Authentic Leadership
World Class Leadership Training
Learn to lead with Presence, Influence and Authenticity!
Top notch leadership course for less than 25% of the regular corporate fee
Dr. Bruce Stenlake has been teaching leadership skills to senior business, government and education leaders for over 20 years through workshops, executive coaching and meditation work. He has worked with CEOs and monks, diplomats and teachers, miners, designers, entrepreneurs and soldiers. He has worked with the best leadership development providers in Australia, and currently teaches MBA students at three universities. His 'Authentic Leadership' training content aligns with MBA content from the world’s best universities.
Understand
Understand yourself and others better
Explore
Explore your talents and the skills you would like, and unlock your hidden potential
Focus
Become clearer about your life goals
Influence
Learn to communicate more powerfully and explore different ways to influence others
Connect
Become your authentic self and strengthen your relationships
Go within
Deepen your connection with nature and the wisdom of your mind and body
About this workshop
Communication & Trust
The way we communicate with others can be inspiring, consoling, threatening or compliant. What’s your natural communication style? When does it work for you, and when do you need something different? We explore habits of communication, intentions, preferred styles in a series of activities designed to give you more options – and more authority when you need it.
Groups, Power and Systems Thinking
Groups have their own personalities, strengths and limitations. We explore power dynamics in a group, how groups turn into teams with purpose, and leadership strategies that can be used to influence groups.
Example Day
5:00am or 6:30am - Sunrise Yoga (optional)
8:30am - Breakfast
9:30am - Managing emotions in self and others; Direction & Purpose
12:00pm - Yoga Nidra
12:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - Introduction to Coaching & Personal Power
4:00pm - Yoga or Reflection time
6:00pm - Dinner
8:30pm - Quiet time
Please note: The schedule is subject to changes depending on the season and group needs. All yoga classes and meditation sessions are beginner friendly.
Accommodation options
Krishna Village is located on a beautiful organic farm in the scenic foothills of Mt. Warning, half way between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. The closest town is Murwillumbah, and the nearest airport Coolangatta (the Gold Coast airport).
Our Retreat Center is spread out across a beautiful natural farm setting, which means that some of our facilities and accommodation require a bit of walking. We offer a range of accommodation options from camping spots to creatively renovated container rooms, private pine cabins set in the hills overlooking the valley and more.
Cost & Payment
Save $100 if you book 4+ weeks in advance
The below rates include: tuition, 3 meals/day and 4 nights of accommodation.
Commuter: AU$1095 (= $995 on Early Bird rate)
Camping (Tent): AU$1259
Camping (Van): AU$1275
Budget Room: AU$1395 OR AU$1305 each (2 people)
Queen/King Rooms in Bhakti Guest House & Lotus Pod: AU$1535 (1 person) OR AU$1355 each (2 people)
Self-contained cabin: AU$1595 OR AU$1385 each (2 people)
Payments - We require a $600 deposit to hold your spot in the course. The full payment is due no later than 6 weeks prior to the start of your course. Please visit our Terms and Conditions for more information.
Choose your date and make your booking
Save $100 if you book 4+ weeks in advance!
Check-in for all room bookings is on Wednesday from 2pm onwards. Bruce will meet you at dinner on Wednesday for a chat and a welcome. The course itself begins on Thursday morning at 9:30am. On Sunday, we conclude at 4pm.
Meet your Teacher
Dr Bruce Stenlake
Facilitator, Executive Coach, Yoga Instructor, Academic
Bruce has been developing leadership skills in senior business, government and education leaders for over 20 years through workshops, executive coaching and meditation work. He has no interest in teaching by telling. Instead, Bruce invites participants into learning experiences with both sincerity and humour, and promotes fun activities and games, group discussion, individual reflection and commitment to new ways of being.
Bruce is delighted to make his experience accessible in the beautiful, natural surrounds of Krishna Village. He believes that connection with natural beauty and an environment of self-reflection promotes far greater transformation than an experience in yet another office building.
Delicious Vegetarian Food
At Krishna Village, we offer 3x delicious vegetarian meals per day.
Start your day with a warm and satisfying breakfast, including the popular Ayurvedic dish of kitchari, made with rice, lentils, vegetables and spices. We also offer porridge and fresh fruits, including vegan options.
For lunch, enjoy a delicious and healthy all-vegan spread, featuring vegetable dishes, fresh salads and a rotating selection of staple options such as quinoa, rice or pasta.
For dinner, we serve vegetable curries, lentil soups, or a pasta dishes, with rice/flatbreads and salad. We also offer preparations with oil or gluten, as well as vegan options.
If you have any specific dietary needs, please feel free to use the Krishna Village kitchen to prepare your meals.
The Krishna Farm
The Krishna Farm, "New Govardhana" serves as an ashram to a community of yogis who aspire to live according to their deepest vows and commitments on their path of service, spiritual contentment and happiness (Bhakti Yoga). Their service and dedication make this location a beautiful place of growth, healing and spiritual awakening. The temple is the beating heart of the community at New Govardhana and we encourage all who visit the property to come along and experience the lifestyle and philosophy reflected by the practice of Krishna consciousness.
Word of appreciation from Bruce's students
You’re so warm and gentle, it made me feel safe to explore and realise so many amazing things about myself.
I‘ve done training like this before, but it was always about the ideas. You made it about me! Thank you thank you.
I just wanted to say thank you for bringing the ideas to life and helping me understand how to use them in my life.