What participants say about Leading From Within:

“It helped me tremendously to see that others are feeling many of the same pressures and stresses that I am.  I now see that it is possible to make some small changes that can have a huge impact on how I view myself and my relationship to others.  I believe this will benefit me in every aspect of my life.”
--Jill Shalabi, Executive Director, Duck and Otter Creeks Partnership (OH)

“I came in without any understanding of ‘leadership,’ and I was struck how the workshop approached it as coming from within who I am, and that using myself and my strengths in an authentic manner can lead to effective leadership.”
--Keith Dimoff, Executive Director, Ohio Environmental Council

 “Learning everything in the context of NGO leadership makes clear how to apply the skills learned at the workshop. Truly making the connection between personal well-being, relationships, and the effectiveness of organizations is a breakthrough.”
--Claire Malcolmson, Vice President of Development, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition (ON)

“There were so many great tools and ‘lenses’ presented. The opportunity to practice the application of the tools in a group setting was particularly beneficial. That’s what makes this workshop so relevant to our day-to-day experiences and will help us use the tools in the future.”
--April Hall, Watershed Protection Specialist, Alabama Rivers Alliance 

“Leading From Within was very beneficial to me as an environmental leader. I’ll be able to apply the tools and skills imparted during the training in any capacity and take them with me to whatever environmental work I do. The combination of concepts and practical application; working in small and large groups; getting support and suggestions from a mentor and peers; and having time to implement and learn in between sessions all worked to create a great learning experience - and to enhance my environmental leadership skills.”
--Julia Earl, Coordinator, Preventing Harm Minnesota