Women's Global Leadership Retreats in Italy 

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 


A Unique Leadership Program -- In Italy!

Do you want to improve your global leadership skills? Connect with other women leaders from around the world? Experience the Italian culture and cuisine? Then this retreat is for you! Plus, you'll have plenty of free time to explore, experience and enjoy this beautiful region in Italy!


YOUR Leadership Adventure Awaits!

During your exclusive retreat, you'll get to:

  • Learn how to be a more effective global leader
  • Connect with other women leaders from around the world
  • Tour local wineries and taste their famous Prosecco (sparkling wine)
  • Enrich yourself with our cultural, leadership, & personal development workshops by experts
  • Have plenty of free time to explore on your own
  • Immerse yourself in the culture & meet the locals
  • Savor authentic Italian cuisine (and gelato too!)
  • Participate in cultural immersion activities
  • Relax, renew and recharge yourself
  • Go on educational and sightseeing excursions 
  • Energize with yoga or your favorite activity

We know you'll have an experience of a lifetime at this very special retreat designed just for YOU!

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Why Join this Retreat?

Connect. Learn. Travel. Share.  

During this Women's Global Leadership Retreat, you'll have the unique opportunity to:

  • Learn how to be a more effective global leader
  • Connect and share with other female leaders 
  • Learn new global leadership skills and competencies 
  • Take time away from your hectic world to have time for yourself
  • Gain more clarity and focus on your career path
  • Feel more confident and prepared to work across cultures
  • Develop yourself & your career
  • Explore, experience and enjoy Italy!

Most importantly, this retreat is for YOU so you can choose what most interests you!


Sample Program Agenda

** Schedule subject to change

Arrivals Day

-    Check into the hotel

-    Relax or Explore

-    Welcome Networking Reception with Appertifs

-    Homemade Italian Dinner 

Day 1

- Welcome Session

- Global Leadership Training Sessions

 - Cross-cultural Activity

- Italian Lunch at Local Cafe

- Travel The Processeco Road to visit the Wineries

- Enjoy a Dolce Vita & Dinner

 

 

 

Day 2

- 'Leading Effectively Across Cultures' Workshop

- Global DISC: Discover Your Leadership Style

- Professional & Career Development Workshops

-  Dine on a roof terrace with a stunning view of the Dolomites

Day 3

-  Mapping Your Leadership Journey Workshop 

- Lazy Lunch at an Italian Bistro

- Free time to shop, check email or wander around the local village

- Farewell Dolce Vita and Dinner

Farewell Day

- Wrap-up Session & Farewell

- Either depart for home or extend your stay with an optional day tour to nearby Venice, Verona or other locations

 

Optional Extension - Day Tour to Venice

- Join a locally guided tour group to see and explore this famous Italian City

- Extend your stay overnight here with our partner hotel

What Makes This Retreat So Unique?

This isn't your 'typical global leadership classroom program' but rather an immersive experience to connect, learn, and explore in a new culture!

International Expertise

Your host, Brenda McGuire, has traveled to 100 countries, lived as an expat in 6 countries, was CEO of two international companies, was a Fortune 500 global leader, and is a three-time best-selling author. She's also trained thousands of leaders in 40+ countries!

A One of Kind Agenda

Be ready for action-packed retreat with lots of learning, exploring, networking, touring and eating! Your trainer has brought their unique global leadership backgrounds and experiences in planning all aspects of this retreat! Plus, you'll be able to participate in leadership development BEFORE and AFTER the retreat.

Historical Location

You'll be staying in an off-the-beaten-path destination -- not where all the tourists go!  And, you'll get to stay in a medieval walled city! How many others can say they've done that?! We love this location since its near the wineries and Venice too! There is so much to do, see, and experience here!

World of Learning

Be ready to be inspired and learn new things through our various leadership, cultural, and professional development interactive workshops. You'll learn from a cross-cultural expert on how to effectively lead across cultures. And, learn from the other leaders attending too!

Local Culture & Cuisine

You'll get to immerse yourself in the culture. Connect with the locals, like  Nana, explore the walled village, try its regional cuisine, and make new friends! Learn cultural do's and don'ts and a few Italian phrases too - Cin Cin! 

Territory Mapping

A truly unique experience you'll get to participate in is the 'territory leadership mapping' workshop. This technique, developed by Anthony Willoughby, is based on nomadic wisdom by Mongolian and Masai Mara elders and tribal chiefs. 

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for any woman global leader or manager - either new or experienced - who wants to learn how to increase their effectiveness when leading globally.

If you lead a global team, work globally, or are interested in developing your own international career then this retreat is for you!

 

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On Your Leadership Adventure...

