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Pause . Nature . Connection . Play . Stretch . Learning
Many thought-leaders across different fields are seeing an urgent need to bring greater wisdom and balance to our toughest challenges. Wisdom takes us beyond knowledge and recognises the need for balance – in ourselves and across our individual, group, organisation, community and environmental interests.
This new Centre is an expansion of work Rachel has been doing for many years both in organisations and through open events at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and online with her friend and colleague Dr Jane Gaukroger.
Our aim is to offer space to quieten the noise, pause, explore new perspectives and tap into the innate potential for wisdom and balance. We encourage curiosity, celebrate challenge and invite bold reimagining of how we work towards a common good, addressing issues with greater imagination, hope and courage.
Wisdom & Balance in practice
We believe wisdom and balance are essential foundations for how we live and work well.
We base this belief on both research and lived experience. Wisdom and balance are expressed in reflection and practical adjustment — listening and acting, supporting and challenging, grounding and exploring, ethical consideration and habits of behaviour.
When we discover these rhythms together, inspired by each other and by nature, we find the clarity and courage to move forward in ways that are transformative for ourselves, our organisations and our communities
Activities for Wisdom & Balance
A range of development opportunities are available through the Centre with online and in person
Conferences
Latest thinking and practice on wisdom and balance, with guest speakers, discussions and activities.
Masterclasses
Online sessions on themes of wisdom and balance from deep thinkers and expert practitioners bringing diversity of perspectives.
Wisdom and Balance Circles
Online sessions with small groups, supporting each other to think creatively about real challenges.
Walks
Time in nature with attention to connection through observation and conversation.
Leadership Days and Programmes
One day sessions and longer programmes for those wanting to lead with greater wisdom and balance.
Coaching
One to one coaching with a focus on wisdom and balance incorporating activities to support development between coaching sessions.
Thinking Days
In-person groups and time for shared thinking and personal reflection using a range of activities.
Wisdom and Balance Labs
Practical work on initiatives and ideas the community want to develop and bring to fruition.
Retreats
Time away from the busyness with guided exploration of wisdom and balance and opportunity for deeper reflection.
Join us at our launch events in December
Both sessions offer time to slow down, re-centre, and begin the next chapter with renewed clarity and courage. You’ll also learn more about the Centre’s vision and the range of development opportunities available through membership — including conferences, thinking days, masterclasses, coaching, and more.
🖥️ Online – Thursday 4th December | 12:30–2:00pm
Join us at our Online launch event 4th December
🌿 In-Person at Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) Friday 12th December | 9:30am–12:00pm
Join us at our in person launch event 12th December“We envision a purposeful community – of organisations, leaders and individual changemakers – united by a shared commitment: to live with wisdom and balance and inspire it in others.”
Rachel Day & Jane Gaukroger