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- Glatz Impact Ventures | Impact Investing
Glatz Impact Ventures catalyses the shift into an Age of Wisdom by working with Impact Investors, Business Schools, Impact Startups and Companies to integrate the worldview, practices and insights of ancient wisdom traditions into their daily actions, investments, processes and culture. Guiding capital & leadership into The Age of Wisdom Start a dialogue Leadership, Capital & Legacy Building For leaders, investors, and institutions navigating complexity, stewardship, and long-term value. In a time of accelerating technological change, environmental and systemic risk, and growing societal expectations, leadership and capital are increasingly intertwined with responsibility. Decisions made today shape not only financial outcomes, but institutional credibility, social trust, and long-term value across generations. My work sits at the intersection of leadership, capital, and stewardship. Drawing on cross-cultural wisdom traditions, modern systems thinking, and practical experience with leaders and investors, I support those who recognise that long-term value creation requires more than optimisation - it requires discernment, ethical clarity, and the ability to act responsibly within complex living systems. This approach is designed for those who hold influence and responsibility, and who seek to align leadership, investment decisions, and legacy with enduring value. Leadership, Capital & Stewardship Dana Ulrike Glatz works at the intersection of leadership, capital, and long-term responsibility. With a background in international business, change management, and impact investing, she advises wealth owners, family offices, and institutions on aligning leadership decisions and capital allocation with long-term value creation. She brings over two decades of experience across Europe, India, and Latin America - including senior roles in global consulting, entrepreneurship in emerging markets, and the founding of impact-driven organisations and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Her work combines strategic clarity with deep cross-cultural understanding, informed by academic teaching, field-based inquiry, and direct engagement with leaders across sectors. Today, Dana supports leaders and investors who understand that navigating complexity, stewardship, and intergenerational value requires discernment, ethical clarity, and wise leadership - capabilities that extend beyond technical expertise alone. Explore working together Leadership, Capital & Legacy in Practice Core areas of work In times of AI, complexity and accelerating change, leadership requires more than intelligence, knowledge, tools, and methods. It calls for wisdom – a deeper form of clarity that allows for sound decision-making in uncertainty and leadership from a more aligned and grounded place. Decisions made today shape not only financial outcomes, but institutional credibility, relationships, and long-term value across generations – in business as well as in life. Yet many of these decisions are made under pressure, complexity, and without true clarity – despite having all the information at hand. This is where a different kind of clarity is required. A deeper form of knowing, beyond analysis. The Decision Clarity Intensive A private, guided process for moments where clarity is critical. Precision Framing (60 min) Clarifying the real decision beneath the surface. Clarity Ceremony (Rapé, Indigenous Medicine) Accessing clarity beyond analytical thinking. Integration & Action (60 min) Translating clarity into decisive action. Outcome A decision that feels clear, grounded, and internally aligned – and the confidence to act on it immediately. 50% of the proceeds are directed to Indigenous-led projects through the Wisdom Age Foundation. For questions, request a confidential conversation. Request a private session Decision clarity for leaders “I came in with a decision I had been circling for months. After the process, it was clear – and I acted on it immediately. The clarity and calm I felt were immediate and tangible.” CEO, Family-Owned Business "Dana helped us bring coherence between our values, our capital, and the impact we want to see - without simplifying the complexity ". Principle, Family Office Legacy & Impact Guidance For wealth owners, family offices, and foundations, legacy today is increasingly understood as the responsible stewardship of capital in service of long-term societal and ecological wellbeing. Dana Ulrike Glatz supports the development of impact investing and philanthropy portfolios that are grounded in systems thinking and informed by Indigenous and ancestral wisdom traditions. Her work draws on long-standing relationships with Indigenous leaders and knowledge holders, as well as cross-cultural experience across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, to help capital engage with living systems respectfully and effectively. Rather than focusing on financial optimisation, the work centres on impact integrity: clarifying purpose, defining strategic priorities, identifying credible, community-led projects, and shaping portfolios that contribute to regenerative outcomes and intergenerational value. Particular attention is given to questions of power, ownership, cultural context, and the conditions for respectful collaboration. Dana works alongside existing financial, legal, and investment advisors, offering strategic guidance at the intersection of impact, culture, and responsibility - ensuring that capital is deployed with alignment to values, discernment, humility, and long-term perspective. Mentoring Founders Building and leading impact-driven organisations requires founders to navigate complexity, responsibility, and constant decision-making - often without a trusted space for reflection and challenge. Dana Ulrike Glatz works as a mentor and sparring partner for impact startup founders and NGO leaders, drawing on extensive experience in entrepreneurship, management consulting, international development, and impact investing. She draws on her background and experience in building and leading a company in India, senior roles in management consulting, training with the United Nations, and the founding and co-founding of mission-driven organisations and alliances. The mentoring is practical, discreet, and grounded in real-world experience. It supports founders and leadership teams in strategic decision-making, organisational development, collaboration, and navigating conflict - strengthening clarity, resilience, and alignment between purpose and execution. “Having Dana as a sparring partner brought clarity at moments where decisions really mattered.” Executive Director, NGO Explore working together Seeds of Impact Moments from lived practice across leadership, capital, and systems change This work unfolds across diverse contexts - from global impact investing forums and leadership conferences to closed-door dialogues, project development, and strategic collaboration with founders, investors, and institutions. The images below offer glimpses into this lived practice: moments of exchange, decision-making, and shared inquiry across geographies and cultures. Together, they reflect an ongoing commitment to aligning leadership, capital, and responsibility in service of long-term value and meaningful change.