From the moment you arrive, you will be greeted with opportunities to experience, explore and enjoy on this learning retreat!

Experience

Imagine all of the unique things you'll get to do, learn and experience on this retreat! You'll learn from other leaders, attend workshops, participate in cultural activities, take tours, and connect with the locals and so much more!

Explore

You'll have plenty of time to explore this beautiful region of Italy - both as part of a group or by yourself. You'll visit the mountainside town of Osolo, travel down The Prosecco Road, and explore inside the 13th century medieval walled city of Castelfranco Venento.

Enjoy

Enjoy the Sweet Life - 'La Dolce Vita'! Get away from the day-to-day stresses of your work world and enjoy all that that this experience offers - learning about new cultures, trying new cuisines, seeing new sights and building relationships with other like-minded leaders! 

What Will I Learn?

Did you know that in a survey of 13,000 global leaders from 48 countries, they said their weakest skill was “leading across countries and cultures”? But the good news is you can learn to be more culturally competent and prepared. During our retreat workshops, you'll learn how to...

Lead Globally

Discover 'how business is done' in different countries and regions of the world. Learn how culture impacts critical business activities such as negotiations, running meetings, motivating and team building.

Develop Your Global Career

Do you want to take your global career to the next level? Our experts will provide tips and strategies to develop your skills, engage in new international experiences and how to network with the world. And your trainers will also share the 'lessons learned' (the hard way) living & working on 6 continents.

Work Across Cultures

Using a research-based model, you'll learn 6 strategies to navigate more effectively across diverse cultures, time zones and borders. Learn cultural do's and don'ts and cross-cultural communication tips.

Discover Your Leadership Style

Through the multi-award-winning, Global DISC™ assessment, you'll discover your individual leadership style based on cultural orientation and personality type. It will help you identify where you need to ‘bridge the gaps’ when leading.

"The women's retreat you planned was AMAZING!! I tell everyone about it! I loved connecting with other women around the world, experiencing new things together and learning from all of the informative lectures!"

Ilene H.

Retreat Host

Brenda McGuire 

A global leadership expert, award-winning speaker and CEO of two international companies, Brenda's global career spans more than 100 countries on six continents. Through her global leadership training company, WorldWide Connect, and as a former leader at a Fortune 500 company, she has trained thousands of people on how to live and work globally.

Having worked in over 30 countries (and lived in 6 as an expatriate), Brenda understands first-hand the cross-cultural challenges and opportunities that women leaders face in today’s business world. She is passionate about helping women to succeed globally.

Brenda also launched Global Gals which helps women to live, work and travel the world. She has experience leading tours, holding retreats and planning events around the globe in Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia.

She's a #1 Best-Selling Author of 3 books including 'Professional Performance 360: Success' with Richard Branson and 'Soul of Success' with Jack Canfield.

For over 25 years, Brenda has used the world as her classroom. Her most life-changing moment was sailing on Semester at Sea - a 102 academic voyage around the world. She holds an M.A. in International Communication and B.S. in Psychology and International Relations. 

More About Brenda

Travel the The Prosecco Road 

('La Strada del Prosecco')

The Prosecco Road, founded in 1966, is the oldest wine route in Italy.  A circuit of approx 80km (120 miles) connecting cities, countryside and castles, historical treasures and vineyards. 
 
Similar to Champagne, Prosecco can only be produced in the unique, hilly terrain of Valdobbieadene in North Eastern Italy, nestled between Venice and The Dolomites. Since 1876, artisan farmers have passed down the art of their hand-crafted labour from one generation to the next. 

Visit Venice - Optional Tour!

Only 40 km (25 mi) from Venice, we'll be offering a day tour of the famous Italian city of Venice. 

  • Step into the iconic St. Mark’s Square and view its awe-inspiring basilica
  • Explore the Rialto market, famous for its fish and vegetable stands
  • View the stately Doge’s Palace, built in the Venetian Gothic style in 1340
  • Marvel at the Bridge of Sighs and the Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal
  • Ride a gondola or a water taxi and explore some of the 100 waterways that crisscross Venice
  • See a glassblowing demonstration
Yes, Please!

"I participated in one of your women's retreats and had the experience of my life! It was well organized, had amazing accommodations and wonderful lectures. I made life-long memories and learned so much! Thank you!"

Malinda A.

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Awarded Top 10 Course 

(out of 1400+ courses)

Co-host and Trainer, Brenda McGuire's global leadership course was selected by Findcourses.com and Trainingindustry.com as the Top 10 Most Popular Courses in 2022.


We Hope To See You in Italy!


Questions?

Contact Brenda McGuire at 1-347-724-3443 or [email protected]