Conscious Leadership Training
A five-day journey into self-awareness, presence, connection and the deeper dimensions of leadership.
November 2 – November 6, 2026
Something about the way you lead is ready to change.
You may already know how to lead. You have the experience. The knowledge. The tools. And yet, leadership often asks something deeper of us.
How do you respond when you’re under pressure?
What happens when conflict arises?
Can you stay present when things become uncertain?
How do your own patterns shape the way you meet others?
At some point, developing as a leader becomes less about learning another technique, and more about becoming aware of who you are while you lead. This is where conscious leadership begins.
LEADERSHIP BEGINS WITH SELF-AWARENESS
We believe that how we lead others is deeply connected to how we relate to ourselves. During the training, we explore the inner patterns, beliefs and reactions that influence the way we communicate, make decisions, handle conflict and create relationships.
Through self-inquiry, embodiment, contemplative practice and honest dialogue, we create space to notice what happens beneath the surface. The purpose is not to become a perfect leader, but to become a more present, authentic and conscious one.
FIVE DAYS TO EXPLORE, PRACTICE & INTEGRATE
This is not a training you simply sit through. It is an immersive experience designed to be explored with your whole self. The training draws on perspectives from leadership development, organisational psychology, neuroscience, embodiment, mindfulness and contemplative practice.
Across five days, you will be invited into a combination of:
SELF-INQUIRY
Explore your patterns, beliefs and habitual ways of responding.
EMBODIMENT
Develop greater awareness of how thoughts, emotions and experiences live in the body.
RELATIONAL PRACTICE
Explore authentic communication, trust, vulnerability and the dynamics between people.
CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE
Create space for presence, stillness and deeper awareness.
LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION
Connect your inner work to the realities of leading people, teams and organisations.
INTEGRATION
Turn insights into practices you can bring into your everyday life and leadership.
Conscious leadership does not mean leaving the professional world behind. It means bringing more awareness into it.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
You might be a leader, manager, entrepreneur, facilitator, coach, educator or simply someone who has a strong influence on the people and environments around you. You may be looking to:
- deepen your self-awareness
- become more present and grounded in your leadership
- navigate difficult conversations and relationships with greater ease
- understand your own patterns and reactions
- create more authentic and trusting relationships
- connect your work with a deeper sense of purpose
WHAT YOU TAKE WITH YOU?
Our hope is that you will leave with more than new ideas about leadership. Our intention is that you leave with a deeper understanding of yourself and practical ways to bring that awareness into your everyday life.
You may take with you:
- Greater self-awareness – A clearer understanding of the patterns and reactions that shape your leadership.
- More presence – The ability to pause, listen and respond rather than simply react.
- Stronger relationships – New perspectives and practices for creating trust, openness and authentic connection.
- Practical tools – Experiences and practices that can continue to support you in your work and life.
- A renewed sense of purpose – Space to reconnect with what matters to you and how you want to contribute.
- A community – New connections with people who are exploring similar questions about leadership and life.
Facilitators
Pål Dobrin, Mia Lehndal, and Hampus Törnskog – supported by Ängsbacka team members and guest teachers from the fields of innovation, sustainability and consciousness research.
Pål Dobrin
Pål Dobrin holds a background in international crisis and conflict management and brings over 25 years of experience to leadership development. He has created innovative programs in stress management, compassion, and mindfulness for organizations including Chalmers and PwC, an innovation initiative for Ericsson, and trained future psychiatrists in compassion and emotion skills for VGR. As founder of CARE Meditation and head teacher of the CARE Meditation Teacher and Changemaker Training, Pål bridges ancient wisdom with modern science. He currently co-leads the research project “Inner Transformation for Climate and Sustainability” at Linköping University, exploring how consciousness development can address global challenges and transform self leadership.
Mia Lehndal
Mia Lehndal has been training coaches and leaders for more than 15 years and she has been full time dedicated to inner development for more than 20 years. Her specialty is somatic self inquiry and embodiment of wisdom, as an invitation for leaders to really walk their talk and live as they teach. Mia will guide you to get in touch with yourself on deeper levels than you might have experienced before. Authenticity is her way of being and leading, inspiring others to live and lead from what is happening now, moment by moment.
Mia is the founder of the leadership training Modigt Ledarskap and of Body Love Yoga School. She is also the author of 2 books and holds a Bachelor Degree in Media & Communication.
Hampus Törnskog
Hampus is the current CEO of Ängsbacka and has a vast experience within Leadership.
His experience ranges from managing smaller teams to whole departments globally within large organizations (Volvo Cars). From being CEO for large marketing firms (AKQA) to founding and running companies from scratch.
Having participated in multiple leadership trainings over the years and being a frequent keynote speaker and space holder he has hands-on experience from a multitude of situations.
