Since 1986, Pathways Institute has been dedicated to exploring human consciousness leading to personal and professional wisdom, skills, and fulfillment.
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The Pathways Institute Mystery School is a life-long learning academy in the human arts. In all cultures throughout the ages, mystery schools appear at times of extraordinary cultural, societal, and technological change to help ordinary men and women bridge the resulting chasm between the inner sacred and outer mundane life experience. Like the mystery schools of old, Pathways revives ancient wisdom and practices relevant to today’s challenges.
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With over 40,000 graduates worldwide, Pathways Institute continues to offer leading-edge public programs.
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Carole Kammen
Founder of Pathways Institute​
​Carole Kammen empowers teams and organizations to achieve greater clarity, connection, and effectiveness. An accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and educator, she brings decades of experience in leadership development and organizational change. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines—including depth psychology, neuroscience, world mythology, meditation, and organizational development theory, Carole designs experiential learning that is both transformational and immediately applicable. Her work helps teams navigate complexity, strengthen collaboration, and align people with purpose and performance. Known for her engaging and approachable style, Carole equips leaders and teams with the insight, skills, and resilience needed to thrive.
In 1986, Carole founded Pathways Institute, a pioneering organization offering seminars in personal and professional development. With more than 41,000 graduates worldwide, Pathways continues to deliver innovative programs that inspire growth and transformation. Alumni include leaders from Fortune 100 corporations as well as small, family-run businesses. Carole has partnered with organizations such as Amgen, Dupont, Pixar Animation Studios, Lucasfilm, McKinsey & Company, MetLife, Fidelity Investments, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and several California state agencies and universities. She holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an M.A. in Psychology.
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