- Lab | Wisdom Age Foundation
WISDOM LAB A new era needs new approaches of evaluating things, new laws, processes, systems, business and cooperation models, materials and first and foremost: A different mindset . One that is not simply looking for “the next new thing” to buy, invest or promote but one that is discerning, looking for the motivation behind the “new”. Is it serving people & planet? Is it thought through holistically? Is it a band-aid or a cure, a quick fix or a systemically suiting solution? Developing these innovations and new approaches takes courage, time, funding and a supportive environment. As these are not catering to the current logic, the mainstream market demand and they are not the “low hanging fruit” kind of projects. We develop these type of projects in-house and support others (see pioneers ) who dare to do the same with the objective in mind to lay the cornerstones of an Age of Wisdom. Two Wisdom Age Projects are currently under development: The Wisdom Age Index & the Ecological Offsetting Program . Reach out to us to collaborate, role out a pilot with us or co-fund our endeavours. Our current Wisdom Lab projects WISDOM AGE INDEX Reach out to us WAI Our current approach of dealing with problems is to find a quick fix - for this, we identify the apparent culprit (e.g. CO2), gather data about it and focus on finding ways to eradicate it. Indeed it is important to reduce the emission of CO2, however what we fail to do is to take a step back. To see the big picture . CO2 is only one component in our cycle of life and our negative impact on our ecosystem is much larger and multifold - reducing emissions is only one step. Doing this will not be sufficient to maintain climatic conditions on earth that allow our and other species to survive and thrive. To ask ourselves what we actually want . Nobody's deep desire is to reduce CO2. We all want an enhancement of our quality of life. How can we do this in harmony with nature, respecting the boundaries of our planet and the dignity of all beings? To adopt a holistic view and systemic thinking approach to assess the status quo and identify the understanding, culture, systems, collaborations and solutions needed to not only find a fix for a certain problem, such as too much CO2 emissions, but to shift to a truly integrative mode of being. With the Wisdom Age Index we have developed a compass to holistically assess companies, startups and investment projects - as a baseline for a continuous improvement journey to an Age of Wisdom . A compass The WAI is a compass showing the way for companies, startups, and investment projects that wish to positively contribute to protecting our planetary boundaries and to create life quality for all. The first step of the WAI process is to assess the current holistic value the company, startup, or investment project is having for people & planet. Based on this assessment, a systemic development plan is elaborated and implemented step by step with the support of the c-level and throughout the whole company. The WAI is not a rating system, but a journey of continuous, holistic, and step-wise evolution of a company, startup, or investment project towards being a symbiotic, useful entity embedded in its environmental and societal ecosystem. The approach The WAI is based on conscious ecology. Conscious ecology understands that all forms of life have a function performed in their ecosystems, and respect all existing forms and their contained sacredness. It was based on deep ecology and improved using ancient knowledge. The WAI is based on the insight that our benchmark cannot be a "best in class" approach - which means it is not about being "more sustainable" than other companies in the same industry or about fulfilling legal requirements. It is about adhering to and learning from the laws and processes of nature and holistically preparing one's company, startup, or investment project for a new era - integrating the culture and behavior needed to be attractive to investors, employees, and customers, to be systemically sustainable and resilient. To do this, the WAI uses the understanding that we are all living organisms within an ecosystem, applying this principle including the organization in analysis. The WAI focuses on 4 aspects: Leadership - How is the brain and culture of the organism Eco-Action - What is the relationship between the organism and the natural ecosystem? Building the New - What is the prediction and innovation capacity of the organism Unity - What is the status of the organism's homeostasis and how are the organism's relationships with its social ecosystem? ECOLOGICAL OFFSETTING PROGRAM Reach out to us Offsetting
- Path of Action | Wisdom Age Foundation
Roots & Responsibility The Glatz family originates from the Black Forest region in Germany and can be traced back to 1471. Over centuries, the family has lived through many historic transitions and today spans multiple countries and cultures. I grew up with a strong sense of lineage — not as status, but as orientation. Early exposure to our wider family abroad shaped my curiosity for languages, cultures, and systems, as well as my respect for what sustains life over time: relationships, land, and continuity. The values I work from today are deeply rooted in this upbringing.
