I’ve just had four women on a Learning Retreat here at Byrongerry. I was a wee bit anxious in preparing for it because I’ve only hosted individual people or couples in the past. Would my energy hold up – in my roles of coach, chef and host??
I’m delighted to report that my energy did hold up and, at their final review over a cup of tea on the deck, each woman said their hopes had been met and that they were leaving feeling relaxed and renewed.
The women each had some coaching time with me and also attended a Self-Leadership with a Horse session with a colleague who lives nearby. I used a combination of Leadership Coaching and Vision Coaching processes in the women’s one on one time with me. Those I’d worked with before re-visited and renewed their vision while those who were being coached by me for the first time worked on a range of issues including, for one, that old chestnut of work/life balance.
I’m still pondering whether I will promote the Learning Retreat for more than singles or couples – it was a lot of work – yet, when I remember the happy conversations and laughter coming from the Cloud House building while they were in residence, I know the shared experience for these four women was one of the highlights of their stay.
Tags: leadership coaching, Learning Retreat, Self-Leadership with Horses, vision coaching
