Offerings based on The Contemplative Leader

  • Corporate Retreats can be booked by leaders, teams and entire divisions within corporations, governmental bodies and other organizations. This means a bespoke, more curated version of the program can be run for individual organizations, either online or in-person.

    These programs can be up to 2-3 days in length when in-person, and 3-4 days in length when hosted online.

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  • Similar to Masterclasses, lasting from 30 minutes to 2 hours, focused on one or two key aspects of The Contemplative Leader.

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  • Lasting from 1 hour to 1 day, these masterclasses can be delivered online or in-person by the author. They focus on the cognitive elements of content within The Contemplative Leader and feature short, application sections based on contemplative reflections and exercises.

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Online Course

Take part in a course that sees Patrick Boland teach the material he’s been refining for over two decades. Watch as he gives guidance on how to most effectively complete each of the exercises. Participate as he leads a contemplative sit. Listen as he brings his own stories to life.

A book about leadership, presence and practice.

The most effective leaders are deeply aware of how their presence impacts every dimension of their leadership. This guide shows leaders in any organization how to move beyond the daily noise of your environment and connect with people to bring about change where it matters most.

Learn about The Contemplative Leader from author, Patrick Boland.

“Such a generous and skillful offering! If you want to use your power and influence for good in this world, here is your practice manual. May you have the discipline and commitment to use it well.”

—MARGARET J. WHEATLEY

Bestselling Author, Leadership and the New Science and Who Do We Choose to Be?

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Patrick Boland is the author of the book, The Contemplative Leader. Patrick’s approach to life and leadership development can be summarised by the words ‘presence’ and ‘connection’. He is deeply motivated to form meaningful connections with leaders that empowers them to uncover their own sense of contemplative presence. Patrick is an executive coach, leadership consultant and psychotherapist.

“Patrick Boland is showing you in this book how to lead yourself and maybe, more importantly, who is worth following.”

— RICHARD ROHR, OFM

Founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation. Author of Falling Upward & Contemplation in Action .

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“This groundbreaking book gives a compelling vision for those who want to lead from a deeper place. More than just another book on tools and tips for those in positions of responsibility, it is a call to cultivate a depth of spirit, a care of soul, and a servant mindset.”

— DANIEL G. GROODY


Vice President and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Professor of Theology and Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame