Leading With Courage

Courage is the antidote to fear. Courage doesn’t mean the absence of fear. Courage propels you through fear. Courage requires clarity of thinking, the ability to keep focused on a greater goal when faced with difficult decisions. Courage provides confidence. Not bravado or cockiness, but quiet self-assurance in your values and vision. Courage promotes resilience, the ability to recover from setbacks. These are characteristics of real leadership.

Women lead differently. Although many hurdles have been overcome, executive women still face special challenges to integrate their core values and strengths at work, at home and in their social spheres of influence. For women, leadership is defined, applied and experienced differently. So is their courage. Now, more than ever before, executive women need to be prepared to empower others to move beyond fear to hope.

Your leadership in 2009. As an executive woman, you occupy a position of influence. In the months ahead, you will undoubtedly face difficult decisions about people and resources. At the same time, you desire support and opportunity to showcase your talents. How can you achieve personal and professional success in times of great uncertainty, stress and fear? Commit to leading with courage.

Women’s Leadership Retreat
February 5 - 8, 2009

Join a select group of senior women on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
Prepare to lead in 2009 with renewed clarity, confidence and courage.
NEW: This year's program includes follow-up Power Coaching.

What to Expect

Veronica Holcomb, a pioneer in the field of Women's Leadership Development, will be your host and program facilitator.

Thursday evening: Arrive, check-in and relax at a networking reception with champagne and hot hors d’oeuvres from 7-9pm.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Enjoy breakfast, then meet for workshops from 9am to 12:30pm. Work through a carefully designed process to:

  • identify or reconnect with your core values;
  • discover how you will lead yourself and others with courage;
  • set a course to work within your strengths; and
  • write your vision and strategic success plan for 2009.

Meals: Full breakfasts and dinners are provided in the program fee.
Please make your own arrangements for lunch.

Accommodations: The Hilton's guest rooms are one-and-a-half times larger than traditional hotel rooms, making your stay more like visiting a luxurious beach house. Each room provides a mini-kitchen, high speed Internet access, private balcony overlooking lush tropical gardens, and more. Courtyard Rooms are reserved for our group. However, you may upgrade to an Ocean Front Suite for an additional fee with your registration. More details about guest rooms.

Relax and Reflect: Afternoons are reserved for relaxation and personal reflection. Spa treatments are available on-site at the Ocean Tides Spa. Call 843-341-8056 to book a treatment.

BONUS Power Coaching: Keep your momentum going. A 60-minute coaching session with Veronica is included as part of the program. Schedule a private phone session within 6 months to discuss your ideas, challenges and questions.


It’s Your Time to Prepare for Success

Take this opportunity to examine your leadership gifts, clarify your goals, and develop the confidence for courageous leadership in 2009.

VJ Holcomb Network Members Only
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Program fee includes all materials, hotel accommodations, breakfasts (Fri/Sat/Sun), dinners (Fri/Sat) and Thursday evening reception.

You may also register by calling 203-389-0720.

Special Invitations: Attendance is limited. If there is a senior woman in your organization that would benefit from attending this retreat, please or call her at 203-389-0720.