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Jason Bernhardt-Lanier

Partnerships
 Strategy & Culture Architect  A heart-centered strategist who helps align vision, culture, and structure in service of collective flourishing. What He Brings to Soularize Jason brings more than 30 years of global experience in the citizen sector, supporting leaders, organizations, and communities as they navigate moments that matter. He most often serves at key inflection points—whether launching something new, guiding growth, or helping repair and realign what has been strained. Jason is known for his ability to hold both depth and practicality—bringing insight, integrity, and a grounded sense of wholeness to complex systems. He listens for patterns beneath the surface, helping individuals and teams move forward with clarity, coherence, and shared purpose. At Soularize, Jason brings a thoughtful, relational, and quietly playful presence shaped by his embodiment of humane spirituality in action. He helps create the conditions where vision, culture, and collaboration can come into deeper alignment, supporting a gathering that is both meaningful and generative. His work reflects a deep belief that transformation happens not just through ideas, but through the ways we show up with one another—attuned, present, and open to what is emerging among us.
8:30am - 9:00am

7 Oct Wednesday Day 2

Optional Grounding Practice

A quiet, reflective start to the day designed to center the body and mind. These optional sessions offer space for stillness, intention-setting, and personal grounding before the day begins.

9:30am - 11:00am

7 Oct Wednesday Day 2

Main Session 2: Finding Hope

Surveying the Field: Where are we seeing hope and effective action? What is happening in the field of spiritual innovation and changemaking? Where do we see cooperation, collaboration, and mutual learning?

11:15am - 12:00pm

7 Oct Wednesday Day 2

Connection Time

A dedicated space to build meaningful relationships through guided and organic conversations. This is where ideas deepen, connections form, and the community begins to take shape.

12:00pm - 2:00pm

7 Oct Wednesday Day 2

Lunch Break

2:00pm - 3:30pm

7 Oct Wednesday Day 2

Learning Conversations 2

Small, interactive sessions led by practitioners and innovators exploring real work in the field. Rather than presentations, these are participatory conversations designed for shared learning, reflection, and practical insight.

4:00pm - 6:00pm

7 Oct Wednesday Day 2

Open Space 2

A participant-driven session where anyone can host a conversation around a question, idea, or challenge they care about. Open Space invites emergent topics, collaboration, and co-creation in real time.

6:00pm

7 Oct Wednesday Day 2

Break for Dinner and Evening Activities

Surveying the Field: Where are we seeing hope and effective action? What is happening in the field of spiritual innovation and changemaking? Where do we see cooperation, collaboration, and mutual learning?