Board facilitation
What to ExpectBoards don't struggle from a lack of answers. They struggle from a lack of permission to question everything.
❋ The OfferingIs your board asking the right questions?
In a world demanding instant answers, the most courageous thing a board can do is pause — and finally ask the questions it has been quietly avoiding.
This is a bespoke facilitation offering for boards and leadership teams who sense that something important needs to shift. The frameworks that once provided clarity are starting to feel thin. The conversations that matter most keep getting deferred. The assumptions underpinning strategy have stopped being examined.
Donna Worthington works alongside chairs and their boards to create the conditions for a different kind of conversation — one where foundational beliefs get tested, long-held assumptions get examined, and uncertainty is held rather than hurried past.
This is not a workshop. It is not a strategic planning day. It is not about delivering answers or a tidy roadmap.
It is about creating the space in which a board can finally think — clearly, courageously, and collectively.
❋ Collaborative EnergyBefore a board can find better answers, it must first find the courage to ask better questions. These are the conversations that matter most, and the ones most often deferred.
Are there conversations your board keeps deferring, not because they're unimportant, but because they're uncomfortable?
How does your board currently hold uncertainty? Does it rush to resolve it, or is there space to sit with complexity long enough to understand it?
Is there a belief your board holds unanimously that no one has examined in years, and what might be the cost of that silence?
When did your board last genuinely question the assumptions that underpin your strategy, not refine them, but truly test them?
If the frameworks your board has relied on are no longer fitting, what is the cost of continuing to use them anyway?
❋ Expert FacilitationLed by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.
❋ A Supportive SpaceOur events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
Reconnect with your body and mind as you escape the noise of everyday life.
Day OneArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day TwoSet Intentions & Reflect
Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
Day ThreeLook Forward & Wrap Up
We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.
Check-In9:00 – 9:30am
Group Activity11:00am
Lunch Break12:30pm
Creative Workshop2:00pm
Dinner6:30pm
How It Works-
Browse our upcoming events to find the one that feels right for you. We host events year-round in all different locations and climates.
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.
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After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.
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We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.
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Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.