"It's hard to put the magic into words.
It reconnected me with my purpose.”
-Joe, Eight-year NFL starter, on working with David Alder
Watch Joe’s transformation in 1-minute
A Village at Your Back
A Village
At Your Back
At Your Back
My name is David Alder. I am a husband, community servant, and teacher. My purpose is to help you find your inner brilliance, and access new planes of power to help shape a loving world.
I've helped more than fifty clients tell exquisite stories, hone the craft of communication and transmission, and come to better know themselves. It would be my honor to work with you.
I've helped more than fifty clients tell exquisite stories, hone the craft of communication and transmission, and come to better know themselves. It would be my honor to work with you.
Experience the stories
of David's students
of David's students
Beverly Cook
Twelve-year elected tribal chief of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, trauma-informed nurse practitioner, ceremonialist, and great grandmother
Eve Bradford
Animist Daoist practitioner and teacher, Tea ceremonialist, founder of The Vital Weave, lead facilitator for Josh Schrei's Mythic Body course
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David helps soulful leaders
deepen their impact on the world
deepen their impact on the world
Hear the stories of David's students who continue to take their storytelling to the next level
Chief Beverly C.
Annie C.
Luisamaria R.
Julia M.
It's time to express your greatest gifts
Joe's Journey
What surprised Joe wasn’t the quality of his story. It was realizing he’d spent years hiding the part of himself that creates. Parables of Change helped him find his voice, wield his gifts, and claim a new identity.
When you cross the threshold, you don’t just tell a story. You become someone who can no longer stay silent.
When you cross the threshold, you don’t just tell a story. You become someone who can no longer stay silent.
Reach out to HANA
It's time to tell your story
We're thrilled to hear of your interest in Parables Of Change. The Spring 2026 cohort is going to be a remarkable group and a powerful experience for all.
To reserve your spot in the upcoming cohort, send us an email with your name and info, and we'll add you to the cohort list. The course booking platform will launch in early January, at which point you can submit your deposit to secure your space.
Tell us a bit about yourself, what draws you to your course, and the story that is knocking at your heart.
To reserve your spot in the upcoming cohort, send us an email with your name and info, and we'll add you to the cohort list. The course booking platform will launch in early January, at which point you can submit your deposit to secure your space.
Tell us a bit about yourself, what draws you to your course, and the story that is knocking at your heart.
HANA
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by David Alder
©2026
School Of Hana
by David Alder
©2026
School Of Hana