deep rest & Reset: a fall leadership & wellness retreat for women
October 17-19, 2025 | Friday - Sunday at Ocean's Edge Resort, Brewster, MA
the leadership crisis is real
Your personal transformation as a leader directly impacts your team's engagement, wellbeing, and performance.
Gallup's 2024 data reveals that employee engagement has hit an 11-year low, with only 50% of U.S. employees thriving in their overall lives—a record low since 2009.
Globally, employee engagement declined to just 21%, costing the economy $438 billion in lost productivity.
When leaders operate from chronic stress and disconnection, it ripples through entire organizations.
When Did You Last Lead from Your Full Potential?
As a successful woman leader, you've mastered the art of delivering results. But when did you last feel truly connected to your leadership impact rather than stuck on autopilot? To your natural instincts and inner compass rather than constantly reacting to demands?
As fall arrives and nature begins her graceful turn inward, this season invites us to follow her ancient wisdom - to pause, assess what we've been carrying, and reconnect with the sustainable leadership excellence that comes from being, not just doing.
If you're like most women leaders, you've been operating in perpetual fight-or-flight mode for so long that you've lost touch with your natural ability to connect with your intuition and the revolutionary question at the heart of conscious leadership:
What do you REALLY want to create through your leadership?
Not what your organization expects. Not what seems most urgent. But what your deepest wisdom and instincts know will maximize your leadership impact when you're present enough to listen.
Just as trees prepare to release what they no longer need, this fall retreat is your invitation to get unstuck, let go of unsustainable patterns, reset your nervous system, and reconnect with the clear, centered leader you naturally are.
your coach
hello, i’m nicole - the founder of lead with bliss.
I am a conscious leadership coach, certified yoga & yoga nidra instructor, and nervous system-informed leadership development champion. I combine evidence-based neuroscience with ancient wisdom practices to help leaders maximize their leadership impact while maintaining sustainable well-being.
My unique background as a former leader in ad tech and innovative approach to integrating nervous system regulation with leadership development helps leaders transform their relationship with stress, performance, and leadership sustainability.
I am passionate about helping leaders develop and utilize the tools and mindsets needed to lead with greater freedom, balance, and measurable impact in an ever-changing world.
the program
The Revolutionary Leadership Development Experience
Deep Rest & Reset is unlike any leadership development program you've experienced. We're not just talking about leadership concepts—we're literally shifting your nervous system from chronic fight-or-flight to clarity and conscious choice.
As women leaders, we spend too much of our lives in survival mode, stuck on autopilot, doing instead of being, making decisions from stress rather than accessing our natural instincts and inner compass. Fall reminds us that there is profound wisdom in cycles of activation and restoration. This retreat teaches you how to get unstuck and access your full potential by learning to operate from presence and intuition rather than pressure.
Using innovative practices like our Floating Yoga Nidra Sound Bath, combined with evidence-based nervous system practices and authentic peer community, you'll develop the tools and mindsets to lead with greater freedom, balance, and sustainable impact.
Your leadership is an expression of who you are. In a world increasingly dominated by digital interaction, this retreat prioritizes what people desperately need: genuine human connection, face-to-face community, and the kind of deep listening that can only happen when we're truly present with one another.
join us October 17-19, 2025 | Friday - Sunday at Ocean's Edge Resort, Brewster, MA
What Makes This Different
Most leadership development focuses on skills and strategies. This program transforms how you lead by helping you reconnect with your natural wisdom:
Break Free from Autopilot: Develop practices to shift from unconscious doing to conscious being
Reconnect with Your Inner Compass: Learn to access your intuition and instincts for better decision-making
Sustainable High Performance: Tools for maximizing impact by honoring your natural rhythms rather than fighting them
Peer Community: Connect authentically with other women leaders through genuine face-to-face interaction and deep human connection
program content
What You'll Experience
Friday Evening: Foundation & Deep Rest
Sacred Arrival: Transition from busy life to retreat space with optional early spa/beach time
Presence Foundation: Understanding how nervous system regulation enables authentic leadership
Revolutionary Practice: Floating Yoga Nidra Sound Bath—deep nervous system reset integrated with guided meditation
Saturday: Assessment & Vision
Honest Assessment: Wholeness Compass exploration of where you place energy vs. where your soul wants you to focus
Pattern Recognition: Understanding what keeps you operating "below the line" and how to shift
Seasonal Wisdom: Using fall's natural shedding process to release what no longer serves
Future Self Visioning: Guided visualization of who you become when living from authentic desires
Sunset Community: Beach fire gathering for integration and celebration under the autumn sky
Sunday: Commitment & Support
From Vision to Action: Creating soul-aligned commitments grounded in presence
Accountability Community: Partner connections and ongoing support structure
Integration Practices: Daily presence tools for maintaining conscious leadership
program details
What You'll Walk Away With
Complete nervous system reset and the experience of leading from calm clarity rather than chronic stress
Strategic awareness of where you're optimizing vs. where you're stuck on autopilot
Reconnection with your natural instincts and inner compass for clearer decision-making
One specific, measurable commitment with peer accountability
Tools to get unstuck and move from doing to being in your leadership approach
A powerful network of like-minded women leaders for ongoing collaboration
Tools for sustainable high performance that allow your leadership to have maximum ripple effect
Enhanced capacity to navigate uncertainty and lead through change with confidence
testimonial
I WAS WILLING TO GO OUTSIDE OF MY COMFORT ZONE
“From the moment I met Nicole, her joie de vivre was palpable - an absolute breath of fresh air. Nicole's energy makes you feel comfortable immediately, making it easy to have an open and honest conversation. I was also willing to go outside my comfort zone with some of the exercises because of Nicole's nurturing approach. She asks all the right questions, guiding you toward self-discovery and breaking down barriers along the way. I highly recommend working with Nicole!”
