
Castle Consultants International carries forward a legacy of more than 40 years dedicated to helping people uncover their best potential and live with greater intention.
Founded on the belief that meaningful work and a fulfilling life begin with clarity, The Castle Process has long provided thoughtful frameworks for stepping back, reflecting deeply, and reconnecting with what truly matters.
This work is rooted in the idea that when individuals understand who they are and what they want, what they are meant to do, everything else aligns more naturally.

At the heart of Castle is a commitment to helping people discover their Serious Dream, the deeper vision that guides decisions, careers, and lives over time.
Castle Consultants International exists to create space for that discovery. Through carefully designed workshops, immersive retreats, and reflective experiences, we provide people with the tools, language, and structure to disconnect from noise and reconnect with purpose.
This is not about quick fixes or surface-level goal setting, but about thoughtful life and career design that endures.

Today, we are the US based home of Castle Consultants International and are guided as stewards of the Castle Process.
Our role is to thoughtfully extend its reach—ensuring the work remains well-held, relevant, and accessible for individuals navigating their life journey.
In 1986, Organization Design & Development published Walt’s unique poster-based approach to career and life design entitled A Goal Is A Dream Taken Seriously and this is the basis for Walt’s original Create Your Future workshop and now our Dream Discovery Workshops and Retreats.
Walt’s mission is to encourage people to do more of what they do best; when Walt is doing what he does best, people around him begin changing their lives.
He inspires people to take their dreams seriously. He inspires us to use lifetime skills to act on their own answers to three questions: Who am I? What do I want? How do I get it?
Walt describes himself as a serious dreamer who believes in people and possibilities.
"I like the wonderful double image of castles. A castle is fantastic, dream-like, soaring upward AND a castle is grounded on rock, solid as forever. That's why I see castles as a visual symbol of one of the wisest things I've ever said: A goal is a dream taken seriously."
Castle Consultants International (“Castle,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information when you visit our website, register for programs, or participate in our workshops, retreats, or community offerings—whether you are located in the United States or internationally.
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as:
This information helps us operate effectively and improve the experience we provide.
We use your information only for legitimate business and program purposes, including:
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other regions with similar data protection laws, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
Castle Consultants International is based in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as payment processors, email platforms, website hosting, or scheduling tools) to support our operations. These providers:
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
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Castle Consultants International does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
For questions, concerns, or requests related to privacy or data protection, contact:
Castle Consultants International
Email: diane@castleconsultantsinternational.com
Effective Date: January 9, 2026
By accessing this website or participating in any Castle Consultants International programs, workshops, retreats, or community offerings, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions.
This website and its content are provided for informational and educational purposes only. You agree not to misuse the site, attempt unauthorized access, or interfere with its operation.
Participation in Castle programs is voluntary. Experiences are designed to support reflection, clarity, and intentional life and career design.
Castle programs are not therapy, counseling, or medical treatment, and do not guarantee specific outcomes.
All content, materials, frameworks, and methodologies—including the Castle Process—are the intellectual property of Castle Consultants International and may not be copied, distributed, or used without written permission.
Program fees, cancellation policies, and refund terms are provided at the time of registration. By registering, you agree to those terms.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Castle Consultants International is not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from:
These Terms are governed by the laws of the United States, without regard to conflict-of-law principles
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