2025 ELEVATE AND THRIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Starting 11 May 2025

Step Into The Next Phase of Your Leadership Journey

There’s no better time to invest in yourself than now.

Leaders today need to be masters of change, ready to navigate uncertainty and drive transformation. Leadership development plays a crucial role in shaping leaders who can steer through change, motivate their teams, and deliver results.

Leaders who create a culture of empathy and inclusion not only boost employee engagement, but also build a workplace where everyone feels valued. Continuous learning is vital, helping leaders stay sharp with fresh skills and insights to keep their teams ahead of the curve.

By investing in leadership development, you’re setting yourself up to inspire, drive success, and maintain long-term growth. A strong leadership program is a game-changer for improving retention, performance, and overall company culture.

This Program is Perfect for You if You Are:

In a leadership role and wanting to elevate your impact and build authenticity.

Aspiring to take on greater management and leadership responsibilities

Feeling the pressure of balancing work and personal life and need tools to manage stress.

Unsure about your next professional or personal chapter but want to move forward with confidence.

Wanting to deepen your self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Craving time for self-reflection and rejuvenation to reconnect with yourself and reignite your passion for leadership and life.

Desiring a supportive community of like-minded women to share experiences, grow together, and build lasting connections.

Trusted by Leading Organisations to Develop Exceptional Leaders

WHAT WE DO

This program provides the space, tools, and support to deepen self-awareness, gain clarity on your next steps, and drive meaningful change in your career and life.

The Elevate & Thrive Leadership Program is designed exclusively for ambitious women looking to grow, lead, and thrive in their careers - through a powerful blend of a seven-day immersive transformative leadership experience and six months of post-program personalised coaching.

Career Advancement

Gain expert guidance and strategic tools to confidently pursue a promotion or transition into a new role, setting you up for long-term success.

Personal Growth

Unlock your full potential with tailored support that helps you build the skills, mindset, and confidence to thrive in leadership.

Community Support

Join a supportive network of like-minded professionals, providing the accountability, encouragement, and shared experiences to help you succeed.

Transform yourself in 2025 and turn your visions into reality.

This is your opportunity to pause, reflect, and elevate your leadership in a safe, growth-focused environment - so you can thrive, not just lead.

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FOR ORGANISATIONS

This program is an investment in your staff and their professional development.

The Elevate & Thrive Leadership Program is a premium opportunity for organisations committed to investing in their staff's professional growth.

This program is tailored to empower ambitious women within your team, equipping them with the leadership skills and confidence to excel and drive success. Through an intensive seven-day immersive leadership experience and six months of personalised coaching, participants will emerge with stronger capabilities, a renewed sense of purpose, and the skills to lead at the highest level.

Elevate your team's potential and foster long-term growth with a program designed for sustainable leadership development.

Gregg McDonald | National Director at Habitat for Humanity International

“One of my coworkers attended the last iteration of this, extremely impactful and worthwhile. The learning reverberate well beyond the event with the connections made and ability to utilise and expand the practices/ techniques to others. Highly recommend, invest and give yourself the chance!”

SUSTAINED GROWTH

Six Months of Personalised Coaching

Your transformation doesn't end with our immersive seven-day program in Thailand. To ensure lasting impact and continuous development, our 2025 Elevate and Thrive Program incorporates a full six months of personalised coaching tailored to your unique goals and challenges.

What this Coaching Offers:

Engage in one-on-one sessions with experienced leadership coaches who provide guidance aligned with your personal and professional aspirations.
Regular check-ins to monitor your advancement, adjust strategies as needed, and celebrate your successes.
Receive assistance in applying new skills and insights directly to your work environment, ensuring practical and immediate benefits.

This isn’t simply a seven-day transformation in Thailand, it is an investment in your future and personal development.

Why Ongoing Coaching Matters?

Research indicates that extended coaching enhances leadership effectiveness and fosters sustained personal growth.

By participating in our six-month coaching program, you are investing in a transformative journey that supports you well beyond the initial week in Thailand.

