Journey Forward Retreat
CAREER EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY
Journey Forward Retreat
CAREER EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY
Journey Forward: Career Exploration & Discovery Retreat
Future Dates & Location to be Determined
Hosted by Susan Gleissner
Do you dream of “something better” in your career but don’t know where to begin?
Are you seeking greater meaning and purpose in your career?
Are you trying to rekindle or redefine your relationship with your career?
Are you feeling burnt out and in need of a career reset?
Do you enjoy small groups and big conversations?
Are you ready to discover what’s next in your career?
The Experience
Reconnect with yourself in one of the most tranquil and restorative places in the midwest while you explore your career possibilities and discover your path to what’s next.
This small group retreat is designed to create connections while also honoring the need for mutual respect, confidentiality and support. To do so, the retreat starts before the group comes together with a one-on-one coaching session, virtual “Meet Your Circle” session, and a walking meditation to prepare you for our time in person together.
Between career exploration workshops, you will have time to reflect, immerse yourself in nature, and rest. Activities like yoga, meditation, sauna, forest bathing and more are also included to support your discovery process.
Each night (weather permitting), the small group will gather around a campfire to reflect on the day, capture insights and celebrate each other’s progress.
The retreat doesn’t end when you leave Wild Rice Retreat. You will have access to a one-on-one coaching session and ongoing resources to support you in your journey forward.
Wild Rice Retreat is located on Lake Superior in Bayfield Wisconsin. It was recently named among the 23 Best Places to Go in the US by Condé Nast Traveler and among the 13 Best Nature Resorts in the US by Travel + Leisure.
Delicious and thoughtfully curated farm-to-table meals are included. All participants will have individual space, including a private bathroom, for rest and recovery in a beautifully designed modern Scandinavian pod.
Registration
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What’s included
3 nights accommodation at the beautiful Wild Rice Retreat in a private room and bathroom with access to kitchenette.
Farm-to-table meals and snacks from start to finish (Thursday night through Sunday brunch), with options for all dietary needs.
One-on-one coaching before, during, and after the retreat to support your career journey.
Full 34 CliftonStrengths assessment to understand your career superpowers.
Workshops designed to develop your career vision, explore your strengths and values, discover potential paths forward, consider risks, and define your next steps.
Restorative and grounding activities such as yoga, meditation, forest bathing, sauna and more throughout the retreat.
Nightly campfire chats to capture insights and support each other (weather permitting).
Welcome bag with gear to carry with you on your career journey.
Walking meditation to ground your thoughts and intentions before the retreat.
Small group experience of no more than 8 participants.
Free parking at Wild Rice Retreat.
Access to hiking trails along Lake Superior to the nearby town of Bayfield Wisconsin.
While there are activities involving physical movement, they are designed for all skill levels. Participants are invited to share their dietary, physical and accessibility needs on the registration form.
Sample Schedule
Before the Retreat: All participants will be invited to complete the Full 34 CliftonStrengths assessment, a one-on-one virtual coaching session and a Meet Your Circle grounding session.
Day 1
Check-in
Welcome & Grounding Activity
Your Career Story
Your Career Vision
Campfire Chat
Day 2
Light Breakfast
Grounding Activity
Your Values & Strengths
Brunch
One-on-one Coaching
Exploring New Paths
Your Risk Tolerance
Grounding Activity
Dinner
Campfire Chat
Day 3
Light Breakfast
Grounding Activity
Group Coaching: Risk
Brunch
One-on-one Coaching (continued)
Commitment & Action Planning
Grounding Activity
Dinner
Campfire Chat
Day 4
Light Breakfast
Grounding Activity
Tapping into Your Support System
Celebration
Check-out by 11am
After the Retreat: Participants are invited to a one-on-one virtual coaching session to maintain momentum and celebrate progress.
Disclaimer: This is a draft schedule that is subject to change once the dates and location are determined.
Who is your host?
Susan Gleissner
After 13 years in a career as an engineering leader, Susan reimagined herself as a leadership coach and organization development consultant. This significant career change tapped into her love of coaching and developing others through periods of growth and transition. Relationships matter to Susan, and you’ll sense that from the moment you begin working with her.
As part of her career journey, Susan has earned coaching credentials from both Gallup and the International Coaching Federation. These credentials coupled with her own career transition and leadership experiences inform her approach to coaching. Confidentiality, mutual respect and discovery are central to her approach.
She believes that life is better with adventure – so much that she created an adventure travel blog to inspire others to tap into their sense of adventure. And, despite traveling to the far corners of the world, she also believes that your career just may be your life’s greatest adventure. Adventure is a mindset that centers exploring new possibilities, expanding your boundaries and overcoming obstacles. Consider her your career adventure coach.
Susan loves small group conversations about big topics. And, above all, nature is where she goes to find clarity and peace. The Journey Forward retreat is designed around all of these beliefs.
