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Advanced Retreats

“We all need time-out, to return to the source of our work and well-being”

Program Description

Becoming an effective coach or team coach is a lifelong journey that demands continuous learning and self-reflection. It requires us to carve out precious time from our bustling schedules to pause, reflect on our recent discoveries, and assess the new challenges life has presented us with. It’s during these moments that we can reconnect with the wellspring of resourcefulness within ourselves, alongside fellow experienced practitioners and within the broader natural world.

Our programs are meticulously crafted to bring together team coaches and individual coaches from around the globe who share a desire to enrich their personal practice and delve into the cutting-edge of coaching methodologies. These initiatives cater specifically to advanced practitioners seeking a retreat to rejuvenate and reinforce their skills and approaches.

Join Peter in these transformative programs, where you’ll have the opportunity to replenish your energy, deepen your expertise, and reconnect with a community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of coaching practice. Embrace this opportunity to retreat, restore, and reignite your passion for coaching.

Target Audience

Specifically designed for people who have completed the Systemic Team Coaching® Certificate or Diploma and/or have been practicing as team coaches post qualification for at least five years.

Where it takes place

The location of the programs is at Barrow Castle, on the edge of Bath, set amid a 37-acre estate, complete with well tendered gardens, walled garden, swimming pool, jacuzzi, woodlands and beautiful walks straight from the castle.

What to expect

  • Time for supervision of practice
  • A talk/workshop each day by Peter on new developments and ways of resourcing yourself in the work
  • Personal restorative practices, including meditation, mindfulness, Tai Chi, walks, swimming, jacuzzi etc
  • Individuals sharing their latest developments
  • Exploration of ways of deepening one’s practice and increasing one’s impact
  • The three days are intentionally not fully planned so we can respond to the emerging issues and the needs of all those present

FAQ

Is accommodation included?
Accommodation is not included in the program fee. A List of various local bed and breakfasts, hotels and hyperlinks to booking sites online is provided upon registration.
Yes, once you have registered you will be asked about your allergies (if any) so that we can cater for you during your stay. This will include lunch over the three days and dinner for the first two days.

In addition to your usual needs when you travel, please also bring with you:

  • A notebook with plain paper so you can draw as well as record notes.
  • Walking shoes, as we will be doing some paired coaching while walking through woods.
  • Swimming clothes – you will have the chance to use the swimming pool and Hot Tub, either early in the morning or just before dinner.

There is no mandatory work for you to do, but you will be provided with some material for you to read. You will also be asked to reflect on some questions which will form part of the discussions during the retreat.

Places are limited to 15 people. If you are not able to attend the next retreat, we will put you onto the waiting list for the next one with your permission.
Upcoming Programs 2025
25 – 27 June
3 – 5 September
EARLY BIRD

early bird expires:
1st April for June retreat
1st June for September retreat

POST EARLY BIRD

Currency conversion rate:
1 GBP = 1.27530 USD / 1 GBP = 1.18114 EUR

Payment Terms and Conditions
  • All fees must be paid in full within 7 DAYS of the invoice date to qualify for any discount and to secure a place
  • In the event of the retreat being oversubscribed those that remain unpaid after 7 days may forfeit their place
  • Fees do not include overnight accommodation.  A list of local bed and breakfast, Airbnb and websites for accommodation are available on request for you to book direct
  • Terms and Conditions apply. By applying you are confirming you have read the terms and conditions and agree. ain website for details or a hard copy can be provided on request
PROGRAM LEADS

Adrian Lim

Adrian is an experienced Executive Coach, Systemic Team Coach and Supervisor, based in Singapore.

Adrian has over 20 years of marketing and product management experience in the consumer electronics, telecommunications and IT solutions industries. He co-authored the book ‘Into the WILD – Creating a Coaching Culture at the Workplace’ in 2021.

Fluent in both Mandarin and English, Adrian has built, led and managed physical and virtual teams across the globe. He has also accumulated in-depth appreciation of global mindfulness, cultural diversity and international business practices in Asia and around the world.

Adrian is an ICF credentialed Professional Certified Coach (PCC), accredited and certified in Meta Team, GENOS Emotional Intelligence, Everything DiSC, Emergenetics, Design Thinking and LEGO® Serious Play.

PROGRAM LEADS

Paul S H Lim

Paul has worked with Renewal Associates for over ten years, first as a client organisation and since then as an Associate. He is an experienced Leadership Development Practitioner, Executive Coach, Systemic Team Coach, Coach Supervisor and Change Consultant, based in Singapore.

