Solstice Executive Development
Inspired by nature grounded in research
A 12-month leadership journey integrating mind, body and environment to create lasting change, not temporary insight.
Immersive development for senior leaders
Solstice Executive Development is a 12-month, cohort-based programme grounded in evidence-based positive psychology, embodied coaching, and nature-based interventions. It is designed as a catalyst for genuine, authentic leadership evolution – combining immersive retreats with structured coaching and applied reflective practice.
This is not a tick-box training exercise. It is designed to support sustained behaviour change through integration, accountability, and measurable before-and-after assessment.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Solstice is designed for:
- Senior leaders, executives, SME CEOs, Large corps CEO -1 & -2, founders
- Leaders who recognise technical expertise and management skills alone are not enough
- Leaders ready to deepen self-awareness and improve decision-making under pressure
- Leaders who want sustainable performance for themselves and their teams (not burnout)
- Leaders who value psychological safety, honesty, and practical application
Why this is different
Traditional leadership programmes often focus on cognitive learning in conference rooms. Solstice integrates mind, body, and environment to support lasting transformation rather than temporary insight.
By combining two immersive retreats with ongoing 1:1 executive coaching, group learning, and paired peer partnerships, leaders develop the self-awareness, resilience, and authentic presence required for today’s and tomorrow’s complex, adaptive challenges.
Progress is measured through validated pre and post assessments, including VIA Character Strengths
THE SOLSTICE JOURNEY
A 12-month leadership arc anchored by immersive retreats, supported by 1:1 coaching, peer partnership and applied practice.
Outcomes leaders can expect
By the end of Solstice, leaders expect:
- Stronger self-awareness and more consistent leadership presence
- Improved decision-making under pressure
- Clearer boundaries and better energy management
- Greater confidence in high-stakes conversations
- Increased resilience and reduced reactivity
- Practical habits that sustain performance over time
- Peer support community
ORGANISATIONAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT
Solstice is designed to create measurable organisational value through improved leadership capability.
Enhanced performance
Organisations investing in this type of work often see improved engagement and more consistent execution across individuals and teams.
Better decisions
Small improvements in decision quality can create substantial value across strategy, innovation, and operations.
Increased retention
Preventing one senior departure can protect significant replacement costs and reduce disruption to teams and delivery.
Sustainable capability
Accelerates leadership development and strengthens succession, reducing reliance on expensive external hires.
THE EVIDENCE
Solstice is informed by research and practice including:
Positive psychology and character strengths
Evidence-led approaches including VIA Character Strengths.
Nature-based interventions
Informed by peer-reviewed research on nature-based programmes and wellbeing.
Embodied leadership practice
Developed across senior leadership contexts to support presence, clarity, and resilience.
Gestalt principles
Grounded in emergence and attention to support meaningful, sustainable change.
References available on request.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
A complete 12-month journey with structured support before, during, and after each gathering.
- Two immersive retreats in carefully selected nature-based settings (2.5 / 1.5 days)
- Winter in person connection day for consolidation
- 6 x 1:2:1 executive coaching sessions including Pre and post VIA Character Strengths assessments
- Group learning sessions (schedule TBC)
- Peer coaching partnerships for ongoing support
- Comprehensive programme materials and resources
- 24-month cohort community access
- Measurement and evaluation framework
WHERE IS IT HELD?
Solstice is held at Sheepdrove Organic Farm, an award-winning, family-run, Soil Association certified organic farm in West Berkshire, created as a sustainable green venue in the middle of working farmland and conservation-led landscapes. The setting is deliberately nature-based - surrounded by organic pastures, wildflower meadows and woodland - giving the programme the space, calm and perspective needed for deep reflection and reset. Sheepdrove is located near Lambourn (around 20 minutes from M4 Junction 14) with on-site parking and accessible arrival arrangements, making it straightforward for leaders travelling from London, Bristol and the wider UK
SPEAKERS AND FACULTY
Final speaker line-up will be confirmed closer to launch.
INVESTMENT
This is a premium, boutique programme limited to a small cohort to ensure depth of experience and peer connection.
NEXT STEPS
The inaugural Solstice Programme launches Summer 2026. Expression of interest conversations are now open for senior leaders and organisations seeking to invest in transformative, evidence-based leadership development.