Cleaning Up is the evolution of leadership maturity*
Working with Shadow is directly related to the development of leadership maturity.
Leadership maturity is about the ability to acknowledge one’s own dark sides, integrate one’s vulnerabilities, and work with them constructively. Shadow integration allows leaders to avoid projecting onto others, expand consciousness, and show empathy, creating an atmosphere of trust and authenticity in their teams. Thus, leadership maturity is formed through a deep understanding and integration of one’s own internal processes.
* Ken Wilber, The Religion of Tomorrow, 2017
ABOUT THE SHADOW
The term "shadow" was first used by Carl G. Jung to describe the parts of ourselves that we hide, repress, or deny.
Carl Gustav Jung, the founder of the concept of the Shadow in psychoanalysis, saw working with it as vital to a person's mental health and self-realization. According to Jung, the Shadow is an unconscious reservoir of everything that a person has repressed or does not accept in themselves. He emphasized the importance of integrating the Shadow, arguing that it is the acceptance and integration of these dark aspects that allows a person to live a full, creative, and harmonious life.
WHY IS IT WORTH
Shadow Work
To access the hidden strength, power, and creative energy within your shadow.
To not waste any more effort trying to preserve the parts of yourself that are hidden in the shadows, and NOT to continue to believe in self-limiting beliefs about yourself.
And also:
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initiate changes in your life
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understand why you act a certain way
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get help and support to reveal your “I”
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to deal with feelings such as joy, fear, sadness, anger, and shame
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break old patterns of behavior
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restore your confidence and self-esteem
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come to terms with a major life transition or crisis
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become the mature adult you want to be
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improve quality of life
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clarify your deeper goals
HOW THE TRAINING WORKS
Shadow Work
– is a group training led by at least two qualified shadowing facilitators.
In-depth experimental session
Initially, time is spent understanding and experiencing the principles of shadow work through coaching, group rounds, pair work, visualization, and small group exercises.
After this, each participant has time to present and explore their Shadow.
Next, we will look at what you want: what happens and what parts of you appear in different situations when your SHADOW manifests and how you can accept and change it.
Shadow Work week:
Through a combination with 4 elements:
Water | Fire | Air | Earth
Integration of the 4 Shadow Archetypes:
Loving | Warrior | King | Magician
PROGRAM
You can't change what you don't realize.
Location: Portugal. 40 km from Lisbon.
KEY THINGS WE WANT TO CREATE:
inner silence in nature.
For soft meaning-making.
And tender re-evaluation
We will be helped by:
Ocean. Earth. Water. Fire.
Shadow work is a way to bring your true self out of the shadows and into the light.
TRAINERS: The Pioneers who brought Shadow Work to Europe – Nikola Kurk
COACHES
Nicola is internationally recognized for her expertise in SHADOW WORK. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of personal development as a coach, group facilitator, trainer, mentor and teacher.
She is the co-founder of Women in Power, an initiative that uncovers and celebrates the hidden aspects of the female soul and psyche.
She has created and continues to develop a community of women in the UK, France and Belgium. She has travelled to the UK, Europe, Dubai and North America giving seminars, speaking engagements and trainings. Nicola also teaches facilitation and leadership skills to corporate clients.
Trupti Magecha is a documentary filmmaker and director of deep:black, an arts and mental health organization. She is interested in how creative mediums—including photography and film—can promote emotional well-being by creating safe spaces for interaction, learning, reflection, and personal growth.
She is committed to developing and implementing projects that contribute to greater social justice. Trupti is a certified art psychotherapist and a certified Shadow Work facilitator.
Inessa is a consultant on leadership, personal and organizational change. Author of programs on leadership, creative thinking and transformational personal and organizational change. Researcher, PhD student in the topic of post-heroic, spiritual and ecosystem leadership.
Founder of ID Institute, which promotes radical transformation of leaders and organizations through unique, creative, unconventional, and dynamic educational and development experiences.
Partner of the Association of Family Businesses of Ukraine. Partner and co-founder of an agency that develops corporate governance in Ukraine. Board Director.
PARTICIPATION COST
Included:
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Shadow work week program
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Accommodation (room for 1 guest)
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Chef's meals at Villa Terra Quinta
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Swimming pool
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Morning practices
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Gardens and grounds of the entire villa
Not included in the price:
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Flight
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Airport transfer and airport shuttle
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Dinner out
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Additional services at the Villa (massage, hiking, etc.)
Number of participants: 12
We will work on the case of each participant!
3055 euros
OUR PLACE OF BEAUTY AND SILENCE
ROOMS
As you enter living/dining room, you'll immediately be enveloped by a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Every detail has been thought through with love and care, from the comfortable, elegant furniture to the carefully selected decorative accessories. Soft cushions invite you to relax. Local works of art adorn the walls, adding a touch of color and character to the space.
It is more than just a training place. It's a place where hearts open, palates are filled and spirits are lifted. Shelves brimming with books invite exploration and discovery, offering a multitude of readings to nourish mind and soul.
REVIEWS
First of all, I gained an expanded understanding of my resourcefulness. And this concerned not only positive traits. I became more aware of and accepted the resourcefulness of my shadow sides. I saw how effective it is not to hide, not to ignore what is inside us, but to use it for the good — for our own development.
The second discovery for me was the group work. It happened on some new, subtle and deeper level - people opened up very quickly. Such deep interaction is not always possible in real life - it would take years, but here in a few days we became very close.
I've been working on myself a lot in recent years. But the level of immersion during the program was very deep — and it was interesting.
After the training, I had a feeling as if something was tied up, and then — click! — it was released. And nothing is holding you back anymore. It's a painful but liberating feeling. I often return to it in real life.
I recommend working with your shadow — it’s a big step forward. The Shadow program allows you to look inside in a very short time, put a mirror in front of yourself and see what’s really there. And this gives you a tremendous resource and a sense of freedom.
In everyday life, people spend a lot of energy not noticing things in themselves that bother them or that they don't like. But when you realize it, you can work with it. Because if you don't see it, you can't change anything.
Natalia Ulyanova
Founder & CEO UNA//PARTNERS, co-founder of the public organization “Trypillia”, founder of the international business forum Level UP Ukraine