- Saami | Wisdom Age Foundation
INDIGENOUS WISDOM GATHERING Sapmi - Sweden April 19 - 23th How do you build a resilient and thriving organization, while being in balance with nature? How do you lead as an example in the world of investments when it comes to sustainability? A Transformative Experience for Conscious Leaders & Investors As you ask yourself these essential questions about becoming resilient – about creating a path that keeps the ecosystem in balance – let's ask those that have sustained themselves and nature in a rough territory and climate for thousands of years. In Sapmi, the vast arctic tundra of northern Sweden, we connect to ten thousand years of ancient knowledge. The Saami are the last indigenous people left in Europe still herding their reindeer and keeping their traditions alive. What could an indigenous people tell us about the complex problems of our current times? What could we possibly learn about leadership, sustainability and decision making from them? We always look for the next new thing - to be up to date, ahead of the curve. However, there is deep wisdom in what survived the trends and storms of time . Ancient knowledge and practices are key for our modern times. As neither complex problems, harsh environments nor difficult decisions are something new. Our current societal problems and organisational challenges are in their core as old as humanity . Taking the right decisions in the -40°C arctic night can mean life or death. Reading the landscape and making sure your reindeer get through the winter well decides upon the future of you and your community. Being able to recharge, to adapt and to wisely use the resources you have is key to a Saami life. As it is to yours as a leader in todays world. This is a rare opportunity to meet Saami Elders , draw inspiration from their old Saami ways, their timeless wisdom and integrative leadership . Are you ready to deeply centre yourself, and to expand your leadership capacity with ancient wisdom ? We invite you to join us for this transformative experience . Deepen your strength and clarity to be a leader for a vibrant future. We will cross boundaries together, dive deep into the ways of the Arctic tundra, learn from the Elders, with each other and from the raw, wild, winter nature. The Saami The Saami have been living in harmony and connection with nature for thousands of years and have maintained a truly sustainable culture that preserved their environment. Like most indigenous culture around the world, their philosophy of life revolve around a deep respect and understanding of the laws of nature as well as a humbleness and gratefulness to mother earth. The Saami had a nomadic lifestyle herding reindeers until they endured a process of forced assimilation from the Scandinavian nations. Today, most of Saami people live a modern life while reconnecting to their ancestral origin and honouring their cultural heritage following the deep collective trauma they experienced. Their traditional territory, which is called Sápmi spreads across the whole northern part of Scandinavia including areas of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Northwest area of Russia. Around 20,000 Saami live in Sweden, which is approximately 0.22% of Sweden’s total population. The challenge to reintegrate their traditional values and ancient knowledge with a modern lifestyle is even further exacerbated by today's mining and other economic activities that threatens the preservation of their essence and nature. They have the most precise knowledge about the weather conditions, about the plants, the diet, the resources. The Sami people have an ethical relationship with nature; a respect for nature that also has a spiritual side. The Arctic region is uniquely vulnerable to global warming, but if it is to weather the storm, it would do well to adopt Sami methods of land and resource management, communal co-operation and communication, local knowledge and best practice. The Guardian An Adventurous Experience Together with other leaders we invite you to experience ancient knowledge and reconnection with your inner wisdom and pristine nature. Get inspiration from Saami Elders who naturally embody insights about the gift of life and their role in it. Evolve your clarity and inner strength to guide your leadership and your organization. Get inspired by timeless wisdom – gain new perspectives, indigenous views on our role as humanity and leadership Experience old Saami rituals – sit in the fire circle, listen to stories and music of the Saami that transport their knowledge Read the landscape & learn about nature´s laws – expedition with Saami elders who are still able to talk with their land Experience Timeless Wisdom Build Deep Resilience As a leader you know the challenge of leadership in our globally connected world. You also know the multi-faceted demands and pressures that come with this role. Use this journey into the wild old land of Sapmi to strengthen yourself by being in nature, and reconnect to your intuition. Connect with other conscious leaders Re-energize your body - enjoy sauna rituals, icy walks and good meals Feel the land - nature walks, meditations, walk or snowbike through this icy old land Clarity and confidence arise from being completely present to the place, time and history you are born into. Strengthen your rootedness and place as an integrated leader between the deeper sources of nature, ten thousand years of ancient knowledge. Use all senses - experience your body intelligence, feel your own inner wisdom Discover ancient potentials - connect ancestral origins with present and future Embody your place as a leader - play with new roles Strengt hen