Regenerating Ourselves and Our Planet
Seasons of Need is designed for leaders and caring (over)achievers who are carrying more than ever—and want sustainable ways to restore energy, reconnect to purpose, and lead for the long haul.
A Moment That Calls for Different Leadership
We are living through a season of profound strain.
Uncertainty. Unrest. Information overload. Competing demands. A pace of change that rarely lets up.
Many of the people doing the most important work—leading teams, caring for others, stewarding
organizations, protecting communities and the planet—are quietly running on empty.
This workshop exists because burnout is not a personal failure.
It is often a signal that capable, committed leaders are operating in systems misaligned with human and ecological limits.
If we want a healthier future, we need leaders who are not just resilient—but regenerative.
Leaders who can sustain their energy, integrity, and care over time—without burning themselves or the system out.
Seasons of Need is designed for mid-life professional leaders and caring (over)achievers who:
Carry responsibility for people, organizations, communities, or the planet
Feel depleted, fragmented, or disconnected from their natural rhythms
Want approaches to self-care that actually change how they live and lead
Are curious about regenerative ways of working and being
Sense that “pushing through” is no longer sustainable—but stepping away entirely isn’t an option
This workshop is especially relevant for leaders in healthcare, education, climate and sustainability, community care, social impact, science, ministry, and mission-driven organizations.
Who This Workshop Is For
What Makes This Workshop Different
This is not a retreat from responsibility.
It is a capacity-building reset—designed to help you continue doing meaningful work with greater vitality and integrity.
Together, we explore leadership through three interconnected terrains:
The inner terrain: energy, self-regulation, meaning, purpose, and vitality
The systemic terrain: cultural myths of modern leadership, conditions that drain capacity, and regenerative alternatives
The relational terrain: community, connection, and leadership as a shared, relational practice
The workshop blends experiential practices, reflection, dialogue, and practical planning—so insights don’t stay abstract, but translate into lived, sustainable change.
The Workshop Structure
The weekend unfolds in three chapters:
Chapter 1: Reconnecting to Ourselves
Energy, regulation, meaning, purpose, and the inner conditions for vitality
Chapter 2: Reconnecting to Nature
Seasons, rhythms, aliveness, and our place in the more-than-human world
Chapter 3: Reconnecting to Each Other
Community, support systems, and leadership as a relational practice
Each chapter follows a rhythm of Being and Doing:
Mini-lecture → reflection → practice → group dialogue → takeaways for your personal toolkit
What You’ll Take With You
A clearer sense of what you actually need right now—not what you “should” need
Regenerative practices adaptable to real life, not ideal conditions
A visual and reflective artifact of your learning (your personal ecosystem mandala)
Meaningful connections with other leaders navigating similar terrain
A grounded sense of possibility about continuing your work with greater sustainability and care
Meet Your Facilitators
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Suze Shaner-Brodax
Business Strategist • Leadership Coach • Interfaith Minister
Suze brings over 30 years of leadership experience in Fortune 500 environments, integrating strategic business insight with coaching and reflective practices that help leaders sustain clarity, energy, and integrity in complex, high-pressure roles.“Learning to pause was the hardest—and most necessary—leadership lesson of my life.”
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Sarah DeWitt
Systems Thinker • Regenerative Practitioner • Leadership Coach
Sarah works at the intersection of leadership, vitality, and systems change. A former leader at NASA and Accenture and an award-winning climate communicator, she brings firsthand understanding of how burnout emerges when intelligent, committed people operate in misaligned systems.“I burned out doing work I deeply believed in. This work exists because we can’t afford to lose our most committed leaders.”
Why This Matters Now
We are in the midst of a great re-balancing.
Old systems are straining. New ways of living and leading are emerging.
Yet the leaders we need most are often the ones most at risk of depletion.
Seasons of Need is an invitation to regenerate your capacity—not withdraw it—so you can continue showing up with energy, clarity, and care.
What’s Next
Dates: June 5-7
Location: The Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
Capacity: Limited to preserve depth, safety, and connection
If you feel the weight of this moment—and still want to lead with integrity, vitality, and purpose—we warmly invite you to join us.
