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Catching Your Breath
The Necessity of “Catching Your Breath” for Ambitious Leaders:
Amidst the daily hustle, meeting stakeholder demands, and the pressure to avoid mistakes, it's easy to lose sight of what is crucial for your ambition: reflection. You're always "on," 24/7, with everything you do or say under a microscope, combined with the pressure of (social) media, there's a risk of neglecting the necessary reflection. Hence the need to "catch your breath," or in other words, "reflect," which will help you achieve your ambition. Know that the time you invest in reflection is not wasted as it is scientifically proven that reflection leads to improved performance.
Your combination of talents and responsibilities has brought you to where you are now, an achievement to be proud of. However, the world around you is continuously changing, leading to essential questions about personal and professional ambitions:
Questions like:
- Are you acting in accordance with your core values and those of the organization under changing circumstances?
- How can you ensure transparency and ethical leadership in an era where misinformation and distrust are widespread?
- What can you do to ensure your company remains resilient in times of significant geopolitical uncertainty?
Or more personal questions such as:
- How do I deal with the loneliness that comes with leadership, and with whom do I share my most vulnerable thoughts and doubts?
- Which deep-rooted fears or insecurities hinder me from making decisions and reaching my full potential, both personally and professionally? What am I afraid of?
- How can I better balance my work and personal life without guilt?
- Do I love myself enough to be an authentic and inspiring leader?
- Who am I truly, apart from roles and responsibilities, and what is my purpose here?
Such questions require self-examination and reflection. We will guide you this weekend in exploring these (life) questions, to rediscover who you really are, the unique gifts you possess, and the impact you can have.
Take that time and join us for a weekend at an estate in Ermelo, where you will participate in a transformative program with a small group of carefully selected participants. Literally catch your breath, shift your direction, and set your course. Reflection is (daring to) listen to yourself. In short, two days to slow down before accelerating again.
The Exclusive Program in 4 Steps:
Our weekend program is specially designed to delve deeply into your unique qualities and ambition. This exclusive program is entirely focused on your personal and professional transformation. You will not only discover new perspectives on your leadership but also experience how to integrate them into a meaningful life and a sustainable contribution to a better world.
Personal Introduction
Preparation
The Weekend
The Following Months
Who We Are:
We, Joel and Ruud, are inspired by our participants when they can shape their ambitions further through our collaboration. We believe in our approach and are fully committed to it, with all our strengths and weaknesses, understanding, and recognizing the challenges our participants face in realizing their ambitions.
All we ask is for you to participate in our program with all your heart and ambition; we will then guide you with everything we have, where the combination of Joel and Ruud is more than one plus one is two.
Joel brings calm, space, and safety. His way of working with breathing techniques leads to a natural surrender to listening to your body. He stimulates the conversation about what is possible and asks you to look beyond what you know about yourself and the world you live in, so you can begin to connect with who you can be. Joel helps you deal with societal expectations differently and be free to fantasize and dream about the future without limits.
Ruud also creates a safe and challenging space where his questions lead the participant to the questions they came for. Ruud has the ability to make connections between past, present, and future with you. He sees patterns in you that you may not (yet) see yourself. He looks through it and sees a way forward for you but lets you discover this path yourself by continually asking questions. His directness and clarity sometimes lead to discomfort, emotion, and even irritation, as you may wrongly experience this as confrontation. On the contrary, this is exactly how Ruud allows the answers to emerge so that we are discussing what is important for your path and that you listen to yourself.
Together, we have a unique ability to anticipate and visualize future possibilities for those who work personally with us. We naturally and lovingly encourage people to dream about the future and identify the steps that need to be taken today to achieve that reality.
We see people as unique individuals deeply connected to each other. We recognize people's unique gifts and are able to bring out the best in them. We do not judge people and will meet you exactly where you are in life, to move forward from there.
Location
The weekend program starts Friday afternoon at 5:00 PM and ends Sunday evening at 8:00 PM. The location is a historic villa on a historic estate near Ermelo in the province of Gelderland. As a participant, you will have your own suite equipped with all comforts. Additionally, the villa offers ample opportunity to stay together and enjoy the communal meals.
The meals are vegetarian and prepared by a renowned chef. Due to the intensity of the program, no alcohol is served. No use of mobile phones or laptops; in case of emergency, arrangements will be made for accessibility.
Financial Information:
The initial program, consisting of the first three steps, begins with a complimentary initial consultation to ensure we are a good match. The second step involves the BluePrint Scan and pre-session discussion. The third step, the weekend in Ermelo, covers all preparations, accommodation for two nights, and all meals. For a quote for the initial program, the first three steps, feel free to contact me.
Upon your return, we will create a tailored plan for step four, the ongoing support. This includes at least one comprehensive monthly session, with the option for additional sessions as needed. The price for this phase will be custom-made to fit your needs.
Conclusion
This trajectory is more than a program; it is a transformative experience that will deepen your leadership, increase your personal satisfaction, and bring you closer to realizing your ambition. We invite you to participate in our program with all your heart and ambition, and we will then guide you with everything we have.
