The Courage To Lead Online Study Series
This is a 13-week virtual series for those seeking to look inward to examine what they bring to their daily interactions as leaders in their communities, at work, family or any other context. The aim of this study is to provide the tools for deep reflection on how one can become the best leader they can be.
“Many of us can master techniques. But transformative leadership which releases the spirit and possibilities of the group and individuals we serve is more than techniques. It is about how we show up, what we value, our relationship to our work and life.” (Jane Stallman, Founder and Senior Partner for Strategic Facilitation – Former Courage to Lead Participant)
The Courage To Lead Course At University Health Network
The Courage to Lead is a non-traditional leadership series which emphasizes growth and reflection on the transformational power of everyone. This is a face-to-face course offered in-house to the staff at the University Health Network (UHN). The course has been running for over 13 years now and continues to be popular, with waiting lists each year.
The Courage To Lead Award
The Courage to Lead Award is awarded to an individual or organization that demonstrates courageous and purposeful leadership within their community. Past recipients include:
- 2023 Common Earth
- 2019 SKETCH Working Arts
- 2017 Anne Gloger Founding Director of The East Scarborough Storefront
- 2016 ICA Associates Inc.
- 2015 Irene Wright University Health Network and also launched and facilitated the Courage to Lead Program at UHN in 2006
- 2014 Carolyn Acker Founder of Pathways to Education
- 2013 Tom Jackson indigenous musician, actor and activist
- 2011 Michele Landsberg, social activist and journalist Mary Lou Fallis, opera singer and comedienne
Community Projects
We are often invited by various groups to collaboratively work with them in engaging in participatory and self-reflective methods to transform their communities.
Workshops
ICA Canada offers various public workshops to young people and grassroots organizations such as the Focused Conversation workshop, visioning and strategic planning sessions and much more.
Research & Publishing: ToP®
ToP® (The Technology of Participation) was created by ICA to provide people with methods, tools and resources that can be utilized to create a culture of participation, creativity and effective results. Click on the resources tab for a list of books written by colleagues and staff of ICA Canada.