The Leadership Wisdom Retreat
Create Space.
Just Breathe.
Lead with Ease.
Do you sometimes feel that all you want is some space? Space to think, to feel, to be. Space to get to the bottom of something or to be able to see what is next for you. Space to get some fresh perspective.
Space to remember what truly delights you.
The more responsibilities we have, the more we can end up feeling too busy and overwhelmed. Lacking clarity, stuck, exhausted - perhaps fed up with being fed up.
Doing more is not the answer although it does seem to be the only option, but maybe there is another way? Is it possible that the constant sense of urgency is not a sign to speed up, maybe it is a sign to slow down…
On your spacious one-to-one leadership wisdom retreat with Elizabeth, we will step off the speedboat of life and onto the barge, allowing you the space to reflect, see more and gain a fresh perspective on any challenge you may be facing.
Be truly heard, feel nourished, take things off your mind, hear your own wisdom and come home to the core of who you really are.
Stretch beyond what currently looks possible and craft a soul-satisfying, sustainable vision for your next chapter.
“Working with Elizabeth changed my life, she helps me find clarity, purpose and reconnect with what matters, both at work and at home. I couldn’t recommend working with her more highly.”
Elizabeth Hogg, Chief Operating Officer, Holiday Extras
Is this you?
You are a leader of people, leading a business or department. You probably also have responsibilities at home and feel pulled in a hundred directions - like Britney, everyone wants a piece of you.
You know deep down there is a better way for you to feel fulfilled and to thrive, as a leader and in life.
You want to truly support those in your team, family and life, but you cannot give from an empty cup.
You know that balance and wellbeing are really good ideas, but they can seem like another thing you are supposed to do and you never quite manage to nail it.
In fact, there are lots of ‘shoulds’ in your life where you think you should be doing better than you are.
Maybe you lack confidence and even feel like an imposter at times.
Life can feel overwhelming, every now and again your find yourself trying to hold back the tears (maybe even hiding in the loo).
Sometimes the people you love the most don’t get the best of you. (Maybe it is even an exhausted, impatient or frustrated version).
You might feel mystified by your own answer to the ‘Spice girl’ question: Tell me what you want, what you really, really want?
You KNOW you have a lot to be grateful for and compared to many others you are blessed, but you don’t always FEEL this.
Sometimes you wonder why you are working so hard. What is it all for? Is this it? Why can’t you just enjoy work and life, feel satisfied, successful and at peace?
This is me…
I have been a leadership coach and mentor for over 30 years, and have worked in most business sectors with every kind of personality you can imagine. It never ceases to amaze me what becomes possible for anyone who gives themselves the space to come home to their true, natural, authentic self.
“Like a deep muscle massage for leadership. You emerge somehow renewed, ready to stretch further, no longer aching and with hope in your heart.”
James Rutter. Chief Creative Officer, Cook
Many people in your life will care about you and your concerns, perhaps they are full of advice or some sympathetic commiseration over wine which can be nice but maybe not gamechanging.
What I offer is a little different. I take care of you and create a safe, comfortable space that is all about you. I deeply listen and help you hear your own wisdom.
You experience the kind of insight that creates a lasting change, that once you see, you won’t unsee.
I offer my insightful perspective, gently helping you see blindspots with empathy and humour. No matter how you may be feeling, I’ve been there and discovered a path to gratitude for the highs and grace with the lows.
Working with me, in addition to many years of corporate experience, you get a real human being; a warm connection and a lightness of heart. It is in this space of relaxation, enjoyment and ease that the magic really happens and where you will discover what you have been looking for.
Old patterns or stories holding you back seem to dissolve and instead you access a deep sense of reassurance you are on track, or whether a more satisfying and rewarding track is right there waiting for you to simply see it. You get clear on what you want, really really want and how to have it.
And it will all feel easy, fun, light and joyful.
“Anyone who gets to go on retreat with Elizabeth is very lucky. She has a unique ability to really listen and then say ‘here’s how I see it’, intuitively offering exactly THE insight required.”
