168. Creating Space to Think: Planning and Running a Retreat—How to Recharge and Refocus, Either Solo or With a Small Group and get Ready for 2025

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Join my on December 13th to learn how to turn expertise into influence and build trust at scale. Save your spot: What better time than the end of the year/ beginning of the new year to take some time and space out of your normal day to reflect, plan and get excited for what's next. In this episode, I break down how to did my planning for 2025 and also share the different formats and runsheets you can use for your own retreat. Key Points Covered: 1. Why Consider a Retreat? Busy schedules often leave no room for thinking or planning strategically. Retreats help recharge creativity, gain clarity, and reset your mindset. Ideal for transitions, creative blocks, or refocusing on your vision. Not about luxury; it's about creating intentional space for reflection and planning. 2. Step-by-Step Retreat Planning Step 1: Set Your Intentions Identify your purpose: Recharge, make decisions, or brainstorm the next phase of life or work. Tailor the retreat’s structure to match your goals (e.g., solo reflection vs. group collaboration). Step 2: Choose the Right Location Select an inspiring environment away from daily distractions. Options: A beach house, cabin, or co-working space with a view. Balance: Quiet personal reflection vs. stimulating group discussions. Step 3: Design a Flexible Agenda Avoid overloading the schedule—leave space for unstructured moments. Suggested structure: Morning: Journaling, meditation, or physical activity (e.g., exercise). Midday: Reflection or solo brainstorming; review past performance and feedback. Afternoon: Focus on actionable plans and next steps. Evening: Unstructured time for relaxed conversations or personal downtime. Flexibility allows for deeper insights and spontaneous breakthroughs. 3. Tips for Maximising Retreat Outcomes Include activities that align with your intention (e.g., journaling, brainstorming, strategic planning). Use feedback (e.g., 360 reviews) and data to gain clarity on your goals. Solo retreats: Spend time reflecting on personal and professional growth. Group retreats: Facilitate meaningful discussions to spark collaboration. Special Ideas for Your Retreat Agenda Future Self Immersion Day: Visualise long-term goals and reverse-engineer the steps needed to achieve them. 360-Degree Reflection: Review feedback from peers or clients to uncover blind spots and areas for growth. Strategic Planning Sprint: Dedicate time to developing clear, actionable plans for the year ahead. Key Takeaways: A retreat is an investment in yourself and your vision for the future. You don’t need weeks—just a few intentional days can bring clarity and fresh energy. Make 2025 your most focused and inspired year yet by creating the space to think. __________ Ready to become the go-to authority in your industry? If you’re an executive, partner, or entrepreneur looking to scale trust, attract high-caliber opportunities, and create lasting impact, here are a few ways you can take the next step: 1. Get the Playbook: Trusted Authority: From Technical Expert to Trusted Authority – Grab your copy 2. Join the waitlist for the new and revamped Trusted Authority program (kick off in 2025): 3. Download the Guide: Discover the 5 Systems to Scale Trust & Build Authority in 2025 with this actionable resource 4. Measure Your Authority: Take the free Authority Scorecard and uncover the key areas to focus on for scaling your influence here. 5. Personalised Strategy Session: Book a complimentary 20-minute strategy call to map out your next steps . 6. Let’s Connect on LinkedIn: Follow me for actionable insights and resources to grow your authority. Full show notes and more resources: Visit for everything you need to grow your authority and make an impact.