Join us for a Sedona retreat to
Elevate Your Energy!
Who knew that adulting would be saying, “things will slow down once ______ is done,” over and over and over for the rest of your life?!
Life just doesn’t slow down. There are so many obligations pulling on your attention. You have so many burdens and responsibilities. While many of them are joyful, they are still exhausting.
You’d like to be reflective and deliberate about rest, reflection, personal growth, and meaningful relationships, but it feels like there just isn’t time.
We hear you, ladies. That’s why we’re hosting the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat in Sedona in February 2022!
Join us for a Sedona retreat to
Elevate Your Energy!
Who knew that adulting would be saying, “things will slow down once ______ is done,” over and over and over for the rest of your life?!
Life just doesn’t slow down. There are so many obligations pulling on your attention. You have so many burdens and responsibilities. While many of them are joyful, they are still exhausting.
You’d like to be reflective and deliberate about rest, reflection, personal growth, and meaningful relationships, but it feels like there just isn’t time.
We hear you, ladies. That’s why we’re hosting the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat in Sedona in February 2022!
Come to the retreat to…
- slow down, exhale, and release the stress-tension you carry.
- reflect and grow as a person and a leader.
- connect with like-minded women who are also inspired to serve, love, and get goals in big ways.
- take in nature’s breathtaking beauty, and leave with soul-elevated elation.
- rest, restore and be uplifted.
Come to the retreat to…
- slow down, exhale, and release the stress-tension you carry.
- reflect and grow as a person and a leader.
- connect with like-minded women who are also inspired to serve, love, and get goals in big ways.
- take in nature’s breathtaking beauty, and leave with soul-elevated elation.
- rest, restore and be uplifted.
Come to the retreat to…
- slow down, exhale, and release the stress-tension you carry.
- reflect and grow as a person and a leader.
- connect with like-minded women who are also inspired to serve, love, and get goals in big ways.
- take in nature’s breathtaking beauty, and leave with soul-elevated elation.
- rest, restore and be uplifted.
Come to the retreat to elevate – to rest, to rise, and to leave with renewed energy, purpose, and joy.
Spots are limited – this retreat is only for 20 women who want to rest, grow, and connect!
SOUNDS AMAZING RIGHT?! bUT WHAT’S INCLUDED?
For 3 nights at the stunning Hilton at Bell Rock, Sedona, AZ, meals during the formal portion of the retreat, inspiring speakers and enlightening group discussion, and opportunities for shopping and to purchase a portrait photography session, spa services, and adventure outings!
SOUNDS AMAZING RIGHT?! bUT WHAT’S INCLUDED?
For 3 nights at the stunning Hilton at Bell Rock, Sedona, AZ, meals during the formal portion of the retreat, inspiring speakers and enlightening group discussion, and opportunities for shopping and to purchase a portrait photography session, spa services, and adventure outings!
Meet Your
Host
Meet Your
Host
Laura Mc Kenna
Meet your host! Laura McKenna is a dynamic, moving, and high-energy presenter. She is driven to help high-performing women experience the exuberant, optimal energy you need to feel fully present, be optimally productive, and live your purpose!
A West Point graduate, former Army Officer and Veteran, Laura has over 20 years of experience leading high-performing people and organizations, teaching, coaching, and speaking.
An award-winning educator, Laura is now an inspirational empowerment speaker, Health Detective, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Clarity Executive Coach, and Founder of Strength & Shield Coaching.
Known for her warmth, vibrant energy, transparency and ability to create emotional safety, Laura connects with and uplifts others, is naturally inclusive, creates community, and inspires joy and alignment.
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat, Laura will share compelling, personal stories about what causes high-performing women to burn out, as well as practical advice for how driven women can get the energy you need to be fully present and purpose-led.