your Lead ership Integrity The Place Experience Lapland Time to Recharge & Refl ect Bond with Nature & Leaders Location : IceHotel, Kiruna Accommodation : Single & Sh ared rooms for 2 people (Two separate single beds) Start : 3 pm, 19th April - End : noon 23rd of April Price : 3,8 00 (share room) - 4,2 00 (single room) Euro + Tax Include : Deep Encounter with Sa a mi Elders // Leadership Journey & Facilitation of Nature Experience // Accommodation // A ll meals & Activities // Contribution to the Saami Testimonials "Last year I was honoured to be invited to the first Indigenous Wisdom Gathering on Eskaret Island, and in my own life this has now led to some highly significant ongoing connections. It is an extraordinary privilege to be in the company of elders who are carrying forward ancestral wisdom relating to the interconnectedness and interwovenness of life, and particularly so if they come from cultures that are living examples of reciprocity and mutuality. It is also a real joy to spend time with other leaders and change-agents who are committed to systems change. It requires from all of us the courage and humility of letting go of everything that we thought we knew and to drop into the powerful emergent space of deep listening. I was humbled to be a part of this initial very powerful gathering and fully recommend any future events to others." Wendy Ellyatt www.wendyellyatt.com "As we are entering what will hopefully be what can be described as a metamodern world, we need to find new ways to see and be in the world. Indigenous wisdom will be key in this transition. We need to take experience from all the previous ways that we humans have related to each others, to the society and to the earth for new systems to emerge that integrate the best of humanity in relation to nature. The wisdom gatherings are a unique event and firs t step into that direction as to bridge indigenous wisdom with the modern and postmodern world to give birth to something uniquely new. It pushes us to rethink at an individual level how to bring transformation within ourselves to then catalyse and co-create the transformation the transformation in the outer world. " Tomas Björkman www.tomas-bjorkman.com "Reconnecting with the Sámi Elder Lars-Henrik, meeting his Sámi tribe and getting to know his home turf - this will be a highlight for me in 2023. Count me in and I will confide what I'm looking most forward to: the joiking (their special way of communicating in a singing way). Magic, mystical, mythical - and Lars-Henrik is a true master of the Joiks. My deepest memory from the last Indigenous Wisdom Gathering with the Kogi." Peter Jäderberg www.jaederberg.com Our old world and home "The roof was of healthy clouds The floor was of healthy mountain moors, plains and valleys where rivers and waterways rippled freely, which are the lifelines of life The mountain sides were our walls, they controlled the winds and storms Our new world and home The roof is leaking, the floor has deep furrows, the waterways are dammed, acidified and the mountain walls are cracking” - a poem by Lars Henrik Blind (Saami Elder) Join us for this deep experience & leadership journey First Name Last Name Email Code Phone How many will you be? If you have any questions, please let us know. Apply Thanks for applying to our event. We will get back to you soon!
- Sign Alliance | Wisdom Age Foundation
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- Global Imapct Alliance | Wisdom Age Foundation
CONSCIOUS ACTION FOR AN AGE OF WISDOM HOW TO JOIN? WE ARE THE ACTION PART OF THE WISDOM AGE FOUNDATION All of our members are dedicated to doing the inner work needed to deepen their level of consciousness, shift their perspective from an anthropocentric to an eco-centric worldview and are actively pursuing collaboration - as we need this as a foundation for the deeper societal & economic shift we are pursuing. Furthermore, they are all contributing to humanity shifting into an Age of Wisdom by funding holistically thought through impact ventures or running their own system changing project. Some of them are on their wisdom journey as organisations, based on our wisdom age index assessment. Join the Alliance how to join Collective wisdom & conscious action We look forward to co-creating an Age of Wisdom with you
- Pioneers | Wisdom Age Foundation
WISDOM PIONEERS Entrepreneurs manifesting the shift Pathfinders to an Age of Wisdom There are always people ahead of their times , not swimming along in the main river of tradition or trends but going deeper and beyond what is considered the norm. They are the path finders that ease the way for others; extraordinary minds that dare to follow their hearts , do not mind taking risks, are called utopians and unrealistic. Until they find a way to prove their point, to manifest what earlier only existed in their minds and what they were called to do. The world developed due to such pioneers . Of these we now need a specific type: Wise ones. These wisdom pioneers create from the inside out, hold a holistic view and apply system thinking. They do not scare away from exploring the inner and outer realms of what is possible and show extraordinary creativity, resilience and capability in communicating and cooperating with their immediate and wider ecosystem to realise their vision. They do this with the greater good in mind and through this establish a platform for the Age of Wisdom to emerge. Their wisdom and conscious action are the seeds we need as a species to flourish . EVOLVING
- Huni Kuin | Wisdom Age Foundation
