Leadership Wellbeing & Ethics Retreat.
Leading with Integrity, Energising with Purpose
Location: Oscar’s on the Yarra, Warburton in the Yarra Ranges
Dates: November 6th 2025, Thursday 6pm to November 8th 2025, Saturday 10am,
Duration: 2 Nights / 1.5 Days
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Ethics and wellbeing
Ethics and wellbeing are not just ideals; they’re strategic imperatives. Leaders who lead ethically earn lasting trust. Those who prioritise wellbeing create resilient, high-performing cultures. This retreat is where both meet - at the intersection of personal renewal and organisational impact.
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Why it's needed
In today’s fast-paced, high-stakes environment, leadership can be both inspiring and exhausting. The greatest leaders don’t just drive results - they lead with purpose, ethics, and wellbeing at their core. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily demands, reconnect with your leadership values, and return recharged - with clarity, conviction, and a plan.
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Facilitators
Anu Srinivasan is one of the top female executives in Australia and is the founder of Shvaas - Leadership Wellness and Mindfulness. She is a thought leader, Yoga Australia certified yoga teacher and is highly respected in the industry. She has developed a unique program that combines her decades of experience as an executive and on the mat as a yogi, focusing on simple yet powerful tools to transform your leadership, improve your performance and productivity. Her program will empower you, in a holistic way - mind and body, to be your best, for you and for everyone in your life circle.
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Dr Heidi Nicholl has a PhD in Applied Ethics and over 7 yrs experience as a leader in non-profits in Australia. Alongside her academic career teaching applied ethics (including as a seminar leader in the Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics at Yale), she ran a successful business for 16 yrs which was sold in 2023. Heidi is currently President of Humanists Victoria bringing good works to life in the community. She is passionate about helping people to live a purposeful life aligned with values and finding ways to do as much good as possible in the time available.
What to Expect
Setting
Nestled in the charm of a 1920s boutique country homestead, our retreat setting invites calm, reflection, and meaningful connection. Think sunny deck views, gentle walks along the Rail Trail, and slow, intentional conversations. Nourishing plant-based food will be provided.
Day 0 – Arrival & Reflection
Arrival and welcome dinner with a curated networking session
Discussion around the firepit: “Why Ethics & Wellbeing Matter Now More Than Ever”
Evening: intention-setting circle
Day 1 – Understanding
Morning movement & mindfulness - optional yoga or activities around the guesthouse
Workshop 1: Leading with Values: An Ethics Toolkit for Leaders (with Heidi)
A delicious, plant-based, long table lunch with a view of the river
Workshop 2: Personal & Organizational Wellbeing—From Buzzword to Blueprint (with Anu)
Personal time
Guided session: Crafting Your Post-Retreat Purpose & Wellbeing Action Plan
Dinner on the deck - delicious, nourishing, and served with views of the Yarra river.
Day 2 – Deep Dive & Action
Sharing Action Plan - accountability
Morning closing ceremony
Post-Retreat Integration
Clear next steps & insights to implement immediately
Peer accountability connections
Follow-up check-in call (30 days later)
Outcomes You’ll Walk Away With
Renewed personal energy and sense of purpose
Clarity on ethical leadership in your unique context
A tangible, realistic action plan for wellbeing - for yourself and your team
Tools to sustain change, not just start it
Deeper connections with like-minded, values-driven leaders
Who Should Attend?
Senior leaders, upcoming leaders, change-makers, and executives who are ready to lead from a place of authenticity, care, and courage.
Let this be more than a pause. Let it be a turning point. Join us to lead better, live deeper, and return stronger.
Places are filling quickly, contact Anu (0416 077 045) or email Heidi with any questions.
Investment: $1200 (GST inclusive) - includes accommodation, food, activities and the leadership course.
To confirm your spot: $120 refundable deposit paid to Shvaas Yoga, BSB: 000-000 Acc:0000-0000
All remaining balance and final payment due by 15 October 2025. No refunds after this date.