You will leave empowered and uplifted with clear strategies for:
- Identifying the obstacles in the way of your most energetic, purpose-filled life
- Overcoming the dysfunctional, exhausting stress that is stealing your joy, energy, and sense of purpose
- Identifying and re-framing the lies that keep you from living rested
- Connecting deeply with your innate enough-ness
- Overcoming feelings of inadequacy
- Setting boundaries without guilt so that you can stop missing your life
- Creating the best environment for you to thrive, feel fully present and move the mountains you were put on earth to move
You don’t want to miss hearing from Laura at the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat!!
Laura
Mc Kenna
Meet your host! Laura McKenna is a dynamic, moving, and high-energy presenter. She is driven to help high-performing women experience the
exuberant, optimal energy you need to feel fully present, be optimally productive, and live your purpose!
A West Point graduate, former Army Officer and Veteran, Laura has over 20 years of experience leading high-performing people and organizations, teaching, coaching, and speaking.
An award-winning educator, Laura is now an inspirational empowerment speaker, Health Detective, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Clarity Executive Coach, and Founder of Strength & Shield Coaching.
Known for her warmth, vibrant energy, transparency and ability to create emotional safety, Laura connects with and uplifts others, is naturally inclusive, creates community, and inspires joy and alignment.
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat, Laura will share compelling, personal stories about what causes high-performing women to burn out, as well as practical advice for how driven women can get the energy you need to be fully present and purpose-led.
You will leave empowered and uplifted with clear strategies for:
- Identifying the obstacles in the way of your most energetic, purpose-filled life
- Overcoming the dysfunctional, exhausting stress that is stealing your joy, energy, and sense of purpose
- Identifying and re-framing the lies that keep you from living rested
- Connecting deeply with your innate enough-ness
- Overcoming feelings of inadequacy
- Setting boundaries without guilt so that you can stop missing your life
- Creating the best environment for you to thrive, feel fully present and move the mountains you were put on earth to move
You don’t want to miss hearing from Laura at the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat!!
Laura
Mc Kenna
Meet your host! Laura McKenna is a dynamic, moving, and high-energy presenter. She is driven to help high-performing women experience the exuberant, optimal energy you need to feel fully present, be optimally productive, and live your purpose!
A West Point graduate, former Army Officer and Veteran, Laura has over 20 years of experience leading high-performing people and organizations, teaching, coaching, and speaking.
An award-winning educator, Laura is now an inspirational empowerment speaker, Health Detective, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Clarity Executive Coach, and Founder of Strength & Shield Coaching.
Known for her warmth, vibrant energy, transparency and ability to create emotional safety, Laura connects with and uplifts others, is naturally inclusive, creates community, and inspires joy and alignment.
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat, Laura will share compelling, personal stories about what causes high-performing women to burn out, as well as practical advice for how driven women can get the energy you need to be fully present and purpose-led.
You will leave empowered and uplifted with clear strategies for:
- Identifying the obstacles in the way of your most energetic, purpose-filled life
- Overcoming the dysfunctional, exhausting stress that is stealing your joy, energy, and sense of purpose
- Identifying and re-framing the lies that keep you from living rested
- Connecting deeply with your innate enough-ness
- Overcoming feelings of inadequacy
- Setting boundaries without guilt so that you can stop missing your life
- Creating the best environment for you to thrive, feel fully present and move the mountains you were put on earth to move
You don’t want to miss hearing from Laura at the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat!!
Retreat
Agenda
Retreat
Agenda
This is a current outline of the agenda and is subject to change as we get closer to the Retreat.
DAY 1: Welcome! Arrival at The Hilton, Sedona AZ
Arrive Friday afternoon between 3:00 pm & 5:15 pm at hotel lobby/designated check-in area
- Check-in and welcome
- Happy hour starts at 3pm for those arriving early
- Official check-in to your rooms is at 4pm
On Friday evening we will all meet in the designated dinner reception area at 5:30 pm.
At 6:30pm dinner will be served and there will be a Retreat-opening presentation from your host Laura McKenna.
DAY 2: First day of the Elevate Retreat!
First thing on Saturday morning there is an optional morning 6:30 am - 7: 30 am yoga available on-site.
