Many senior leaders reach a point where what once drove their success no longer feels enough.
Outwardly, everything appears fine. But internally, something shifts. Decisions feel heavier, leadership starts to feel mechanical, and the inner self behind the role becomes harder to hear.
This is not a loss of capability. It is a threshold.
"Our members voted it the best retreat we have ever held. Juliette led us into uncomfortable and challenging territory with enthusiasm, humour and deep listening. The impact on the group was profound and lasting.”
Peter Doggett, Vistage Group Chairman
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The leadership threshold
At this point, the strategies that brought you here are no longer enough.
Questions begin to surface:
- Why does achievement feel strangely hollow?
- Why do important decisions feel more conflicted or heavy?
- Why does leadership feel increasingly effortful?
This moment is not a problem to solve. It is a transition — one that requires a fundamentally different way of leading.
Many senior leaders reach this point — yet few are supported in how to move through it.
“Unravels issues, thoughts and emotions that have been locked away for years. Juliette truly cares and puts everything into it. I have been fortunate to spend time in her presence.”
Adam Harris, Vistage Group Chairman
Are you at this point?
- You are performing well, but something feels off
- Decisions that used to be clear now feel heavier
- You are questioning how you lead, not just what you do
- Achievement feels less motivating than it once did
- You sense that continuing like this isn't sustainable
If this resonates, you are likely at a leadership threshold.
Most leaders try to push through and double down on what used to work. This retreat invites something different.
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A rare space to step back
This retreat is limited to 12 senior leaders.
Over four days, you step out of the demands of your role into focused, uninterrupted work on how lead:
- honest reflection
- deep conversation
- contemplative practice
- courageous truth-telling
The small, high-trust group creates the conditions for conversations that rarely happen in business environments.
"The most powerful and impactful session I’ve ever attended during my time with Vistage. Juliette's style, content, and authenticity were incredible. We can be quite a boisterous group, and her ability to manage the dynamic while ensuring everyone felt respected and had their space was something I’ve never seen before."
Vistage Member 2025
Setting | Ardoch, Loch Lomond
Ardoch | Loch Lomond
Ardoch is a private estate on Loch Lomond, reserved exclusively for this group. The natural beauty and unique atmosphere provide space to pause, reflect and think more clearly — away from the pressures of day-to-day leadership.
Ardoch is owned by CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland). All profits generated by Ardoch from hosting events are helping children and families across Scotland.
Who this retreat is for
This retreat is not for everyone.
It is for leaders who:
- sense they are at a turning point in how they lead
- are willing to question the patterns shaping their leadership
- are open to honest, challenging dialogue
- value reflection and deeper work
It is not for those looking for:
- leadership frameworks or models
- productivity tools or quick wins
- networking events
I immediately connected with Juliette — an inspirational, intuitive, and highly perceptive leader. Her coaching provided me with deep clarity and strengthened my confidence in my convictions and intuition.
Elaine Clarke, CEO, Baa Bar Ltd
What becomes possible
Leaders who engage in this work often notice a shift towards:
- clearer, less conflicted decision-making
- more direct and authentic relationships
- a stronger internal compass
- greater ease in navigating complexity
This isn’t about applying new techniques — it’s a fundamental shift in your leadership.
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"Juliette leads you to answer your own questions in a way that is truly inspirational. She has gained the trust of our senior management team, coaching them to become the leaders they really want to be."
Cath Anderson, SVP People & Culture, Grass Valley
About Juliette
For over two decades, I've worked with senior leaders across global organisations, supporting both the external demands of leadership and the deeper personal questions that come with it.
My work brings together corporate leadership experience, psychological and systemic insight, and decades of contemplative practice. I have facilitated more than 80 leadership retreats for CEO advisory organisations including Vistage and EO, for which I received an industry award.
This allows me to create retreats that are both grounded and transformative.
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“I invited Juliette to facilitate a two-day retreat for my Entrepreneurs’ Organisation forum — no easy task — and over a year later, we’re still talking about it. Everyone agreed it was transformative, inspiring, and practical, providing tools we could apply both personally and in our businesses."
Julian Tomlinson, Chairman and Founder, Alps Ltd
A carefully curated group
Participation is limited to 12 leaders to preserve the depth, trust and quality of dialogue.
Each participant joins following a short conversation to ensure the retreat is the right fit, both for you and the group.
Investment
This retreat is designed for leaders ready to engage seriously with this work.
Includes:
- three nights accommodation (private en-suite)
- all meals throughout the retreat
- four-day retreat experience
- pre and post-retreat 1:1 coaching session
- Online follow-up group circle
A 50% non-refundable deposit secures your place. The balance is due eight weeks before the retreat.
If you were leading from your deepest truth rather than the identity you have built — what might change?
This retreat is a rare space to confront that question honestly.
If it lands, it's worth paying attention to.
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