Coming Into Your Own / CIYO

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Coming Into Your Own / CIYO

A feminine leadership program for women making changes in their lives and in the world All cultures, all walks of life are welcome.

Women often find that in striving to succeed they have developed only part of who they are, while leaving vital aspects of themselves behind. In the midst of substantial achievement women often report feeling empty, burned out or invisible. Since 1999, we have helped women access their reservoir of presence, and a fuller expression of themselves in their work, family and relationships. Wholeness a

nd balance in ourselves are crucial if we are to truly address the fragmentation in the world and the barrenness in so many workplaces. The CIYO programs engage the physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual dimensions of each one. We look at how each woman has navigated her personal and professional life, what her struggles and successes have been. We work together to identify current challenges, address barriers to forward movement, and cross thresholds… all in a supportive, confidential and nourishing environment. Our groups are kept small to ensure one-on-one conversation, rich dialogue, and the transforming power of the circle. The intergenerational nature of the CIYO programs provides mentorship for young women and renewed value of our elders. Organizations often sponsor women in order to strengthen their leadership capacity, and many women enroll on an individual basis. Both corporations and non-profits have tailored the CIYO program as an in-house leadership development course for senior women executives and for emerging talent. Our Feminine Leadership in Action program is particularly suited to the workplace as it is open to women and men who are interested in expanding their leadership repertoire while also increasing their skills as change agents. CIYO Program Countries/Languages:

US:
East - Peri Chickering [email protected]
West - Dorian Baroni [email protected]

Belgium:
Isabelle Pujol [email protected]

Bulgaria:
Vesselina Blagoeva [email protected]

France/Morocco (French):
Silvia Gollini [email protected]
Stephanie Leonard [email protected]

Italy (Italian):
Daniela Mattia [email protected]

Benelux (Dutch):
Cécile Mason [email protected]

Turkey (Turkish):
Burcu Çakin [email protected]

UK:
Nicola Shearer [email protected]

Online Offerings are growing

12/21/2024

Happy Solstice! Whether it's the Winter Solstice or the Summer Solstice where you are, have a wonderful day celebrating the turning of the year. May it bring you light, warmth, and new beginnings.

11/23/2024

This Sunday, November 24 is the monthly Day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

https://www.silenttogether.com/post/november-meditation-2024

11/28/2023

It's Giving Tuesday! You can support the Global Coming Into Your Own program with a tax deductible donation at https://ashlandinstitute.org/support_our_work

Since its creation in 1999, CIYO has evolved into an offering that assists women worldwide who want to reflect on their lives and increase their ability to live “from the inside out.” The program has been translated into 7 different languages and presented in over 13 countries.

09/22/2023

This Sunday, September 24 is the monthly Day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

My last day of silence was more sublime than many. For some reason I really took the day to “dial out” – I slept in later than usual, didn’t go on to any of my electronic devices to play my morning games or look at messages or news. I spent time pruning out some bittersweet, hanging with the...

08/25/2023

This Sunday, August 27 is the monthly Day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

Barbara and Koa "The vital function that pets fulfill in this world hasn't fully been recognized. They keep millions of people sane. When you pet a dog or listen to a cat purring, thinking may subside for a moment and a space of stillness arises within you, a doorway into Being." ~ Eckhart Tolle Wit...

05/26/2023

This Sunday, May 28 is the monthly Day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

Great gray owl, Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Gregory Smith (Wiki Commons) A gift born on the wings of a momentary encounter with an owl, this exquisite reflection by Kim Schunelle invites us all to remember how to live in the land of the sacred. A couple of short excerpts as a doorway into he...

04/28/2023

This Sunday, April 30 is the monthly Day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

Here is a fun story about listening from a quiet place, and discerning what is true and real, from here. I saw a photo on Facebook that touched my deep interest in human/animal connection. It was the line where the man’s face leaned into the giraffe that called to me. I wanted to paint that feelin...

02/25/2023

We invite you to join us tomorrow, Sunday February 26 for a few minutes or hours of Silence to listen "below the noise"

See the February Meditation at

Return to the Mosaic Painting by Lynn Lobo We have a beautiful offering coming from Australia this month to share with you all. Dear friend Cheyne Morris sent this artwork and reflection entitled On Silence created by local artist Lynn Lobo. An artist in her own right, Cheyne carries a sensitivity a...

01/27/2023

This Sunday, January 29 is the monthly Day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

Photo by Barbara Cecil “Let me seek the gift of silence, where everything I touch becomes a prayer.” – Thomas Merton Winter has finally descended in New England. Our power is out. The snow has gently fallen all through the night and has continued through the day. A blanket of white – deep an...

12/23/2022

This Sunday, December 25 is the monthly day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

Northern Earth Dark night, Silent night, Holy night. Southern Earth Short night, Silent night, Holy night, Barbara and Peri To Know The Dark by Wendell Berr To go in the dark with a light is to know the light. To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight, and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings...

11/26/2022

Tomorrow, Sunday, November 27 is the monthly Day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

Learn more at

There is some kind of divine irony about this week here in the United States where the underlying rhythms of autumn – a deep, quieting down in the natural world around us seem to clash with the hustle and frenzy of what is known as Thanksgiving week. Airports are packed, roads are full and the con...

10/29/2022

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 30 is the monthly Day of Chosen Silence. Join us for a few minutes or hours of Silence and listen "below the noise".

Learn more at

A drawing by Barbara Cecil inspired by Anne LeClaire’s book A simple video is the choice we have selected to share as this month’s mediation on silence. It is a short clip of Mark Nepo’s entitled “Stopping the Noise”. Mark is a true master in the art of living, having walked through his ow...

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Ashland, OR
97520

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