Starting at 8:00 am we have the morning welcome with chocolate-covered strawberries and mimosas to celebrate the start of the day! Yum!
At 9:00 am - Start of Retreat Speaker sessions:
- 9:00 am: Strength & Shield Coaching – Laura McKenna: Overcoming the Trifecta of Tired
- 10:15 am: Rikki Smith - The Terrible Toos: Overcoming Negative B.S.
The Saturday lunch starts at 11:30 am and goes until 12:30 pm. There will be opportunities for a session or two of a Portrait Photography opportunity with Odd Fox Photography with Gabby Wallace.
The Saturday afternoon Speaker sessions begin 12:30pm.
- 12:30pm: Stephanie Lueras - Movement, Mindset, and Momentum
- 1:45pm: Debbie Ternes - Creating Authentic Friendships
At 3:00 pm there will be more Portrait Photography opportunities. Then between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm activities of your choice will available!
Activities – hiking, spa appts, Pink Jeep tours, relaxation by the pool and more! Bookings and a full list of available activities will be made available late November.
The Saturday evening is when we host our semi-formal gala!
- 6:00 pm: Networking cocktail hour
- 7:00 pm: Plated gala dinner
- 8:00 pm: Keynote speaker: Alicia Greer
DAY 3: Continued Elevation!
We have another option Sunday morning 6:30 am - 7:30 am yoga session!
Sunday morning Speaker sessions begin at 9:00 am:
- 9:00 am: Sharon Billings - Living By Your Internal Compass
- 10:15 am: Retreat Close: Laura McKenna - Living Elevated
The formal portion of the retreat ends with a closing discussion of living elevated. Sunday afternoon and evening are entirely yours! Reflect and journal. Enjoy Sedona's eclectic foodie restaurants for lunch and dinner. Hike in the breathtaking red rocks. Go on an adventure, such as the Pink Jeep Tour. Enjoy a spa appointment. Go shopping in Sedona. Sit by the pool with friends you’ve made at the event. Or just do nothing! Rest, relax, have fun.
DAY 4: Elevate Retreat Check Out Day!
Today we say good bye and hope to see you again at the next Elevate Retreat!
DAY 1: Welcome! Arrival at The Hilton, Sedona AZ
Arrive Friday afternoon between 3:00 pm & 5:15 pm at hotel lobby/designated check-in area
- Check-in and welcome
- Happy hour starts at 3pm for those arriving early
- Official check-in to your rooms is at 4pm
On Friday evening we will all meet in the designated dinner reception area at 5:30 pm.
At 6:30pm dinner will be served and there will be a Retreat-opening presentation from your host Laura McKenna.
DAY 2: First day of the Elevate Retreat!
First thing on Saturday morning there is an optional morning 6:30 am - 7: 30 am yoga available on-site.
Starting at 8:00 am we have the morning welcome with chocolate-covered strawberries and mimosas to celebrate the start of the day! Yum!
At 9:00 am - Start of Retreat Speaker sessions:
- 9:00 am: Strength & Shield Coaching – Laura McKenna: Overcoming the Trifecta of Tired
- 10:15 am: Rikki Smith - The Terrible Toos: Overcoming Negative B.S.
The Saturday lunch starts at 11:30 am and goes until 12:30 pm. There will be opportunities for a session or two of a Portrait Photography opportunity with Odd Fox Photography with Gabby Wallace.
The Saturday afternoon Speaker sessions begin 12:30pm.
- 12:30pm: Stephanie Lueras - Movement, Mindset, and Momentum
- 1:45pm: Debbie Ternes - Creating Authentic Friendships
At 3:00 pm there will be more Portrait Photography opportunities. Then between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm activities of your choice will available!
Activities – hiking, spa appts, Pink Jeep tours, relaxation by the pool and more! Bookings and a full list of available activities will be made available late November.
The Saturday evening is when we host our semi-formal gala!
- 6:00 pm: Networking cocktail hour
- 7:00 pm: Plated gala dinner
- 8:00 pm: Keynote speaker: Alicia Greer
DAY 3: Continued Elevation!
