Cultural Wayfinding

Self Work for World Work

A 12 week transformational journey for changemakers, activists and all those who know another world is possible. 

The Stories That Shape Us Are Changing

We are living through a time of deep transition—socially, ecologically, and culturally.

The narratives that once defined our world are unraveling, and what comes next isn’t just about policies or systems - it’s about the underlying worldviews that shape them.

Because capitalism, patriarchy, and the deep-seated story of separation - these forces don’t just exist ‘out there’. They live in us, shaping how we think, how we lead, and how we relate to power.

Cultural Wayfinding isn’t just about understanding these systems - it’s about transforming them, so that we don’t unconsciously replicate what we seek to change.

It’s about reclaiming power, not as dominance or control, but as a force for creativity, integrity, and collective liberation.

It’s connecting to your inner compass, so that the actions and decisions you make aren’t just grounded in the world as it is…. but instead lead us to the world as it could be.

As cultural wayfinders, we’re navigating from the world as it is to the world as it could be.

This requires 3 things.

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    First, that we Get Free. That we detox from the toxic elements of patriarchal capitalism, & its manifestations of scarcity and shame which hold us back, and keep the status quo in place.

    Because systems have a mindset, and challenging that allows deep change from the inside out.

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    Second, that we Steward Our Power. That we learn to claim power and  wield it ethically. That we can read a room for power, understand power dynamics, as well as how to shift and share power.

    That we learn to honour the wisdom of our emotions, and the power they offer. 

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    Third, that we Find What’s Ours to do in this time. That we vision & seed more just & loving communities.

    This work is in cultivating the connection to our callings & leaning into the imaginative field.

    We can’t do everything, but we can do our thing to help remake the world. 

Course Overview

A pathway to power and purpose.

This course isn’t just about ideas. It’s about embodiment. It’s about understanding the stories we carry, getting in touch with power—our discomfort with it, our right use of it—and stepping into leadership in a way that aligns with our deepest values.

Through guided inquiry, collective exploration, and practical frameworks, this program helps you:

✨ Identify and release limiting cultural narratives—so you can lead, build, and create from a place of freedom.
✨ Explore your relationship to power—understanding where you resist it, where you overuse it, and how to hold it with integrity.
✨ Clarify your role in making change—through archetypes, callings, and values that ground your work in the world.

By the end of Cultural Wayfinding, you will:

✅ Recognise the internalised systems that shape your decisions and leadership - and develop the work of Getting Free.

✅ Develop a new relationship with power—one that is ethical, clear, and aligned with your values.

✅ Gain a deeper understanding of your unique role in change, guided by archetypes, callings, and values.

✅ Feel more confident in shaping the future—not just responding to the present.

Program Details

Weeks 1 - 4: Getting Free

We break down the relationship between self work and world work as you learn the stories that shape our world.

Laying the groundwork of ‘getting free’ you’ll learn to identify the belief patterns of patriarchy and capitalism and the ways we have internalised them, as well as how story and system interconnect.

You’ll also get a good opportunity to connect with your fellow cohort and set some group intentions for the program.

“When the forms of an old culture are dying, the new culture is created by a few people who are not afraid to be insecure.” - Rudolf Bahro

Weeks 5-8: Steward Your Power

Knowing your power is one thing - understanding how to steward and share power is another.

We’ll be looking at power dynamics and healthy, ethical ways of challenging them.

‘Cause we got things to do in this world, and power is what we need to get them done..

These weeks you’ll learn about paradigms of power, the difference between power, domination & control, and how you can embody power that is just & regenerative.

Weeks 9-12: Finding What’s Yours

There’s no map for getting from where we are to where we want to be because we haven’t been there before as a collective.

Still, we need a compass. That’s what our emotions, body-sensations & callings are for - to guide us into our most meaningful path.

As cultural wayfinders, we’re making the map as we walk. You’ll start to vision the world as it could be and unpack your role in birthing this world.

Who is this for?

Cultural Wayfinding is designed for those working within and beyond traditional changemaking spaces.

  • Writers & creatives shaping culture through language and storytelling.

  • Activists & Movement Weavers exploring the inner dimension of systems change.

  • Entrepreneurs & business leaders rethinking old models and pioneering feminist & ethical ways forward.

  • Non-profit leaders & B-Corp founders working to create meaningful, lasting impact.

  • Educators & change facilitators influencing the next generation’s worldview.

If you’re standing in the space between the world as it is and the world as it could be… join us in the next cohort of Cultural Wayfinding.

Lucy, United States

“From the readings, to the discussions, to the facilitation and pace, this course offers an opportunity for both seasoned activists and newcomers to find a reflective place to deepen their understanding and practice, while leaning into envisioning new possibilities...”

Ruth, Australia

“Every session left me full of ideas, thoughts, questions, and a much deeper understanding of myself and my purpose in this world. I loved this course - and all the wonderful people from all over the world who shared this space - and, while so thankful to have been involved, I'm quite sad that it has come to an end.”

Join Cultural Wayfinding

March 26 - June 11

Cultural Wayfinding consists of 10 live 90-minute sessions over 12 weeks. 

Integration weeks without class are built into weeks 5 & 9.

This is not a passive course—it’s an active exploration of self and society. Through live, interactive discussions, deep inquiry, and shared reflection, you will uncover the insights and tools to Get Free, Steward Your Power and Find What’s Yours To Do In This Time.

First Session: Wednesday, March 26 2025
Final Session: Wednesday, June 11 2025

Sessions run on Tuesdays at 6pm UK time.
With variation some weeks for daylight savings changes, this is typically 10am Pacific | 1pm Eastern | 7pm CET.

Facilitator

Cultural Wayfinding is created and facilitated by Laura Hartley, founder of the Scintilla Centre.

Fascinated by the space between inner and outer change, Laura’s work was born out of her passion and experience in both personal and spiritual transformation, and climate activism.

Investment: What does Cultural Wayfinding cost?

The twelve week program offers tiered pricing.

To hear when this program opens, please join our mailing list below.

Support

Access this offering at a community-supported rate. This tier makes the work more inclusive while still honouring its value.

This rate is £330 (or 3 monthly payments of £110).

Sustain

Support this work at a level that ensures its long-term impact. Your contribution helps keep these programs accessible while sustaining the depth and quality of learning.

This rate is £450 (or 3 monthly payments of £150).

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Live sessions are 90 minutes, and this is where the majority of the content is delivered. Allow about 30 minutes per week for the workbook and reflection prompts.

  • No problem. Each session will be recorded and you can watch the replay. Each week will have an accompanying workbook you can also follow along in.

  • We start on Wednesday, March 26 2025. Sessions are at 6pm UK time, which is generally 10am Pacific | 1pm Eastern | 7pm CET. There is some variation in weeks 1 & 2 for daylight savings changes.

  • Refunds are not permitted for change of mind. If your circumstances change please email us to discuss.