One Humanity Field: A 10-Month Membership Community for Leaders Ready to Lead from the Inside Out
A 10-Month Membership Community for Leaders
Ready to Lead from the Inside Out
One Humanity Field
Doors Open In September 2026 | Enrollments Start June 1st
One Humanity Field Is A Space to Remember Who You Are
Welcome. We are glad you’re here.
The One Humanity Field is a 10-month communal practice space dedicated to cultivating wholeness-based leadership — especially in times of complexity, disruption, and accelerated change. This is a space where reflection, practice, and relationship matter. Where learning is not rushed. Where your full humanity is welcome.
I invite you to enter with curiosity, care, and a willingness to listen — to yourself and to the wider field we are part of. Wholeness is not something we achieve — it is something we remember and reinhabit. Development becomes the ongoing process of re-membering our place within the fabric of life.
Dr. Ina Gjikondi
Director, Learning Innovation & Strategic Growth @GW CEPL
Director & Founder, One Humanity Lab
The One Humanity Field
The One Humanity Field is a 10-month membership community for leaders who want to lead more effectively — not by doing more, but by reconnecting with who they are.
It is a space for reflection, practice, and relationship. For learning that is not rushed. For the kind of leadership that only becomes possible when the whole person shows up.
Built on the framework of Remembering Wholeness — developed by Dr. Ina Gjikondi and published by One Humanity Lab at GW CEPL — the Field integrates neuroscience, heart coherence, adult development, ecological intelligence, and systems thinking into lived leadership practice. Its central claim: the human being is the primary instrument of leadership and systems change.
- Discover who you are and what you are here to do — not as a theory, but as lived experience.
- Remember what energizes you. Reconnect to the qualities that make you most fully yourself.
- Activate the gifts you actually carry — not the skills you’ve been trained to perform, but what the world genuinely needs from you.
- Connect your heart project — the work that pulls you forward — to a community that holds it with you.
“This is not a course to complete. It is a field to inhabit — and a self to remember.”
Who This Is For
Leaders at the Threshold
The Field is open to leaders, practitioners, coaches, educators, innovators, and those seeking a more integrated way of leading — people who sense that dominant models are no longer sufficient and that constant doing cannot sustain meaningful change without grounded being.
- Leaders in Transition: Navigating complexity, career change, or a desire for a more grounded way of leading.
- Inner Development Seekers: Drawn to the intersection of inner development and systems change.
- Senior and Mid-Career Leaders: Experienced professionals ready for sustainable renewal and genuine restoration.
- Coaches, Educators, Innovators, and Artists: Practitioners seeking a more coherent, embodied approach to their work.
- Emerging and Young Professionals: Leaders forming an identity grounded in who they are, not who they have been told to become.
“You will not move through this alone. The Field is a community of leaders doing the same work — learning to trust what they know, tend what they love, and lead from the place where those two things meet.”
Program Outcomes
What This Space Opens
Most leadership programs promise to give you something you don’t yet have. The One Humanity Field operates on a different premise entirely: everything you need to lead well already lives in you.
What the Field offers is not a new set of tools but a return — to your own aliveness, your own knowing, and your own particular quality of presence.
What the Field Makes Available to You
- A structured container for inner inquiry, held with rigor and care
- A community of peers doing the same quality of work
- Multiple frameworks and traditions to try on — without being asked to commit to any of them
- Practices that draw on neuroscience, somatic intelligence, systems thinking, and ecological wisdom
- A living exploration of your heart — the work that matters most to you
- Space to begin naming what only you can offer
Program Structure
What’s in the Field: Nine Streams of Practice
The Field is not designed to be consumed — it is designed to be inhabited. Nine interconnected streams of learning move together across 10 months, each developing a different dimension of wholeness-based leadership.
1. Tenfold Remembering
Monthly · 50 min · Wednesdays · with Dr. Ina Gjikondi
Ten live sessions exploring the Tenfold Living Theory of Transformation — the philosophical and developmental backbone of the program.
2. Wholeness Pulse
Monthly · 90 min · with Guest Speakers
Each month, one or two voices — scientists, somatic guides, artists, or keepers of indigenous wisdom — offer immersive exploration.
3. Coaching Pulse
Monthly · 50 min · with Guest Coaches
Monthly sessions with master coaches offering embodied practice, relational skill-building, and reflective depth.
4. REWILDING: An Inquiry Into Original Aliveness
4 sessions · 60 min each · Beginning January 2027 · Dr. Ina Gjikondi & Guests
- Frolicking: When did joy become something you had to earn?
- A Year to Live: What would you notice on your last ordinary Tuesday?
- Enoughness: What are you afraid would happen if you decided you already have enough?
- What the Living World Knows: What is nature already doing in you that you keep interrupting?
