Western Conservation Leadership Development Program

A Three-Day Experiential Learning Journey 

Every conservation professional encounters challenges — shifting organizational realities, evolving careers, workforce turbulence, and the compounding pressures of doing consequential work in uncertain times. Navigating these demands requires more than technical skill. It requires resilience.

Resilience does not minimize the reality of adversity. It provides the tools to move through it — and to grow from it. Research confirms that resilience is not a fixed trait; it is a learned capacity that can be cultivated through intentional skill-building and practice. The implications of building this capacity are far-reaching: enhanced leadership effectiveness, stronger relationships, improved health and wellbeing, and a deeper sense of purpose.

This course offers western conservationists an immersive, three-day experience designed to develop exactly that. Grounded in neuroscience, interpersonal neurobiology, and trauma-informed practice, participants will gain durable, research-based skills to enhance resilience in both their personal and professional lives.

Details coming soon! This course will be scheduled for summer/fall 2026.