Program Overview
Geneva-Based Formation for Global Leaders
You face decisions that affect organizations, communities, and lives across borders and cultures.
The quality of those decisions depends not just on your analysis, but on your capacity for discernment, the ability to see clearly, think deeply, and act wisely under pressure.
This 12-week certificate program offers structured formation in the Christian contemplative tradition, specifically designed for leaders operating in complex, international, and high-stakes environments.
Delivered by a Swiss non-profit institute based in Geneva, this program offers the rigour, independence, and organizational excellence you expect from Swiss executive education combined with the depth of 2,000 years of Christian contemplative wisdom.
Complete Curriculum
Weeks 1-4: Foundation in Contemplative Practice
- Silence of Breath: Physiological grounding and vagal tone regulation. Breathing is an anchor for attention and nervous system management.
Practical exercises for pre-meeting centring and stress response.
- Silence of Senses: Sensory awareness and attention training. Managing information overload and digital distraction. Cultivating presence in high-pressure situations.
- Silence of Body: Embodied leadership and somatic awareness. Reading your body's signals for better decision-making. Physical practices for mental clarity.
- Silence of Emotions: Emotional awareness without reactivity. Ignatian examen for examining consciousness. Affective discernment in complex situations.
Weeks 5-8: Deepening Discernment
- Silence of Thoughts: Mental clarity and cognitive discipline. Distinguishing signal from noise in thinking. Contemplative approaches to problem-solving.
- Silence of Desires: Understanding motivation and intention. Ignatian discernment of spirits. Aligning action with authentic values.
- Silence of Judgment: Openness and receptivity in leadership. Suspending premature conclusions. Listening deeply to stakeholders and situations.
- Silence of Action: Strategic patience and timing. When to act and when to wait. Contemplative decision-making under pressure.
Weeks 9-12: Integration and Sustainability
- Silence of Speech: Contemplative communication. Speaking from depth rather than reactivity. Strategic use of silence in negotiation and dialogue.
- Silence of Being: Integration of all practices. Developing your personal contemplative rhythm. Leadership from grounded presence.
- Sustaining Practice: Building contemplative habits into executive life. Managing setbacks and maintaining discipline. Long-term formation beyond the program.
- Leadership in Action: Case studies and practical application. Your personal leadership challenges. Moving forward with discernment.
WHO SHOULD ENROLL SECTION:
This program serves international leaders who:
- Make decisions with significant organizational or human consequences
- Navigate ethical complexity and competing stakeholder interests
- Seek time-tested wisdom for contemporary leadership challenges
- Are open to contemplative practices rooted in Christian tradition, regardless of personal faith background
- Value rigorous methodology over superficial techniques
- Can commit 3.5 hours weekly for serious formation
This program is explicitly:
✓ Professional development in leadership capacities
✓ Non-proselytizing and focused on practical application
✓ Welcoming to leaders of all faith backgrounds and philosophical perspectives
✓ Grounded in Christian contemplative tradition as methodology, not doctrine
This program is particularly designed to serve diplomats and foreign service professionals, executives in multinational organizations, leaders in international NGOs and faith-based organizations, senior public servants in complex governmental contexts, and healthcare leaders who must make complex decisions.
30-minute call to discuss the Certificate Program and determine if it's right for you
30 min
Investment & Enrollment
Program Fee: $3,095 USD
All revenues support the mission of the Ethica Christian Institute, a Swiss non-profit organization, as it expands access to Christian contemplative formation for international leaders.
The program fee includes:
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Complete 12-week curriculum with live instruction
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20+ professionally recorded guided meditation practices
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All live sessions with lifetime access to recordings
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Comprehensive reading materials from primary sources
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Professional learning platform (Thinkific) with lifetime access
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Certificate of Completion from Ethica Christian Institute, Geneva, Switzerland
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Connection with an international cohort of senior leaders
Individual Payment Options:
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Single payment: $3,095 USD
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Payment plan: 2 payments of $1,547.50 (first payment at enrollment, second payment 30 days after enrollment)
Organizational Rates:
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2-4 participants: $2,786 per person (10% discount)
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5-9 participants: $2,476 per person (20% discount)
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10+ participants: $2,167 per person (30% discount) + custom cohort options
We welcome organizational sponsorship from faith-based organizations, international institutions, diplomatic services, values-driven companies, and healthcare systems.
Contact us to discuss organizational enrollment and dedicated cohorts.
Enrollment: Limited to ensure quality of engagement and international cohort balance
How to Enroll:
Step 1: Schedule a Free Consultation (Recommended)
We recommend scheduling a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your leadership context and ensure this program aligns with your development needs.
Step 2: Complete Enrollment
After your consultation, you'll receive access to our secure enrollment platform (Thinkific), where you can complete registration and payment.
Ready to enroll directly? Contact us at info@ethicainstitute.org for the enrollment link.
Questions? Email info@ethicainstitute.org or schedule a consultation below.