5. Connecting with the More-Than-Human World
Self-paced · Plant Practice Series · Includes a half-day in-person · April 2027 · Washington, DC
A plant practice series exploring the intelligence of the living world and rooting leadership in ecological awareness.
6. One Humanity Lab Podcast
On demand
Conversations with innovative leaders seeding systems change from a place of deeply understood connection.
7. Leadership Apothecary
Weekly · Substack · by Dr. Ina Gjikondi
Weekly writing where stories become remedies — nurturing connection and inspiring transformation.
8. One Humanity Commons
Always open · Community platform on Sutra
Where the Field lives between sessions: a living record of a community in transformation.
9. The Mystery Track
Emerging and unfolding throughout the year
New learning experiences added as the community grows — alive, responsive, and attuned to the evolving needs of the Field.
Program Details
At a Glance
| Opens | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Autumnal Equinox |
|---|---|
| Closes | June 21, 2027 — Summer Solstice |
| Duration | 10 months |
| Format | Live virtual + self-paced learning + community |
| Platform | Sutra learning community |
| Community Size | Limited enrollment to preserve community integrity |
| Offered by | One Humanity Lab at GW CEPL |
| Contact | [email protected] |
Tuition & Financial Information
Membership Investment
The One Humanity Field is offered as a fixed membership for this first pilot offering. The investment reflects the depth, breadth, and quality of learning available across the full 10-month program.
| Individual Members | $365 |
|---|---|
| Government / Nonprofit | $395 |
| Corporate | $444 |
| GW Alumni, Students, Faculty & Staff & Talent Capital | 5% discount |
| Organizational Memberships | Contact us for group rates |
Tuition Discounts
5% off for GW Alumni, Students, Faculty & Staff, and Talent Capital. Only one discount may be applied at registration. Discounts are not applied retroactively.
For organizational sponsorship, group enrollment, or funder inquiries, contact Dr. Ina Gjikondi and Betsy Sanders.
Application & Enrollment
How to Join the Field
The One Humanity Field does not have a single enrollment deadline. The door stays open across the full 10 months — because readiness arrives on its own schedule.
Enrollment Process
- Complete the short enrollment application form.
- Share a brief statement of interest — what draws you here, and what you hope this year will open for you.
Eligibility
The Field is open to leaders, practitioners, coaches, educators, innovators, and emerging professionals from all sectors. There is no minimum degree requirement. What matters most is a genuine commitment to inner development and a willingness to show up with curiosity and care.
| Application Deadline | Ongoing |
|---|---|
| Program Begins | September 23, 2026 |
| Questions? | [email protected] |
What’s in the Field: Nine Streams of Practice
The Field is not designed to be consumed — it is designed to be inhabited. Nine interconnected streams of learning move together across 10 months, each developing a different dimension of wholeness-based leadership.
1. Tenfold Remembering
Monthly · 50 min · Wednesdays · with Dr. Ina Gjikondi
Ten live sessions exploring the Tenfold Living Theory of Transformation — the philosophical and developmental backbone of the program.
2. Wholeness Pulse
Monthly · 90 min · with Guest Speakers
Each month, one or two voices — scientists, somatic guides, artists, or keepers of indigenous wisdom — offer immersive exploration.
3. Coaching Pulse
Monthly · 50 min · with Guest Coaches
Monthly sessions with master coaches offering embodied practice, relational skill-building, and reflective depth.
4. REWILDING: An Inquiry Into Original Aliveness
4 sessions · 60 min each · Beginning January 2027 · Dr. Ina Gjikondi & Guests
- Frolicking: When did joy become something you had to earn?
- A Year to Live: What would you notice on your last ordinary Tuesday?
- Enoughness: What are you afraid would happen if you decided you already have enough?
- What the Living World Knows: What is nature already doing in you that you keep interrupting?
5. Connecting with the More-Than-Human World
Self-paced · Plant Practice Series · Includes a half-day in-person · April 2027 · Washington, DC
A plant practice series exploring the intelligence of the living world and rooting leadership in ecological awareness.
6. One Humanity Lab Podcast
On demand
Conversations with innovative leaders seeding systems change from a place of deeply understood connection.
7. Leadership Apothecary
Weekly · Substack · by Dr. Ina Gjikondi
Weekly writing where stories become remedies — nurturing connection and inspiring transformation.
8. One Humanity Commons
Always open · Community platform on Sutra
Where the Field lives between sessions: a living record of a community in transformation.
9. The Mystery Track
Emerging and unfolding throughout the year
New learning experiences added as the community grows — alive, responsive, and attuned to the evolving needs of the Field.
Continuing Education & Professional Credit
The One Humanity Field is a membership community, not a certification program. It does not offer CEUs, PDUs, or ICF continuing education credits.
What it offers instead is something less credentialed and more enduring: a sustained practice space, a community of peers, and a 10-month practice of genuine inner work.