21-24 August 2023 + Immersive Dialogue & Ritual + Somerset, UK WISDOM AGE GATHERING Transformative Retreat with the Huni Kuin women from the Amazonian Rainforest. Diving into new Perspectives. Immersing in Nature and Ritual. Deep Encounter with the Wisdom of Indigenous Culture, Ritual & Nature. 21-24 August 2023, Magical 42 Acres Regenerative Estate, Somerset, UK Experiencing wisdom & deepening leadership capacity, close to the elements that make all life. Join us in August for this unique opportunity to engage directly with the remarkable Huni Kuin, an indigenous tribe protecting the Amazonian rainforest. In these 4 days, learn from their wisdom, vibrant traditions and deep connection to nature. Be inspired and change how you see yourself and the world awakening an ever deeper connection within, and inviting all-inclusive solutions to thrive in unity and harmony with all of our relations on this planet. Together we join forces in these times of great change, to plant seeds for the next seven generations to come. We will guide you on an inspirational journey at the magical and sustainable 42 Acres Estate. You will h ave the privilege to immerse in traditional rituals within a pristine and still preserved nature landscape in England. Engaging in transformative dialogue, we will sense into the challenges and ask what Nature needs and how we need to define a regenerative future? You will have time to recover and decompress, as well as gain new inspiration and strength for your leadership challenges. For leaders and impact investors who share a passion for fostering positive change and cultural preservation, this retreat seeks to give a voice to the Huni Kuin and help them preserve their culture and their home – the rainforest. Enjoy a small group setting with maximum 20 people. More details THE HUNI KUIN "The Genuine People" RETREAT PROGRAM The program is based on four key elements Immersing in Nature How can we take stew ardship for pre serving and regenerating such rare places of wild nature? We will explore lush green landscapes, embark on guided nature walks, and experience the serenity that only nature can provide. This immersion will help us reconnect with our inner nature and gain fresh perspectives on pressing questions. 1 2 Cultural Exchange Whic h thread do you bring to the gathering? The Huni Kuin women will allow us insights into their ancient traditions, spiritual rituals, and sustainable way of life. By sharing stories, dances, and music, we will deepen our understanding of their rich cultural heritage and strengthen our appreciation for the interconnectedness of all life. We wish to weave together multiple threads for co-creating projects for a liveable future. Dialogue & Process Work What is essential in your life? Engaging in open dialogues with the Huni Kuin women and fellow participants, we will explore the pressing issues of our time, such as environmental conservation, indigenous rights, and conscious social impact i nvesting. Immersive experiences will inspire insights into how these aspects are interconnected and reveal approaches to address these challenges. 3 4 Ceremony & Ritual How can y ou bring meaningful rituals into your personal and professional life? Together, we will partake in traditional ceremonies and rituals, carefully crafted by the Huni Kuin women to honour the natural world, promote healing, and foster spiritual growth. These sacred practices will provide us with a profound sense of unity and connectedness to the Earth and each other. Exemplary Retreat Day While we are keeping the detailed itinerary a bit of a mystery and might be adapted to the groups needs and dynamics with the Huni Kuin. We can share some exemplary daily activities. - Body painting with sacred patterns and traditional songs - R apé Circle with sacred plant smudge from the forest - Sananga Zeremonie - Herbal Bath with traditional songs - sharing circles about the culture and traditions - Circle of stories and fairytales - Dance of the Mariri (mariri = all the plants that nutrits us) - Dance of the Jiboia You would be asked to arrive on Monday, 21st of August, latest at 16:00. The program begins at 17:00 that day. The retreat concludes with closing ceremony on Thursday, 24th August 2023. We finish at 15:00. 07:00 Morning meditation & music 09:00 Breakfast 10:30 Immersive dialogue 11:45 Coffee break 12:00 Immersive dialogue continued 13:00 Lunch 15:00 Nature / Ritual / Ceremony 15:45 Tea break 16:00 Nature / Ritual / Ceremony continued 18:00 Time for reflection and integration 19:00 Dinner 20:30 Storytelling circle / Sauna 22:00 Bed Online Preparation & Integration In addition to the in person gathering in Somerset, UK, there will be four optional zoom based group calls every second week to support the preparation of a strong container before and a smooth integration after the gathering. You will be invited to join fellow conscious leaders to exchange on timeless wisdom, challenges, learnings and practices. On four Tuesdays, 8 - 9.15pm (CET) for 75 minutes : 01/08/23 Opening . 15/08/23 Preparation . 05/09/23 Integration . 