FAQ'S
Frequently Asked Questions
SHAPE YOUR FUTURE is a retreat, a training and an experience all combined in one 3-day event. Focusing both on personal leadership as well as team leadership, we combine theory, exercises, experiences and a lot of fun to create an immersive, unique and awesome 3-day event for ambitious leaders like you. We help you gain direction in both your personal and professional life, both through our exercises, as well as the leadership model we designed for this event. You'll get inspiration, insights, and practical tools to understand who you are as a leader and as a person, and how to harness your unique strength in business and life. You'll connect and build lasting relationship with your fellow participants. And of course, you'll have an amazing time!
We created an amazing program for you, combining theory, exercises and experiences, with delicious food, snacks and nature. Plus, we're incorporating the four elements into our immersive program.
The investment is €2.649 (excl. VAT), and you’ll receive the full retreat experience: overnight accommodation (2 nights), meals, drinks, snacks and all materials you’ll need to connect the elements to your leadership skills. We also offer all paricipants a free 1-hour, one-on-one coaching session after the event. And we want the retreat to be accessible to anyone serious about personal growth. If your employer isn’t footing the bill, just send us a message, and we’ll arrange a discount for you.
We’ve chosen a stunning location: De Hoorneboeg in Hilversum, the Netherlands: https://www.dehoorneboeg.nl/. It’s nestled in nature, offering the perfect environment for reflection, relaxation, and growth. The venue is located quite central, and only half an hour drive from Amsterdam.
This retreat is designed for leaders with 0-5 years of leadership experience (like team leads, managers, entrepeneurs) who want to develop their personal leadership style and grow professionally. If you’re ready to break through patterns, learn new skills, and connect deeply with yourself, then this is the place for you. It doesn't matter in which country you live. We want to event to be accessible to as many ambitious leaders as possible, so the event will be held in English.
It’s super simple! Just sign up through our website, and we’ll contact you for a brief assessment and a phone call. If we’re a good match, you’ll be all set to join us!
You can reach us through the contact form at the bottom, or email us at team@shapeyourfuture.info.
You’ll share a large, comfortable room with a buddy—another participant in the retreat. No worries, everyone has their own bed! The rooms are designed for both reflection and relaxation, offering plenty of space to unwind. We have a few single rooms available.
At SHAPE YOUR FUTURE, we focus on more than just leadership skills. Our unique method connected key effective (personal) leadership behaviors to the four elements—water, fire, wind, and earth. This model is both powerful as well as easy-to-use. But what truly sets us apart is our emphasis on human connection. We believe that the key to a positive future, both in leadership and in the workplace, lies in deeper, more meaningful relationships. By fostering these connections during the retreat, we aim to bring this sense of unity and collaboration back to the business world, helping to create a more positive and impactful future together. We will also be building a communtity for all participants to keep growing together.
Both! We believe that effective leadership begins with self-awareness, so we combine personal development with professional leadership skills. You’ll explore your own values, patterns, and strengths while learning how to apply these insights in a business context.
We intentionally keep the group size small, with a maximum of 16 to ensure a personalized and intimate experience including coaching and personal guidance. This allows for meaningful connections with other participants and more individual attention from the facilitators.
That’s why we have an intake process! After you sign up, we’ll schedule a call to discuss your goals and make sure this retreat aligns with what you’re looking for. If it’s not a good fit, no hard feelings—we’ll point you in the right direction.
Think comfort and flexibility! We recommend to take your regular, comfortable clothes. Also, bring your jogging pants or something that you can easily do some light exercises in. And lastly: we'll be including all elements into the program (in a fun and safe way), so bring your swim wear.
Yes! Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert, the retreat is designed to create a comfortable space for everyone. There are group activities to build connections, but also plenty of time for quiet reflection and personal insights.
We start March 21st on Friday morning, and will close the event on Sunday March 23rd late in the afternoon.