the elements of leadership: fire
the elements of leadership
a 4-part experiential workshop series
modern leadership requires more than strategy and intellect — it requires presence, discernment, emotional intelligence, and the capacity to respond rather than react.
this four-part workshop series invites you to embody the four classical elements — earth, fire, air, and water — as living intelligences that shape how we lead, relate, decide, and show up in our lives and our work.
each session is an immersive experience, blending somatic practice, reflection, community dialogue, and ritualized elements to translate embodiment directly into real-world leadership capacity.
you may attend individual sessions or the full series for a deeper arc of integration.
feb 24 - earth | march 24 - fire | april 28 - water | may 26 - air
session II: FIRE — vision, vitality, and directional leadership
life force, precision, and transformation
fire is the element of activation, aliveness, and forward momentum.
this session explores how leaders access their inner fire — not as urgency, aggression, or burnout — but as embodied vitality that gives direction, magnetism, and courage to their leadership.
when fire is underexpressed, leaders hesitate, hold back, or dilute their truth. when overexpressed, fire becomes force, reactivity, or exhaustion. when embodied, fire becomes clear, catalytic, and deeply compelling.
in this session, you will:
use breathwork as a tool for transformation and alignment with special guest teacher daphne zahara
identify where you are holding back — and where you may be overextending
practice directing your energy toward what truly matters
build risk tolerance in speaking truth and making decisive moves
work with fire as a force of transformation — learning what to fuel and what to let burn
you will leave with a stronger sense of direction, increased magnetism, and the confidence to move forward with clarity, courage, and strategic heat.
important details:
wear: comfortable clothes you can move in
bring: something to cover your eyes, a journal & pen.
doors will close at 6:15pm and there is no late entry. thank you for giving yourself ample time to park, arrive and settle in to protect the integrity of the container. ♡
light snacks provided.
can't make fire? join us for water and air
you can attend individual sessions or the full series for a deeper arc of integration.
meet dayna
dayna april is a leadership and embodiment coach who helps people reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies so they can lead with greater presence, clarity, and alignment.
over the past decade, she has led teams and operations in early-stage startups while completing thousands of hours of training in somatic movement, meditation, and embodied leadership. her workshops and leadership experiences are trusted by communities and organizations including moss, the kinn, chief, la tech week, startupexperts, and growth club.
her work blends ancient practices with modern somatic tools to cultivate authentic confidence, emotional regulation, and aligned action.
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meet daphne
daphne zahara is a los angeles–based breathwork facilitator and movement educator. with a background as a professional dancer, she brings a unique understanding of the body as a gateway for self-awareness, resilience, and transformation.
she teaches breathwork, meditation, and flow at open in venice and guides workshops and retreats internationally. in this collaboration exploring leadership through the elements, daphne will lead a FIRE breathwork experience designed to help participants tap into their unique expression and inner vitality.
about moss:
moss is a conscious co-working, wellness and event space in the heart of venice. Our intention is to grow authentic community based on our values of curiosity, creativity and compassion.
the wabi-sabi design is intentional in every corner. may all visitors and members feel better leaving than when they enter.
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