Lewis Deep Democracy

Lewis Deep Democracy began in a moment of profound change.

Its roots are in post-apartheid South Africa, when Myrna and Greg Lewis were asked to support integration work within a large power company.

It was a time when people were being asked to work together differently.
Not in theory.
Not someday.
But in real rooms, with real history, real tension and real decisions to make.

Out of that work came a practical way to help groups listen more deeply, include more voices, and work with the tensions that often sit beneath the surface.

This is part of what makes Lewis Deep Democracy so powerful today.
It was shaped in a context where trust had to be rebuilt, where difference could not be ignored, and where moving forward meant finding a way to hear what had not yet been heard.

Today, LDD continues to support people, teams and organisations around the world to work with conflict, resistance and change in a more honest and inclusive way.
Its roots remind us that even in difficult rooms, something new can become possible.

Did you know this origin story?
When did you first discover Lewis Deep Democracy, or are you completely new to the work?
Tell us in the comments. 💬

🚀 2 DAYS LEFT TO SAVE €170

The pre-sale for our new Lewis Deep Democracy online course, Turning Tension into Trust, closes on 14 June 2026.

If your team keeps circling the same conversations, avoiding tension, or struggling to move from disagreement into real decisions, this course offers a practical way forward.

Turning Tension into Trust is a self-paced online course designed to help you work with difficult conversations, resistance and group dynamics with more clarity, confidence and trust.

For the next 2 days, you can still secure the course at the pre-sale price:

🔥 Pre-sale price: €75
🔥 Regular price: €245
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🔥 Course access opens 15 June 2026

Inside the course, you’ll get:

✅ Easy-to-use Lewis Deep Democracy tools
✅ Online, self-paced learning
✅ Downloadable resources
✅ Certificate of completion
✅ Bonus live “What If?” Q&A sessions

This course is for leaders, managers, HR professionals, facilitators, coaches and anyone working with groups, conflict or decision-making.

Don’t wait for launch.
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Tension is not always something to avoid. In teams, groups and conversations, it can be a sign that something important is happening beneath the surface.

It may point to:
Low trust.
Missing voices.
Hidden resistance.
A decision that has not fully landed.
A conversation that still needs to happen.

When we learn to notice tension differently, we can respond with more clarity, curiosity and confidence - before conversations become stuck.

Our NEW online course, Turning Tension into Trust, introduces practical Lewis Deep Democracy tools to help you work with tension, resistance and difficult conversations in a more constructive way.

Built from decades of real-world experience in facilitation, conflict resolution and group decision-making, this course is designed for leaders, facilitators, coaches, HR professionals and anyone working with people.

✨ Pre-sale is open until 14 June 2026
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🏆 Congratulations, Myrna Lewis!

We are honoured to share that Myrna Lewis has been awarded the WinWinno 2026 in the category of Peacebuilding by Mediation DACH e.V.

The WinWinno is an international award recognising exceptional contributions to:
💠 constructive communication
💠 participatory decision-making
💠 sustainable conflict resolution

For decades, Myrna’s work has shown that peacebuilding is not only about resolving conflict. It is about creating spaces where people can stay in dialogue, include marginalised voices, and work with tension as a source of insight and change.

This is at the heart of Lewis Deep Democracy.

Today, LDD practitioners and instructors around the world continue to carry this work into organisations, communities, teams and training spaces — supporting people to engage with difference, build trust, and make wiser, more inclusive decisions.

A heartfelt thank you to Christiane Leiste for her nomination and for helping bring this recognition forward.

Join us online to celebrate Myrna at the WinWinno 2026 Peacebuilding Award ceremony:
📅 18 June 2026
⏰ 6pm – 8pm CET
🎟️ Free online registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/internationale-mediationstage-2026-dach-tickets-1482976796519?aff=oddtdtcreator

Congratulations, Myrna. A beautiful and deeply deserved honour for your life’s work. 🌟

🚀 PRE-SALE IS LIVE!

Our NEW Lewis Deep Democracy online course, Turning Tension into Trust, is now open for pre-sale.

For a limited time, secure the course at the pre-sale price before it goes up.
🔥 Pre-sale price: €75
🔥 Save €170
➡️ Pre-sale closes 14 June 2026
👉 https://www.lewisdeepdemocracy.com/turning-tension-into-trust

This course helps you recognise what is happening beneath the surface, understand resistance differently, and work with stuck conversations with more clarity, confidence and trust.

Inside the course, you’ll get:
✅ Online, self-paced learning
✅ Practical Lewis Deep Democracy tools
✅ Downloadable resources
✅ Certificate of completion
🌟 Bonus live “What If?” Q&A sessions

Perfect for leaders, managers, HR professionals, facilitators, coaches and anyone working with groups, conflict or decision-making.

⏳ Don’t wait for launch - secure the pre-sale price before 14 June 2026.

👉 https://www.lewisdeepdemocracy.com/turning-tension-into-trust