Hampus has a passion for creating healthy, lasting leadership. Where passion, creativity and engagement can thrive without sacrificing balance and harmony.
Join the Conscious Leadership Training!
Investment
- Corporate rate: 26 730,6 SEK (excl. VAT)
- Entrepreneurs and small businesses: 21 900 SEK (inc. VAT)
- Private individuals / self-funded: 17 900 SEK (inc. VAT)
After the placement of your booking you will receive an invoice to be paid within 20 days to confirm your participation.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
During the training, you will stay in a private room at Ängsbacka, with shared bathroom and showers.
Your room includes bed linen and towels, so there is no need to bring your own.
Your accommodation is included in the course fee, allowing you to fully settle into the Ängsbacka experience throughout the five days.
YOUR Accommodation
During the training, you will stay in a private room at Ängsbacka, with shared bathrooms and showers.
Your room includes bed linen and towels, so there is no need to bring your own.
Your accommodation is included in the course fee, allowing you to fully settle into the Ängsbacka experience throughout the five days.
CARAVAN OR CAMPER
If you would like to bring your camper or caravan - check availability when booking your ticket. Unfortunately we do not have the capacity to offer electricity for any of these spots.
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FOOD AND SERVING
All meals are included in the course fee, with breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared and served daily.
Ängsbacka serves wholesome vegetarian food, with a strong focus on organic and locally sourced ingredients. Our meals are prepared with care and are an important part of the experience.
ALCOHOL-FREE & DRUG-FREE
Ängsbacka has a policy of zero tolerance for illicit drugs and alcohol. We don’t serve alcohol, and it is not allowed to drink or to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances when you are at Ängsbacka. If you are found under the influence, we will ask you to leave immediately.
Please find our other general policies and guidelines here.
Code of ethics
Ängsbacka is continuously developing intentions for offering supportive and transformational spaces - read our Code of Ethics here.
PAYMENTS AND CURRENCY
Remember! We always request you to book and pay your event ticket online before arrival.
Both our café and the reception at Ängsbacka are cash-free, so once at Ängsbacka you will only be able to use card or Swish (Swedish direct payment service) as a payment method at our reception and in the café.
We only accept the currency SEK.
For cash withdrawal, there is a cash point at Coop in Molkom (the nearby village).
ÄNGSBACKA CAFÉ
The Café is a cosy gathering place to relax, connect and enjoy a conversation between sessions.
You’ll find freshly brewed coffee and tea, golden milk, smoothies and chilled drinks, as well as homemade cakes, chocolate, raw treats and other snacks.
SAUNA
Our wood-fired sauna is open on selected evenings during the course. Take some time to slow down, relax and enjoy the warmth together with new and old friends.
Please bring a towel to sit on in the sauna. Towels are provided as part of your accommodation.
Holy Tree crafts and instrument shop
In the Holy Tree shop you find a unique selection of music instruments such as shamanic drums, flutes, rattles and more.
LOST ITEMS
As a visitor at Ängsbacka you are solely responsible for your personal belongings at all times. During the actual event Ängsbacka will support you to retrieve any items lost by setting up, and maintaining specific “Lost & Found”-labelled boxes nearby the workshop-spaces.After each event the lost & found boxes will be emptied and all collected items will be stored in our Lost & Found tent for a total of 2 weeks upon completion of the event.
Valuables such as wallets, digital devices, keys and similar are handed in and kept at our booking office for a maximum of 3 months and will be returned upon description. Valuables are the only items that will be sent to you after the event is over and you will be charged for the postage plus an administrative fee of 100 SEK.
Please be aware that Ängsbacka does not take any responsibility for personal belongings - the above is to be considered a service and not a guarantee that you will be able to retrieve lost items whether valuables or others, such as clothing.
ELECTRIC cars
In case you choose to travel to Ängsbacka with an electric car, here are some things you need to know. Since we have a limited power grid we can’t provide charging facilities for electric cars. The closest charging station is in in the center of Molkom. Our reception team can explain you exactly how to get there.
WELCOME LETTER
A welcome letter with more detailed information about the course will be sent out to all participants.
LANGUAGE
Ängsbacka is an international course and festival center with people from all over the world. The main language spoken during the courses is English.
FIND YOUR WAY HERE
It’s easy to find your way to Ängsbacka by car, bus or train. Read more about how to find your way here.
CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in at reception: 12:00 – 13:00
First meal: 13:00 – 14:00
First gathering: 14:00 in Upper Barn
Last meal: 13:00 – 14:00
Check-out*: 14:00
*Clean your room before this time. You don’t need to formally check out at the reception.
PODCASTS ABOUT THE TRAINING
Exploring the path of Conscious Leadership with Pål
Welcoming mistakes and leading with humanity with Hampus
Discover The power of embodiment in leadership with Mia