Slowing down to speed up allows you to step into a world where nature becomes your guide and each step forward reveals profound leadership insights. Our Walking Leadership Retreat offers a fully customizable experience, tailored to meet the unique needs of your team. Whether it’s a three-day, week-long, or multi-week journey, this retreat blends problem-solving, exploration, and self-discovery through carefully curated walks amidst stunning landscapes.

This is an example of a bespoke retreat which illustrates how Range Influence can assist you with your team’s leadership journey.

Walking Leadership Retreat: Journey of Insight and Transformation

Day 1: Discovering the Path Within - The Call to Adventure

Modern leaders often struggle with the pace of change and finding clarity amid the noise. Begin with an invigorating walk through rugged terrain, where the trail's twists and turns reflect the unpredictability of business. The challenge lies in maintaining direction while adapting to the terrain. Through this walk, each leader explores the power of slowing down to gain clarity, setting intention with each step, and embracing challenges as opportunities. Reflective journaling and guided group discussions weave together the metaphor of the trail with real-world leadership challenges, providing fresh perspectives.

Day 2: Climbing the Summit - Meeting the Shadow

Problem: Leaders encounter obstacles that test their resolve, requiring perseverance and renewed strategy. Set out on an arduous ascent, where the steep incline and uneven path symbolize the personal and professional hurdles every leader must navigate. The trail will challenge both physical endurance and mental resilience. Along the way, journaling stops and coaching sessions will help participants recognize their internal barriers, and then share how the path's obstacles relate to leadership growth. The summit offers a panoramic view, inviting each participant to reflect on their progress and commit to overcoming their own "summit" back home.

Day 3: Mastering the Trail - Integration and Return

Applying newfound insights in the face of daily business demands. A final walk invites leaders to apply the lessons learned over the past days. They face familiar challenges like inclines, rocky trails, and unpredictable weather, all while maintaining focus on the destination. With each step, leaders develop a personal leadership philosophy, integrating newfound strategies into their daily roles. The retreat culminates in a fireside gathering, where leaders share their commitments, solidify their plans through guided journaling, and celebrate their journey together.

Additional Elements:

• Journaling and Reflection: Daily journaling exercises allow participants to reflect on the metaphors of their journey, gaining clarity and setting actionable goals.

• Coaching: Personalized coaching sessions, whether one-on-one or in teams, offer targeted support to help leaders embed their learnings into their daily practice.

• Flexibility: The program can operate from a base location for day hikes or as a point-to-point expedition, designed to immerse participants fully in their leadership journey.