His last corporate role was heading the leadership development centre in the Singapore public service and before that he was Regional Director / Managing Director with established consulting firms, working across Asia-Pacific. His clients value his depth and breadth of experience and his sensitivity to the cultural context of Asia, where he operates. He is fluent in English and Chinese, as well as dialects such as Cantonese and Hokkien. He is also conversational in Bahasa Melayu.

Paul is an accredited coach and is certified in the use of a variety of assessment and profiling instruments such as: Hogan Leadership Series, MBTI, Conflict Dynamics, NLP, Bates Executive Presence and Leadership Team Performance, MBSR, Action Learning.

PROGRAM LEADS

Pamela Maguire

Pamela Maguire is an Executive Team coach and Supervisor. She uses a systemic eclectic approach to coaching supervision with individuals and with teams allowing the issue and solution to emerge through tapping into a range of models, theories, techniques, and processes choosing the most pertinent for the person, team, or issue.

In supervision, Pamela focuses on the needs of the team and the organization and takes into consideration the individual, the team, the organization’s stakeholders as well as the team coaches and their clients. She sees the function of the supervisor as Qualitative by helping the coach focus on what she/he is not seeing, not hearing, or not allowing themselves to feel or not saying; Developmental in that she helps the coach to develop her/his internal supervisor and reflective practitioner and resourcing by providing a supportive space for the coach to process what they have absorbed from the client and the clients’ system. She brings a blend of business acumen and human understanding and space of unconditional regard for her supervisees.

PROGRAM LEADS

Hellen Hettinga

Hellen has been associated with Renewal Associates since 2020, building on a partner relationship with Peter since 2015. An ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), certified supervisor of coaches, mentors and consultants and facilitator in change leadership.

Hellen partners with individuals, teams and organisations navigating complex challenges in uncertain environments. Her intention is to enable conversations that matter and to create conditions for learning collectively for people and planet to thrive.

With an international corporate background and leadership experience in various sectors and countries, she works mostly with multinational organisations. She encourages embodied learning – connecting head, heart and body, ‘being rather than thinking the change’. Inviting stakeholders in the room, including the non-human ones, she challenges clients to show up as whole persons. Holding a deep curiosity and sensitivity for diversity, she believes in the power of community. Her style is described as warm with a strong, calm presence. She is known for her capacity to work with ethical dilemmas.

PROGRAM LEADS

Professor Peter Hawkins

Peter Hawkins, Chairman of Renewal Associates, co-founder of the Global Team Coaching Institute, Emeritus Professor of Leadership at Henley Business School, and Senior Visiting Fellow, at Civil Service College (Singapore), is a leading consultant, coach, writer, and researcher in organizational strategy, leadership, culture change, team and board development, and coaching. He has worked with many leading organizations all over the world including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, and America coaching Executive Teams and Boards and facilitating major change and organizational transformation projects. He has coached over 100 boards and senior executive teams, enabling them to develop their purpose, vision, values, collective leadership, and strategy for the future, in a wide range of international, large, and small commercial companies, government departments, NHS Trusts, professional services organizations, and charities.

Peter is an international thought leader in Systemic Coaching, Executive Teams, and Board Development, President of both the Association of Professional Executive Coaching and Supervision (www.apecs.org); and the Academy of Executive Coaching (www.aoec.com) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and the Windsor Leadership Trust. He has been a keynote speaker at many international conferences on learning organization, leadership, and executive coaching and teaches and leads masterclasses in over 50 different countries around the world.

PROGRAM LEADS

Steliana van de Rijt-Economu

Steliana van de Rijt-Economu(ICF PCC. ACTC certified) is an executive team coach with over 20 years of experience helping people and teams unlock their leadership potential.

Her professional background encompasses HR, organizational development, and leadership coaching and training for executives (E/VP, GM level) at Fortune 500 companies such as Shell, Vodafone, and Nike. With an academic foundation in Finance and Project Management, coupled with extensive practical experience in organizational and behavioral change and leader development, she excels in tackling complex challenges and seizing multifaceted opportunities within global matrix organizations.

She received the Global Women International Network award for her contribution to feminine leadership through her book: Mothers as Leaders

PROGRAM LEADS

Jonathan Sibley

Jonathan is an experienced coach who has been supporting organizational leaders since 2004. With his extensive background in systemic team coaching, he has been a valuable member of Renewal Associates’ coaching faculty since 2001. While based in New York City, Jonathan has gained international exposure, having lived in various countries and worked fluently in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and English. Holding an MBA from INSEAD in France, he possesses a strong academic foundation.