Nicola Bird, Entrepreneur, Author and Creatrix
Would you like to…
Gain clarity on what your really want?
Clarify your purpose, vision and mission as a leader and in life?
Experience effortless flow and ease, whilst still accomplishing your heart’s desire?
Live and lead in alignment with the core of who you are?
Enhance your capacity for creativity and get fresh perspectives on old problems?
Feel more connection and trust in relationships with those you work and live closely with
Experience the confidence to be your authentic and natural self
Feel relaxed, present and happy in your own skin?
“Awe-inspiring. I have lived so much of my life thinking that I have to drive hard, battle, push down barriers, work harder, work longer, be brighter, be slimmer, be more. I now know it to be true that actually life doesn’t have to be hard at all. When we are in our element and we are in flow - everything comes easier.
When we are in connection with wisdom, we just know what path to take and can meander our way through a far more extraordinary life.”
Elke Edwards - Founder of Blue Sky and Ivy House
If you would like to feel a deep sense of fulfilment and are ready to enjoy leading your life…
Join me in Andalusia, Spain for three days in the sun…
You will experience a spacious one-to-one in-person retreat, hosted by me, Elizabeth Lovius on a balcony with views of the Mediterranean.
For three days we will be in La Herradura (55 minutes from Malaga Airport).
Andalusia experiences over 300 days of sunshine a year so we are likely to be in the sun, the climate is mild off-season and the views are spectacular whatever the weather.
Your Retreat Package includes…
Four Deep Dive Sessions over three days Sessions last about two hours and you have plenty of breaks when you need them.
Two Coaching sessions of 90 minutes either remote or in-person based on your location.
+ One before your retreat to prepare your mind, focus on what you want and answer any questions
+ One after your retreat to integrate your learning and explore what is next for you
A complementary Insights Discovery Psychometric profile to understand more about yourself through your Archetype (unless you have already had one recently)
Your transfers to and from Malaga airport (which we will take care of for you)
A grounding treatment from an experienced reflexologist who will help you relax and bring your body into alignment. We can also arrange Yoga and massage treatments on request.
Three nights accommodation and breakfast at the delightful Pena Parda a local boutique hotel with sea views and balconies (subject to availability)
Lunches with Elizabeth on the terrace
You will be free in the evenings and to arrange your own dinner - we can help organise this or make recommendations if you like.
Total Retreat Package: £6,950
If you feel you might enjoy this experience even more with a close colleague or friend, we can also create a bespoke retreat for two or three people together. Prices on request and subject to availability.
Add on ‘Coach in your Pocket’ Integration Package for the Year
If you would like ten hours of follow-on coaching support to integrate over a year plus a ‘Coach in your Pocket’ access to me on messenger, any time about anything…
The fee is £11,950 and includes the retreat.
Contact Anna to ask any question you may have or to join the waiting list here and get first access to next available dates.
Picture yourself…
Watch a short reel created by a recent retreat recipient.
Landing in Spain you receive a warm welcome. You breathe in the clean air and feel the sun on your face. You know you will get some real space and time; to think, reflect, experience, feel, breathe and just be. To create your heart’s desire.
You start to settle.
The retreat feels spacious as you are able to walk along the beach, watch the sunrise and sunset, hang out with yourself or wander into the small village. At night as you lie in bed, you hear the waves as they lap on the nearby shore.
You’ve switched your phone to silent - and you realise it’s been months if not years since you’ve had genuine peace, free from interruption.
Together with Elizabeth you go for a walk or a drive into the mountains, enjoy a meal. You have space on your own to reflect. You eat delicious local food, get pampered and feel nourished. You realise you’ve forgotten what it’s like to feel taken care of.
You go deep over three life changing days; following your own flow, with many spontaneous, impactful moments. Insights emerge; you feel truly yourself again. Life feels good. Easy. And you realise this feeling, you can take home with you.
What we will do...