Tammy J | December Program Participant

“Absolutely do it. If you’re finding that you’re questioning where you want to be, what you’re doing, and you feel that there’s some misalignment in your leadership space, even in your life space, then take the time out to do that deep reflection. Be guided by people with expertise and surround yourself with other people in that similar space so that you’ve got that shared experience.”

Here's what you can look forward to...

One-on-one coaching sessions tailored to you and your specific needs, helping you to gain insights into your purpose and values to unlock your full potential as a leader.
Participate in sessions focussed on resilience-building and anti-fragility techniques, self-awareness, and leadership development practices for work, family, and community.
Engage in activities set in the beautiful landscape of Thailand to rejuvenate your mind and body, fostering a deeper connection with yourself.

INCLUSIONS

Seven days, six nights residential immersive experience in exclusive en-suite accommodation (full board with three gourmet meals and snacks daily)
Seven transformative leadership development sessions with real-world applications
Three personalised 1:1 coaching sessions during the residential
Six guided reflection sessions to enhance self-awareness and leadership insights
Six post-residential 1:1 coaching sessions: a structured six-month leadership coaching journey to drive long-term change and implementation
All learning materials, access to tools, and additional resources
Access to the Women and Leadership Mastermind Group post residential
Roundtrip airport transfers (Phuket Airport - Lan Sabai)

YOUR INVESTMENT

Standard Price: USD $4,900
Early Bird Discount (if you book by 15 March 2025): USD $4,400
Current or Returning Clients Discount: USD $3,950
Corporate Rate (includes a 10% contribution to the Elevate Coaching Scholarship for a woman from a low-income country) : USD $5,390
Deposit: $1,000 USD (non-refundable to secure booking)

Note:
This program may be covered by employers as part of professional development and can be tax-deductible in some countries. Contact us for more details.

Payments and Flexible Options

For those who prefer a structured installment plan, we offer a three-month option:
- Three equal payments of USD 1,633 (Final payment due by 30 April 2025).
- Returning or Current Clients: Three payments of USD 1,317, also due by 30 April 2025.
A 10% increase on corporate-sponsored enrolments will be allocated as a contribution to a coaching package for a woman leading a Community-Based Organisation (CBO) in a low-income country, an INGO national staff member, or a community leader in Australia. This initiative ensures that leadership development reaches those creating meaningful change in their communities.
The Elevate and Thrive Leadership Program aligns with global leadership development initiatives and workforce capacity-building priorities, supporting key institutional objectives:
- Leading Through Local, National and Global Uncertainty – Addressing the challenges of the evolving geopolitical landscape by fostering adaptive leadership, resilience, and strategic decision-making in complex environments.
- Leveraging Post-Program Coaching for Sustainable Change – Unlike traditional leadership retreats, this program includes six months of post-program coaching to ensure long-term impact and implementation.
- Gender Equality and Women’s Leadership – Enhancing women's leadership capabilities and resilience in alignment with international gender equity frameworks.
- Organisational Development and Workforce Capacity Building – Providing participants with practical leadership skills that translate directly into workplace effectiveness.
Sustainable Impact Through Social Investment – Corporate enrollments help fund coaching support for women in leadership roles in low-income countries, reinforcing social impact.
In some countries, professional development programs like the Elevate and Thrive Leadership Program may be tax-deductible as part of education, training, or leadership development expenses. We encourage participants to check with their employer or tax advisor to determine eligibility for reimbursement or tax deductions under local regulations. Contact us for more information.
- Registration Now Open!
- Early Bird Pricing Ends: 15 March 2025
- Final Payment Deadline: 30 April 2025
- Elevate and Thrive Leadership Program - Residential: 11-17 May 2025
- Elevate and Thrive Leadership Program: Post residential Coaching: May – November 2025

Join Us!

*For further information, tailored payment arrangements, or to discuss corporate sponsorship options, contact us today.

Want to Know More?

Curious for some more information before you commit? Reach out to us and we’re happy to chat!

