We're really curious about what it means to be a good leader, and how to do good better. We love to explore how we might build a global community of exceptional, passionate wave-makers who inspire and empower each other to create a more beautiful world.
Explore with us how we use surfing as an immersive and experiential journey for how to do good better at the World Surfing Reserve in Ericeira, Portugal this October.
Join us for 3 1/2 days by the sea, on a thoughtfully curated, peer-driven learning journey with a diverse mix of individuals from business, public and social worlds who share our values for social good.
This is a unique opportunity to explore, share, create, collaborate in a playful environment through an immersive and experiential learning process. A process that creates the space & energy to dive deep on doing good better.
Through our 3-part wave-maker program we share the positive impact of leaning into what we love in order to help others, we explore what happens when we think and act with open minds and hearts, and what it takes to create a future where "social good" isn't just an add-on.
We understand that change doesn't happen overnight, and that it requires more than passion alone. We believe it takes grace, grit and gratitude.
Day 1 // Grace // Flow, mindfulness, presence, leadership without ego, trust, vulnerability.
Day 2 // Grit // Hustle, impact zone, doing the hard work, risk-taking, entrepreneurial smarts.
Day 3 // Gratitude // Doing good, making impact, creating connection, building kindness into your work.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
We create time for you to... Play in the ocean. Be in nature. Unwind. Think big. Eat amazing local food. Share ideas. Make plans. Stretch. Grow.
A world where we are connected to what matters most (in a conscious, intentional way), and are able to let go of what no longer serves us.
Understand how to do good better.
Learn how to move from idea to impact.
Explore how translating the values of surfing for how we live and lead everyday.
We support you throughout your journey - not just at our event, for example with community and network support, peer coaching, mentoring.
Feel connected, present/grounded, cared for, (pleasantly) surprised, inspired to act. Confident enough to share your own truth and tell your story.
Are you a purpose-driven leader, founder or wave-maker?
Do you love new ideas, creative exploration, being immersed in nature and the ocean, spending time with a small group of inspiring like-minded people?
Are you seeking a deeper, more meaningful connection?
Do you want to better understand how to move from idea to impact more fluidly?
Are you facing or experiencing resistance that is blocking your flow?
If this resonates, then we want to hear from you!
Early bird (ends - July 28th): 399 euro
Full price: 499 euro
Heads up, the event is limited to 18 spaces only and they're filling fast!
INCLUDES
3 nights shared accommodation with half-board (breakfast and lunch), a dinner party, daily 'blue mindfulness' meditation/practice, personal inquiry & peer-driven learning, 'open space' group workshops, special excursions to amazing places, carbon offsetting.
Optional extras can be arranged on request, such as surfboard hire // airport transfers.
An internationally renowned big-wave surfer from Ireland, with a PhD in Environment and Society, Easkey channels her passion for surfing into social change and personal transformation. Her parents taught her to surf when she was four years old and her life has revolved around the ocean ever since. A graduate from THNK’s Creative School of Leadership, Easkey is passionate about facilitating creative and collaborative processes for future leaders. Co-founder at Waves of Freedom, a non-profit exploring the power of surfing as a creative medium for cross-cultural connection and women’s empowerment in places such as Iran. Currently a research fellow at National University of Ireland researching blue space engagement for health and wellbeing.
Carolina is a portuguese surfer, explorer, writer and social entrepreneur. Published her first book at 19, and is now a contributor to The Inertia.
Founder of MY Destiny, a non-profit organization aimed at increasing the sustainability of coastal communities through surf and travel - with programmes running in Indonesia, Brazil, Panama and India - empowering and inspiring local communities in some of the most remote areas. They are spreading the mission of “Changing The World Through Surf". Carolina has a background in Social Business, and is working as Sustainability Consultant, seeking new eco and social alternatives. Most of all, she loves to Create.
Linzi is a brand strategist. She's experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. From teaching kids to surf, to running music festivals and working as a freelance brand & marketing consultant.
For the last three years her focus has been on teaching start ups, entrepreneurs & non-profits how to build epic brands. In 2014, Linzi founded the Surf Entrepreneurs Collective in 2014, a space for entrepreneurs who surf to connect, collaborate & support one another.
Her latest project, SUPKids, is an educational program for kids, teaching sustainability, water safety & stand up paddleboarding. SUPKids is now partnered with Starboard, Parley for the Oceans & Sustainable Surf and is opening delivery centres globally.
Located on a hilltop overlooking the world class surfbreak “Ribeira D’Ilhas”, Casa Paço D’Ilhas offers the perfect combo of traditional heritage-style (est. 1869) with all modern amenities guests can wish for.
Perfect for those searching to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern-day living. Plenty of hidden corners & pristine gardens to unwind in, pools to swim in, and an awesome in-house cafe & resto, serving incredible drinks and fusion dishes to get your taste buds craving for more.
Address: Casa Paço D'Ilhas, Rua de São Sebastião, 2, Paço D'Ilhas, 2640-825, Santo Isodoro, Mafra, Portugal. 38.998629, -9.404309 (GPS)