Finding the Answers Within

When leaders are constantly navigating complex challenges and high-stakes decisions, many overlook the most powerful asset at their disposal – their minds. The mind shapes one’s perceptions, decisions, and interactions, and it is where all great leadership begin. But distractions, demands and deadlines pull our minds away from the clarity, courage, and compassion that exist within us. And rapid advances of AI are complicating matters – equipping leaders with powerful data and insights but also threatening their discernment and critical thinking.

We invite you to step away from your packed days and daily pressures for an extraordinary event tailored exclusively for senior leaders like yourself, in the beautiful Serra da Estrela natural park in Portugal.

Co-led by Mingyur Rinpoche, a globally renowned meditation teacher, and Rasmus Hougaard, expert in human leadership development, this retreat offers you a rare chance to explore the nature of your mind in a serene, supportive environment. In doing so, you will learn to access a level of awareness that is both deeply human and profoundly effective.

The retreat is not about acquiring new leadership techniques or strategies. It’s about reconnecting with your own inner wisdom. We will put down our devices and welcome silence. We will turn away from to-do lists and tune into the world around us. We will stop, slow, and just let answers emerge.

Register now for a transformative journey that promises to be both personal and profoundly practical.

The Program

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A 3-day immersive experience in a quiet environment of natural beauty which inspires the mind and calms the constant thrum and chatter of our daily lives.

A carefully curated combination of silence, powerful experiences and guided reflections which provides the space and time to discover the essential human leadership qualities needed today and in the future – awareness, wisdom, and compassion.

YOU WILL LEAVE WITH

Profound relaxation and mental stillness which will refresh your body and mind, leaving you rejuvenated and ready to return to your responsibilities with renewed energy.

Deeper clarity and self-awareness and a renewed connection to your core values and principles, enabling you to approach challenges courageously and calmly.

Deeply forged connections with like-minded leaders and valuable relationships that nurture personal growth beyond the retreat experience.

Event Details

Dates: The program begins on January 28, 2025 at 4:00pm

and ends on January 31, at 1:00pm.

Venue: Estrela Serenity

Gouveia, Portugal

Located in the breathtaking natural surroundings of Serra da Estrela park, Estrela Serenity provides an ideal environment to unwind and disconnect. With the serene natural environment, individuals can easily gain energy from nature, enjoy the calming atmosphere, and rejuvenate their minds and bodies.

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About the Facilitators

Mingyur Rinpoche

Tibetan Meditation Teacher and Author

Mingyur Rinpoche is a world-renowned meditation teacher with personal experience of anxiety and panic attacks, which he suffered from throughout his childhood and into his teenage years, when he learned to transform his panic through meditation.

Born in Nepal in 1975, Mingyur Rinpoche began to study meditation as a young boy with his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, himself a well-respected Buddhist teacher. As a child, he became interested in contemporary science through conversations with scientists who were visiting his father, and as he grew older he began to collaborate with neuroscientists and psychologists, including Richard Davidson and Antoine Lutz at the University of Wisconsin, on research projects that study the effects of meditation on the brain and the mind.

His best-selling book, The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, debuted on the New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into over twenty languages. Rinpoche’s most recent books are Joyful Wisdom: Embracing Change and Finding Freedom and an illustrated children’s book entitled Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate.

Mingyur Rinpoche recently appeared in the Netflix series The Mind Explained, in an episode about the benefits of mindfulness.

Rasmus Hougaard

Founder and CEO, Potential Project

Rasmus Hougaard is the founder and CEO of Potential Project and the author of "Compassionate Leadership: How to Do Hard Things in a Human Way", published by Harvard Business Review Press in January 2022. Rasmus was nominated by Thinkers 50 as one of the eight most important leadership thinkers in the world today. He writes for Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and FORTUNE. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and leadership developer who coaches and supports C-suite executives at global organizations such as IKEA, Accenture, Deutsche-Telecom, and Unilever. His book, “The Mind of the Leader” was a ground-breaking and best-selling book by Harvard Business Review Press.

Rasmus has spent extensive time in monasteries in the East, learning how to master the mind for mental clarity, focus and high performance. He collaborates with His Holiness Dalai Lama on leadership development ideology and thinking.

Pre-registration

We have a limited number of spots available for this private event.

Reserve your seat using this registration form.

Participants' Feedback

“For me, this was a deep and extremely valuable experience that not only left me mentally and physically renewed, but also gave me invaluable insights into my self as a leader, my purpose and my values. This enables me to even more courageously engage and drive our transformation to meet the challenges and seize the great opportunities that lie ahead of us.”

“Truly inspirational – a once-in-a-lifetime experience with a very unique approach to self-discovery. You will not want to have missed this opportunity.”

“The Program has been one of the most impressive, powerful and sustainable programs I ever took part in. A retreat in an environment of silence, trust and security to open up and let the inner voice speak. Regain consciousness for humanity & nature, for fellow human beings and the deeper connection to oneself and others that is the bases of life & leadership. Thanks to all that made this program possible.”

Frequently Asked Questions

PROGRAM COST: EUR 1,450 (Plus tax if applicable). Inclusive of Accommodation, Meals and Retreat Sessions.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: Participants will be required to arrange for their travel to the venue.

DEVICE FREE RETREAT : Participants will be encouraged to surrender their devices at the start of the retreat to create a deep, immersive and distractions free experience. Before surrendering the devices, participants will be given a 24/7 emergency number which they can share with their family/friends.

SPACE AND SILENCE: The retreat is a carefully curated combination of silence, powerful experiences, and guided reflections. Conversations with others is limited so calm and clarity can emerge from within.