Embodied Leadership Retreat

The Embodied Leadership Retreat by Doors Open
Traditional leadership programmes focus on the brain, grounded in the belief that knowing how to lead is enough. Embodied leadership moves beyond that. It connects the intelligence of the body to the brain, driving actions for sustainable behavioural change.
Join us at the Embodied Leadership Retreat, a two-day immersive experience which aims at helping women to become their own personal leaders, taking off the mask they think they should wear, and acting in harmony with their true purpose and values.
What you'll learn:
This Embodied Leadership retreat is not just a course on what you do and how you lead. It is also a journey to self-discovery about who you are. You will discover the power of embodied leadership and will learn how to act with authenticity, resilience and impact.
This retreat will help you to
Better understand the body and the mind, unlocking new perspectives on various aspects of personal and professional life.
Explore skills for better self-care, which entail how to be more effective under stress, how to navigate terrorising thoughts, and how to say "no".
Have effective conversations through taking an explorative rather than directive approach, learning how to pause your judgements, and establishing a meaningful connection.
After the retreat you will be able to
Manage stress and improve your wellbeing and performance.
Build genuine connections with the people around you.
Take confident decisions, voice your opinion and take up space, even in high-pressure situations.
Set clear boundaries and stay true to your commitments.
What sets us apart
This retreat offers a unique blend of experiential learning, expert guidance, and self-discovery that traditional courses simply can't match, as they focus solely on theory and cognitive knowledge. The Embodied Leadership Retreat offers you somatic practices, and cutting-edge leadership strategies that connect your mind, body, and spirit. By physically experiencing situations, you’ll approach them with more confidence and will be able to skilfully guide your thoughts, emotions, and behaviour in a calm and collected way.
Who we are
Doors Open Learning & Development is an expert agency with over 15 years of experience in leadership development. Our mission is to redefine leadership through embodiment. Founded by certified somatic coach Suzanne Mau-Asam we train (future) leaders all around the globe and enable them to unlock their full potential. Alongside Doors Open Learning & Development, Suzanne Mau-Asam initiated The Female Hub - a community in support of women in leadership.
The Embodied Leadership Retreat will be facilitated by Suzanne Mau-Asam, a qualified somatic coach, trainer and consultant, and Boudewijn Bertsch, a business economist, certified somatic coach, and a global leadership consultant who has studied evolutionary biology and neurobiology.
Who you are
The retreat is for aspiring women looking to take charge and gain full control of their own life: you will gain insight into the origins of your behaviour and how to break negative patterns to unlock your full potential. You will discover what triggers your stress behaviour, and learn to navigate it with confidence.
What is included

• Two full training days facilitated by certified somatic coaches Suzanne Mau-Asam and Boudewijn Bertsch.
• A personal intake conversation with the facilitators to explore your personal needs and desired outcome of the retreat.
• Two complementary individual 1-hour coaching sessions with Suzanne Mau-Asam and Boudewijn Bertsch, which can be scheduled following the retreat..
• Unlimited access to digital webinars exploring the content of the retreat .
• A certificate of completion.
• A personalised workbook with exercises based on your needs.
• Lifelong access to digital video materials.
• Access to exclusive Embodied Leadership Retreat alumni networking events.
• Access to an Embodied Leadership Retreat alumni network on LinkedIn
• A fine dining experience after the first day of the Retreat in which you can connect with the other participants on a deeper level.
• Two high quality lunches catered to your dietary requirements.
• Unlimited coffee, tea and snacks throughout the training days.
• Networking drinks and snacks after the Retreat.
• Additional learning materials after completion of the Retreat.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Den Haag, Netherlands