We have another option Sunday morning 6:30 am - 7:30 am yoga session!
Sunday morning Speaker sessions begin at 9:00 am:
- 9:00 am: Sharon Billings - Living By Your Internal Compass
- 10:15 am: Retreat Close: Laura McKenna - Living Elevated
The formal portion of the retreat ends with a closing discussion of living elevated. Sunday afternoon and evening are entirely yours! Reflect and journal. Enjoy Sedona's eclectic foodie restaurants for lunch and dinner. Hike in the breathtaking red rocks. Go on an adventure, such as the Pink Jeep Tour. Enjoy a spa appointment. Go shopping in Sedona. Sit by the pool with friends you’ve made at the event. Or just do nothing! Rest, relax, have fun.
DAY 4: Elevate Retreat Check Out Day!
Today we say good bye and hope to see you again at the next Elevate Retreat!
DAY 1: Welcome! Arrival at The Hilton, Sedona AZ
Arrive Friday afternoon between 3:00 pm & 5:15 pm at hotel lobby/designated check-in area
- Check-in and welcome
- Happy hour starts at 3pm for those arriving early
- Official check-in to your rooms is at 4pm
On Friday evening we will all meet in the designated dinner reception area at 5:30 pm.
At 6:30pm dinner will be served and there will be a Retreat-opening presentation from your host Laura McKenna.
DAY 2: First day of the Elevate Retreat!
First thing on Saturday morning there is an optional morning 6:30 am - 7: 30 am yoga available on-site.
Starting at 8:00 am we have the morning welcome with chocolate-covered strawberries and mimosas to celebrate the start of the day! Yum!
At 9:00 am - Start of Retreat Speaker sessions:
- 9:00 am: Strength & Shield Coaching – Laura McKenna: Overcoming the Trifecta of Tired
- 10:15 am: Rikki Smith - The Terrible Toos: Overcoming Negative B.S.
The Saturday lunch starts at 11:30 am and goes until 12:30 pm. There will be opportunities for a session or two of a Portrait Photography opportunity with Odd Fox Photography with Gabby Wallace.
The Saturday afternoon Speaker sessions begin 12:30pm.
- 12:30pm: Stephanie Lueras - Movement, Mindset, and Momentum
- 1:45pm: Debbie Ternes - Creating Authentic Friendships
At 3:00 pm there will be more Portrait Photography opportunities. Then between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm activities of your choice will available!
Activities – hiking, spa appts, Pink Jeep tours, relaxation by the pool and more! Bookings and a full list of available activities will be made available late November.
The Saturday evening is when we host our semi-formal gala!
- 6:00 pm: Networking cocktail hour
- 7:00 pm: Plated gala dinner
- 8:00 pm: Keynote speaker: Alicia Greer
DAY 3: Continued Elevation!
We have another option Sunday morning 6:30 am - 7:30 am yoga session!
Sunday morning Speaker sessions begin at 9:00 am:
- 9:00 am: Sharon Billings - Living By Your Internal Compass
- 10:15 am: Retreat Close: Laura McKenna - Living Elevated
The formal portion of the retreat ends with a closing discussion of living elevated. Sunday afternoon and evening are entirely yours! Reflect and journal. Enjoy Sedona's eclectic foodie restaurants for lunch and dinner. Hike in the breathtaking red rocks. Go on an adventure, such as the Pink Jeep Tour. Enjoy a spa appointment. Go shopping in Sedona. Sit by the pool with friends you’ve made at the event. Or just do nothing! Rest, relax, have fun.
DAY 4: Elevate Retreat Check Out Day!
Today we say good bye and hope to see you again at the next Elevate Retreat!
MEET YOUR
Speakers
During this restorative, centering retreat, you’ll hear from expert speakers on steps you can take to feel fully present, live energized, and go after what you really want for your life.
