THE BREAK THE BOTTLE SOCIETY

Where Sophisticated Leadership Meets Lifestyle. Where Story Becomes Legacy.

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“To break the bottle is to release what’s within — to uncork your potential, lead with purpose and pour yourself into what truly matters.”
​— Michael W. Allison

A New Kind of Club for Leaders Who Crave 
​More Than Conversation.

SIP. REFLECT. BREAK BARRIERS.

Join Michael & Courtney Allison for The Break The Bottle Society— a global book & wine leadership experience that transforms reading into reflection, and tasting into transformation.

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Society Conversations - Author Q&As and Fireside Exchanges 

Where Words Meet Wisdom. Where Pages Become Pathways.

Go beyond the page and meet the minds shaping the leadership landscape.
Each quarter, The Break The Bottle Society hosts live conversations with bestselling authors, thought leaders, and culture shapers — weaving literary insight with leadership transformation.

Pull up a glass, take your seat at the table, and listen as stories become strategies.

Inside Each Conversation

  • Behind-the-Book Q&As — Step into the author’s creative process, mindset, and motivation.
  • Pour of Perspective™ Discussions — Reflective dialogue led by Michael & Courtney Allison, connecting each author’s message to life, leadership, and identity.
  • Leadership Takeaway Sheets — Practical frameworks and journal prompts for you and your team to apply the lessons immediately.

“Every great book holds a story that changes us — when we take the time to truly taste it.”
 — Michael W. Allison

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The Experience

This isn’t a Club. It’s a Movement of Identity, Conversation, & Craftsmanship.

Each gathering fuses the timeless art of wine with the modern science of leadership.
You’ll experience curated tastings, story-driven conversations, and transformational guidance — all rooted in clarity, command, and resilience.

Created by:
Michael W. Allison — Best-Selling Author of Break The Bottle®, international speaker, and founder of The Adversity Leadership Institute™
Courtney Allison — Co-host, wine curator, and co-founder of Allison Vineyard Estates

Together, they’ve turned hundreds of vineyard tours and wine tastings into a deeper philosophy:

“What’s inside the bottle only matters when you’re ready to break it.”

Society Socials 

Quarterly Leadership & Wine Gatherings

  • Meeting Day: Saturdays
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Duration: 2 Hours

Location:

  • The Art Garage | 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444 | (561) 450-6357 | artsgarage.org
  • Emily's Garden | 333 Himmarshee Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States, FL 33312 | (954) 955-9582 | emilysgarden.us

Hosted in Delray Beach, FL, each Social Features:

  • Premium Break The Bottle wine tastings & charcuterie with Courtney Allison
  • Live leadership conversations with Michael & guest experts
  • Guided reflections & Identity Challenge™ exercises
  • Connection and conversation with a like-minded global community
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Upcoming Conversations

QuarterLocationBook TitleAuthorThemeSociety Q&A Conversation
Quarter 1 – Mar 2026 The Art Garage Break The Bottle® Michael Allison & Guest 1. Breaking the Bottle of Identity
2. From Survival Mode to Solution Mode
3. The Cost of Unexamined Beliefs 		1. Why High Performers Still Feel Stuck
2. We’ve Optimized Productivity—but Lost Purpose
3. The Silent Crisis of Identity in Leadership
Quarter 2 – Jun 2026 Emily's Garden Break The Bottle® Michael Allison & Guest 1. Decision Is Destiny
2. The Discipline of Direction
3. Identity-Driven Leadership 		1. Why Too Many Choices Are Paralyzing Leaders
2. Confidence Isn’t a Trait — It’s a Practice
3. The Myth of Balance in High-Stakes Leadership
Quarter 3 – Sep 2026 The Art Garage Break The Bottle® Michael Allison & Guest 1. Leading When the Pressure Is On
2. Emotional Mastery Under Fire
3. From Reaction to Rhythm 		1. Why Pressure Exposes Identity Gaps
2. Burnout Isn’t a Time Problem — It’s an Identity Problem
3. Resilience Without Awareness Is Just Endurance
Quarter 4 – Dec 2026 Emily's Garden Break The Bottle® Michael Allison & Guest 1. Who You Became This Year
2. Designing the Next Destination
3. Leadership That Lasts 		1. Why Reflection Is the Most Underrated Leadership Skill
2. Success Without Fulfillment Is the New Failure
3. The Legacy Question

Have a book suggestion? Submit ideas to: support@adversityleadershipinstitute.com

Ready to Take Your Seat at the Table?

Join the Next Society ConversationSociety Conversationand engage with world-class authors in an atmosphere of
reflection, authenticity, and growth.
Spaces are Limited — every discussion includes a live Q&A and exclusive post-event replay.

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Society Cellar — Private Membership & Reserve Access (Coming 2027)

Welcome to the inner circle—where leadership, legacy, and luxury converge.

The Break The Bottle Society Cellar™ is an invitation-only membership for leaders who value intentional living, elevated experiences, and meaningful connection. Founding Members receive priority access to rare offerings, private experiences, and curated moments designed to deepen both purpose and presence.

Founding Membership Includes:

  • Annual Break The Bottle® Cabernet Reserve Shipment - Featuring limited-production releases reserved exclusively for Society members
  • Private Tastings & Virtual Leadership Salons - Hosted with Michael & Courtney, blending insight, conversation, and connection
  • Early Access to Retreats, Experiences & Collaborations - Priority invitations before public release
  • Limited-Edition Bottles & Society Merchandise - Created exclusively for Cellar members
  • Priority Invitation to the Break The Bottle Vineyard Experience - Launching 2027

Founding Member Exclusives:

  • Break The Bottle® Cabernet Collector’s Edition Bottle
  • VIP Access to the Inaugural Society Social
  • Signed Copy of Break The Bottle®
  • Invitation to the Private Virtual Launch Tasting - With Michael & Courtney
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The Break The Bottle Philosophy

Three Words Define Our Movement: Break. Build. Lead.

Break — The patterns, limits, and narratives holding you back.

Build — Resilience, identity, and renewed perspective.

Lead — your life, business, and relationships with grounded purpose.

Each bottle opened, each story shared, is a reminder that leadership is meant to be lived — not studied.

For Whom We Pour

This experience was created for those who:

  • Lead with purpose and want to rediscover joy and clarity.
  • Have tasted success but crave deeper meaning and alignment.
  • Believe leadership can be elegant, soulful, and shared,
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From Michael & Courtney

“We built this Society to blend what we love most — transformation, storytelling, and connection.
Every pour is a principle. Every conversation is a catalyst.
We invite you to sit with us, sip with us, and grow with us — one bottle, one breakthrough at a time.”

Cheers,

— Michael & Courtney Allison

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Stay connected for exclusive events, member updates, and wine releases.

Contact: support@adversityleadershipinstitute.com | www.michaelwallison.com

“Break the Bottle. Taste the Transformation.”

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