Establishing the foundations for authentic engagement – working in small groups to create awareness of the diverse and valuable knowledge, experience and perspectives available within the group, and our respective individual and organisation comfort, growth and danger zones.

Morning Tea & energiser activity

Understanding current realities – Open space discovery 2 – reconvene the current state analysis and discovery process through deepening and expanding the focus of our attention. We begin to synthesise and define the core problem statements, summarising the key challenges experienced by employees and employers.

Afternoon tea

Virtual Guest Speaker – Cara de Lange, Burnout Expert, Author, Wellbeing Consultant

Cara de Lange is the Founder & CEO of Softer Success, providing evidence backed burnout solutions for organisations. Leading in science, Softer Success works with the world’s top universities , researchers and psychologists to understand the causes of burnout in a hybrid work environment. Their groundbreaking 90 second anonymous burnout risk assessment ‘A Walk Through the Forest’ quickly diagnoses the risk of burnout and toxicity in organisations.

With over 20 years’ experience in fast-paced multi-national companies such as Google, Reckitt Benckiser, Saatchi & Saatchi, and having experienced burnout herself, Cara is passionate about helping people look after their wellbeing & live a more balanced and joyful life. She has a strong focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals combining good health & wellbeing for sustainable productivity. Cara is a sought-after keynote speaker on the subject of burnout and is regularly invited to speak at organisations such as Google, Box and the United Nations. Her book, Softer Success: Prevent Burnout, Find Balance and Re-Define Your Success, was published in 2019. Cara is an associate of and works closely with the International Stress Management Association (ISMA). She is also a member of the organising committee for International Stress Awareness Week.

Alternative option: Elysia facilitated Evening Session (e.g., Breath for Life; Poetry Reading, Night Walk).

Determining the core needs and problems – by synthesising the analysis from the discovery session we will prioritise the core problem statements to focus on (e.g., sustaining wellbeing in a hybrid world; lifting women’s wellbeing), while introducing and integrating ‘fact-sheet’ summaries of emerging best practice and scientific research.

Morning Tea & energiser activity

Identifying innovative ways forward – Rounds 2 & 3 – continue working on problem statements that resonate most to you, generating ideas and co-creating alternative ways to solve the core problems, resetting and extending current approaches to employee wellbeing in ways reflective of the complexity and urgency.

Afternoon tea

Candles & Frangrance – the power of scent as a tool for emotional and physiological wellbeing.  Craig Andrade, founder of artisanal luxury fragrance brand Raconteur, is on a mission to share the unique story of Australians native botanicals to the world. Craig’s perfumery adventure emerged after a 25-year career working across the globe as a private equity and capital markets lawyer. Longing for greater meaning and purpose, Craig began connecting to Australia’s nature in an artistic and tactile way.

Alternative option: Elysia facilitated Evening Session (e.g., Breath for Life; Poetry Reading, Night Walk).

What’s emerging – key thoughts and perspectives – open discussion on the emerging factors/levers that will positively contribute to progress on problem statements. Collation of key priorities and actions across problem statements.

Morning Tea & energiser activity

The role we play in this change – what can/should we do, individually and collectively, to make practical, clear progress for individuals and organisations. And what should we not do! Champions for Wellbeing Change forum and next steps.

Farewell participants leaving the retreat at this stage.

Afternoon tea

OPTIONAL GLWS Level 2 Accreditation Masterclass – Session 1

Morning Tea

OPTIONAL GLWS Level 2 Accreditation Masterclass – Session 2 OR peer discussions continued

Afternoon tea

OPTIONAL GLWS Level 2 Accreditation Masterclass – Session 3 OR peer discussions continued

Alternative: Elysia facilitated Evening Session (e.g., Breath for Life; Poetry Reading, Night Walk).