Reconnect & Rise: Inside Nova’s Transformational Leadership Experience for Women Leaders
If you find yourself struggling to keep up with the constant demand of being a leader or building your business, then you don’t need another blog telling you what to do or adding more to your already *extremely full* plate. You need a break. Space - where you actually get the chance to think, breathe, and dream about what you want next. And that’s exactly what our Women’s Leadership Retreat experience is designed for: accomplished women who are ready to reconnect and rise.
We started hosting retreats in 2017 because it’s the very experience we wish we’d had - support while navigating high-stakes decisions in complex environments. And now, more than ever, the world needs women who are grounded, clear, and deeply connected. A report by McKinsey’s 2025 Women in the Workplace survey backs this up - highlighting research telling us - not surprisingly - that women are receiving less support in the workplace than men:
“Women face less career support and fewer opportunities to advance as companies show declining commitment to women’s progress.”
Why This Matters Right Now
In 2026, a retreat isn’t a luxury. It’s how we return to what matters. It’s a way to reset with a new sense of purpose. Wharton professor Michael Platt reminds us that “People need a healthy dose of physical, mental, and emotional support to perform at their best. And they need real time off from work.” We hear it from our coaching clients every week: pressure is increasing, and the demands are high. The CDC notes that stress can impact everything from sleep and concentration to physical symptoms and coping behaviors, and that its effect goes beyond “work hours.”
This is where our executive women’s retreat is different from the rest. We make sure that it’s not about escaping something. It’s about strengthening your ability to navigate - your resilience - through connection, community, and the insight you bring home.
Why Women Keep Coming Back
1. Reconnection comes before reinvention
Our retreat experience isn’t about “fixing” you. Women arrive accomplished and ready to reconnect with themselves. We create space to slow down and listen. What does this look like?
Getting honest about what drains you and what fuels you
Trusting your decisions for yourself
Getting back to the values that may have gotten lost in the shuffle
We help women grow by slowing down - not adding more hustle. Fast Company describes it perfectly:
“As a leader, one of the best things you can do is…send out a clear message that taking time off is a necessary step one must take to recharge and reflect.”
2. Leadership grows in the space between doing and being
At Nova, we take deep inner work and blend it with real-world application. Reflection, conversation, planning and embodied practices (think movement and stillness) come together with practical takeaways women can bring back into their roles, relationships, and decisions. Nova Coaching supports you in taking what you learn and applying it, so your insight shows up in how you lead and what you choose next.
3. The power of a purposeful circle of women
There’s something uniquely transformative about being in an intimate circle of women leaders. We keep our retreats intentionally small (limited to eight participants) so every voice is heard. One of our past participants said:
“I thought the retreat was excellent - the care and thought Nova put into it showed, and I found the time spent well worth it. Throughout the process, I felt safe, cared for, and open to discuss things freely.”
If you’ve been craving personal growth and real connection, this is the part that tends to surprise people in the best way. Check out more retreat reviews right here!
4. Italy as a co-facilitator, not a backdrop
Selecting Italy as our destination is intentional. Our retreats are an all-inclusive, thoughtful experience where you can truly connect to yourself, to others, and to your environment.
Morning sessions that connect mind and body, aligned to the focus of the day
Afternoons that blend learning with local culture (think walking tours, cooking classes, vineyards, art)
Dinners in community: we believe in the power of breaking bread together
This is why the women’s retreat experience you get with Nova feels different. Italy helps you reclaim yourself!
5. Leaving changed + clear on what’s next
Women leave with clarity, courage, and conviction on what they want to change in their work life. One of our early Italy guests said it best:
“The immersion experience completely took me out of my real life in exactly the way I needed it to, at exactly the right time. I have taken away a new sense of purpose, and more energy and positivity to approach the next phase of my life.”
This is where coaching and the retreat work really come together. Our retreats create the insight so your path forward can become actionable.
Your Next Step: Attend Our Executive Women’s Retreat
Registration is open - and we have a few spots remaining for Italy 2026. You can learn more here. And if you want to start your journey of introspection and action now, we also offer resources (like our complimentary Aligned Workbook) to help you get clarity. Friends, if Italy is calling to you, we’d love to welcome you to our 2026 Immersion Retreat. Reach out today with any questions!