Lean In, Power Up

A Weekend Leadership Retreat for Women

24-25 October, 2026 | Near York

Step Back. Reconnect. Lead Powerfully.

Are you ready to pause the daily pressures and step into your next stage of growth both in life and in business?

This isn’t about changing who you are. You’re already blooming brilliant. This is about creating space to breathe, reflect, and connect deeply with yourself and other inspiring women who truly get it.

Choose Your Experience

Day Retreat

Saturday, 24th October| 9am-5pm
Investment: £250

A full day of high-impact workshops, group coaching, and meaningful conversations in a stunning North Yorkshire retreat house.

Includes:

• Leadership workshops
• Group coaching sessions
• Wellbeing activities (something like yoga or breathwork)
• Lunch and all refreshments
• Beautiful countryside setting

Overnight Retreat

Saturday-Sunday, 24th - 25th October 
Investment: £850

Extend your experience with an evening of connection and a second day focused on wellbeing and personalised coaching.

Everything in the day retreat, plus:

• Saturday evening networking supper
• Overnight accommodation
• 1:1 personalised coaching session
• Sunday breakfast 
• Time to spend on your own reflecting on weekend and making plans

This Retreat Is For You If…

✓ You’re a founder or leader ready to grow
✓ You want to lead in a way that feels aligned and easy
✓ You’re tired of losing your mind, freedom, or energy in the process
✓ You’re ready to get to know yourself deeply as a leader
✓ You want to show up powerfully at work AND home

This is not for the faint-hearted. We’ve seen big shifts for the groups that joined us last year.

Meet Your Hosts

Michaela Reaney

Over 17 years in leadership development, working with global organisations and founding multiple ventures. Founder of TEDxTeesside. Passionate about making leadership accessible and human. Lives in Teesside with her Great Dane, and four naughty pygmy goats.

Claire Preston

30+ years in leadership across sectors. 2018 Tees Business Woman of the Year. Coach and consultant devoted to helping women recognise their worth and break through barriers. Expert in business scalability, performance management, and leadership development.

The Details

Location: Private retreat house, North Yorkshire (full address provided upon booking)
Group Size: Limited to 12 attendees for an intimate, impactful experience

Ready to Join Us?

The economy and industry you can’t control, but you can control how you show up. Be the leader that keeps working on themselves, leading with compassion even on the hard days.

It’s about time you started believing how blooming brilliant you are and showing up as it.