Western Conservation Leadership Development Program
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Built to Last: A Resilience Course for Western Conservationists

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.

SPACE IS LIMITED
Please sign up now by adding your name to the waitlist
Western Conservation Leadership Development Program - Photo credit: Mark Smith

Photo credit: Mark Smith

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for western conservationists seeking growth, a deeper understanding of themselves, and a set of resilience practices to sustain their work and well-being over time. There are no course prerequisites.
This course is especially well-suited for conservation professionals who are:

  • Looking to deepen their capacity to lead and support others through difficult transitions
  • Experiencing the cumulative effects of chronic workplace stress, organizational change, or workforce uncertainty
  • Seeking greater clarity about their purpose and how to sustain their motivation over time
  • Ready to invest in their own development in a structured, supported, and community-centered environment

Course Tuition & Details

The tuition for this course is $1,500. This includes:

  • 3 full days of professional development and experiential learning
  • Administration of Insights© personality test by a certified trainer
  • Clear, science-grounded understanding of resilience and the biological mechanisms of the stress response
  • Leave with a personal strategy board and set of commitments for integrating resilience practices into their ongoing work

Participants will be responsible for the cost of travel, meals, and lodging.

WCLDP Resilient Leadership Course

Additional Questions?

Please contact WCLDP Program Manager, Ali Duvall, at
westernconservationldp@gmail.com

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