The Way of Apprenticeship

Founded by William Timothy Walker in 2016, The Way of Apprenticeship is a social enterprise that serves executives, entrepreneurs and men in being authentic and capable leaders.  How can we be human, uniquely ourselves, and also take responsibility in our lives? This is a question I have been living into and guiding others through most of my life. I have spent most of my adulthood studying in-depth the relationship between inner health (psychological, emotional and spiritual maturation)  and practical action, both personally and professionally. In 2012, while doing a doctoral degree in leadership education I was deeply called to leave and embark on a quest in search of humanity, adventure and wisdom. This decision went against all the advice and opinions of everyone around me and it wasn’t easy though it leads to experiences and wisdom that I knew I could not find doing a doctoral degree. For over 2 years I found myself learning and practicing what I now see as simply authentic leadership through harsh conditions and disorienting contexts including homelessness and deep wilderness. During this time I embarked on a 68-day walking pilgrimage by foot along the Appalachian Trail during winter as a rite of passage into a deeper connection with myself, society and ancestry.

For over 15 years I have engaged inner work amidst other personal,  civic and professional commitments including therapeutic, coaching,  mentoring and group relationships focused on developing emotional fluency, relational competency, spiritual connection and conscious communication and dialogue. I have also engaged in my own meditation practice consistently for 10 years and studied the practical embodiment of spirituality through work and relationships, which I continue to do.  Men's development, including psychological, social, and relational growth has also been a deep and ongoing study for me.