19/09/23 Closing & Celebration Apply for retreat ENVISION. EMBODY. EMBRACE. EXPAND . What our wonderful participants are saying "Last year I was honoured to be invited to the first Indigenous Wisdom Gathering on Eskaret Island, and in my own life this has now led to some highly significant ongoing connections. It is an extraordinary privilege to be in the company of elders who are carrying forward ancestral wisdom relating to the interconnectedness and interwovenness of life, and particularly so if they come from cultures that are living examples of reciprocity and mutuality. It is also a real joy to spend time with other leaders and change-agents who are committed to systems change. It requires from all of us the courage and humility of letting go of everything that we thought we knew and to drop into the powerful emergent space of deep listening. I was humbled to be a part of this initial very powerful gathering and fully recommend any future events to others." Wendy Ellyatt www.wendyellyatt.com "Rituals are the formulas by which harmony is restored." Terry Tempest Williams Your guides on this journey The retreat will be hosted by Dana, Ada and Flora from the Wisdom Age Foundation in cooperation with The HuniKuin Connection . We love to create unique and transformative experiences - facilitating personal and collective growth. We are all committed to focus our energy on ideas and initiatives that can help shape a truly life-centered economy guided by ancient wisdom traditions. In short, we dream bigger—about business and society. Will you be joining? Facilitator Andrea (Ada) Friedrich Host Dana Ulrike Glatz Facilitator Flora Tram Hodac Experience 42 Acres Anchor 1 Your invest The Farmhouse and cottages have beautiful individually designed rooms plus a group room, ceremonial yurt and wild swim lake in 5 minute walking distance from the farmhouse. Please decide whether you would like to have a room for your own or share a room with someone else. In the farmhouse and cottages you find a lot of places to retreat during the day so that there is enough room for everyone. Date: August 21st - August 24th 2023 Location: 42Acres Registration fee for the retreat is €2,080 EUR per person * and includes: 4 Days, 3 nights of of life-altering, first-hand intimate experience with the Huni Kuin Wisdom Keepers and community, and immersive dialogue & ritual Transformative journey & group activities with trained Systemic Facilitators Beautiful accommodations at an exquisite Regenerative Estate, Nature Reserve & Wellbeing Retreat Centre in UK. Read more about that splendid location here: 42 Acres Estate All delicious, healthy, lovingly-prepared organic meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, tea & snacks) Additional zoom based group calls, 4 x 1.5 hours for preparation and integration * Terms & Conditions Upon registration, you will have the option for a trust-based sliding scale and different choices of accommodation. Additional monetary contributions will be used for donations to support projects of the Woman’s association of the Huni Kuin. All participants are responsible for their travel expenses to and from the retreat location. Arrival is on the 21st August 2023 until 4:00pm and departure on the 24th August 2023 at 03:00pm. Once you confirm your participation, we will provide detailed assistance to ensure a smooth journey and a comfortable stay. Please read our standard terms and conditions for participating in the Wisdom Age Gathering. Apply for the retreat We appreciate your sitting with this invitation, to see if it feels right for you to attend. Please fill out the application as soon as you are ready and approach us with any any questions you might have! We look forward to all that will unfold and amaze us! Your team of Wisdom Age Foundation We thank our partners
- Gatherings | Wisdom Age Foundation
WISDOM GATHERINGS EXPERIENCING WISDOM & DEEPENING LEADERSHIP CAPACITY We gather business leaders and investors in nature, close to the elements that make all life. With the objective to facilitate a deep encounter with nature, oneself and Indigenous Elders, like e.g. the Kogi from Columbia, the Sami and Inuit from the North of Scandinavia and Greenland or the Huni Kuin and Lakota from the Americas. You might ask: What could an indigenous people tell us about the complex problems of our current times? What could we possibly learn about leadership, sustainability and decision making from them? We always look for the next new thing - to be up to date, ahead of the curve. However, there is deep wisdom in what survived the trends and storms of time. Ancient knowledge and practices are key for our modern times . As neither complex problems, harsh environments nor difficult decisions are something new. Our current business problems and organisational challenges are in their core as old as humanity . So if we ask ourselves essential questions about becoming resilient and sustainable, about walking a path in harmony with nature, it is a good idea to ask those that have sustained themselves and nature in often rough territories and circumstances - for thousand of years. THE GATHERINGS PAST GATHERINGS In September 2022, we spent 3 days on the island of Ekskäret Foundation , together with 18 participants and 3 Kogi Elders, experiencing the magic of nature and of the Kogi Wisdom. UPCOMING GATHERINGS 42 Acres - Somerset - UK 21 to 24 August 2023 A Leadership Retreat with Indigenous Wisdom from the brazilian rainforest Transformative Retreat with the Huni Kuin women from the Amazonian Rainforest. Diving into new Perspectives. Immersing in Nature & Ritual. Exploring how the wisdom of the rainforest can help us in our current times and leadership challenges. Know more For this leadership retreat, we will spent 4 days in the Northern part of Sweden - experiencing the wisdom of the Sami people. Sapmi - Sweden November 2023 A Transformative Experience for Conscious Leaders & Investors PARTNERS
- Academy | Wisdom Age Foundation
LEGACY JOURNEY DESIGN YOUR LIFE From death to a vibrant now of clarity, joy & purpose Heading 1
- Consciousness | Wisdom Age Foundation
