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Workshops, Teleclasses & Retreats...

This page describes the range of workshops, teleclasses and retreats offered by VisionLegacy. So that you can chose which experience might best fit your current needs, it also describes the unique features and benefits of workshops, teleclasses and retreats.



VisionLegacy Workshops
My workshops are designed to be experiences in transformative learning. Through a variety of interactive, reflective and experiential experiences, you will tap into the collective wisdom of the group and emerge energized with clarity about what's next. An ideal introduction to my work.

Current workshop themes include:
  • Creative in Chaos: Thriving in Uncertain Times (A workshop for those who are overwhelmed with the implications of our current economic collapse).
  • What's Needed in These Times? (A workshop for leaders in the 'Great Turning')
  • Transforming Leadership (A workshop for emerging leaders who are stepping onto the stage of their own leadership)
  • The Real Sustainability Issue: Your Own Fire (A workshop for sustainability leaders who want to protect themselves and their organizations from potential burn-out)
I am available to do half or full day workshops on the above themes for your group or organization. I am also available to help your organization move through critical issues into action through especially designed workshops, strategic planning and structured board retreats. Please contact me!

VisionLegacy Retreats
My retreats offer you the opportunity to leave behind the stresses and pressures of everyday life and come into 'spirit time' - so that you can 'come home' to yourself, stretch out, tap into deep sources of creativity and inner wisdom, and leave replenished and clear about the next stage of your journey.

My current retreat themes include:
  • Blossoms in Autumn: A Retreat for Women in Mid-life & Mid-Purpose
  • How Can You Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys? A virtual retreat for solopreneurs who can't find the time to... [fill in the blank!]
  • Recover Your Buried Treasure: A Retreat to Give Heart in the Midst of Uncertain Times
  • The Unfinished Story: A Retreat for World-Changers
  • Dreaming in the Dark: A Midwinter Retreat for Wise Women
Retreat formats vary from virtual retreats (held by bridgeline) to mini-retreats, one day, and weekend retreats. I am available to design a retreat specifically for a group of your friends, colleagues or a private solo retreat just for you! Please contact me!

VisionLegacy Telecourse Series
My telecourse series are designed to take you step-by-step through a structured sequence of learning in a way that maximizes momentum, commitment, experimental learning and sustained growth.
  • Taking Your Values out of the Closet: Getting Clear on Your Right Livelihood. A 6-week group for those in - or contemplating - a major career transition and want to contribute to 'The Great Turning'
  • Raising Your Profile With Signature Events. A 6-week group for facilitators and educators who want to grow their impact through transformative events.
  • How Well is Your Wellness Practice? A 6-week group for wholistic practitioners
  • Stretching into the Business of Yoga. A 6-week group for yoga practitioners who want to grow their business as part of their spiritual practice.
Telecourse series are held by bridgeline over the course of a 2-month period.All teleclasses include private coaching and weekly assignments in their structure. An excellent way to learn and save time and money!

Please go here for details about my upcoming events.

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What do workshop & retreat participants say?

"I loved the embodied, arts-based nature of the workshop and your spacious and wise facilitation. It really flowed.”

“I came to this workshop with curiosity and openness, and I am taking with me new-found insight and energy to embody the leader that I already am. Thank-you, Marilyn!

“Marilyn's session helps stir and awaken inside you the leader you already are.”

"Thank you so much for yesterday. It was a truly lovely experience ... I really appreciated the way you led us into a creative process and inspired the creative impulse. It was a magical, emergent process, and I loved the long stretches with music to move us into a meditative artistic state. I could get quite addicted to these kinds of offerings as I found I just wanted to soak it all up. There was a perfect balance in the day between inner work and participation with others — very spacious, nothing forced. It was such a wonderful experience. BIG thanks!"

"Marilyn - great workshop with so much powerful information! I was really struck by your passionate commitment to supporting leaders in knowing themselves well enough to prevent the result of burnout. I took it all in and know that your info will support me in watching myself and in how I coach other leaders around this. THANK YOU!"

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Examples of Decoupage Process taught in retreat

What's the difference between a workshop, teleclass and retreat? How should you choose?
The purpose of a workshop is to help you grapple with critical issues, learn competencies and gain important information, insights and perspectives within the context of those who share similar questions, goals and values. While the structure of a good workshop is flexible and responsive to the participants' needs, it is nonetheless defined by the workshop leader and generally has particular objectives or outcomes. Group and individual exercises, individual reflection and experiential learning are often involved. A workshop is your best choice when you'd like a structured experience to discuss, explore and learn with like-minded participants.

The purpose of a teleclass series is to provide a ongoing structure and momentum for specific growth or learning experiences. Each week we explore - through discussion, experiential exercises and focused homework - different aspects of a learning issue. Each module is designed to build upon the previous ones in a way to maximize commitment, learning and action-steps.

The purpose of a retreat is to reconnect with your deeper self, to step out of the busy currents of one's life, and to come home what most deeply matters - one's questions, one's deep knowing, one's creativity and wisdom. While a retreat may be structured around particular themes and experiences, it is the job of the facilitator to direct the participants inward towards their own experience, rhythms, knowing and direction. Journalling, creative processes, ritual, movement, powerful questions and time to reflect and reconnect with oneself are often involved. A retreat is your best choice when you need time apart to replenish and reconnect with the deeper sources of your own heart, creativity and wisdom.

To enquire about the possibility of designing a workshop or retreat for your group, please contact me through marilyn[at]visionlegacy.com

Please go here for details about my upcoming events.

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