A 1-1 coaching retreat day in the New Forest
This retreat day is for you if you are a leader and...
- Are about to make a big transition at work or at home and want to work out what to leave behind and what to take into your new future, so that you can make a great new beginning
- Want to pause and take stock of life and what is most important to you going forward
- Know that you need to change parts of your life, but don’t yet know what changes would bring you joy and fulfilment
- Want a whole day dedicated to you and your needs, to be generous and kind to yourself for once
- Are an introvert and dread the thought of a group retreat but know you need time to reflect in company
What you can expect
There are no pre-prescribed outcomes for the day – this is a totally tailor-made experience, depending on what you wish to work towards. What are your dreams, what are your hopes for your future, what are your ambitions? This might feel like stepping into the unknown, which can be a little scary, but I’ll be there by your side as you start to craft a new future for yourself.
We will use a blend of walking coaching, creative coaching (using your choice of pictures, objects, drawing, movement, video and sound) and spacious downtime, all of which will tap into your multiple senses and intelligences, not just your more logical wisdom.
Your travel time will feel like an integral part of your reflective time, as you break away from the place where you normally live and work, unsticking you even before we start working together. A train or car journey gives you time and space to transition into this thinking space and then reflect and plan further on your way home.
My experience in running retreats
I have been running group retreats for coaches for a decade and coaching leaders 1-1 and in groups for over two decades. Now I am bringing the best of both together in this individualised and personalised experience.
Timings
The day will run from 10.00am until 6.00pm
Shape of the programme (representative only, depending on your unique needs)
- Chemistry call - we'll establish that the retreat is a good fit for you and that we are a good fit for each other. The call will include a general overview of how the day will work.
- Preparatory call - during this call we'll talk about your hopes and intentions for the day, how we will work best together, what is in scope and out of scope for the day and how you would like to shape the day.
- Individual preparation - using our template, you'll map out your journey line to date, the highs, the lows and the learnings you've made along the way. You'll look at how your life to date has shaped your values.
- On the day -
- we'll start with a check-in; how are you feeling, what's on your mind, what is your freshest thinking on your most meaningful and important question(s) for the day?
- we'll move on to a creative session where you'll visualise a future milestone birthday and create a visual representation of your desired future, this might be a drawing, painting, collage, sound recording or video.
- then we will do some walking coaching, using the forest as your guide.
- after that, there will be a light lunch, alone or together, it's your choice. There is also time built in for stillness - a chance to reflect on your values and recharge and regroup for the afternoon session.
- during the afternoon we'll be identifying your strengths, circling back to use your strengths and values to answer your question(s) for the day.
- the day will end with a session where you will articulate your commitments to yourself. We'll consider effort vs impact what are quick wins and what are longer-term projects.
- throughout the day we have access to sound and video recordings should this be useful to you for future reflection.
- 48-hour check-in - transitioning back to “reality” whilst still holding on to commitments to change.
- 6-week follow-up - we'll discuss the progress of those quick wins, celebrate your progress and make a commitment to your next set of quick wins.
Venue:
The Country Education Trust, Beaulieu; 
in the midst of the New Forest, which will allow for forest walking and forest bathing if you desire.
Accommodation:
Please arrange for your own accommodation and travel.
Your investment:
For the full day of focus on yourself, including the pre-calls and the follow-up calls, your investment is:
Self-funded/NFPs/Charities/Government: £1,200 + VAT
Corporate organisationally funded: £2,000 + VAT
Organisationally funded bookings are subject to an additional admin charge of £200 per booking.
Dates:
We will find mutually agreeable dates between us, to suit both of our schedules.
Register your interest here for a chemistry call.
- Terms and conditions of your booking are here.
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