Step into your next chapter.
This weekend is dedicated to the version of you that is ready for new heights, greater opportunities, and bold leaps toward what truly matters, without dimming or hiding any part of who you are. There are moments in life when we are invited to step forward and dare to lead. Sometimes that means guiding ourselves into new beginnings; other times, it’s about supporting others through uncertainty.
Whether you are starting a project, changing careers, or taking responsibility for a team, leadership calls for courage, clarity, and presence.
This retreat is an immersive experience that explores leadership not as a title, but as a way of being.
Living with courage and embracing your inner strengths.
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Over two and a half days, we weave together group workshops, personal exploration, and a live leadership challenge that moves us from theory into real experience. This weekend blends the best of two worlds: the clarity and impact of executive leadership development with the mindfulness and personal growth practices, helping us uncover mindset and emotional patterns that shape how we show up. Each morning begins with movement and yoga led by Elina reflecting on self- leadership through the body. These sessions explore how we respond to uncertainty, how we build resilience, and how we can lead with authenticity. After breakfast, Catherine guides us into deeper learning around authentic leadership and its many layers. Together, we will explore the common challenges that arise when stepping into new opportunities. Each workshop is designed to both stretch and support - helping us connect with our strengths so we can lead ourselves and others with courage, clarity, and presence. |
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What you will experience through the event
- Morning movement and yoga with Elina reflecting into self-leadership, resilience, and authenticity through body practices.
- Workshops with Catherine exploring authentic leadership, common challenges, and the layers of stepping into new opportunities.
- Leadership cold swim challenge moving theory into lived experience, practicing courage and clarity in real time.
- Self-care and mindfulness tools for work-life balance to shift mindset, recognise emotional patterns, and build presence.
- Group sharing and reflection connecting with others to deepen learning and integrate insights.
- Individual exploration space to reflect on your unique strengths and how you lead, both yourself and others.
- Opportunity to create deeper network and meaningful connections with professionals and leaders on a similar journey.
- Receive personal support and professional guidance on topics that matter to you, building your own voice as a leader.
Because leadership is lived, not taught.
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To lead is to step outside of our comfort zone. To be brave, to dare, to go first. That is why we chose Farris Bad Hotel in Norway with intention. True leadership calls us to be bold and a little unconventional. This beautiful four-star setting offers the perfect balance: comfort and rest alongside challenges and experiences that invite us to stretch beyond the familiar and discover new sides of ourselves. It is not just about the swim. The ice plunge challenge is about daring to leave comfort behind. It is about feeling and appreciating the rush of energy in our bodies, and remembering how resilient we truly are. This retreat is for anyone who feels called to lead, whether in your personal life, relationships, community, or workplace. It is an opportunity to cultivate confidence, deepen self-trust, and experience leadership as an authentic expression of who you are. Come, dare, and step forward into the leader within. |
What you will learn and how you will grow
Group Workshops & Practice
In our workshops, we blend theory with experience. Together we will explore real- life leadership moments, experiment with new approaches, and dive into topics designed to stretch perspectives and build confidence. |
1:1 Coaching Sessions
Evenings provide space to reflect on the day, connect with personal goals, and receive individual support. These one-to-one sessions often become the most transformative part of the retreat, tailored to what matters most to you. |
Quality Time & Experiences
Beyond workshops, we will share practices that nurture both body and mind: group movement, meditation, and self-care practices that reconnect us with ourselves. These moments build resilience and courage in ways no typical leadership training does. |
Meet the Event Facilitators
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Catherine Bardwell, PCC
Executive and Leadership Coach, London With over 20 years of experience designing and delivering leadership development workshops, Cat is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and a Certified Co-Active Coach (CTI). She also hold accreditation in C-Me Profiling, DISC, Lencioni's High-Performing Teams, and Systematic Team Coaching (AoEC). Cat's work is rooted in helping leaders and teams:
With abundant energy, authentic presence and guided by natural curiosity, she thrives in empowering others to grow, transform and believes everyone has the right to be inspired by their work. |
''I believe every person has untapped strengths waiting to be seen. My purpose is to spark that inspiration and help leaders step into their full potential with confidence and courage''
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'' To dare to step into a new career or opportunity, is scary. But to live with the what-if can be even scarier. So in all areas of life, we must act as if what we do, makes a difference.
