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We invite you to a transformative 3-day retreat designed exclusively for women driving sustainability initiatives. Set in the breathtaking eco-luxury of Cempedak Island, this immersive experience will help you ground your purpose, expand your influence, and reimagine your leadership journey.
What Awaits You
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Experiential Learning: Participate in dynamic sessions that uncover hidden patterns of behavior, power, and influence in groups.
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Personal Leadership Development: Gain deeper self-awareness about your leadership style and its alignment with sustainability goals.
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Facilitated Visioning : A space for introspection on your impact, how others see your impact and what your potential can be.
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Collaborative Exploration: Engage with a like-minded community of women who share your commitment to sustainability and exchange transformative ideas.
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Be Challenged by ‘The Human Factor’: Study, in real-time, the dynamics that shape how others relate to you, and what this means for you in the world beyond the retreat.
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A one-on-one session with the coaches after the retreat
Why This Retreat Matters
The path to sustainability leadership is complex, requiring not just bold ideas but also the ability to navigate human dynamics, anxieties, and group decision-making. This retreat offers an exclusive space to uncover the unconscious forces shaping your leadership, so you can lead with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
Who Should Attend? This retreat is for women in sustainability who seek to:
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Influence networks and drive meaningful change.
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Gain clarity on their leadership role and decision-making.
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Build resilience and navigate complex human dynamics.
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Strengthen their ability to foster impactful collaborations.
Programme Highlights
Day 1
Exploring Authority in Leadership
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Check-in at 12:45pm
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Opening plenary with the coaches
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Large and small group exercises that will help you process and uncover hidden insights on leadership and followership, and recognize unresolved tensions
Day 2
Increasing Clarity and Transformation
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Group and intergroup exercises that will help you reflect in real-time the leadership insights that have emerged to gain more clarity and how this can be applied in your work and situation
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Closing plenary with the coaches
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Cempedak Island tour (optional)
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Gathering with Sustainability Women community
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Check-out at 3:00pm
Day 3
The Self in the Outside World
“The work we’ve done is significant by any conceivable metric,”
D., Assistant Professor of Management
“Your work is a treasure the world needs to know is there,”
M., Researcher transitioning into Practice in Sustainability
Testimonials
Your Facilitators
Thammika Songkaeo
Thammika is an INSEAD-certified coach. Her private practice focuses on supporting sustainability-minded professionals regardless of industry. She is also a National Geographic Explorer and an alumna of the World Economic Forum Global Shapers Community, the Penn Social Impact House, and the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania.
Tracy Ang
Tracy runs her own coaching practice, Canopy Coaching & Consulting, and is an executive coach and leadership consultant for various executive education programs at INSEAD. Her coaching philosophy centres around co-creating a reflective space with executives to help them gain insights into their leadership effectiveness, motivation, work-life complexities and dilemmas at different stages of their careers.
Co-Anchored with
Sustainability Women
A Singapore-based community founded by sustainability practitioners Riddhima Bhatnaghar and Kimmy Paulino for fellow practitioners and enthusiasts across sectors to share news, insights, and best practices. The platform fosters learning, meaningful connections, and a supportive network for women, empowering them to strengthen collective knowledge and drive positive change toward a sustainable future.
Your Investment
SGD 2,900 for a single occupancy villa
SGD 2,400 for a twin occupancy villa
Your 2-night stay includes all meals, accommodations, and local transport from Bintan.
Transformational Takeaways
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You will identify personal leadership strengths and areas for growth.
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Learn to navigate interpersonal dynamics and group behaviour effectively.
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Develop the ability to recognise unconscious biases and decision-making patterns.
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You will develop tools to manage stress, anxiety, and power structures in sustainability work.
The Role of Systems Psychodynamics in this Retreat
Understanding leadership is more than just mastering skills—it requires deep introspection into the unconscious forces that shape our decisions, behaviors, and group interactions. Systems Psychodynamics, an interdisciplinary approach blending psychoanalysis, group dynamics, and organizational theory, provides the tools to uncover these hidden influences. By engaging in this approach during the sessions, you will gain awareness of the unconscious processes that impact leadership, power dynamics, and decision-making in sustainability work.
For women in sustainability, Systems Psychodynamics offers a unique lens to explore how emotions, biases, and group interactions affect their leadership trajectory. It allows participants to break free from limiting patterns, navigate complex group structures, and foster meaningful connections with peers. Through self-reflective exercises, group dialogues, and experiential learning, this approach helps women leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and adaptability.
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Do I need prior leadership experience?No, this retreat is designed for both emerging and experienced leaders.
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What is included in the fee?Lodging, meals (excluding drinks), workshops, and a personalised coaching session.
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How do I get to Cempedak Island?Transport details will be shared upon registration. The island is easily accessible from Singapore via ferry. From Bintan Ferry Terminal you will be taken to Cempedak via car and speedboat.
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Who is this retreat for?Women in sustainability leadership or those looking to deepen their impact and leadership skills.
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Can I attend solo?Absolutely! This retreat is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded women.
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How many participants will be there?We are estimating 10 - 15 participants.
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What should I bring?Comfortable clothing, a journal, sun protection, insect repellant any specific medication and an open mind for transformative learning. Please note that Cempedak Island will provide soap, shampoo, conditioner, bath towels and beach towels. To limit plastic waste, Cempedak Island does not provide toothpaste, toothbrushes or cotton buds.
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How do I sign up?Secure your spot by registering on this form - https://forms.gle/vheLb1MKXkTtN1i49 Spaces are limited!
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I have dietary needs, can I choose my meals?Cempedak Island will do their best to accommodate any dietary preferences. Kindly indicate this in our registration form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Cempedak Island, a proponent in sustainable hospitality. The
eco-conscious environment provides the perfect setting for deep reflection, connection, and renewal.
Responsible and thoughtful design are at the forefront by using bamboo, local, and recycled materials.
Cempedak works with craftsmen from the local community, supports local businesses, and employ local staff.
All villas use natural ventilation instead of air-conditioning and solar hot water. The island champions Zero Waste practices where less than 10% of waste
goes to landfill.
Your Destination