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Meet Your Hosts

Sophie Perreard

Sophie is an experienced professional coach with over 25 years in leadership, strategic management and course design. She is dedicated to empowering women to achieve authentic growth, maximise their impact, and lead with confidence. She specialises her coaching and leadership development on resilience and women in personal and professional transition. Sophie's extensive background as a senior humanitarian worker and academic adds depth to her international and leadership expertise. She is certified Professional LCA Coach and Member of the International Coaching Federation.

Dr Phillip Connors, PhD

Phil is a passionate professional coach, facilitator, leader and mentor with over 40 years of experience. He is dedicated to working with people to enhance and achieve their life and professional ambitions while embracing their values and authenticity. He has been coaching leaders for over 12 years with 80% being women clients. Phil is an advocate for gender, social and climate justice and has worked globally with various organisations. With a background in youth work, social work, community development, humanitarian leadership, research and academia he is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, and a Member of the International Coaching Federation.

Is This The Right Program For You?

For Women Who:

Have or are transitioning out of their role or organisation and want to recalibrate and bounce forward
Are in leadership roles and want to elevate their impact and authenticity
Want to enhance their leadership in times of uncertainty and lead their team through change
Aspire to take on greater management and leadership responsibilities and roles
Feel the pressure of balancing work and personal life, and need tools to manage stress
Are unsure about their next professional or personal chapter but want to move forward with confidence
Want to deepen their resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence
Crave time for self-reflection and rejuvenation to reconnect with themselves, reignite their passion professionally and personally
Desire a supportive community of like-minded women to share experiences, grow together, and build lasting a peer-support network

Expected Outcomes:

At least three will apply to each individual:

Rejuvenate and reconnect with yourself
Gain clarity on your purpose and next steps
Create a clear vision and action plan
Know yourself better to lead authentically and enhance your personal resilience
Apply practical strategies for lasting change leading yourself and leading teams
Build a supportive network
Feel empowered and ready for your next chapter

We Are Dedicated To Your:

Clarity and Growth
Gain valuable insights and skills to lead with increased confidence and resilience
Empowerment
Unlock your full potential and maximise your impact as a woman
Self-Reflection
Take the time to think, rest, and rediscover yourself, embracing who you are and preparing for the year ahead or your next life phase or professional chapter
Connection
Build a supportive network of like-minded women with similar goals and aspirations to you

Some FAQs

The workshops are designed to foster leadership growth and resilience. Key topics include:
- Re-discovering self: our values, our motivations
- Building personal resilience in high-pressure situations
- Leading authentically and identifying our strengths and blind spots
- Managing work transitions and planning toward them
- Creating a clear vision and action plan for the future ahead and for potential personal and professional transitions.
- Emotional and hormonal regulation: Leadership during perimenopause and menopause.
- Managing stress and maintaining work-life balance.
In addition to sessions and coaching sessions, you can enjoy:
- Daily optional yoga and meditation sessions offered by Lan Sabai
- Relaxing massages and spa treatments offered by Lan Sabai
- Cooking classes to learn Thai cuisine
- Daily beach walk to the nearby beach, just five minutes away.
- Free time to relax and explore the lush surroundings of Rawai and their many activities and site seeing
We recommend packing the following:
- Lightweight, comfortable clothing suitable for warm weather. Cotton or Linen. Dress code for the workshops is relaxed and comfortable
- Swimwear for the beach and pool
- Yoga or fitness gear for daily optional sessions if you choose to join them
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellent and a hat for sun protection
- A journal for personal reflections and notes
- A light jacket or shawl for cooler evenings though we don’t think it will be cool
You can choose between single or shared rooms with options for pool access (open on the pool) or forest views (first floor).
Each room includes modern comforts, such as a Nespresso machine for your morning coffee, and Wi-Fi throughout.
Please note that while Wi-Fi is available, there are no TVs in the rooms, allowing participants to fully disconnect and focus on the retreat experience.
In some countries, this retreat can be covered by employers as part of professional development and may be tax-deductible. Check with your employer or tax advisor for confirmation.
Yes, many organisations support their women leaders by sponsoring attendance as part of professional development programmes.
If needed, we can provide a letter for your employer to assist with sponsorship.