Foundations of Conversational Leadership
With David Whyte, Gayle Karen Young, Craig Fleck, Michelle Latvala, Owen Ó Súilleabháin and Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin
October 2 - 5, 2025
The essence of what we are, as the foundation for what we can become
October 2-5, 2025 | February 5-8, 2026 | April 16-19, 2026
The course is designed to be deeply satisfying on a personal, physical and professional level. We take your own approach and what we see as your own artistry, (even if you do not believe you have one) seriously, and help to hone your physical voice, your ‘conversational presence’ in a room, and your verbal articulation and combine it with David’s and the Invitas team’s perspectives to create an experience beyond the ordinary. The continuity between seminars will be held through conversational partnerships among participants.
This will be a direct experience of the way David’s work combines everyday practicalities of leadership with the great questions of life.
About the Faculty
David Whyte
David Whyte has written extensively on courageous conversations as a way of more fully engaging with our work, our relationship partners and our deepest desires. A poet, author, lecturer and Associate Fellow at Said Business School, University of Oxford, he has developed a body of work on creativity and organizational development. His pioneering work in […]
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Gayle Karen Young
Gayle Karen Young has focused throughout her career on being a catalyst for human and organizational development. She has a rich organizational consulting background with both corporate and nonprofit clients, and was in the process of becoming a monk when she became an executive instead. She joyously took on the role of Chief Culture and […]
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Craig Fleck
Craig Fleck has been working with organizations and leaders for 30+ years as a consultant and coach. He has designed and developed programs in change effectiveness, team-building, coaching, leadership development and cultural change. His clients include organizations across many sectors including healthcare, education, business, environmental, non-profit and cooperatives. He does extensive work in strategic planning, executive coaching and board development. Craig has been […]
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Michelle Latvala
Michelle Latvala is an experienced leader, facilitator, and author with a deep commitment to humanity, nature, and authenticity. She led Spirit Rock Meditation Center as Executive Director from 2011-2022, was Vice President of Leadership Development at Backroads Active Travel from 2000-2010, and currently mentors leaders and non-profit organizations in leadership development and organizational strategy. Michelle's […]
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Owen Ó Súilleabháin
Owen Ó Súilleabháin is an Irish singer, composer, and leadership guide whose work explores the transformative power of voice, poetry, and presence. With a background in philosophy and a Master’s in Peace and Development Studies, he brings a soulful and embodied approach to leadership, supporting individuals and organizations in navigating transition, clarifying purpose, and reimagining […]
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Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin
Mícheál ‘Moley’ Ó Súilleabháin is a renowned singer, poet, and speaker from Limerick, Ireland. His artistic identity lives on the threshold between things. He is a master of several worlds of music and poetic performance and composition. His way in the world exists between laughter and poignancy. From a family steeped in Irish traditional music […]
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