The Wisdom Age Foundation holds the vision of humanity shifting into a new era: An Age of Wisdom. Our mission is to support this deep shift through our Wisdom Academy, Gatherings, Index, and Projects. Catalyzing the next era for humanity & our planet The Age of Wisdom Work with me Wisdom & Action for a new era We have grown exponentially in number of people, available data, investable capital, and powerful technology. But also in inequity, interdependency, social instability, and avoidable health issues. Furthermore, we have become masters in destroying our natural habitat: The ecosystem of this planet. As a species, we call ourselves “Homo sapiens ” - however, so far we have not yet proven to be the “wise beings” we ought to be, we can be . We built scarcity and fear-based systems and implemented an extractive and divisive economic and financial model. We apply technology and capital with the aim of maximum profit instead of the well-being of people and the planet . We have lost touch with the natural world, with our roots and our innate wisdom. This approach is no longer working, and a new era is dawning . One in which we reconnect to nature, evolve in consciousness and learn to apply ancient wisdom principles as a base for our decisions, actions, and the required redesign of our systems. Shifting into an Age of Wisdom is both, a tremendous opportunity to live our full potential and a necessity for the future of all life on this planet. Therefore, I am focusing on fostering wisdom & conscious action. My mission Catalyzing a shift towards an "Age of Wisdom" I am one of the entrepreneurial minds in my family - one that is focused on fostering impact entrepreneurship & impact investments, inner transformation and system change and one who believes that a shift to an "Age of Wisdom" is the way to go for us humans. I dedicate my life to supporting this shift by - Being on my own Wisdom Qu est and e xploring and expanding consciousness, a key ingredient to wisdom and to any transformation - Shining a light on ancient, indigenous and nature´s wisdom, as forgotten sources of tremendous value for the necessary changes in our societal, economic and cultural systems - Bringing together the complementary realms of wisdom & action, one answering the why, what and how, the other making it happen Conscious Action Insights into my work A few impressions of my professional life - which mostly looks fancy, involves being and working with people and definitely is privileged and enjoyable. But is also always accompanied by strategic and inner preparation, deep questions around how am I best placed to serve and an innate desire to positively use the opportunities and access I have - in contrast to so many other people in this world - for my impact clients, inner growth, alliance building and ultimately for the shift to an Age of Wisdom. At the GSG (Global Steering Group of Impact Investing) conference in Chicago - Swedish Lunch, Davos during WEF week - Katapult Impact Fest, Oslo - speaking at the Vienna Impact Days - speaking with an impact investor, at a women leadership conference - freezing in Davos - promoting change during Covid times - listening to discussions about the development of bioregions and a reconnect to nature - working on a fundraising deck for a client - after a fulfilling gathering of impact entrepreneurs... Working with me Catalyzing wisdom & conscious action You are an investor or a family office I look forward to accompanying you on your journey from family values to a concrete impact investing portfolio that reflects your roots and leaves a valuable legacy. I can be with you as a coach & s parring partner for a more personal journey, or serve as a strategic advisor to create your impact statement and portfolio as a family office. And I mean holistic impact. Not superficial sustainability. You are a business school or a university I love to share my experience with your students. As I wish to have had more practical, participative, critical thinking and inspiring lectures during my studies. And I believe it is key to holistically educate the future leaders of this world in transition. I can join you as a guest speaker or lecturer . My topics are social entrepreneurship, business in India, CSR & Business Ethics, Financial System & Funding, Sustainability (laws, compliance, certifications and audits) and the Wisdom Age. You are a founder of an impact startup or an incubator / accelerator I am glad to share the do´s and don´ts from my own founding story, both in the for-profit and non-profit sector. I can share my experience with you, your team or your investees as mentor , coach , jury or advisory board member or trainer . I am mostly approached to support with regards to impact investing, fundraising and a healthy, conscious startup culture. You are part of a corporate or SME Sometimes it is helpful to temporarily or strategically take in an external perspective and expertise. I can support you as advisory board member , strategic consultant or facilitator . E specially when it comes to a strategic shift towards sustainability, deep change, business ethics, and a conscious company culture. You are an investor or a family office I look forward to accompanying you on your journey from family values to a concrete impact investing portfolio that reflects your roots and leaves a valuable legacy. I can be with you as a coach & s parring partner for a more personal journey, or serve as a strategic advisor to create your impact statement and portfolio as a family office. And I mean holistic impact. Not superficial sustainability. You are a business school or a university I love to share my experience with your students. As I wish to have had more practical, participative, critical thinking and inspiring lectures during my studies. And I believe it is key to holistically educate the future leaders of this world in transition. I can join you as a guest speaker or lecturer . My topics are social entrepreneurship, business