Cultural Emergence Leadership Training 2026 - 18 month online journey
Empower yourself to contribute your gifts to the world
This course is about discovering yourself as a leader. This training will give you the confidence and skills to offer Cultural Emergence consultancy, courses and workshops. Using the Cultural Emergence Toolkit you will learn facilitation, design, coaching and mentoring skills.
Dates
Online October 2026 - April 2028 - 18 month journey
Cost
£950-1400
Facilitators
Looby Macnamara with guests
Course Description
The Cultural Emergence Leadership Training (CELT) is designed for those who want to step more fully into their leadership. This will mean different things for each of us. It is for those who want to take the Cultural Emergence toolkit into their communities. It is also for those who are already in leadership roles and who want to bring Cultural Emergence into their existing work.
This programme is being offered as an online training with optional in person opportunities to allow for global participation.
We welcome applications from anyone who is already on their Cultural Emergence learning journey, through courses and participation in the Cultural Emergence collective. This provides a solid foundation and connection to both the toolkit and the people.
With the CELT you will build confidence, dispel limiting beliefs and become fluent in the Cultural Emergence tools. With the support of this learning community, and Looby's mentorship and expertise you will flourish in connection and feel empowered to contribute your gifts to the world.
What you will learn
This course is about discovering yourself as a leader. What are the unique gifts that you can bring to the world? How can you mentor others and support them to shine?
This training will give you the confidence and skills to offer Cultural Emergence consultancy and courses. You will learn facilitation, design, coaching and mentoring skills to use with the Cultural Emergence toolkit.
CELT will support you to design your unique path of visionary leadership.
Appreciation from Past participants
There is an undefinable magic that I’ve directly experienced on each other Cultural Emergence courses. Synchronicities, answers being channelled by others, though others.
Kate
So grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this network, and being mentored by Looby. I can see already that this process is enabling me in nurturing the skills and qualities that I need and want, to be confident, effective and empowering for others. My experience of being mentored by Looby is being empowered in a gentle and warm way, by a genuine and experienced mentor, a safe pair of hands, modelling connective cultural skills.
Vari, Australia
Practical Information
Dates
October 2026- April 2028 - an 18th month journey
We will be having monthly online gatherings on Weds evenings 6.30-8.30pm. (Different times might be considered if these times don't work with your timezones - please get in touch.) These will usually be on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
You will also be part of the Cultural Emergence collective - a bigger global community of practice. There are 2 meetings a month at different timezones with similar content, participation at at least one of these meetings is highly encouraged. (these are usually on 1st Thursday of the month at 10-12 UK time, and 3rd Weds of the month at 6.30-8.30pm UK time)
There will be small peer groups, and small group mentoring sessions throughout the year.
On the online platform there will be specific content for this group, plus a space for connection and sharing.
In person CELT gatherings
There will be the opportunity to meet up with other CELT people at Applewood. Dates for these weekends will be decided with the group. There will be an additional charge of £75 for these weekends to cover costs.
In person course opportunities in 2026
We recommend attending one of the in person courses at Applewood with Looby if you are able to. (we know that not all of our international group will be able to travel here, but if you are able to it will be wonderful to connect in person)
Our top recommendation is
Training of Teachers course 5-14th May 2026 (this course is ideal to develop your facilitation skills) full details here
Other possibilities
ACE - Activating Cultural Emergence (discover how to facilitate groups with the CEED deck) details here
PEACE deep dive June (a wonderful opportunity to nurture your nature connection journey) more details here
Booking
This training is limited to 14 people, so that we have a well connected group, with plenty of time with Looby.
Applications are open. Applicants will be informed of the decision about their application within one month of applying.
For enquiries and application form please email Emma at applewoodcourses@yahoo.com
Waged fee £1400
Low waged fee £1200
Concession £950
These fees include membership of the Cultural Emergence online collective for the duration of the training (worth £360)
12 month or 6 month payment plans are available. If costs are a barrier for you, please get in touch. I am open to work exchange offers.
This training is for people who are already active on their Cultural Emergence learning journey. Completing all 3 modules of Cultural Emergence (ACE, Design Adventure (previously named CEED) and PEACE online or in person) is a pre requisite for this training, so that you have a solid foundation in the toolkit before you start. (You can apply if you only have 2 modules currently and plan to do the 3rd module in 2026/27). Participation in the Cultural Emergence collective is also an important part of your journey both in terms of learning and connection to the growing movement.
Making Payments
There are 3 payment scales
- Concession: means-tested benefits, students limited to 4 places per course
- Low waged: under £15K per year
- Waged: over £15K per year
We offer this sliding scale on an honesty basis to try and make courses more available for low-income groups. We trust that you will pay what is right for you. Payment by installments are also accepted - please let us know your needs. Once your application has been accepted we will ask for a £135 deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not found what you need to know?
Visit our FAQ page for more information or email Emma at applewoodcourses@yahoo.com
Facilitators & Venue
Looby Macnamara is co-developer of the Cultural Emergence toolkit with Jon Young. She is an experienced permaculture teacher, author and designer. She is author of 4 books, Cultural Emergence, People and Permaculture and 7 Ways to Think Differently.
"I am a highly experienced elder and pioneer in the permaculture movement, bringing lots of personal experience and wisdom into my courses. I create fun, dynamic and nurturing learning communities that literally transform lives. Being on the CELT journey with me is a unique opportunity to connect and be guided in a bespoke way."
Applewood Permaculture Centre is a 20 acre smallholding, in Herefordshire, UK. Looby and Chris are lucky to have had this as their family home with their 2 daughters as well as a training centre since July 2016. There are various teaching spaces, from heated yurt and barn space to outdoor marquee and open air. There are many diverse habitats here, woodland, orchard, forest gardens, pasture, pool and kitchen gardens. Applewood is a tranquil sanctuary for wildlife and people alike. We are blessed with night times filled with owl hoots and immense starry skies that you’ll get to enjoy round an outside fire.
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