October 2
09:00
The Hague
Calling all female leaders, executives, managers, entrepreneurs, career transitioners, and job seekers!
Do you feel that you’re constantly juggling high pressure, self-doubt and the need to prove yourself? Do you often hear yourself saying ‘yes’ to things when in fact you want to say no? Do you walk out of meetings with your team or (possible) clients feeling unsatisfied with what you said, or did not say? Do you crave a (personal) leadership style that’s authentic, impactful and sustainable, but you don’t know where to start?
Traditional (personal) leadership programmes focus on the brain, grounded in the belief that knowing how to do something is enough.
But that’s just not how things work.
Meet Sarah: A talented marketing manager. Public speaking fills her with dread. She knows her stuff and on top of that, she’s read all the tips – stand tall, make eye contact, project your voice. She practices in front of the mirror, perfecting her delivery.
On presentation day, despite knowing the tricks, Sarah’s body “betrays” her. Her hands tremble, her voice goes high-pitched, and her stomach churns. Her carefully practiced delivery feels forced and inauthentic. The audience picks up on her nervousness, making the whole experience even more stressful.
Sarah’s body is sending her clear signals – it’s not ready for the level of exposure she’s forcing on it. Simply knowing the “how-to” of public speaking doesn’t address the underlying fear.
This is where Embodied leadership comes in. Embodied leadership moves beyond theory and practicing the ‘how to’. It connects the intelligence of the body to the brain, driving actions for real sustainable behavioural change.
If you’re ready to dive deep into the core of your being, to tap into wisdom of your body-mind connection and to forget about outdated leadership tricks that only scratch the surface, then join us for the Embodied Leadership Retreat. This isn’t your typical leadership programme; it’s a call to action, challenging you to strip away the masks and embrace how you really want to show up in the world.
“Attending the Embodied Leadership Retreat was a game changer for me. I was blown away by the depth of connection and support from Suzanne and Boudewijn and the other participants, and I learned things about myself I did not know before. It’s not just a training; it’s a community that continues to inspire me long after the programme ended.”
– Embodied Leadership Retreat participant in November 2023
Our ideal participants:
This edition of the Embodied Leadership Retreat is exclusively for women.
By bringing together women with different roles and positions we are able to tap into the collective intelligence and gain valuable insights from each other’s perspectives.
Manage stress
Manage stress and improve your wellbeing and performance
Build connections
Build genuine connections with the people around you
Being confident
Take confident decisions, voice your opinion and take up space, even in high-pressure situations
Set boundaries
Set clear boundaries and stay true to your commitments
Lead yourself
Lead yourself and others more effectively
This Embodied Leadership retreat is not a course on what you do and how you lead. It is 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:
The Embodied Leadership Retreat is structured in such a way that you immediately put the theory into practice, thereby making it dynamic and interactive.
– Embodied Leadership Retreat participant in November 2023
We’ve crafted a comprehensive programme spanning two transformative training days, designed specifically for women eager to enhance their personal leadership journey.
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, based on insights from evolutionary biology, neuroscience and the Japanese martial art Aikido. 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.
“Actively practicing with setting intentions and centering, on a regular basis, helps me create the calmness I need to be effective in stressful situations.”
– Embodied Leadership Retreat participant in November 2023
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 bring out the best in themselves. 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 and Boudewijn Bertsch, business economist, certified somatic coach, and a global leadership consultant who has studied evolutionary biology and neurobiology.
“The course has provided me with tools that help reduce tension (stress) in my body and I have learned how to make better connections with others. Overall, it was an enriching course with numerous learnings”
– Embodied Leadership Retreat participant in November 2023