Open Circle

Miriam is an experienced entrepreneur and thought leader in the area of transformational education, cultural change, and leadership. She has founded and led several successful organizations, from not-for-profits to corporations and co-operatives. After developing an interest in business, culture and education, Miriam began designing and delivering leadership programs and cultural change efforts for organizations across the globe. In search of new perspectives for her organizational work amid rapid global change, Miriam turned her focus to learning forms influenced by indigenous nature-based cultures and societies including circle listening and healing practices, circle governance, rite of passage, and nature-based rituals. Embracing these, she gained an ecological understanding of human systems. Drawing inspiration from nature's systems, she now guides leaders and organizations beyond office walls, helping them discover answers within their organizational frameworks.

Adam brings a wealth of experience in driving organizational and individual transformation across diverse sectors, including corporations, large-scale non-profits, and the education and criminal justice systems. His profound passion for the outdoors serves as a catalyst, offering insights into the interconnectedness of humanity and the wild, shaping his approach to human-driven systems. In his pursuit of knowledge, Adam has delved into various disciplines, studying under spiritual and religious mentors and exploring the intricacies of economics, human behavior, and performance sciences. A practitioner of holistic stewardship, Adam applies his insights on his land in Coastal Oregon, USA, where he also oversees a nature-based preschool. His multifaceted background uniquely positions him to bridge the realms of organizational transformation, ecological mindfulness, and holistic education.

Brandon is a skilled wilderness guide, facilitator and coach who blends adaptive coaching with outdoor expeditions to inspire transformation in individuals, teams, and leaders. He began leading nature-based retreats in 2003 for military members in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. There, he began to see the power of the wilderness to create an environment of healing, wholeness, and connection with others. Brandon’s military career spanned over 35 years, 26 on active duty, serving both enlisted and officer. He served with the Army National Guard, Air Force, and Navy. He recently retired after serving from 2001 to 2023 as a Navy Chaplain, attaining the rank of Commander/O-5. Half of his Navy tenure involved serving with the Marine Corps, granting unparalleled insights into multiple military branches. He served in a wide variety of military units, from Marine Corps infantry to an aircraft carrier, with multiple combat deployments. Brandon has over 10,000 hours of counseling/coaching experience, specializing in helping individuals and families heal from stress injuries. He has developed and facilitated hundreds of workshops on Suicide Intervention and Prevention, Combat and Operational Stress, and Resiliency.