NAVIGATE Retreat
Sestri Levante,
Northern Italian Riviera
September 27 to October 3, 2026
Six days on the Ligurian coast with nine other women who lead. We hike the trails of Sestri Levante, Camogli, Portofino, and Cinque Terre.
We eat where the food is grown.
The coaching happens out there, on the switchback, over aperitivo, on the boat, never in a conference room.
It's built so the work lands while your body is moving, which is why it's still with you long after you're home.
Here's exactly what the six days hold, what's included, and how to join.
Where we go
I've based us in Sestri Levante, a quiet town on the Ligurian coast, for six nights. From there we explore on foot and by boat and train: the cliffside paths of Cinque Terre, the walk into Camogli and up to San Rocco, San Fruttuoso by sea, and Portofino and Santa Margherita along the water.
Every route is chosen, every booking made, every coaching moment placed on purpose. You don't plan a thing. You just arrive ready to explore.
What's included
Once you arrive in Sestri Levante, nearly everything is taken care of:
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Coaching every day, and never in a conference room: on the switchback, at the table, on the boat to San Fruttuoso, when nobody has anywhere to be.
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Two private 1:1 coaching sessions with me: one 45-minute session before the retreat, and one 45 minutes after. The work doesn't start when you land or end when you fly home.
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10 hours of CME (AMA PRA Category 1™) and CE available (see below)
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Six nights at Hotel Vis à Vis, in your own private, single-occupancy room. No roommate to find, no compromise. Choose a Garden Room with its own private garden, or a Classic Room with a balcony and partial sea view.
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Coffee and breakfast every morning.
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A welcome aperitivo at the rooftop Sky Bar, looking out over the bays.
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A welcome dinner the first night at a favourite local spot, and a farewell gala dinner on the last, both including drinks.
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Lunch in Camogli and lunch in Cinque Terre, with wine if you'd like it.
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Real hikes through Sestri, Camogli, Portofino, and Cinque Terre. There will be uneven terrain, stairs, cobblestones, and elevation. Some Cinque Terre trails are weather-dependent and occasionally close to protect the land, so the route stays flexible.
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A pesto-making class, with a wine tasting if you'd like one.
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All the trains and boats we take together during the retreat.
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Yoga and meditation on some mornings, outdoors when the weather allows.
What's not included
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Getting to and from Sestri Levante (flights and trains). If you'd like help planning your travel, or a few days in Italy before or after, just ask. I'm glad to help you map it out.
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A few meals, left open on purpose: two dinners in Sestri so you can wander, rest, or eat as a group if you'd like; one lunch in Portofino; and one lunch in Sestri on the last full day, so you have room to explore before the gala. I'm happy to make recommendations.
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Travel insurance. I strongly recommend comprehensive coverage that includes emergency medical, trip cancellation, and trip interruption. It protects both your trip and you.
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Shopping and souvenirs. Leave a little room in your suitcase.
I carry the logistics. You keep the agency.
You make decisions all day. It's the quiet tax of leading. For these six days, you won't make any. Where you sleep, where you walk, how you get from one town to the next, nearly every meal: handled, before you arrive.
That's not pampering. It's the point. Every ounce of bandwidth you'd spend deciding goes where you actually came to spend it.
Who this is for
This isn't a spa weekend, though the rooms are genuinely beautiful. The hikes are challenging, the coaching is real, and somewhere around day two you'll be a little uncomfortable. That's the part that works.
It's for the woman who's leading a team, a company, a room, or fighting her way toward it. She knows there's a shift she's been circling and hasn't had the space to make. Or she's stepping from one role into the next and can't quite see the ground yet.
If that's you, this starts with a conversation, not a checkout.
20‑minute fit call • No pressure • See if the retreat is right for you
Sneak peek of the rooms above!
The Founding Ten
Founding rate: $9,450 CAD. That's $3,000 below the standard $12,450, for the first ten women only.
Deposit: $1,500 CAD to hold your spot
Then: pay in full, or in two installments of $3,975 CAD
Bonus before July 31, 2026: a third 1:1 coaching session, before or after the retreat. Your choice.
Founding pricing closes: July 31, 2026, or when the ten spots fill, whichever comes first
..If you've read this far, part of you has already leaned in. The next step is one conversation, just the two of us, to see if this is your year.
Ten spots. When they're gone, they're gone.
NAVIGATE
Retreat Itinerary
Sept 27
4pm Arrivals, check-in, introductions, aperitivo and welcome dinner, walk in Sestri Levante.
Topic: The Model Underneath the Story - CBT Tools for Leaders
Sept 28
Yoga, Breakfast, Hike in Sestri Levante, Pesto-making class, Dinner together
Topic: What’s Actually Yours to Fix - Burnout and Sustainable practice
Sept 29
Yoga + Mindfulness, Breakfast, Explore Rapallo, Boat to San Fruttuoso and Portofino, Lunch in Portofino, Walk to Santa Margherita, Dinner together
Topic: The Gap Between Good and Good Enough (Imposter Syndrome)
Sept 30
Yoga, Breakfast, Train to Camogli, Hike to San Rocco, Lunch in Camogli,
Explore in Camogli and train back to Sestri Levante.
Topic: Boundaries Without Guilt (Boundary Setting)
Oct 1
Breakfast, Train to Vernazza, Hike to Monterosso, Lunch in
Monterosso at a vineyard, free time to explore Cinque Terre
Topic: Cut Down for Climbing (Tall Poppy Syndrome)
Oct 2
Yoga, Breakfast, Free day to explore Sestri Levante, Farewell Gala dinner
Topic: Reclaiming Your Voice (Conflict and Unprofessionalism)
Oct 3
Breakfast, goodbyes (end at 10:30 am)
Topic: Carrying it Differently - Time Management and Practice/Change Commitment
FAQ
1 / Does NAVIGATE offer AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit?
Yes. NAVIGATE is planned and implemented in partnership with Pinnacle Conference, LLC, which is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC. Pending final accrediting body approval, this activity is eligible for 10 CE hours including AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for physicians.
2 / What healthcare professionals are eligible for continuing education credits at NAVIGATE?
Physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants, dentists, social workers, dietitians, athletic trainers, and interprofessional learners. The joint accreditation through Pinnacle Conference covers nine credential types.
3 / Where is the NAVIGATE women's leadership retreat held?
Sestri Levante on the Italian Riviera, with day excursions to Cinque Terre, Camogli, Portofino, and Santa Margherita. September 27 to October 3, 2026.
4 / How many CME credits does NAVIGATE offer?
10 CE hours, pending final approval from the accrediting body.
5 / Is NAVIGATE a CME retreat specifically for physicians?
NAVIGATE is designed for women leaders in all fields, but includes CME/CE for those in healthcare. The joint accreditation through Pinnacle Conference means physicians, nurses, PAs, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals can all claim credits in their respective designation.
6 / How is NAVIGATE different from other CME conferences?
No ballroom, no slides, no fluorescent lights. Coaching and learning happen on trail, over meals, and on the water, embedded in six days of hiking the Italian Riviera. The CME is accredited. The format is not a conference.
Sestri Levante and the Ligurian Coast
CME and CE options
Ten hours you'll actually want to claim,
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Pinnacle Conference, LLC and Uncharted Leadership. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This activity offers 10 CE credit(s) for:
1. Physicians (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™)
2. Nurses (ANCC NCPD)
3. Pharmacists (ACPE CPE)
4. Dentists (ADA-CERP CE)
5. Other*
*All other attendees will receive an AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ participation certificate
See the Activity Detail Page (ADP) here:
