Hollyhock Leadership Institute

05/31/2026

Trauma doesn’t just impact the mind; it fractures a person's sense of self, safety, and connection to the world. To truly heal, therapy must reach beyond traditional talk therapy into the deepest layers of human experience.

Presence Psychotherapy Training Program at Hollyhock is an experiential, evidence-based intensive designed for mental health professionals ready to bridge the gap between clinical excellence and spiritual depth.

Developed by trauma expert Michelle Lepak, LCSW, this comprehensive model moves clients out of survival mode (Fight, Flight, Freeze, Submit, Attach) and into their true essence. Through a specific Presence Orienting Process, you will learn to navigate and sustain four distinct frequencies of healing.

Michelle Lepak, LCSW, is a sought-after teacher, long-time meditator, and former faculty at the University of Pennsylvania department of psychiatry. Her work is a masterful integration of IFS (Internal Family Systems), Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, AEDP, and psychoanalytic training. Featured in US News & World Report and published in the APA Journal of Integrative Psychotherapy, Michelle’s model is currently practiced across 7 countries.

Format: Deeply experiential. Features didactic learning, live demonstrations, and intimate, supportive small-group practice where you will alternate as therapist, client, and observer.

Give your clients more than coping mechanisms—help them rediscover the unshakeable essence of who they are! Program details below:

Program: Presence Psychotherapy Training: Integrate Spirituality With Trauma Work (28 CE Credits)
Dates: September 10 – 15, 2026
Credits: 28 CE Credits (Available for counselors, social workers, and psychologists)
👉 Register Now to Secure Your Spot:
https://hubs.li/Q04hPHhn0

05/29/2026

The non-profit sector is facing significant challenges and resource constraints. Thriving-Non-Profits offers a supportive, practical space to explore new approaches to revenue, leadership, and long-term sustainability.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 cohort, a four-month program designed to help non-profit organizations diversify revenue, lead culture change, and build financial resilience, with the guidance of experienced coaches and a network of peers from across the country.

✅ Online learning modules
✅ Expert coaching
✅ Peer connections
✅ Tools you can use right away
✅ Bursaries available

The program is designed for non-profit teams: Executive Directors, board members, and senior staff are invited to apply. Limited bursaries are available for organizations facing financial barriers to participation.. The application form provides more detailed information about bursary options.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://hubs.li/Q04hBBp20
👉 Register for one of the free program information sessions on May 21 or June 9: https://hubs.li/Q04hBz_P0

Thriving Non-Profits Hollyhock Leadership Institute Hollyhock

05/28/2026

Where Purpose Meets Action: Join Us at SVI 2026 at Hollyhock Leadership Institute or Cortes Island, FALL 2026 🌿

The world is shifting, and the challenges we face—from climate disruption to economic volatility, can feel overwhelming to navigate alone. But meaningful change doesn't happen in isolation. It happens when we come together to reimagine what’s possible.

If you believe that business can (and should) be a catalyst for social, environmental, and economic transformation, you belong at the Social Venture Institute (SVI).

When: September 23 - 27, 2026
Where: Hollyhock on Cortes Island, BC
Who: 100+ mission-driven entrepreneurs, movement leaders, and impact investors

As Canada’s longest-running social enterprise gathering, SVI is more than just a conference. It is a collaborative, five-day oceanside retreat designed to help you find the inspiration, practical resources, and lifelong relationships needed to propel your mission forward!

✨ Ready to connect with your ecosystem?

Spaces are limited to maintain an intimate, impactful environment. Register here >> https://hollyhock.ca/hollyhock-leadership/svi-hollyhock/

05/27/2026

LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Tomorrow, May 28th, is the first day of SVI VIRTUAL 💻- Hollyhock Leadership Institute's Online gathering for mission-driven entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers who are looking to connect, reflect, and grow their impact!

✨Sign up for only $55+ CAD ✨Registration is sliding scale - we want everyone to participate.

Rooted in peer learning and real-world problem solving, SVI Virtual creates a collaborative online space where participants bring their current challenges and ideas into conversation with others navigating similar paths. More than a typical online event, SVI Virtual is designed to feel human, relational, and grounded in lived experience.

Joining Celeste Lopreiato from The Conscious Farm Kitchen will be our facilitator Suzanne Siemens, CPA, CA (co-founder and former CEO of Aisle) with over 30 years experience in financial and executive management expertise. Alongside, we have a carefully curated panel of experts in the sustainable food industry, and scaling businesses: Ian Walker (co-founder of Left Coast Naturals and Hippie Snacks) Amrit Maharaj (Executive, co-founder and former COO of Purebread Brands Inc.. (TSXV: BRED) and Coho Commissary, and Miranda Lievers (co-founder and former COO of Thinkific)

Connect, lead and learn from wherever you are ~ It is not too late to sign up! REGISTER NOW 🔗https://hollyhock.ca/hollyhock-leadership/social-venture-institute-virtual-2026/

Hollyhock Leadership Institute

05/26/2026

We're excited for SVI Virtual to kick off in just a couple of days - on 28th May! If you haven't yet registered, here is your sign!