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On our preparatory call we will explore your reason for coming on the retreat and prepare your mind. We will start to focus on what you want and answer any questions you may have about what we will do and how it will work
Once you have booked your flights, we will arrange your transport/accommodation and when you would like your treatment
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On the retreat, in a relaxed organic way we will dive into the following:
Clarify your heart’s desire as a leader and in life
Dissolve patterns that seem to hold you back, identify limits that look real to you (but maybe aren’t)
Connect with your core - clarify the essence of who you are, identify your archetype and unique gifts
Create an inspiring, aligned and powerful vision for how you want work and life to be; what you want to experience and create
Know how to realise your vision and lead with ease, confidence and wisdom
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We will conduct a follow-up session within a month to help you integrate and embed your insights in your life and support your journey
If desired you can continue integrating with Elizabeth with her Coach in Your Pocket program for a year including 10 hours of coaching
The impact on you.
I’ve done this before. You’re in safe hands. Here is what you can expect to gain…
Thinking better, feeling better and doing better
Being authentic and true to yourself - aligned
Being rejuvenated in mind and body, heart and soul
Bouncing back quickly from set-backs
Letting go of patterns of unhelpful thoughts and feelings
Accepting yourself more and ‘people-pleasing’ less
Finding your voice and speaking confidently about what is true for you
Accessing an optimistic, optimum state of mind, being less bothered by any bad days
Experiencing a deep sense of ease and wellbeing, reassured by knowing what is always at core
Listening better to your own inner wisdom, being in your own flow
Experiencing a reassurance that you are on track
Prioritising what is important
Knowing what you want, what you truly, truly want and how to have it
“It’s just about seeing, opening your eyes again. Waking up again. I would recommend this to anyone. It’s life-changing. I can honestly say it's been like scales dropping from my eyes. An excellent experience and I fully recommend it.”
Nicki Fisher. Head of The Pret Foundation. Pret a Manger
The impact on
your world...
When you lead from wisdom, the benefits for those around you (and what your boss would want for you)...
In Leading
Your clear vision and focus bring clarity, inspiration and satisfying work for others
A deep sense of what is aligned and important to you helps guide the priorities you set, which in turn helps others prioritise
You voice your message in a way others can hear and act on it
Your confidence is catching as those around you feel more optimism and trust
Your capacity to collaborate and innovate with others increases, leading to better, brilliant ideas
Through demonstrating balance, you deliver results and enhance relationships, whilst being true to yourself
In Life
Relationships will feel easier, you will understand more what’s going on for others and yourself
People around you will get the best of you, as you are your good day self more often and less visibly bothered by the the bad days
Your resilience and capacity to bounce back quickly reassure and empower others
When you operate from a calm, relaxed and open space it brings out the best in others
You are more authentic, honest and direct in a way that serves everyone
“Having worked in people development for years, I know there are very few people in our profession as skilled as Elizabeth. I have experienced firsthand how she has used her insight and talents to help hundreds of leaders change thinking, habits and perspectives that mean they go on to flourish. “Game changing” is the word I most frequently hear to describe her and her approach.
Personally, I think there is a little bit of magic in there too - and everyone needs more magic, and therefore Elizabeth, in their lives ”
Anna Vila Pouca CPsychol, Head of Leadership Development, Marks & Spencers
What you will take home with you…
In the simplest terms, you will leave with a vision of what you truly want to create that you can fully and sustainably stand behind.
To support this vision, you will have uncovered the keys to a fulfilled life where you can make the difference you want to make.
Discover that no matter what has happened in the past, the essence of you is not breakable, so there is nothing to fix
Find the way to deeply appreciate, accept and allow yourself to welcome ALL of you.
Find your spark. Be who you came here to be; clear, creative, confident and connected.
By making this sacred space for yourself, you will leave feeling better than when you came.
You will remember who you are and what it means to just breathe and lead with ease.
“I can now plank because I learned how to rest”
To get a feel for me and my philosophy - check out my blog. Click here to read
“Thank you so much for everything, I will find the words one day, but for now, I’ll just say it has been truly life-changing.”
April Preston Global Product Director, Holland and Barrett