You’ll hear from Rikki Smith, a clarity-creating speaker who will inspire you to transform the life you have into the life you really want to be living! In her talk on “The Terrible Toos and Other Negative B.S.,” Rikki will invite you to explore the ways of thinking that are holding you back from living your purpose. She will then facilitate discussion on how you can address and overcome the Negative Belief Systems in your life.
Raised in a military family, moving around the country – and the world – was part of life for Rikki. Meeting new people, making fast friends, and embracing different cultures filled her with a love for adventure, travel, and connection. These experiences have given Rikki the unique ability to understand what’s deep in people’s hearts. She will help you to realize your fears and hopes, and give you a platform for deeper self-understanding.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the red rocks and among other purpose-seeking, mountain-moving women who understand the challenges you face in your daily life, you’ll be in the right mindset to receive paradigm-shifting insight from this warm and thought-provoking speaker.
You don’t want to miss what Rikki has to share with you!
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat you’ll hear from expert speakers who will help you to discover and live your purpose, overcome limiting beliefs, and live a life you love. Stephanie Lueras, owner of Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness, models the joy-filled, purpose-driven life so many of us seek.
As a speaker, body-positive ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Stephanie breaks down the barriers in achieving fitness, wellness, and accountability goals—no matter the starting point. She acknowledges that we all have “life” that gets in the way—schedules, work, kids, energy levels, finances, health, ability, interest, and so many other reasons that hold us back from being our best selves.
At the retreat, she will share insights into how you can get to where you want to be in your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual life.
This is Stephanie’s passion – she IS her brand. She became an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist out of her own desire to understand the human body, the relationship between habits and physical training, and the impact that endurance fueling and everyday nutrition has on her own body in her own athletic pursuits. In her own life, she has lost over 200lbs through balanced nutrition and endurance sports – not through restrictive diets or other means of drastic weight loss.
Stephanie believes deeply in a holistic pursuit of balance where we strive for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness to be our best selves possible. She combines being totally motivating and energetic with being down-to-earth and real. You’ll love her!
You’ll walk away from Stephanie’s talk with a greater sense of self-compassion, clearer sense of purpose, and a better understanding of effective goal-setting. You don’t want to miss what Stephanie has to share with you!
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat, you’ll receive inspiring, paradigm-shifting insights from experienced, masterful speakers, so that you can leave the retreat with renewed energy and sense of purpose.
After each speaker shares her talk, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss reflection questions with a small group of other retreat attendees.
This is one of the many ways in which the retreat will foster connection and the development of meaningful relationships, about which Debbie Ternes is an expert.
Debbie Ternes is a Speaker, Master Certified Fearless Living Coach, and Mentor with a focus on Confidence and Accountability. With over 16 years of experience coaching, and a lifetime of experience with friendship, Debbie is the co-founder of Authentic Friendships, a community for women who want to connect, have more meaningful friendships and have a safe space to grow their skills through workshops and programs focused on friendship.
Debbie knows that friendship is an integral part of women’s lives, yet we are pulled in so many directions that we often leave friendships on the back burner. Learning how to navigate changes in friendships, eliminating drama, and creating time to connect on a deeper level is critical to having meaningful and supportive friendships.
Debbie has led many groups of women who are focused on building their confidence, improving relationships, and finding more joy in their lives. She believes that there is nothing better than women holding each other up through the rough times, sharing with an open heart, and joyfully celebrating successes so that everyone’s life is enriched.
With over 30 years of combined experience in facilitating, coaching, and leading groups, Debbie brings an amazing balance of heart, inspiration, and practicality to her discussions.
Her talk at the retreat will provide interactive and energizing insight into how you can build deeper, more meaningful friendships. She will share…
- how to connect more authentically,
- why it’s important to have more intention in friendships, and
- simple strategies you can start using today to enhance your current friendships
If you crave meaningful connections with other strong women who understand you, and you want to connect with other women who get it and create authentic, lasting friendships, then you don’t want to miss this event! Debbie’s insight will speak right to your heart!