Introducing our newly added AI workshop. Rochelle Grayson - founder of Mosaic Accelerator, and co-founder of Circles of AI - will be leading the session: AI on our Terms: Values-Based Strategies for Social Movement Leaders.

AI isn't neutral - which is why social movements need to be in the room where its designed. This hands-on session will leave you with practical, values-based AI strategies that you can implement in your organization.

Discover the full agenda and register at the link below:
https://hubs.li/Q04hPz8T0

05/21/2026

Get into your flow for SVI Virtual on Conference Days 28 and 29 May, with our morning movement facilitators: Tahia Devisscher and Nandi Tippett.

In these 45-minute mindful movement sessions, you will be guided through grounding, nature-inspired movements that thoughtfully integrate breathwork, mindfulness, and gentle self-regulation practices.

Start your day grounded, energized, and focussed.

Sign up for SVI Virtual at the link below:
https://hubs.li/Q04hzLLx0

05/20/2026

Just one week away from welcoming you to SVI Virtual, and we're excited to introduce you to our Case Study Facilitator and Respondents.

May 28-29, 2026 + Workshops June 1-5, 2026 🌿

Joining Celeste from The Conscious Farm Kitchen will be our Facilitator Suzanne Siemens, co-founder of Aisle, with over 30 years experience in financial and executive management expertise.

Alongside, we have a carefully curated panel of experts in the sustainable food industry, and scaling businesses: Ian Walker, Amrit Maharaj, and Miranda Lievers.

To find out more, and register, visit the link below:
https://hollyhock.ca/hollyhock-leadership/social-venture-institute-virtual-2026/

Hollyhock

SVI Virtual is a shared space for leaders ready to shape organizations and communities toward a just, resilient, and thriving world. This year’s program will spotlight and centre the experiences of women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs.

05/19/2026

"Don't give up. It's just the weight of the world." - Josh Groban.

Activists, educators, entrepreneurs, and caregivers: we see you. You carry the weight of global change on your shoulders, but true transformation begins with a personal shift.

WHY JOIN US AT HOLLYHOCK THIS SUMMER?

Meet Deepa Narayan, a world-renowned social scientist who has spent decades moving the needle on global poverty at the World Bank. From advising Vice Presidents to documenting the voices of 60,000 people across 60 countries, Deepa has seen firsthand how unexamined assumptions stall policy and progress. She knows that to change the world, we must first change how we relate to power.

In this vital program, Deepa moves beyond data to the heart of leadership. Through creativity, body-based practices, and nature-rooted rituals, you will learn to balance love and power—turning uncertainty into a gateway for possibility.

CLAIM A NEW WAY OF BEING AND LEAD WITH LOVE.

Through creativity, body-based practices, trauma-informed approaches, and rituals rooted in nature, participants will explore how love and power, in balance, can guide us through uncertainty into possibility.

Find your community of visionaries at " A New Way of Being: Claiming Love and Power in Uncertain Times with Deepa Narayan"
Program Dates: August 16 - 21, 2026

Start your journey: https://hubs.li/Q04fzBtl0

05/14/2026

The Art of Leadership is back this summer at Hollyhock - Come and discover your blind spot.

Most leaders operate with a blind spot. Effective leadership requires a clear understanding of how you are perceived by peers, subordinates, and partners. A central component of The Art of Leadership is a confidential 360-degree leadership assessment.

Participants gather perspectives from at least ten colleagues to build a comprehensive map of their strengths and "learning edges." Under the guidance of veteran facilitators Michael Bell and Suzanne Hawkes, you will use this data to unearth motivations and build the capacity for courageous conversations within your organization.

Next Step: Early application is encouraged to begin the 360-degree assessment process.
The Art of Leadership (2026) with Suzanne Hawkes and Michael Bell
August 21 - 26, 2026
Find out more! https://hubs.li/Q04fyXNQ0

Note * Prospective participants of this training should currently hold a position of leadership within an organization, with a team, or as a consultant to organizations. This program is not designed for independent practitioners such as therapists or life coaches. Book now and get 10% off accommodation prices. Offer valid until May 22, 2026.

Hollyhock Leadership Institute

05/14/2026

SVI Virtual full agenda now out! In just two weeks we'll be opening the online doors for SVI Virtual, and we're excited to be able to share what you can discover when you join us.

Starting with two immersive days on Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29; we’ll kick off each morning with movement before diving into our True Confessions, a live Case Study, Peer Coaching Circles, and a Marketplace of Ideas.

The following week, the momentum continues with daily workshops covering impact storytelling, navigating conflict, capital funding, and more.

For the full agenda and program guide, head to the link below:
https://hubs.li/Q04gx2lx0