate our whole selves into our work and lives."

    -- Jonathan Zeichner, A Place Called Home


"I would say that this kind of work is critical to the sustained high quality work that is expected of nonprofit leaders. My participation in this work has benefited my staff and my organization."

    -- Nancy Edmundson, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara