The Wisdom of the Brain is Expanding
This post originally published on December 4, 2017 has been updated. In July 2017, Judith Glaser’s seven-month Conversational Intelligence® program culminated with an in-person graduation event in New York City. Vista Global Coaching & Consulting joined over 200...
Belonging is our birthright: Using Conversational Intelligence® to create radical inclusion
Over the last year, I have had an accelerated awakening of how to engage in the dismantling of the inequities in our society. As I write that statement, I feel a great sense of responsibility to move from learning to action. As I mentioned in a recent blog, “How do we...
2019 Champions Retreat Recap: How do we evolve capitalism?
A week ago, I returned from Los Angeles after three days of deep engagement at the B Corp Champions Retreat with 600 changemakers who are committed to building a globally inclusive and regenerative economy. The opening plenary set the stage for a new awakening for me....
3 Ways that Defining your Talents Will Help Build your Personal Brand
I recently hosted a “sneak peek” webcast on the topic of personal values and strengths. This offered participants a window into the Vista Leadership Institute programs and the journey of crafting your next chapter.We start with the broad question of “Who am I?" and...
Designing Your Life is a Team Sport
Having played team sports since I was 9 years old, I have built the mindset that to be successful, I can’t do it alone. Although I have built this mindset, I often see with coaching and consulting clients that many people want to do it all on their own. Whether it is...
How do we actually “Be the Change We Want to See”?
If you have been following my blog over the last few years, you may recall that I wrote a blog series on a course I was taking on Conversational Intelligence (C-IQ) for coaches regarding the impact that neuroscience has on the quality of conversations. The blog series...
Transforming Paradigms for 21st Century Leadership
The world is changing more rapidly, in more contexts, than ever before. Technology seems redundant or obsolete just as soon as we understand how to use it. Restaurants open and close, trends change - so often to our surprise, and who knows what television show we...
Every great nonprofit begins with a great board
Modified and updated from a Vista Global Coaching & Consulting post from June 8, 2016 My experience with nonprofit board governance began in college when I was President of U.C. Berkeley’s Sports Club Council, comprised of 30 different clubs on campus. I had no...
The Future of Leadership Development is Now
All year long, I work with organizations, small groups, and individuals to identify their strengths and values, to forge cross-cultural connections, and to expand their conversational intelligence. So why is taking this work from the conference room to an online...
Blast Off! How VLI propelled me to the stars!
Guest Post by Elaine ClaytonVista Leadership Institute* participant, 2016travelaine.com | @travelainegram When I started the Vista Leadership Institute, I felt stuck in my career and life plans. I had a successful career, health, great community; but I didn’t feel...
Our Vista Global Reboot Has Launched!
It’s been a spring of renewing and refocusing our work at Vista Global. Two weeks ago we relaunched our flagship website at VistaGlobalCC.com with a whole new design thanks to KTD Creative and a flurry of new information to share with prospective coaching clients and...
Founder Mary Stelletello on “Pay It Forward” Special Offer to Ellevate Network Members
As a B Corp certified business owner, I regularly encounter inspiring organizations that are committed to using the power of business as a force for good. Through B Corp, I learned about Ellevate Network, a global community of professional women committed to elevating...
Three Reasons Why You Don’t Want to Miss Our Free Webcast and Live Chat
Looking for a good reason to take a break from work and learn about Vista Leadership Institute? We've got three! Join us on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT for a webcast and live chat. Why? Because... 1. This is your chance to chat with a Class of...
How to Use Odyssey Planning to Design Your Life
Don't beat yourself up if haven't found your life's passion. Most people do not know what they are most passionate about, regardless of their age or accomplishments. Vista Leadership Institute uses a variety of today's most innovative tools to help you find your...
Join our Webcast and Live Chat for Your Sneak Peek into the Institute
Are you feeling stuck in your work or life? Vista Leadership Institute’s innovative six-month program helps you answer the question, “What do I want to do next?” and put your ideas into action. Join Institute Founder Mary Stelletello and Class of 2016 Alum Cristina...
