Game-changing leaders,

forged in the wild.

Our Vision

Transformative experiences for a sustainable future

At Leaders in the Wild, we aim to create transformative experiences that elevate our business, impact our clients, and benefit society. We envision leadership, team, and business strategy development intertwined with nature, fostering growth and innovation. By immersing in the wilderness, we enhance wellness, creativity, and connection, leading to a sustainable and harmonious world. Our belief is that extended time in nature increases focus, productivity, and creativity. We are committed to developing leaders who do good in the world.

Future Goals and Aspirations

We aim to establish retreat destinations with world-class facilities and pristine wilderness. Our goal is to run 30 retreats a year, attracting top talent and high-profile speakers. We aspire to create a ripple effect that positively impacts our clients, fostering a culture of leadership, innovation, and sustainability. By empowering leaders, we contribute to a better, more sustainable future.

What Makes Us Unique

Distinctive Approach to Leadership Development: Leverage the ‘force multiplier’ of coaching, nature and adventure.

Why? Individually each element has powerful impacts on leadership, team development, and business outcomes, but coupled, its a different story.  Extended time in nature can increase our creative problem-solving by 50% and reduce our cortisol (stress levels) by 16%. As an individual we also know the strong benefits of extended time in nature and stepping outside your comfort zone. Science now backs it up.  Meanwhile professional executive individual, group or team coaching can help solve complex team problems, achieve business outcomes and personal transformation.

We have honed our practices and principles to leverage the interaction effects. We leverage the combination by discovery and pre co-design, and fostering rich dialogue on retreat. Our expert coaches, facilitators, subject matter experts and wilderness guides lead experiences focusing on team development, well-being, stress reduction, creativity, and productivity, activating personal and team growth.

Vertical Development and Growth

We mostly work to develop teams and leaders ‘vertically’, leaving the ‘horizontal’ development to other valued providers. See our Journal for a blog on ‘vertical’ development. We also value the work of Ken Wilbur, and the excellent insights from ‘The Leadership Circle Profile’, which enables Ken’s contributions to evolving leaders and teams. For example, our work over the last decade has been to help nurture leaders’ growth to move from Reactive to Creative, and from Creative to Integral Leadership. By taking a creative, strategic, flexible, and interdependent approach, Leaders in the Wild has put itself at the forefront of wilderness-based executive offsites. We have grown significantly since our launch in 2022, establishing key local partnerships, and enabling the conversations and connections that matter most to our clients.

Wellness and Sustainability

We prioritise wellness and sustainability, ensuring measurable results and a renewed sense of purpose.

Our Story

Passion for Nature and Transformative Experiences

Leaders in the Wild was born from our passion for the outdoors and belief in nature’s transformative power. We founded the company to offer premium, nature-based retreats.

Sustainable Practices and Humble Beginnings

Located on the Surf Coast of Victoria, our retreats provide an exclusive bush setting. Committed to sustainability, we operate with a light footprint. We started as a husband and wife team, hosting leadership programs at a hired wilderness retreat venue. COVID’s impact on travel and gatherings led us to host small groups in a premium outdoor setting near Melbourne.  Since our launch in 2022, we have grown significantly, establishing key partnerships and enabling important conversations.

People We Admire

Leadership for Good and Sustainability

We draw inspiration from leaders like Yvon Chouinard, Michelle Obama, Al Gore, and Jacinda Ardern, who embody leadership for good and sustainability.

Purpose-Driven Leadership

We admire Ben Crowe and Simon Sinek for their work on purpose-driven leadership. Their ideas guide us in creating meaningful experiences for our clients.

Our Mission

Pathway to Transformative Leadership

Our mission is to provide programs that lead to our vision. We create bespoke experiences that challenge and inspire leaders, helping them develop the skills needed to drive positive change.

Nature and Expert Facilitation

Combining nature with expert facilitation, we offer an environment where leaders can reconnect with their purpose. We aspire to be the ‘Patagonia of leadership development,’ focusing on saving the planet and nurturing leaders’ growth.

Our Key Mindsets, Beliefs, and Philosophies

Evolve Mainstream Thinking

We believe in evolving mainstream thinking about nature, business, and leadership. Our approach inspires purpose-led leaders to embrace our out-of-the-box methods. We prioritize holistic wellness and harness nature’s power to enhance focus, productivity, and creativity.

Leadership and Systems Thinking

We nurture leaders who prioritize doing good. We emphasize understanding interconnectedness within organizations and the broader environment. Purpose is essential for legacy, performance, and addressing challenges.

Soulful Connection and Continuous Evolution

We believe nature reawakens the soul. We prioritize making a positive impact and valuing natural laws. We embrace constant change and adapt to environmental conditions. We stay true to our principles and seek adventure in every experience.

Business Case

Scientifically Validated Approach

Our approach is grounded in research showing nature’s impact on wellness, purpose, and creativity. Three days in nature improves wellbeing, focus, and creativity.

Addressing Overwhelm and Burnout

Our retreats address overwhelm and burnout, supporting leaders to be at their best. Our methods amplify performance, ensuring measurable results and enhanced team cohesion.

Sustainability and Innovation

Our commitment to sustainability and innovation aligns with the demand for responsible leadership development solutions.