Three days. One coastline. A retreat to reawaken your leadership.

Join me this July 22-24 in Greystones, Co Wicklow, Ireland, for a unique, experiential Contemplative Leadership-themed retreat. 

This Contemplative Leadership retreat is designed for senior leaders who are in need of a reset,  who know they have another level of leadership that they are currently finding hard to access, leaders who:

· Are excellent at looking after their people but don’t always take time for themselves to recharge 

· Have significant responsibilities - leading others and delivering ambitious results - yet often find themselves on the backfoot, trying to play catchup with their endless to-do lists

· Successfully navigate complex internal and external systems but since ‘the buck stops with them’, they have first-hand experience of the pressure and loneliness that their responsibilities bring

· Can feel stuck in patterns of ‘push and collapse’; pushing themselves to hit important deadlines, followed by periods of exhaustion where they collapse and try to recover before the next big push. These leaders want to learn to overcome this vicious cycle

· Are interested in exploring presence-based approaches to systemic change 

We’ll step away from the noise, walk the coastal paths, sail the bay, and dive deeply into the practice of contemplative leadership — reconnecting with our own inner clarity, presence, and wisdom.

Content we’ll explore together will include:

·        How to lead when we’re not in control

·        Leading from the source of true authority, rather than positional power

·        Practices to slow down and see more clearly

·        How to cultivate inner stability in unstable times

·        Where are we being invited to ‘let go’ to go deeper? To access greater inner resources so we can navigate the paradoxes and uncertainties we regularly face in our leadership

·        Practices to help us befriend uncertainty

·        How to embrace liminal space in our leadership, that in-between space when the usual ways of leading don’t seem to work, but we’re not yet sure what other approaches to leadership are possible

·        How to welcome discomfort; cultivate curiosity and compassion, let go of defensiveness and fear in order to lead others from a stance of openness, possibility, and emergent potential

·        How to become aware of our fears, explore their underlying narratives, and engage them with compassion. This allows us to move away from projecting our internal version of reality onto the people and systems we influence

·        Ways to find balance within and with the elements without

·        What to do when we catch glimpses of inner shifts, which will empower us to:

o   Act from inner authority

o   Lead with presence

o   Meaningfully connect with and influence others  

Bonus: 

In addition, retreat participants will get to have:

1: One pre-retreat coaching session and one post-retreat coaching session, worth €1,400.

2. And, you will gain full access to The Contemplative Leader Online Course, which includes 4.5 hours of videos and reflective exercises, worth €450. 

This twelve-session course guides you through a series of deepening reflective exercises and contemplative practices. It will serve as a continuation of the retreat and an ongoing resource for participants, supporting them to embed their insights and learnings over the weeks and months that follow the retreat.

Online course details:

· Starting with an understanding of what contemplation is, you’ll then explore various facets of your False Self: from tracing the arc of your journey into leadership to how your body is physiologically wired to experience challenge and change. 

· You’ll next explore the different identities you inhabit as a leader and then delve into aspects of your True Self, including the fundamental meaning, the raison d’être, of your leadership. 

· Building from this grounded awareness, you’ll consider how best to use your power and influence for good. You’ll begin by exploring various dimensions of interpersonal dynamics and then group and team interactions from the perspective of nonattached, contemplative leadership. 

The Contemplative Leadership Retreat will be an experiential journey through the principles I’ve explored in my work, including The Contemplative Leader book and my current series, 10 Ways to Face the Unknown. 

Morning and afternoon sessions will blend personal reflection, practical leadership tools, and real conversation — all set against the stunning backdrop of where the Wicklow Mountains meet the Irish Sea. 

With fine dining, sea air, and space to breathe, this is your invitation to reset, refocus, and return renewed. 

Places are limited and are likely to fill up quickly. I’m keeping this retreat intimate to ensure deep connection and individual attention.

Investment & Commitment:

Your commitment: 3 days of presence, reflection, and deep engagement with your leadership growth.

My commitment: A true retreat experience – stepping back in order to travel further. This retreat is designed to nourish your mind, body, and leadership practice, so you return energized, clear eyed, and ready for the second half of the year.

Your Investment:

The price is €4,850. 

What’s Included:

· Private small group sessions each morning and afternoon (total of 15+ hours guided work)

· All session materials and refreshments

· Coastal & hill hikes along Bray-Greystones cliff paths (optional, weather permitting)

· Afternoon sailing from Greystones Marina (optional, weather permitting)

· Sauna and sea swimming (optional)

· Morning coffees & pastries at local favourite Scéal Bakery

· Lunch at The Happy Pear and other local gems

· Dinners at Caladh, The Harbour Kitchen, Chakra

N.B. Accommodation is not included; participants will arrange their own lodgings. We recommend the local five-star option, The Powerscourt Hotel, and the four-star option, Druids Glen. Other accommodation options are available on Airbnb & Booking.com etc.

I’m especially excited to share this opportunity with you, as this is the first time I’ll be hosting an open-access retreat since the publication of The Contemplative Leader last year.

How to Reserve Your Spot:

If you’re ready to join us for this transformative experience, please click here to secure your place now.

I would love to have you with us for this unique opportunity to connect, reflect, and deepen your leadership practice. 

Warm wishes,

Patrick

Three days. One coastline. A retreat to reawaken your leadership. 

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