The Wilderness Leadership Experience
Experience what Regenerative Leadership really means for you and your work in the world.
18-27th November 2024, Kruger, SA
For 10 enriching days, discover the essence of Regenerative Leadership alongside other individuals who are on their path of reconnection and self-discovery.
Deep experiences, create deep questioning, leading to deep commitment. Be inspired, nourished, and align how you see the world, and your role in it. Reconnect with the Self that exists within you, and the greater ecological self. Reconnection requires listening, allowing yourself to pay attention to ecological processes that have existed for millennia.
Let nature be your guide.
Embark on a journey of transformation amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Kruger National Park, one of the oldest ecosystems on planet. From November 18th to 27th, 2024, seize the opportunity to immerse yourself in a Wilderness Leadership Immersion, delving into the captivating nature of the Kruger National Park.
We will learn directly from the nature around us: adaptability, resilience, cooperation, connectedness and more. This will fundamentally change your view of living systems and enable you to apply it to your personal evolution and that of your organisation.
RECONNECT. RETHINK. REGENERATE.
Here is why you should not miss this experience:
What you can expect:
Dive deep into what Regenerative Leadership truly means: It goes beyond mere "sustainability" and transcends the confines of additional rules and regulations and “doing good”. Develop a deeper understanding of how to create real positive ripple effects and practices to share with your team and the world.
Connect with Living Systems: Gain insights into working with living systems, fostering symbiotic relationships for positive ripple effects. Be with and feel connected to the stunning nature and wildlife around.
Personal Evolution: Learn to unlock your leadership potential by tapping even more into your authentic self, shedding limiting thinking and societal conditioning along the way and learning to work with mind, heart, intuition and body.
Navigate Complexity with Ease: Understand and develop the resilience to embrace tension and complexity, mastering the art of navigating dynamic environments.
Foster Cultural Evolution: Create and hold space for self-organisation and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Prepare to be inspired, engage in fireside chats, marvel at wildlife, and delve into the ecology of the region. Experience the thrill of sleeping in tents under the stars in the heart of the bush. It's a journey of self-discovery, contribution, and profound connection with both nature and your potential to enable positive change.
With a small group setting limited to just 8 guests, you'll enjoy an intimate atmosphere conducive to deep learning and connection. English will be the language of communication.
“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
– Howard Thurman
Your educators
Guiding you on this transformative adventure are Christina, Karen, Keagan and Sam. Together, they bring a wealth of experience and a shared passion for personal growth, ecology and ecosystem regeneration.
Christina Peters, Regenerative Leadership & Business Coach - having learned from leading pioneers in this emerging (and ancient) field
Sam Chevallier, Storyteller, Ecologist & Co-Founder of ReWild Africa
Karen Vickers, Co-Founder Nsasani Trust, University Educator, Conservation Biologist
Keagan Osler, Guide & Trails Guide
What to expect:
Embark on a journey through Kruger’s diverse biomes and abundant wildlife across three distinct locations. Immerse yourself in the heart of the bush as you sleep under the stars, delving into the intricacies of the living Kruger ecosystems. Prepare to reflect on your own leadership journey, evolving towards a more life-centric approach.
Each day of our immersion is meticulously crafted to harmonize with the local ecosystem, allowing ample space for exploration, inspiration, individual and group reflection, and communion with nature.
Regenerative leadership is something that is not just to be cognitively understood but also experienced and embodied – which is why we have chosen this specific format as it is the most effective learning environment. Upon completing this transformative experience, you will be equipped to start infusing regenerative practices into both your professional endeavors and personal life.
Our immersive experience will empower you to:
Comprehend the significance of regeneration in engaging with living systems, be that nature, organizations, communities.
Gain insight into living systems and essential regenerative principles applicable to leadership and business, drawing inspiration from nature.
Cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, unraveling mental models and tapping into your diverse intelligences to lead change: mind, emotions, intuition and body.
