Robin Alfred, about emergent leadership

Emergent Leadership: Agency, truth, and momentum

Robin Alfred, Founding Director, Open Circle Consulting Ltd

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In this episode of Proyecto Co, Ana Amrein, founder of Efecto Colibrí has a deep conversation with Robin Alfred, founder of Open Circle Consulting, a leadership trainer, educator, and facilitator. They explore leadership as a movement rooted in agency, truth, and momentum, rather than in a position of power.

Robin shares insights from his decades of experience working across different sectors, emphasizing the importance of inner spaciousness, trauma-informed leadership, and transformational group dynamics. They discuss how hope lies in a sense of agency, the power of deep listening, and how emergent leadership fosters radical innovation.

The conversation also dives into Robin’s personal journey, from working in the criminal justice system to co-founding consulting initiatives and facilitating leadership programs worldwide. He also introduces his upcoming training programs, including The Art of Facilitating Transformational Fields in Bilbao and his online Emergent Leadership course.

🎧 What to Expect in this Episode:

00:00 – Welcome to Proyecto Co
Ana introduces the concept of Proyecto Co, a podcast that explores community, consciousness, and co-creation.

00:54 – Introducing Today’s Topic: Leadership as a Movement
Ana explains why leadership is more than just a title and why this episode is dedicated to redefining leadership.

02:35 – Defining Leadership with Robin Alfred
Robin explains why leadership is about agency, truth, and momentum rather than hierarchy.

05:10 – Connecting to Inner Power
Exploring how inner spaciousness and self-awareness cultivate true leadership.

07:13 – Emergent Leadership and Inner Practices
Robin discusses practices for developing emergent leadership and unlocking creativity.

12:16 – Personal Journey and Insights
Robin shares his background—from social work in London to leadership at the Findhorn Ecovillage, Scotland.

26:54 – Courses and How to Join
Robin introduces his upcoming facilitation training in Bilbao and his Emergent Leadership online course.

29:33 – Closing Remarks and Contact Information
Ana and Robin reflect on key takeaways and how listeners can connect with Robin’s work.

Find out more about Robin´s work and trainings in the following links:

The Art of Facilitating Transformational Fields

Emergent Leadership Online Training 2025

All programs

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