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Essential Conversations

Join us on CPL Communities at Essential Conversations to watch event recordings, connect with speakers, and continue the conversation!

Essential Conversations

Conversations imagining and building a world that works for all

Established March 2020 - more relevant than ever today

What is purposeful leadership? In a disruptive, VUCA* world, acting from purpose is the stabilizing force that creates the ability to focus on what matters, and engage to innovate and lead. Through intentional, convened conversations with thought leaders and community members, we can power our communities' impact to create an inclusive and interconnected world — a world that works for all.

Join an Essential Conversation to engage, be inspired by fellow purposeful leaders and change agents, and set/affirm your intention to have a positive impact with those you serve.

Conversation Starters include Meg Wheatley, Peter Block, Richard Leider, Juanita Brown, Raj Sisodia, Juana Bordas, Jeremy Solomons & Merveille Gakuba, Alan Briskin & Mary Gelinas, Bud Wilson, Marilyn King.

All conversations are recorded: this archival treasure is a key benefit of a CPL Communities Membership.


Essential Conversations & Hearth Recordings 

4 years of amazing conversations: this archival treasure is a key benefit of a CPL Communities Membership. At your leisure, you can access conversations with Meg Wheatley, Peter Block, Richard Leider, Juanita Brown, Raj Sisodia, Juana Bordas, Jeremy Solomons & Merveille Gakuba, Alan Briskin & Mary Gelinas, Bud Wilson, Marilyn King, and so many more.

Community Hearth: a weekly community conversation

Community Hearth (weekly)
Set Intention, Deepen Relationships, Practice Convening.
Monthly themes guide a weekly community conversation and practice space to learn and activate the Principles of Convening for Welcome, Belonging, Collective Wisdom, Stewardship, and Community. 

Quotes from the Essential Conversations

“Thank you for today and ALL the great essential conversations Patricia, Craig, Terry, Ayn, and others put together. They are a gift to the world and each of us.”

“You got me through the pandemic. Now, still dealing with persistent disruption, I still count on CPL for conversations that remind me of the leader I want to be.”

“CPL is an ongoing demonstration of BEING - an open field of love. In every session, they practice the Art of Convening, expressing leadership as a collective.”