in India, CSR & Business Ethics, Financial System & Funding, Sustainability (laws, compliance, certifications and audits) and the Wisdom Age. You are a founder of an impact startup or an incubator / accelerator I am glad to share the do´s and don´ts from my own founding story, both in the for-profit and non-profit sector. I can share my experience with you, your team or your investees as mentor , coach , jury or advisory board member or trainer . I am mostly approached to support with regards to impact investing, fundraising and a healthy, conscious startup culture. You are part of a corporate or SME Sometimes it is helpful to temporarily or strategically take in an external perspective and expertise. I can support you as advisory board member , strategic consultant or facilitator . E specially when it comes to a strategic shift towards sustainability, deep change, business ethics, and a conscious company culture. Wisdom Age Charter Inner Transformation & Conscious Action Sign Charter Get active yourself Let´ s co-create an Age of Wisdom Wisdom Age Foundation Reconnecting to our innate wisdom & to the one of ancient wisdom traditions and nature Global Impact Alliance Conscious Action & Co-Creation for an Age of Wisdom Text Wisdom Academy Gatherings with Indigenous Elders Wisdom Age Salons Dive deep Impact Investing Wisdom Age Index Joint Projects Act together You are an investor or a family office I look forward to accompanying you on your journey from family values to a concrete impact investing portfolio that reflects your roots and leaves a valuable legacy. I can be with you as a coach & s parring partner for a more personal journey, or serve as a strategic advisor to create your impact statement and portfolio as a family office. And I mean holistic impact. Not superficial sustainability. Go on a journey of introspection & system thinking, of un-learning and remembering a different worldview . Based on the insights of ancient wisdom traditions , we explore an understanding of life flowing in harmony with nature. I invite you into a shift of your internal being and into the awakening of your inner wisdom, as a base for co-creating a world our hearts know is possible . We look forward to co-creating an Age of Wisdom with you
- Quest | Wisdom Age Foundation
WISDOM QUEST ON A QUEST FOR WISDOM The world we know is changing quicker than we can grasp it. Challenges everywhere. Ecological collapse. Economic turmoil. Mistrust, societal divide and instability. A widening disparity of wealth and power. Technologies transforming our lives, able to cause great harm - if in the wrong hands. It is hard to stay calm watching all this unfold at an unprecedented speed. The urge is to sprint into action and do something about it. And yes, concrete action is needed. However, not anything will do but the right moves need to be made - this is a strategically important time for the future of our species, and time as well as making steps into the right direction are of the essence. Identifying the root causes of the ailments is key, seeing very clear despite all fog and distractions and acting in unity will be decisive for the next era on this planet. This is a time to be wise. And an opportunity for us to shift into an Age of Wisdom in which we use the assets we have - our time, brain, technology and capital - wisely and in unity for the wellbeing of people and planet. With this, we’d truly live up to our potential as "Homo sapiens ”, wise beings. So what is wisdom? How do we acquire wisdom? What is a wise way to live, to think, to take decisions, to lead, to relate with each other and nature? We have decided to look for answers to these questions this year by visiting Elders from various Wisdom Traditions. As We believe that there is deep wisdom in what survived the trends and storms of time. The Quest (2) Background Thank you & request for support (2) The Quest (2) 1/23 Switzerland I had so many in-depths conversations this time in #davos - it was intriguing. Probably due to me starting most conversations with contemplations & questions around #wisdom. Why? Because I believe that wisdom is a quality that truly makes us "Homo sapiens" - wise beings, a quality worth putting a greater focus on - as it might be the one quality crucial for us to evolve as a species in a way that provides a beautiful quality of life for everyone and in harmony with our inner and outer #nature. I think it's time to evolve beyond knowledge - especially of interest in times of #ai, one of the top themes during the #wef23 week. So what is wisdom? Here is the synthesis of my thoughts and input I got from a diverse range of people - such as business people, AI experts, impact investors, biodiversity specialists, social entrepreneurs, and even a buddhist lama who was present (truly present, by the way) throughout the week. "Wisdom is clarity of mind in tune with one´s heart and aware of one's role and responsibility in life. It has several components: Knowledge, experience, insights taken from the prior two, followed by aligned, coherent decisions and actions. All based on an inner compass that takes into consideration one's own path and needs as well as those of others. It is an inner stillness that has an intricate knowing of our interconnectedness, and that allows a deep understanding of one's inner system as well as an ease to view life from an eagle´s and a system´s perspective" Wondering what your take is on this? P.S. Writing from the airport by the way - off to my Wisdom Quest in South & Central America. #mexico , #brazil , #guatemala , #colombia. Happy to connect with "Wisdom Keepers" and #impactinvestors there. Mexico Brazil Saint Kitts Colombia