Jonathan’s expertise lies in applying a systemic lens to help teams navigate the complexities of organizational and team dynamics, enhancing individual and collective performance. His focus includes assisting clients in evaluating their performance against stakeholder expectations, improving relationships, managing conflicts (both intercultural and within the same culture), and addressing blind spots and obstacles, including emotional management.

Certified as a coaching supervisor and having completed the Advanced Diploma in Systemic Team Coaching, Jonathan also holds certifications in various assessment tools and methodologies. His coaching experience spans diverse industries, including finance, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive, luxury, and non-profit sectors. Presently, he leads a coaching initiative within a US government agency, overseeing 48 coaches and 24 teams.

As a board member of Coaching for Justice, Jonathan actively promotes the integration of a social justice lens in coaching engagements. Additionally, he continues to cultivate his linguistic skills and enjoys traveling whenever possible.

PROGRAM LEADS

Dr. Hilary Lines

Dr. Hilary Lines, Executive and Team Coach, Supervisor, Touchpoint Leaders, coaches leadership teams in the UK and internationally, and has particular experience in helping senior teams lead transformational change and integrate cultures post-merger. She has co-authored Touchpoint Leadership: Creating collaborative energy across Teams and organizations (Kogan Page, 2013), which describes her work and philosophy of leadership as a relationship.

Hilary has been Lead Faculty in the design and delivery of the Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma for the past 11 years. Hilary was Global Head of Partner & Leadership Development at PwC Consulting and coached the VP and Board of IBM’s EMEA Business Consulting Business before establishing her own Leadership Consulting and Coaching business. Her doctoral research examined the organizational factors that create bridges and blocks to the integration and development of R&D scientists in industry. She is a Master Practitioner Coach with AoEC and ICF PCC accredited coach.

PROGRAM LEADS

Dr. Catherine Carr

Dr Catherine Carr is a Professional Certified Coach, Master Corporate Executive Coach, Supervisor, Certified Master Team Coach, and Registered Clinical Counsellor with Carr Kline & Associates. She has a doctorate in executive coaching and leadership development and a Masters degree in counselling psychology. In 2012 Catherine won the Goulding Award for the most outstanding professional doctorate for her work on team coaching. She is the co-author of 50 Tips for Terrific Teams! and High Performance Team Coaching, several peer reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and magazine articles on team coaching.

Catherine trains and supervises coaches in Systemic Team Coaching. She is the Head of the Practitioner Program for the Global Team Coaching Institute and the North American lead for the international group, Resilience at Work. Catherine has expertise in public sector coaching, health, pharmaceutical, finance, IT, and environmental organizations. She is grateful to do work that supports people to be well, live well and to meaningfully contribute around them and to our world.

THE TEAM

Professor Peter Hawkins

Peter is one of the Global top 100 coaches and the international thought leader in systemic coaching, executive teams, and board development. He is an Emeritus Professor of Leadership at Henley Business School, Honorary President of the Association of Executive Coaching and Chairman of Renewal Associates and joint founder and Dean of the Global Team Coaching Institute.

He has been a keynote speaker at many international conferences on learning organization, leadership, and executive coaching and teaches and leads masterclasses in Systemic Team Coaching in over 50 different countries.

He is the author of many best-selling books and papers in the fields of leadership, board and team coaching, systemic coaching, supervision, and organizational transformation (including Leadership Team Coaching, 2021 (4th ed); Leadership Team Coaching in Practice, 2022 (3rd ed); Systemic Coaching (2020, with Eve Turner); Supervision in the Helping Professions (2020, with Aisling McMahon) and Integrative Psychotherapy (2020, with Judy Ryde); Coaching, Mentoring and Organizational Consultancy: Supervision, Skills and Development (2013, with Nick Smith); Creating a Coaching Culture, 2012; and The Wise Fool’s Guide to Leadership, O Books, 2005. 

Peter was joint founder, in 1986, of Bath Consultancy Group and its chairman until the company was sold in 2010 and has chaired three other company boards as well as being a trustee director of several charities. 

Peter Hawkins has consulted to a wide range of governments, and leading commercial, financial and professional organizations including Fortune 100 and FtSE 100 international companies  

He now supervises and mentors many coaching and consultancy businesses internationally as well as running international trainings and masterclasses. 

He lives on the edge of Bath, UK with 37 acres which he shares, with many animals and trees as well as his children and grandchildren and leaders who come on courses and retreats.