Renewed Direction
A desire to change, grow, or re-establish passion for your career.
Onsite Workshop · September 3-4, 2026
Positive Leadership
Costa Rica
A two-day campus experience for leaders ready to grow, reconnect with purpose, and turn strengths into meaningful action.
University for Peace, Costa Rica
Certificate from a UN-established institution
A Transformational Campus Experience
Step back, reflect deeply, and set leadership goals that stretch what is possible.
Join us on the UPEACE campus for two days of connection, renewal, co-creation, and meaningful exchange with international facilitators and fellow participants from around the world.
This seminar explores a human-centered paradigm of leadership: strengthening your ability to connect with others, understand their perspectives, engage and motivate teams, and lead by appealing to people’s strengths and passions.
Who should take this course?
Designed for people ready to grow, reconnect with purpose, and lead what comes next.
Positive Leadership is applicable across ages, career levels, and fields. Participants often recognize themselves in these four motivations:
Personal Stretch
A deep drive to push personal boundaries and give back to your community or the world.
Global Connection
The need to connect with like-minded individuals and broaden an already global mindset.
Future Readiness
Professionals in fast-growing fields who want to stay ahead of the curve.
Start With Why
Positive leadership unlocks the potential of each person in the organization.
In this course, we touch on the topic of “starting with the why.” As an appetizer, this powerful TED Talk by Simon Sinek introduces a model of inspirational leadership by looking at Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright brothers.
During the course, we analyze our own scores and develop our own how, why, and what through the workshop process.
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This course counts toward the Diploma in Social Innovation or Global Leadership Diploma.
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Onsite Format
Two practical days on the UPEACE campus.
The course is designed to be a practical and hands-on workshop, allowing space for sharing and peer-to-peer learning. Spanning two full days on campus, we'll cover a variety of introspective activities, theory, and small group application.
We'll cover:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Positive Leadership
- Conflict Transformation
- Appreciative Inquiry
- Strengths Feedback
- Crafting a Purpose Statement
- Knowing Personal Conflict Style
Course Details
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Facilitators
Arianna Reyes Chanto
Arianna Reyes Chanto excels at helping others achieve their full potential. With over 15 years of experience in coaching and leading high-performing teams, she is passionate about the intersection of people and technology and dedicated to making a positive impact on social enterprises and technology-driven organizations.
Currently based in San Jose, Costa Rica, Arianna combines a strong background in Agile Coaching, Process Improvement, and Delivery Management within the software development industry with extensive expertise in Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Professional and Organizational Development. As a proud graduate of the U.S. State Department's Community Solutions Program, the UN Upeace Global Leadership Diploma, and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Change Agents for Advocacy program, she has founded and facilitated diverse initiatives focused on Women's Rights and Female Empowerment.
In her role as Director at BLOOM, Arianna empowers individuals and organizations through tailored education, coaching, and consultancy services. Her work fosters leadership, inclusivity, and professional growth, striving to create environments where emotional intelligence, effective communication, and innovative thinking drive sustainable success.
Course Schedule
This 2-day onsite course will take place at the United Nations-established University for Peace in Costa Rica on September 3-4, 2026. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and include lunches and coffee breaks, with vegetarian and vegan options available.
Participants will also have the opportunity to stay on and take part in the Gross Global Happiness Summit 2026, which begins a day after the course-creating a seamless and inspiring learning experience.
Course Cost
$895 tuition rate for the 2-day course in Costa Rica. A certificate is awarded upon completion by the Centre for Executive Education at the University for Peace, established by the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Enroll with a colleague each will receive a 10% discount. Contact us for groups of 3 or more.
University for Peace alumni and alumni of the Centre for Executive Education receive a discount.
Questions?
Have a question? Contact us at centre@upeace.org with inquiries or to set up a phone call, or visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. Positive Leadership is also listed on GoOverseas.com, where you can find a number of reviews from past participants!
Past Participants Say
Real reflections from leaders who joined us.
“This course is an eye opener. Positive Leadership is all about focusing on strengths and opportunities and a good way to ensure a healthy work- environment.”
Jelle-Jochem Duits
Policy Officer at Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken
“It’s not an investment, it’s a gift for your mind and your soul. This is not just another workshop, it’s the beginning of a journey.”
Diego Lineiro
Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific
“Find your WHY by engaging with committed leaders and social entrepreneurs coming together to lead in a world of constant change. UPEACE brings nations together for a common purpose. The WHY is the betterment of humanity, with wisdom, compassion, and grit.”
Iris Prada
Education Specialist and Project Director
“This course sure tackles issues not normally addressed in other programs. It is powerful, innovating, thought provoking...Highly recommended!”
Cindy Fonseca
Founding Director at Satori Consulting S.A.