Aikido leadership
Retreat for leaders, managers and entrepreneurs
2021
Veduna retreats, near Velenje, Slovenia
Gain embodied skills to be effective under pressure, lead in the midst of instability, ambiguity and complexity. Boost emotional intelligence and self awareness, get tools to better connect with your team.
Aikido leadership is becoming a popular and effective tool to international coaching community. Leaders practicing aikido embodiment techniques and principles say that they are more flexible and have the capacity to deal with stressful and difficult situations with joy and ease.
Are you a leader?
Are you responsible for growth and development in your company? Do you manage, encourage and motivate your team for driving results and meeting challenges?
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU!
Eastern principles meet western psychology
The concept of embodied leadership is derived from somatic coaching, a unique approach that brings the body forward to create a place for structure, order and stability.
It combines action, breathing, feeling and meaning and is based on the idea that the mind and body are inextricably linked. Body-mind connection is a catalyst of continuous and profound personal development.
Our program is based on 3 practices: mindfulness, aikido and contact improvisation.
It is designed for leaders who wish to access a deeper dimension to their leadership.
This retreat will make you more aware of your internal source of energy, show you ways to manage it, energize yourself and motivate others. The training will also give you a powerful set of practical tools to apply in your daily life and the life of a leader.
- No aikido knowledge, great physical condition or other prerequisites required.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the most important activity to enhance your personal transformation. Our mindful practice includes Ficho breathing system and self-awareness exercises held individually and in groups.
Aikido
Aikido, a discipline for modern day heroes, will let you reshape your posture, allow new ways of acting and relating to others with increased balance, grace, and effectiveness in stressful situations.
Contact improvisation
Reach the inner source of your creativity to find out of the box solutions for dealing with complex sets of circumstances.
You will learn how to
understand and recognize your own reactive stress patterns
shift into a more centered state under stress or pressure
radiate inspiration in challenging surrounding
recover your centre while dealing with resistance and opposition
deal with difficult people and unexpected situations from the jitters into a dance
By the end of the program you will be able to
find new energy and balance, deepen self-awareness and boost your EQ, resolve conflicts with less words, connect to the core of leadership, better motivate and lead yourself and others.
Retreat Facilitators
Goran Bogdanovski
Personal transformation and professional development coach integrating dance improvisation and holistic education in a playful process, founder of Ficho Institute
Saša Starovojtov
Bearer of 5th dan in Aikido who inspired and educated many aikido practitioners, founder of Slovenian Aikido Federation and the initiator of recognized socially responsible projects.
Timetable
Day 1 / Friday
16:00 › Arrival, accommodation
17:00 › Meeting, introduction circle
17:30 › Workshop 1
20:00 › Dinner
Day 2 / Saturday
8:00 › Breakfast
9:00 › Workshop 2
13:30 › Lunch
› free time (sauna, walks in the nature, etc.)
17:00 › Workshop 3
20:00 › Dinner
Day 3 / Sunday
8:00 › Breakfast
9:00 › Workshop 4
13:30 › Lunch
› free time
17:00 › Closing circle
19:00 › Farewells
Location
Veduna Retreats
Centre for sustainable, creative and conscious living, offering a unique space for inspiring workshops.
Pricing
Promotional price for pilot project with Veduna retreats.
Limited to 15 people
Early bird price 358 €
Register and pay 2 months in advance.Regular price: 396 €
Price includes:
15 hours training
2 facilitators
Training uniform
3 accommodation options (paid separately)
Accommodation
Option 1: MANAGER
Dormitory room for 6 people with shared bathroom
€64 person/night
Option 2: EXECUTIVE
Room for 3 people with en-suite bathroom and private balcony
€84 person/night
Option C: PRESIDENT
Double bed room with en-suite bathroom and private balcony
€188 room/night
All options include
Organic vegetarian meals 3 times per day, water, tea, coffee (value 200 €).
Food is organically grown, freshly picked and lovingly prepared.
* The retreat does not allow alcohol as it tends to cloud the mind, blunt senses and suppress emotions.