CHARLOTTE BEARD
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AT FORM ENERGY, INC.
program details
Weekend Package Includes
All Program Sessions & Materials
Floating Yoga Nidra Sound Bath experience
Complete retreat workbook with assessments and practices
Resonance training and conscious leadership frameworks
Future Self visioning and commitment creation
Luxury Accommodations & Nourishment
2 nights luxury accommodations at "The Charm," Ocean's Edge Resort's newly renovated adults-only boutique inn
All healthy meals: 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Welcome kombucha mocktails and healthy refreshments
Access to private beach, pools, and fitness facilities
Wellness & Restoration
Optional gentle morning yoga & reiki sessions
Spa access and treatments (spa services additional)
Nature walks on healing grounds with fall foliage
Beach time and seasonal restoration activities
Ongoing Support
Access to private online community (opt-in)
Opportunity for ongoing individual support from Nicole at a special program rate
expand your capabilities beyond high-performing to purposeful.
program details
investment options
Early Bird Pricing (register before August 15th):
Single Occupancy: $1,995 per person
Double Occupancy: $1,695 per person (one room with two queen beds - limited availability)
Shared King: $1,795 per person (for friends comfortable sharing one king bed)
Regular Pricing:
Single Occupancy: $2,195 per person
Double Occupancy: $1,895 per person (one room with two queen beds - limited availability)
Shared King: $1,995 per person (for friends comfortable sharing one king bed)
What's Included: All programming, accommodations, meals, materials, and spa access. The only additional costs are optional spa treatments and travel to Cape Cod.
Corporate Sponsorship Available
Given the significant impact this program has on leadership effectiveness, many companies sponsor their employees' participation as a strategic leadership development investment.
Need help making the business case to your employer? Email Nicole at nicole@leadwithbliss.com for a sponsorship request template that highlights the business benefits of this program.
testimonial
HELPED ME FIND CLARITY IN WHAT I WANTED NEXT
In a world where there are lots of people who promote themselves as leadership coaches, Nicole is the REAL deal. I first met Nicole as a CHIEF member and was so impressed with her presence and the incredible word of mouth 'testimonials' I heard from her clients about her impact on their personal and professional lives.
I found Nicole to be incredibly helpful in helping me to find clarity in what I wanted to do next, in identifying some blind spots that I never realized and in providing an incredibly helpful framework for thinking through decision making and how I want to show up in a way that's authentic to me. I cannot recommend her enough, especially if you are feeling stuck or a little lost. Nicole is an incredible "light".
STEPHANIE EVANS GREENE
SVP MARKETING & BRAND @ JETBLUE
program schedule
Retreat Schedule at a Glance
Friday, October 17th
Prior to 4:00 PM: Optional early arrival for spa, beach, or nature time
4:00-5:00 PM: Check-in and settling
5:00-6:30 PM: Welcome Circle & Conscious Leadership Foundation
6:30-7:30 PM: Dinner & Connection
8:15-9:30 PM: Floating Yoga Nidra Sound Bath
Saturday, October 18th
8:00-8:45 AM: Optional gentle yoga & reiki
9:00-10:00 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Morning Session - Wholeness Compass exploration
12:00-2:30 PM: Lunch & personal restoration time
2:30-4:30 PM: Afternoon Session - Future Self Visioning
5:00-6:00 PM: Dinner
6:00-8:00 PM: Sunset beach fire & s'mores (embracing fall's cozy evening energy)
Sunday, October 19th
8:00-8:45 AM: Optional gentle yoga & reiki
9:00-10:00 AM: Breakfast
10:00-11:30 AM: Commitment Creation & Community Support
12:00-1:00 PM: Closing lunch
1:00-4:00 PM: Optional extended spa/beach time
program fit
perfect for you if…
You're a successful woman leader who feels stuck on autopilot despite your achievements
You're ready to reconnect with your natural instincts and inner compass for better decision-making
You want to break free from constant doing and learn how to lead from being
You're seeking authentic connection with other high-achieving women navigating similar challenges
You're open to innovative approaches that address leadership at the nervous system level
You want to develop practices that help you navigate uncertainty and lead through change with confidence
You're interested in creating a ripple effect of positive leadership in your organization and beyond
ready to commit
how to register
Reservations for this program by email only. Please email tracey.klepacz@oceanedge.com to secure your space.
Questions? Email Nicole at nicole@leadwithbliss.com.
travel
Getting to Ocean's Edge, Brewster
Located on beautiful Cape Cod, Ocean's Edge is easily accessible by car or public transportation from Boston and New York areas.
By Car: Approximately 75 miles/90 minutes from Boston, 280 miles/4.5 hours from NYC
By Air:
Boston Logan Airport: 75 miles/90 minutes
Providence Airport (RI): 90 miles/75 minutesLaGuardia Airport (NYC): 280 miles/4.5 hours
JFK Airport (NYC): 290 miles/4.5 hours
By Bus: Direct buses available from Boston and New York to nearby Hyannis
All travel times and distances are approximate