Cross-sector Collaboration and System Leadership
Leadership across sectors is a success factor for solving complex social problems. There has been momentum over the last ten years in the United States and globally to formalize multi-sector collaboration through various approaches including B Corps and systems...
Oaxaca, Mexico: A Journey to Restore Your Soul
Travel to Find Your Purpose Vista Leadership Institute's next retreat takes place October 21-28, 2017, when participants gather in person for an immersive cross-cultural experience in Oaxaca, Mexico. Customized peer-learning workshops are designed to transform your...
Designing the Next Chapter of Your Career
Feeling stuck? Design thinking can help you. We know a great deal about what leaders do and how they do it. But we know very little about the inner place, the source from which they operate. Successful leadership depends on the quality of attention, intention, and...
Video: Get Inspired with the Institute’s Alumni
Watch Testimonials of Transformation Vista Leadership Institute's innovative six-month program helps you answer the question, "What do I want to do next?" and put your ideas into action. During the transformational 2016 retreat, participants were asked to describe...
Women and Leadership: Defining 21st Century Progress
Leadership Research Predicts Why "The Future is Female" In honor of Women's History Month and International Women’s Day, it's fitting to revisit The Athena Doctrine, written by John Gerzema and Michael D’Antonio. Their research of 64,000 people in 13 countries...
Video: “If you’re looking for inspiration…”
Take a Sneak Peek into the Institute This video highlights some of key themes in Vista Leadership Institute. Journey: At the core of the experience is the transformative journey you will take exploring your strengths in virtual classes as well as immersing yourself in...
Reflections from the Field
I am writing from Oaxaca, Mexico, as my friends and colleagues in the United States adjust to the new Trump administration. I was also in Oaxaca on Election Day with the inaugural class of the Vista Leadership Institute during our intensive week-long retreat. The day...
The Institute’s Inaugural Class Gets Under Way
Starting your journey by looking inward The Institute launched its first cohort in July with great success. Participants began their journey by exploring their personal strengths and core values, followed by an individual coaching session. Our first virtual classroom...
Exploring the Sights of Oaxaca, Finding Your Best Self
Mary Stelletello, Founder of Vista Leadership Institute, won an Editor’s Choice nomination from the Mexico Travel Photography Facebook Group. She took the winning picture below while on a visit to an amaranth field in Oaxaca with the Institute's partner organization...
The Spirit Animals of Oaxaca
A focal point of Vista Leadership Institute is our weeklong retreat in Oaxaca, Mexico. The Oaxacan culture inspires many of the themes we incorporate in the Institute, such as cultural competence and multi-sector collaboration. The activities during the week in Mexico...
Founder Mary Stelletello on Leadership in Action
What does a Leadership Action Plan look like? Vista Leadership Institute empowers participants to take action towards achieving goals. But what does a "leadership action plan" even mean? The process can start small but finish big. One example I can relay stems from...
Partner Spotlight: Vida Nueva
Leadership in Action | In addition to volunteering with other social justice organizations, the Institute visits Vida Nueva, an all-women cooperative of artisans who use large floor looms to weave 100% wool rugs and carpets, hand-dyed with natural earth pigments.
Join the Institute Launch Party at Impact Hub in Oakland, California
Happy Hour Launch Party Join us at Impact Hub Oakland for complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers to learn more about Vista Leadership Institute on Thursday, April 21st at 5:30 p.m. Local Oakland-based restaurant Tamales La Oaxaqueña will be serving famous authentic...
Like Monarchs flock to Oyamel Forest, the Institute comes to Washington D.C.
Hora Feliz Launch Party Join us at Oyamel's Butterfly Bar for complimentary wine, beer, and appetizers to learn more about Vista Leadership Institute on Monday, April 18th at 5 p.m. Why a Butterfly Bar? Because every year millions of Monarchs migrate south from Canada...
Partner Spotlight: Puente a la Salud Comunitaria
Ending Hunger and Improving Public Health in Rural Mexico Vista Leadership Institute would not be possible without the collaboration of inspiring partner organizations like Puente a la Salud Comunitaria. Founded in 2003 by Kate Seely and Katherine Lorenz, the...
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