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Leadership Development

Embodied Leadership

Empowering agency, relationship and aligned action

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Duration 2 days

Location Copenhagen

Modules 1 module

Language English

Fee 16.999 kr. ex. VAT New

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12. nov - 13. nov 2026

Copenhagen

English

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Leadership Development

Embodied Leadership

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Lead with clarity: From embodied awareness to collective transformation

Develop your ability to lead with awareness, centred presence, clarity, empowerment and positive impact.

This course combines embodied practices with leadership development to help you shift from limiting habitual reactive patterns to intentional action. Learn to align your thinking, emotions, and body, strengthen self-leadership, and navigate complexity with confidence.

Build the capacity to engage others, work with differences, and create shared direction. Move from inner clarity to collective leadership that is grounded, adaptive, and impactful.

The programme

The course takes place over two consecutive days. You will experience a mix of teaching and group exercises, where you will have the opportunity to discuss concrete experiences and challenges.

Pre- and post-exercises and materials will help you prepare in the best possible way for optimal learning and provide ongoing resources to support you on your journey to becoming a embodied leader.

During the programme, you will, among other things, work with:

Shifting from reaction to choice through embodied centering

Participants practice centering techniques under light physical and relational pressure to move from automatic “fight/flight” responses to conscious choice – developing the core capacity of acting with awareness in complex situations rather than relying on reflexes or habit.

Expanding awareness beyond the head into full body intelligence

Through movement, posture, and breath work, participants explore how different “ways of attending” (head, heart, gut) change perception and action. This connects with the idea that using a variety of sensemaking techniques is necessary to access better decisions.

Translating awareness into intentional, aligned action

Exercises in physically directing energy and intention help participants experience how clarity is not just mental but embodied. This builds the bridge from awareness, to alignment, to action that underpins transformation.

Working with resistance as a source of insight, not a barrier

Through partner exercises involving light physical and conversational resistance, participants learn to meet tension without collapsing or forcing and experiment with different ways of responding; such as openness, inclusion, and more resourceful engagement. This is relevant because “difference and friction are often where better possibilities emerge.”

Practicing advocacy and speaking with grounded clarity

Participants build the ability to communicate their intentions clearly and confidently without aggression, even when challenged.

Recognizing and shifting habitual patterns in real time

By exploring triggers in dialogue and movement, participants observe how ingrained patterns.

Developing relational awareness and shared sensemaking

Exercises such as giving and receiving physical support (e.g. hands-on back support) build sensitivity to others’ states and perspectives & help participants experience trust, connection, and the impact of relational dynamics.

Leading collectively as a dynamic, shared process

Participants engage in movement-based leader – “follower” exercises, exploring how leadership emerges in relationship, how resistance is negotiated, and how shared direction is co-created rather than controlled.

Facilitating alignment and shared intention in groups

Participants apply embodied presence in group dialogue, practicing how to create clarity, inclusion, and forward movement as collective leadership arises from how we show up, attend, and interact.

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Course structure and preparation

In this Embodied Leadership course, Mannaz offers a comprehensive and practical blended learning journey with pre- and post-programme learning resources.

What is included in the price?

2-course days
All meals included
Course materials
Option to purchase personal coaching for your continued development

Participant profile

This course in Embodied Leadership is ideal for leaders, consultants, and professionals seeking to strengthen self-leadership and lead others with clarity.

Especially valuable for those navigating complexity, change, or collaboration, and wanting to move from reactive habits to aligned, intentional leadership grounded in awareness and presence.

Why take this course?

When you participate in this course, you not only acquire personal competencies but also skills that can greatly benefit your company or organisation.

Benefits for you

By integrating body, mind, and emotion, participants build a stable inner foundation, enabling them to stay centered, focused, and effective in complex or uncertain situations.
You develop the ability to access clarity under pressure, moving from reactive habits to grounded, intentional choices that align with their values and goals.
You learn to express their intentions clearly and authentically, listen without defensiveness, and engage others in ways that build trust and shared understanding.
Instead of avoiding or pushing through resistance, participants gain tools to work with tension, difference, and uncertainty, unlocking better outcomes and new possibilities.
You strengthen their ability to engage others, include diverse perspectives, and co-create collective intent, leading to more cohesive, adaptive, and high-performing teams.

Benefits for your company

When a leader attends the programme, the organisation benefits from improved decision quality in complex situations, as the leader is better able to make clear, well‑grounded decisions even under pressure and avoids reactive or short‑term actions
The organisation gains a leader with stronger presence and credibility, who builds trust, engagement and influence across teams and stakeholders
Collaboration and alignment are strengthened, as the leader becomes more effective at creating shared direction, integrating diverse perspectives and ensuring clear progress
The ability to handle resistance and conflict is improved, enabling challenges to be addressed constructively and leading to better outcomes and healthier team dynamics
The organisation becomes more adaptable, as the leader is better equipped to navigate uncertainty, complexity and ongoing change
Collective intelligence is utilised more effectively, as the leader actively draws on diverse perspectives and improves the quality of thinking and innovation
Wellbeing and sustainable performance are enhanced, as the leader manages pressure more effectively, reduces stress and supports more resilient, high‑functioning teams

Enquiries?

If you have any enquiries or questions, please send me an email and I will get back to you with answers.

René Fabricius Weichel

Senior Product Manager

rfw@mannaz.com
+45 4517 6140

Get the course delivered to you

With an in-house programme, you select a course from our extensive portfolio. To some degree, the programme can be designed for your employees and targeted to your specific needs, preferences, and business goals.

If you are 6 or more people who are interested, we can deliver the courses at your company. Contact us if you’d like to know more.

Mariann Illum Vendler

Relation Manager

miv@mannaz.com
+45 4517 6189

Meet your facilitators

Sarah Anne Freiesleben

Senior Consultant

Frequently asked questions

Below you can find answers to some of the questions we often get in connection with this course

What is embodied leadership?

Embodied leadership is the ability to lead with awareness of how your body, emotions, thoughts, and presence influence your actions and relationships. It helps you move from automatic reactions to more intentional, grounded, and effective leadership.

Who is this course relevant for?

This course is relevant for leaders, consultants, and professionals who want to strengthen self-leadership, communicate with greater clarity, and create stronger alignment in teams and collaborations. It is especially valuable for those working in complex, changing, or relationally demanding environments.

Do I need prior experience with embodied practices to participate?

No prior experience is required. The course is designed to be accessible for beginners while still offering depth and insight for participants who have previous experience with leadership development, coaching, or embodied practices.

How can I use what I learn after the course?

You can apply the learning directly in everyday leadership situations such as decision-making, communication, handling resistance, facilitating collaboration, and creating shared direction. The course gives you practical tools and experiences that can be integrated into your own leadership context immediately.

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