Because it does.'' |
Elina Serkedzhieva, PCC
Health and Wellbeing, Yoga and Meditation Instructor, Norway Elina is a certified Health and Wellbeing Coach (NHS, UK) and Team Coach PCC by ICF and has been working 20+ years in the corporate setting with people development, career and talent development in companies like Boston Consulting Group BCG, Opera Software, Kempinski Hotels and more. Her background is in psychology (University of Sheffield) focusing on health psychology, identifying emotions and habits; she works with overcoming destructive team and personal patterns. She is also certified RYT 600+ hrs yoga and meditation teacher with more than 10 years of experience in leading various practices, retreats and workshops around the globe. She leads regular practices in HiYoga Oslo and has been teaching for Red Cross Norway, and various yoga studios. Certified massage and aroma therapist (London College of Massage) her knowledge of our physiology and health self care practices is extensive. Elina combines the wisdom of the eastern and mindfulness practices and the extensive experience in management, business and leadership to support the personal transformation we go through on the search for deeper purpose and meaning. |
Training Package and Registration
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This is a full event package that includes transformational workshops, group training and individual coaching,
shared activities and hotel accommodation. Accommodation in a single room for 2 nights is included. Breakfast and lunches, coffee and snacks breaks, are included. Full access to the spa facilities for the weekend is included. Not included: transport to hotel and dinner on Saturday night. Price: 23 950 NOK (training, accommodation and meal package) Upon registration, we will reach out via phone or email. We will send an invoice for payment. Your registration is only secured upon completed payment. If you have any questions, contact us ([email protected] or scroll below) Registration closes: 1 Dec 2025 |
Weekend Program
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Friday
The Role of Clarity and Authenticity ● 12:00: Arrival and welcome ● 13:00 – 16.30: Opening session and introduction. Workshop: Fluid Authenticity in Leadership ● 17:00 – 18.00: Body movement practice and grounding meditation ● 18:30 - 20:00 Dinner and fireplace side facilitated sharing ● 20.00 – 21.00: Dare to Be: informal reflection session and guided journaling with light discussion Sunday
Building Power, Presence and Integration ● 07.00 – 08.15: Morning movement and guided meditation: Embodied Presence and Building Resilience ● 08.15 – 09.00: Breakfast and personal time ● 09.00 – 10.15: Dare to Lead / Integration F*ck Being Humble - Owning Our Power Busting the myth of perfectionism. Learning session with guided exercises. ● 10.15 – 11.15: Dare to Lead / Integration Action Learning Sets Peer group support and accountability session ● 11.15 – 12.30: Closing circle and Anchoring How Do We Make This Reality Anchoring and commitment, actions session ● 12.30 – 13.30: Farewell lunch and departure |
Saturday
Embodied Leadership and Real Confidence ● 07:00 – 08:15: Morning yoga and guided meditation: Removing Resistance and Stagnation. ● 08:15 - 09:00: Breakfast and personal time ● 11.00 – 12:30: Dare to Be / Group Session Workshop: Personal Leadership Values in Action Extended learning session on holistic models ● 12.15 – 13:00: Lunch and free time; we recommend a short walk ● 13.30 – 15.00: Dare to Lead / Group Session Leading from Purpose - Ikigai and Fulfilment Includes self reflection and guided exercises ● 15:00 – 15.15: Break and movement break ● 15.15 – 16.45: Dare to Lead / Workshop The Inner Critic and The Inner Leader Deep dive into personal leadership elements ● 16.45 – 18.00: Dare to Lead / Group Challenge Cold Sea Dip: Building Resilience Followed by sauna, spa and relaxing time ● 18:00 – 19:00: Coaching Sessions 1:1 (optional) Private sessions with professional coaching for personal goals and development ● 19:00 – 21.00: Dinner and storytelling circle *group dinner not included option for time for self care and journaling |
About the venue: Farris Spa & Hotel, Larvik
Farris Bad Spa and Hotel is a 4-star hotel located in Larvik, app. 2 hours from Oslo, Norway.
The hotel is at the beach front with immediate access to the sea and excellent facilities from restaurant and bars, to spa and sauna amenities.
It is easily reached by train from Oslo Central Station with trains available almost every two hours, depending on the time of the day.
For those arriving by car, private parking at the hotel available for additional charge.
Please contact the hotel for details.
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