Master the art of holding tension for emergence, gracefully navigating the dynamic interplay between self and system, connection and autonomy.
Transition from a mindset of control and management to one of sensing and responding in leadership, fostering autonomy, development, performance, resilience and innovation.
Have nature as mentor. Whilst we are not intending to copy from nature, we see nature as a mentor for creating conditions conducive to life. With everything we experience, we will take a step back and see what this means in our lives and work with people and living systems.
Who should attend?
Calling all business leaders, change makers and curious individuals interested in immersing themselves in nature and learning about and experiencing regenerative leadership. There will not always be wi-fi connection where we are, so please plan to be offline for the first half of the trip at least. If you feel called to come on this trip, think of this as a unique opportunity to be offline for a while to truly connecting to yourself, people and nature around.
Exemplary day
While we are keeping the detailed itinerary a bit of a mystery so that you can fully enjoy the moment, we can share some exemplary daily activities. Please now that you can always have time for yourself if you need a break and we will not have early mornings every day but also enjoy some slow bush mornings in the camp.
If the weather permits, we will be outside most of the day and for the drives in an open safari vehicle. You will have 3+ hours per day for yourself and we suggest you try and be offline for the 10 days. Although, there will be wi-fi at the lodge and in the camps.
You will receive a suggested packing list prior to the trip.
05:00 – 05:30 Morning coffee and tea
05:30 – 08:30 Morning drive with Sam and Keagan deep diving in to the Kruger ecosystem and wildlife and learning from nature (or slow bush morning in the camp)
08:30 – 09:30 Breakfast
09:30 – 11:30 Leadership deep dive & reflection with Christina (or Karen)
11:30 – 13:30 Break and free time
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 Self reflection
15:30 – 18:00 Evening drive (or walk) with Sam and Keagan deep diving in to the Kruger ecosystem and wildlife and learning from nature
18:00 – 19:00 Reflection on day with Christina
19:00 – 21:00 Dinner, Barbecue and Fireplace
One of our places to stay: beautiful eco friendly lodge Emhosheni, SA
Your investment for this unique experience
The prices below include overnight accommodations for 10 days, 9 nights, all experiences and activities during the week, transfer during the week, delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks; and administration costs. A variety of accommodations are available.
All room types are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Kruger Camps | 5 nights (3 nights and 2 nights)
Single or double occupancy with lots of space and ensuite bathroom.
Greater Kruger Lodge | 4 nights
These rooms provide a comfortable queen or king size bed and your own ensuite bathroom. There are only 6 rooms available and if more participants require single accommodation, we will use a neighbouring lodge. If you would like to, one night we sleep out in the bush in tents. If you prefer not to, you are free to stay at the lodge. Equipment will be available.
Private room ensuite | Euro 4,199 incl. VAT (private person)
Private room ensuite | Euro 4,699 incl. VAT (business)
Shared room ensuite | Euro 3,799 incl. VAT (private person)
Shared room ensuite | Euro 4,299 incl. VAT (business)
Prices including VAT, accommodation, all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, water, tea & coffee, special dietary requirements can be catered for), all coaching and game drive / walking safari activities. Please see T&Cs here.
Arrival is on the 18th November 2024 latest at 3pm and departure on the 27th November 2024 at 09:30am.
Please note that flights and transfer are not included. Arrival airport is ideally Nelspruit, South Africa and departure Hoedspruit, South Africa. Transfers are included if arrival is around 12 noon on 18th November at Nelspruit and departure around 12 noon on the 27th from Hoedspruit. Flights from Europe usually go via Johannesburg. If you are looking to stay longer and add a few days in Cape Town or Kruger or elsewhere, I can put you in touch with a trusted travel agent.
Application until 31st May 2024
A unique space for your personal transformation
Do you feel it's time to connect on a deeper level, reflect and evolve your leadership for more positive ripple effects? We look forward to welcoming you in South Africa!