Leadership Retreat 2026

Networking time - Mentorship opportunities - Wellness and balance - Practical tools - Inclusivity

Day 1 – Arrival, Connection and Inspiration

3:00 pm                               Gathering - drinks and grazing platters

5:30 - 6:30 pm                     Orientation

6:30 pm                               Shared Meal

8:00 pm                               Games Night / Tree Top Walk

Day 2 – Growth and Skill Building

Challenge Day! A strategic group exercise designed to empower members to actively shape the future of BPW NZ.

7:45 - 8:15 am                  Morning Movement

Until 8:30 am                   Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 9:30 am                  Future Focus Brainstorming Exercise & Challenge

9:30 - 10:00 am               Colours Therapy

10:00 - 10:30 am             Kai

10:30 - 12:00 pm             Workshop: The Mindset of an Innovative Leader & Solutions-Driven Thinking  - guest speaker.

11:45 - 12:30 pm             Mahinga Kai & Kutia Food Workshop

12:30 - 1:30 pm Shared lunch

1:30 - 2:30 pm                  Wāhine Warriors: Team Challenge emphasizing trust, support, and courage in leadership.

2:30 - 2:45 pm                  Kai

2:45 - 3:45 pm                  Workshop: The Power of Together

3:45 - 6:30 pm                  Free time

6:30 pm                            Dinner

7:30 pm                            Challenge Presentations

Day 3 – Application and Legacy

8:15 - 8:45 am                  Morning Movement

Until 9:00 am                   Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 10:45 am                Small Group Sessions

Communicate with Confidence

Feeling hesitant to speak up? This session is for you. In this powerful 25-minute workshop, we'll dive into the fundamentals of confident communication. You’ll learn quick, actionable techniques to master your body language, articulate your ideas with clarity, and make a lasting impact. Walk away with the skills to ensure your voice is heard, your message is understood, and your confidence shines through in any situation.

The Backbone of Leadership: Resilience & Integrity

Every leader faces setbacks, but true strength comes from within. This session explores the critical link between living with integrity and building unwavering resilience. We’ll discuss how aligning your actions with your values creates an unbreakable foundation, giving you the fortitude to bounce back from any challenge. Learn to lead with an inner compass that guides you through adversity and inspires trust in others.

Fuelling Your Future: The Life-Long Learner Mindset

The world is constantly changing, and staying ahead requires a commitment to growth. This workshop provides a simple, effective framework for becoming a life-long learner. We'll explore how to identify growth opportunities, cultivate curiosity, and intentionally seek out new skills. Discover how embracing a growth mindset not only empowers you to adapt to change but also transforms challenges into your greatest opportunities for success.

10:45 - 11:15 am             Kai

11:15  - 11:30 pm            Group photos

11:30 - 12:15 pm Games activity

12:15 - 1:00 pm                Shared Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 pm                  Group Exercise: Rising Together

2:00 - 3:00 pm                  Farewell & Tea/Coffee/Snack for the road

Register for our 27-29 March 2026 event