Upcoming Dare To Lead™ Certified Programmes
Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts.
In this training, based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown and her Dare To Lead™ program, we support entrepreneurs, business owners, leaders and organizations use vulnerability to their advantage.
Brené Brown defines vulnerability as “taking a risk when the outcome is uncertain and there’s potential for emotional exposure”. I will guide you to embrace your own vulnerabilities as the starting point for creativity, innovation, change, and developing deeper connections. In other words, I will teach you the skills you need to lead with your whole heart AND have the impact you desire.
Designed to build practical, measurable skills for your work, team and life, this programming covers the daring leadership and practical courage building skillset of Dare to Lead™, based on the empirical research of Brené Brown and her bestselling books.
In 2019, MaryPat Kavanagh, was taught by Brené in person and she is part of a global community of Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitators accredited to facilitate this curriculum.
For more details about our upcoming Dare To Lead™Programmes, please contact us using the form below.
Upcoming Events
Programs starting in October 2024 and January 2025
Virtual Training Program
Courageous conversations and sustained happiness in work and in life are a result o learning these 4 skills. BE CONFIDENTLY BRAVE. In this FAST TRACK VIRTUAL TRAINING, you will get awkward and uncomfortable while learning the 4 skills necessary to be confidently brave.
You will feel awkward and uncomfortable.
If that scared you but you are still curious and willing to dig in, then WELCOME!
This workshop program includes the latest curriculum based on the research of Brené Brown and her Dare to Lead™ programming. For the fast track experience from the comfort of your own home or office, we have created a 3.5 week experience that will provide the full programming for the Dare To Lead™ training with time & room for the application of the material between sessions, while allowing you the opportunity to lean in to the skill-building training necessary to become a Daring Leader.
Included in this package:
Included in this package:
Getting ready – Pre-work to Dare To Lead
- Daring Leadership Assessment
- Daring 1-1 mentoring session
- Virtual Introduction – Program + Group Meet Up
Dare To Lead FastTrack Program
- 7 sessions, twice weekly – Mondays and Wednesdays/Thursdays (depending on the track)
- Curriculum is delivered over 3.5 weeks
DATES & TIMES – ALL SESSIONS IN A PROGRAM ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME TIME:
- 7AM Pacific / 9AM Eastern / 3pm Ireland/UK / 4pm CET – sessions will last 3.5 hours
- Mondays & Wednesdays or Thursdays WEEKLY (spring track is scheduled for Mondays & Thursdays, October track is scheduled for Mondays & Wednesdays)
NOTE: January 2025 Fast Track program is live and tentatively scheduled for Mondays and Tuesdays 9am PT / 12noon ET / 5pm IE-UK for the 3.5 hours per session. These days & times are subjective to change.
Follow Up – Application of Dare To Lead Programming into Real Life
- 30, 60 and 90 Day Circle Back Virtual events
- Opportunity to bring the Dare To Lead Team Rollout to your team
NOTE: The Eventbrite pricing is the DEPOSIT and includes the 1-1 mentoring session. The balance due will be invoiced following confirmation of the registration.
PROGRAM PRICING:
This deposit will offset the cost of the ProgramTicket The balance will be invoiced upon confirmation of reservation, within 3-5 business days.
EARLY BIRD: discounted $400 from $1900 USD to $1500 USD
STANDARD PRICING: Retreat Ticket of $1900 USD
BRING A FRIEND: This includes the deposit for you and your friend. Details will be collected for both guests during the registration process. The person securing this reservation will be responsible for making the entire payment.
BRING A TEAM: If you are considering bring your “intact” team, let’s talk. You are welcome to join us. You may also consider a company program.
Pending March / April 2025
Follow the footsteps of your Irish heritage.
Dare to step into a new realm of possibility, one that you are born to be. It is in your wiring. It is who you are.
Dare To Lead™ – Retreat in Ireland Spring 2024
Tap into the energy of your courageous ancestors while learning the 4 skills necessary to be confidently brave.