After the Field
The One Humanity Field is designed as a beginning, not an ending. Leaders are invited to continue their development through:
- One Humanity Leadership Coaching Certification — an ICF Level 2 Accredited, 7-month professional coach training for those ready to deepen and formalize their practice.
- One Humanity Executive Fellows Program — a high-investment, individually designed fellowship for senior leaders and organizational innovators.
- Other special track programs within the Lab’s portfolio or in the larger GW CEPL Community.
What People Ask Before They Join
Is this a course or a certification?
Neither. The One Humanity Field is a membership community — a 10-month practice space, not a program with a fixed curriculum to complete or a credential to earn. You engage with what calls to you, at the depth your season allows.
How is this different from the Certification or Executive Fellows Program?
The One Humanity Leadership Coaching Certification is a structured, ICF-accredited 7-month training program designed to develop professional coaches — with a defined curriculum, supervised practice hours, and a professional credential.
The Executive Fellows Program is a high-investment, individually designed fellowship for senior leaders and organizational innovators.
The One Humanity Field is a membership community: open, exploratory, and available to any leader seeking a more integrated way of leading — regardless of sector, title, or coaching background. Think of the Field as a practice home; the Certification and the Fellows Program as pathways for those ready to go deeper in a particular direction.
How much time do I need each month?
The core live sessions run approximately 3–4 hours per month. Beyond that, the Field offers additional streams — a weekly Substack, a community platform, a podcast, and self-paced practices — that you engage with as your life allows. There is no required homework. There is only an invitation to show up.
When can I join? Is there a deadline?
The Field opens September 23, 2026 and the door stays open across the full 10 months — because readiness arrives on its own schedule. You may join at any point during the program year.
How do I know if this is right for me?
If you are reading this and something in you is leaning forward, that is probably enough. The Field is for leaders who sense that something important has been missing — not necessarily in their skills or strategies, but in their relationship to themselves and the work. If that resonates, you belong here.
What does “wholeness-based leadership” actually mean?
It means leading from the full range of who you are — not just your credentials, your role, or your performance, but your values, your body, your intuition, and your particular way of seeing. It means the human being is the primary instrument of leadership, not a variable to be managed. The Field is built on this premise entirely.
Where does the Field live? How do I access it?
The One Humanity Field is hosted on Sutra, a dedicated online learning and community platform. Once your membership is activated on September 23, 2026, you will receive a welcome email from [email protected] with instructions to access the Field. We recommend adding that address to your contacts so the invitation does not land in your spam folder.
What if I miss a session?
Sessions are recorded where possible and available to members through the Sutra platform. You do not need to attend every session. If you miss one, you were probably exactly where you needed to be.
Can my organization sponsor my membership?
Yes. Organizations may sponsor individual memberships or enroll a cohort of leaders together. Group rates are available for three or more participants from the same organization. Federal employees may also be eligible to use agency training funds — GW accepts Standard Form 182, or SF-182.
Contact [email protected] to discuss.
What happens when the 10 months end?
Members of the One Humanity community are invited to stay engaged — and this first 10-month experience will show the way for what’s next. Next steps can include the One Humanity Leadership Coaching Certification, the Executive Fellows Program, and other special track programs within the Lab’s portfolio or the larger GW CEPL Community. What begins here is not meant to stay contained within a single year.
Who You Will Learn With
The One Humanity Field is led by Dr. Ina Gjikondi and a rotating community of scholars, practitioners, coaches, and wisdom keepers who each bring a distinct dimension of wholeness to the work.
Dr. Ina Gjikondi — Program Director
Dr. Ina Gjikondi is the Director of Learning Innovation and Strategic Growth at GW’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) and the founder of One Humanity Lab. Her scholarship integrates phenomenology, ecocentrism, and wholeness-based leadership development.
She is the author of the Remembering Wholeness white paper and holds a doctorate from the George Washington University. Her work is grounded in the premise that the inner life of the leader is the most powerful leverage point for systems change.
Wholeness Pulse Guest Speakers
A wonderful community of guest speakers across the 10-month program bring diverse perspectives from neuroscience, embodied practice, indigenous wisdom, ecological intelligence, and systems change. Speaker names and session dates will be published in the platform calendar.
Coaching Pulse with Guest Coaches
Monthly guest coaches are master practitioners in embodied and relational coaching. Each brings a distinct approach to the essential question: what does it mean to be fully present with another person’s becoming?
MAILING LIST
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PROGRAM DISCOUNT
5% Off for GW Alumni, Students, Faculty & Staff; Groups of 5+; COG & FEW
Contact:
Dr. Ina Gjikondi
Director, Learning Innovation & Strategic Growth
gjikondi
gwu [dot] edu
202-994-5313
Betsy Sanders
Coaching Manager & Learning Guide
GW CEPL & One Humanity Lab
besty [dot] sandersgwu [dot] edu
One Humanity Lab at GW CEPL
onehumanitylabgwu [dot] edu