Courageous Leaders Retreat

An immersive 3-day retreat where you’ll learn advanced Dare to Lead™ methodologies to help you take your life and leadership skills to new heights

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Hi Leader, I see you. 

I see you…

  • Leading at home

  • Leading in your community

  • Taking on a leadership role at work

You truly care about your work. Some might even say too much. But service and excellence are the only ways you know how to operate. 

Except that your perfectionist ways have you creeping towards burnout.

Stepping into those leadership shoes is challenging. 

Here’s the truth about great leaders, though — they’re comfortable ASKING for AND RECEIVING support with mental health.

Becoming a leader at work, at home, and even in your community takes practice. Even the people we admire as “born leaders” still have to work at it.

Once you accept support, you’ll no longer see struggle as a weakness. It’s a normal part of being human. We all need help occasionally, and it takes a lot of courage to admit when things could be better.

And I’d love to teach you these skills (Yes! Leadership skills are learned!)

“In the past, jobs were about muscles, now they’re about brains, and in the future, they will be about the heart.”

- Minouche Shafik, Director of the London School of Economics

Kimberly Knull with blonde hair and a leather jacket smiling in a modern interior with green plants and wooden decor.

Meet Your Facilitator & Guide

Hi, I’m Kimberly Knull, 

I’m a Registered Psychologist, motivational speaker, and Certified Dare to Lead™ and Daring Way™ facilitator. 

I’ll teach you courage-building leadership skills to help you show up and bravely be seen in your life, family, and at work.

This retreat is for you if:

  • You’re a new manager who wants to set yourself up for sustainable long-term success

  • You’re an experienced leader and know that you just can’t keep going at your current pace

  • You’re a woman looking for a safe space to explore your relationship to habits that lead to burnout

  • You’re ready for some deep self-care to create the space for a massive transformation

  • And you’ve read Dare to Lead

If you’re nodding along to any of the above statements — you belong here.

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Two women smiling in front of a waterfall in a natural outdoor setting.

In the Courageous Leaders Retreat, you’ll take your life and leadership skills to the next level, addressing perfectionism and burnout.

What you'll do:

  • Discover and let go of the thought patterns that are holding you back from becoming a top leader.

  • Identify the story you’re telling and learn how to manage your mind with the next level skill: thought work.

  • Tackle perfectionism and cultivate self-compassion.

  • Learn about the 10 Guideposts to Wholehearted Living, what to let go of, and what to cultivate to eliminate the damaging effects of perfectionism on your life.

  • Address burnout and get clear on what matters most so you can begin to heal.

A focused and spacious itinerary built for women in leadership.

You’ll grow your leadership skills, enjoy mindful movement, and create new connections with women just like you.

About the Courageous Leaders Retreat

Join me and 9 other leaders for an all-inclusive 5-star experience at the breathtaking Lodge at Kananaskis and enjoy all of these luxuries:

  • A specially curated welcome basket filled with handmade luxuries and local eats and treats (Worth over $300!)

  • A keepsake workbook to revisit and integrate your insights

  • Chef-prepared gourmet breakfasts and lunches, and nutritious morning and afternoon snacks

  • 3 nights private luxury accommodations in your own room

  • World famous Nordic spa experience

  • Relaxing guided yoga

  • Stunning guided nature walks

  • Unforgettable and heart-opening fireside moments with 9 of your new friends

  • Dare to Lead: What Skills Do I Need to Be an Effective Leader?

    Learn to recognize vulnerability as the emotion we feel during uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure and understand why courage requires vulnerability.

    You’ll recognize the critical role that self-awareness plays in daring leadership and get to hear about relatable examples to help bring the work to life.

    Enjoy a short bike tour of the rocky mountain grassland.

    Savor a fireside chat with s'mores.

  • Perfectionism: How It Leads to Burnout

    You’ll explore courage, compassion, and connection and get the tools for a wholehearted leader’s journey.

    Discover how to let go of perfectionism and cultivate authenticity, self-compassion, resiliency, gratitude, joy, intuition, creativity, play, rest, and meaningful work.

    Set out on an easy hike to Troll Falls

    Recharge in a Nordic Spa with warm and cold pools

  • Burnout: How to Heal and Stay In The Game

    You’ll learn how to quickly recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout and its workplace, cultural and familial origins.

    You’ll also learn to understand the stress cycle and how to complete it, and design a sustainable work-life balance.

    Unwind during a mindful yoga practice

A collection of self-care and wellness items on a wooden table, including a blue exercise mat, a book titled 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse,' a pink t-shirt with 'This is me' printed on it, colorful pencils, a jar of honey, a candle, bath salts, a notebook labeled 'Courageous Leadership,' a plush headband, and more.
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Date and time

There are currently no retreats scheduled.

Ready to enroll?

Excellent! Here’s what to do next. 

  1. Click here to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with me to answer any questions you have about the masterclass and retreat. If you’re all set and ready to enroll, email me at hello@kimberlyknull.com and I’ll send you all your next steps. 

  2. Once I’ve answered all your questions, you’ll answer some questions and get instructions for payment. 

  3. You’ll hear from our team a few times ahead of the masterclass and retreat so you can be fully prepared and present on the day we begin.

FAQ

  • Yes, you’ll need a Dare to Lead™ Training Certificate. Your certificate can be from any certified facilitator.

  • Yes, please apply for the Canada Alberta Job Grant. It will reimburse 67% of the tuition. You must apply before the start of the workshop, and I have "cheat sheets" to help you complete the application. Email me at kim@courageousleadership.ca for support, and apply for the grant here - https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job-grant.aspx

  • This retreat is non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, you're welcome to gift it to a friend if they meet the requirements.

  • The retreat starts on Wednesday, August 9th at 8 am, so you'll want to arrive on Tuesday, August 8th to get settled in before we start.

  • The resort is well-versed in many dietary preferences and needs and should be able to accommodate your needs. Please let our team know about any dietary preferences and we’ll take good care of you.

  • Check in is Tuesday, August 8th at 4pm and check out is Friday, August 11th at 11am. The resort will hold your bags in a secure location until the end of the workshop. The workshop will go until 5pm on Friday, so you may want to stay another night if you have a long way to travel.

  • No, we'll handle your reservation on your behalf.

  • Yes! Your transportation to and from Kananaskis is your responsibility. The beautiful drive is just over an hour. There are several options listed in the link below, including through the hotel or a private car service. If you have any trouble arranging transportation, please contact our team and we’ll help you out. kim@courageousleadership.ca https://lodgeatkananaskis.com/shuttle-request-form/

  • While it’s tempting to share this experience with those you love, this is your time to immerse yourself and focus on your growth and development. However, bringing a friend to learn alongside you as a participant is highly recommended.

Do you have a question that’s not answered here? Send our team an email and we’re happy to help hello@kimberlyknull.com.

“Courage is a heart word.”

- Brené Brown