This retreat includes the latest curriculum based on the research of Brené Brown and her Dare to Lead™ programming. To support the programming and provide an experience of the West of Ireland that I dearly love, we have created a week-long retreat experience that will give you a taste of Galway and the West of Ireland, while allowing you the opportunity to lean in to the skill-building training necessary to become a Daring Leader.
Included in this package:
Getting ready – Pre-work to Dare To Lead:
- Daring Leadership Assessment
- Daring 1-1 mentoring session
- Virtual Introduction Group Meet Up
Dare To Lead Retreat Program:
- 7 Days of rest, excursions, training & some great craic!
- Curriculum is delivered over 4 days
- Optional excursions available before and after the program delivery
- 7 Days accommodations included (Check in Saturday – Check out Friday)
- Some meals included
Follow Up – Application of Dare To Lead Programming into Real Life
- 30, 60 and 90 Day Circle Back Virtual events
- Opportunity to bring the Dare To Lead Team Rollout to your team
NOTE: The Eventbrite pricing is the DEPOSIT and includes the 1-1 mentoring session. The balance due will be invoiced following confirmation of the registration.
PROGRAM PRICING:
The Eventbrite pricing is the DEPOSIT and includes the 1-1 mentoring session. The balance due will be invoiced following confirmation of the registration. This deposit will offset the cost of the Retreat Ticket. The balance will be invoiced upon confirmation of reservation, within 3-5 business days.
NEW YEAR SPECIAL: discount $1,300 – $2,900, available through January 31, 2024
EARLY BIRD: discounted $800 from $4,200 USD to $3,400 USD, available through March 31, 2024
STANDARD PRICING: Retreat Ticket of $4,200 USD
BRING A FRIEND: This includes the deposit for you and your friend. Details will be collected for both guests during the registration process. The person securing this reservation will be responsible for making the entire payment. See ticket details for pricing + discounts for this option: Deposit remains at $1000 for couple with extra friend discounts for New Years, Early Bird, and Regular pricing.
October 5 – 12, 2024
Follow the footsteps of your Irish heritage.
Dare to step into a new realm of possibility, one that you are born to be. It is in your wiring. It is who you are.
Dare To Lead™ – Retreat in Ireland Autumn 2024
Tap into the energy of your courageous ancestors while learning the 4 skills necessary to be confidently brave.
This retreat includes the latest curriculum based on the research of Brené Brown and her Dare to Lead™ programming. To support the programming and provide an experience of the West of Ireland that I dearly love, we have created a week-long retreat experience that will give you a taste of Galway and the West of Ireland, while allowing you the opportunity to lean in to the skill-building training necessary to become a Daring Leader.
Included in this package:
Getting ready – Pre-work to Dare To Lead:
- Daring Leadership Assessment
- Daring 1-1 mentoring session
- Virtual Introduction Group Meet Up
Dare To Lead Retreat Program:
- 7 Days of rest, excursions, training & some great craic!
- Curriculum is delivered over 4 days
- Optional excursions available before and after the program delivery
- 7 Days accommodations included (Check in Saturday – Check out Friday)
- Some meals included
Follow Up – Application of Dare To Lead Programming into Real Life
- 30, 60 and 90 Day Circle Back Virtual events
- Opportunity to bring the Dare To Lead Team Rollout to your team
NOTE: The Eventbrite pricing is the DEPOSIT and includes the 1-1 mentoring session. The balance due will be invoiced following confirmation of the registration.
PROGRAM PRICING:
The Eventbrite pricing is the DEPOSIT and includes the 1-1 mentoring session. The balance due will be invoiced following confirmation of the registration. This deposit will offset the cost of the Retreat Ticket. The balance will be invoiced upon confirmation of reservation, within 3-5 business days.
NEW YEAR SPECIAL: discount $1,300 – $2,900, available through February 15, 2024
EARLY BIRD: discounted $800 from $4,200 USD to $3,400 USD, available through June 30, 2024
STANDARD PRICING: Retreat Ticket of $4,200 USD
BRING A FRIEND: This includes the deposit for you and your friend. Details will be collected for both guests during the registration process. The person securing this reservation will be responsible for making the entire payment. See ticket details for pricing + discounts for this option: Deposit remains at $1000 for couple with extra friend discounts for New Years, Early Bird, and Regular pricing.
