The Hearth 2026

Thank you for your interest in The Hearth - an island of coherence in a see of uncertainty. It's a small cohort of 4–6 experienced leaders in complex structures who want to release overwhelm and deepen their presence, clarify their vision, and influence without manipulation to create the better future they know is possible. We work as a group over 4 months. Places are limited.

This form helps us both assess fit — for you and for the group. There are no right answers. These questions are an invitation to reflect honestly rather than present well. The people who get the most from The Hearth are those who arrive willing to be seen as they actually are — not as how they think they should be seen.

ABOUT YOU

Name

Email

Role

Organisation

How did you hear about The Hearth

YOUR LEADERSHIP CONTEXT

Q1 What kinds of rooms do you lead or work in and what inspires you about them?

Meetings, boards, teams, committees, cross-sector groups — describe what's typical for you and what you like about those spaces.

Q2 What's the most complex leadership challenge you're navigating right now?

Be as specific as you can. This stays with us.

WHERE YOU WANT TO GROW

Q3 Which of these resonate with challenges you face? Select all that apply.

These map to what we work on together in The Hearth.

1) Reading the room

I struggle to quickly sense what is happening in a group or I get overwhelmed and lose presence.

2) Shifting the atmosphere

I notice when something is off but I don’t know how to intervene or hesitate to step in.

3) Bringing my vision

I have a sense of direction, but it doesn’t reliably translate into others moving with it.

4) Navigating group dynamics

I sense political or emotional undercurrents but avoid engaging or regret how I do engage.

5) Timing my interventions

I hold back when I should speak or speak too late/too early and want better timing.

6) Landing safely

Meetings end without clarity and I carry unresolved tension afterward.

Of these six, which feels most urgent to you right now

READINESS

Q4 How ready do you feel to work experientially — bringing real situations into the group, exploring what's present, and receiving and contributing feedback?

Not ready at all

Fully ready

Q5 What makes this the right time to invest in this kind of development?

INVESTMENT

Q6 The early bird is £3,500 (full price £5,000). Does this work for you?

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Yes, it works

I'd like to discuss a payment plan

I need to confirm funding / check with my organisation

Q7 What would need to happen for this investment to be completely worth it for you?

Q8 The Hearth aims to maximise shared learning opportunities by putting together a group comprising diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences. What would you bring to the group?

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Your application will be read by Amina personally. If there's a potential fit, she'll be in touch to arrange a brief conversation before confirming your place.

[6 places · September–December 2026 · Applications reviewed in order received]