Regenerative leadership · coaching · consulting · tools

How we lead determines our impact.

Why we lead gives our work meaning. What we do gives it direction. How we lead turns both into real, lasting, meaningful change.

Coaching, consulting and practical tools for leaders in nonprofits, schools, businesses and communities.

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John Hardman, PhD Author of the Regenerative Leadership Framework (2012–2026) English · Español

The Regenerative Leadership Framework: four quadrants across individual and collective, interior and exterior, joined by the Field of Emerging Consciousness and Empowerment and surrounded by Circular Systems of Collaboration. — Regenerative Leadership Framework© Hardman 2012–2026

The approach

A framework for leading from the inside out

Inside outLasting change starts with personal purpose and mindset, then moves into behavior, shared culture and collective systems.
Never finishedPurpose-driven, shared, iterative leadership: reflect, act and renew, again and again.
Shared powerLeaders cultivate the field where people can act, and circular systems give every stakeholder a voice.

R = 1/e Regeneration is inversely proportional to e. What do you think e represents?

Services

Two ways to work together

Leadership coaching

One-to-one work on your purpose, your presence and the way you lead. We begin with the Regenerative Leadership Process Profile and build a plan you can practice in your real work.

Organizational consulting & facilitation

Team diagnostics with the Regenerative Capacity Index, facilitated dialogue, backcasting and prototyping, so change efforts take root instead of fading.

Nonprofits & NGOsEducationBusinessCommunity & civic

Free resource

Start with the Regenerative Capacity Snapshot

Seven statements, about ten minutes. See where you and your organization stand, and where to focus first.

One statement from each area of the framework
A score on the Regenerative Maturity Continuum
A clear next step based on your lowest area

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Resistance0–4

Skepticism5–8

Compliance9–12

Commitment13–16

Engagement17–21

Depleting capacityRegenerating capacity

Certificate course · University for Peace

Regenerative Leadership at UPEACE

Lead beyond sustainability. Build organizations that regenerate. A four-week online course from the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education, built on the Regenerative Leadership Framework and taught by John Hardman.

Four weeks online, about 4–8 hours a week, with weekly modules, discussion forums and personal feedback from your facilitator.
Optional live sessions on Zoom, so you can take part from anywhere in the world.
Leave with a plan: your own regenerative leadership action plan and a regenerative project for a real challenge in your organization or community.
Earn a certificate from the UPEACE Centre for Executive Education. The course also counts toward the Centre’s Diploma in Social Innovation and Global Leadership Diploma.

Resources

Tools for the challenges you're facing

Each field guide pairs a short diagnostic with the part of the framework that addresses one specific challenge, plus worksheets, real scenarios and a 30-day practice plan.

Available now · $37

From Pilot to Practice

For change efforts that start strong and never stick.

Buy – $37

Available now · $37

Influence Without Authority

For leading people who don't report to you.

Buy – $37

Coming soon · $37

Mission Coherence Audit

For organizations drifting from their mission to follow funding.

Coming soon · $37

Dialogue Across Difference

For leaders caught between polarized stakeholders.

Coming soon · $37

Backcasting Strategy Kit

For strategic plans that end up on a shelf.

Coming soon · $37

Getting Out of Your Own Way

For founders and long-time leaders ready to share control.

Coming soon · $37

Reclaiming Your Why

For leaders who have lost touch with the purpose behind their work.

Coming soon · $37

The Regenerative First 90 Days

For stepping into a new leadership role well.

Core workbooks

The full Regenerative Leadership Process Profile (26 items) and the Regenerative Capacity Index (29 items), with scoring, interpretation and a 90-day plan.

$97 / $127Both for $197 · coming soon

Leading for Regeneration

A four-week live course: four 90-minute Zoom sessions with guided work between them. Includes both workbooks.

$595Nonprofit rate $395 · join the waitlist

Team Diagnostic Kit

Take the RCI as a team, then work through a facilitated 90-minute debrief: generative dialogue, backcasting and one prototype to commit to.

$497per team, up to 25 people · order by request

Practitioner License

For coaches and consultants who want to use the RLPP and RCI with their own clients, with certification through the course.

$1,500+ $350 per year · apply by request

All products are digital; nothing is shipped. Field guides are delivered instantly by email after purchase through our secure store (Payhip, with payment by Stripe or PayPal). Spanish editions and nonprofit pricing available. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy. Questions? Get in touch.

About

John Hardman, PhD

John has spent his career in education, research, and consulting.

He is the author of the Regenerative Leadership Framework, which he teaches to corporate and NGO leaders globally through the United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE) Centre for Executive Education. He works with leaders in nonprofits, education, business and community organizations, in English and Spanish.

DegreePhD in Educational Leadership
Author
selected publicationsLeading for Regeneration: Going beyond sustainability in business, education, and community (2012). Routledge.Traveling the U: Contemplative Practices for Consciousness Development for Corporate and Social Transformation (2013). IGI Global.Regenerative Leadership in Schools (2015).The Regenerative Leadership Handbook: An Integral Change Process for Organizations and Communities (2017).Liderazgo Regenerativo: Guía de Aplicación. Una guía práctica y consciente para la creación de soluciones sostenibles efectivas y duraderas en la empresa, la comunidad, y la educación (2021).
EducationFaculty, Centre for Executive Education, United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE)Program Director, IDEAL Program for School Leaders, Florida Atlantic UniversityDissertation Methodologist, College of Doctoral Studies, Grand Canyon University
LanguagesEnglish · Español

Contact

Start a conversation

Tell me a little about your work and what you're hoping to change. I'll reply within two business days.

Or write directly: jhardman@regenerativeorganizations.com