What Is The Agenda for the Ireland In-Person Retreats?
Getting Ready
Pre-work:
- Daring Leadership Assessment
- Daring 1-1 mentoring session
- Virtual Group Introduction MeetUp
The Experience
IN-Person:
- Day 1 – Arrive in Galway, Ireland. Walk around Galway or stroll The Prom. Get some rest and settle in.
- Day 2 – optional excursions (fees not included), welcome dinner
- Day 3-6
- Dare To Lead program
- Full 24 hour Dare To Lead curriculum (4 days)
- Lunch during program (4 days)
- Included Excursions – Walking Tour, Sea Swim experience + more (optional & included)
- Day 6 Graduation dinner
- Day 7 – excursion (optional, fees not included)
Circle Back
Application of learning – continued support:
- 30-60-90 day Circle Backs
- Option for Daring Teams Rollout in your company + Courage Building
Frequently Asked Questions
Daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are teachable, observable, and measurable: Rumbling with Vulnerability, Living into our Values, Braving Trust, and Learning to Rise. Here is the table of contents from our workbook that will be used for facilitating your experience. Note that I will be bringing Brené into the room with us via pre-recorded videos as her story-telling abilities are amazing and helpful.
Table of Contents – Curriculum Version 2.0.
- Pre-work Assessment Overview
- LESSON 1 – The Heart of Daring Leadership
- LESSON 2 – Armored Leadership versus Daring Leadership
- LESSON 3 – Self-Awareness & Emotional Literacy
- LESSON 4 – The Myths of Vulnerability
- LESSON 5 – Shame Resilience
- LESSON 6 Empathy and Self-Compassion
- LESSON 7 – Armored Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back
- LESSON 8 Living Into Our Values
- LESSON 9 – Grounded Confidence and Rumbling Skills
- LESSON 10 Engaged Feedback
- LESSON 11 Armored Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back
- LESSON 12 BRAVING Trust
- LESSON 13 Armored Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back
- LESSON 14 Learning to Rise: The Reckoning
- LESSON 15 The Rumble and The Revolution
- LESSON 16 – Integration
- LESSON 17 – Armored Leadership to Daring Leadership Circle Back
- LESSON 18 – Closing
We will be sharing options after the reservation is confirmed.
The Shannon Airport is closest, about a 90 minute car ride or a 2 hour bus ride (we take the bus). However, the Dublin airport is much larger and provides more options. The Dublin Airport to Galway buses run every 30-60 minutes and are the best option for transportation.
People who attended Dare to Lead Programme
“The workshop completely changed the way I look at what it means, and takes, to be a “successful” business owner. I now have a completely new and usable set of tools that will make my life as a business owner much easier!”
“Through the Dare to Lead training with MaryPat I learned that when I armor up and avoid hard conversations, I diminish my ability to be a good leader within my organization. Since the training, I have found that the more clear, kind, and brave I can be as a leader, the more my teammates rise to the occasion to show up as positive, brave, and kind leaders as well. With this knowledge and practice, our team and business is flourishing!”
“I completed the Dare to Lead training with MaryPat Kavanagh together with my 4 employees. I found the training to be invaluable and it has really helped my communication with my team.”
About The Dare To Lead Program
Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, Dare to Lead™ is an empirically based courage building program designed to be facilitated by organizational development professionals.
The most significant finding from Brené’s latest research is that courage is a collection of four skill sets that are teachable, measurable, and observable. The Dare to Lead™ program focuses on developing these courage building skills through workshops, trainings, and coaching to help individuals, teams, and organizations move from armored leadership to daring leadership.
Individuals who successfully complete the full 24-hour Dare to Lead™ program will receive a certificate of completion and are allowed to put the Dare to Lead Trained badge on their LinkedIn account.
Further information is available at daretolead.brenebrown.com