During this restorative, relaxing, inspiring retreat, you’ll hear from expert speakers on steps you can take to feel fully present, live energized, and go after what you really want for your life.
Sharon Billings is all about exploring what’s true, expanding awareness, and helping people live deeply meaningful lives. She operates from an unwavering belief in every human’s innate, unique greatness.
For over 20 years, Sharon served as an HR leader, strategist, executive coach, and trainer, working with thousands of leaders to help them clarify their vision, increase awareness of self (and others), and develop skills that achieve both personal growth and impactful business results.
Sharon founded Blue Compass Life, born out of her desire to use her experience in the corporate world within a broader whole-life context, specifically working with women to help them live lives inspired by what truly matters. By their own definition. Sharon wholeheartedly believes that when women prioritize themselves, everyone in their orbit benefits.
She’s fueled by her considerable optimism for what’s possible, while her pragmatic approach is firmly grounded in reality. She understands how we learn, what gets in our way, and what’s required for us to move forward. She knows personal evolution can be hard—and wildly beautiful.
The focus of Sharon’s talk is to help you understand how the external signals we receive throughout our lives define how we think we “should” be living our lives, and to contrast these thoughts with our internal compass that tells us what’s really true.
In her talk, “The Beautiful(ish) Mind”, Sharon will help you to…
- Understand our brains as data collection machines: what’s being collected and why it matters a lot!
- Understand the difference between the stories we tell ourselves and what our internal compass knows is true…and how knowing the difference can change the course of our lives.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Sedona’s stunning landscape, and among other purpose-seeking women who understand the challenges you face in your daily life, you’ll be in the right mindset to receive transformational insight from this knowledgeable and uplifting speaker.
You don’t want to miss what Sharon has to share with you!
THIS IS ONE RETREAT YOU CAN’T MISS!
MEET YOUR
Speakers
During this restorative, centering retreat, you’ll hear from expert speakers on steps you can take to feel fully present, live energized, and go after what you really want for your life.
You’ll hear from Rikki Smith, a clarity-creating speaker who will inspire you to transform the life you have into the life you really want to be living! In her talk on “The Terrible Toos and Other Negative B.S.,” Rikki will invite you to explore the ways of thinking that are holding you back from living your purpose. She will then facilitate discussion on how you can address and overcome the Negative Belief Systems in your life.
Raised in a military family, moving around the country – and the world – was part of life for Rikki. Meeting new people, making fast friends, and embracing different cultures filled her with a love for adventure, travel, and
connection. These experiences have given Rikki the unique ability to understand what’s deep in people’s hearts. She will help you to realize your fears and hopes, and give you a platform for deeper self-understanding.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the red rocks and among other purpose-seeking, mountain-moving women who understand the challenges you face in your daily life, you’ll be in the right mindset to receive paradigm-shifting insight from this warm and thought-provoking speaker.
You don’t want to miss what Rikki has to share with you!
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat you’ll hear from expert speakers who will help you to discover and live your purpose, overcome limiting beliefs, and live a life you love. Stephanie Lueras, owner of Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness, models the joy-filled, purpose-driven life so many of us seek.
As a speaker, body-positive ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Stephanie breaks down the barriers in achieving fitness, wellness, and accountability goals—no matter the starting point. She acknowledges that we all have “life” that gets in the way—schedules, work, kids, energy levels, finances, health, ability, interest, and so many other reasons that hold us back from being our best selves.
At the retreat, she will share insights into how you can get to where you want to be in your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual life.
This is Stephanie’s passion – she IS her brand. She became an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist out of her own desire to understand the human body, the relationship between habits and physical training, and the impact that endurance fueling and everyday nutrition has on her own body in her own athletic pursuits. In her own life, she has lost over 200lbs through balanced nutrition and endurance sports – not through restrictive diets or other means of drastic weight loss.
Stephanie believes deeply in a holistic pursuit of balance where we strive for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness to be our best selves possible. She combines being totally motivating and energetic with being down-to-earth and real. You’ll love her!
You’ll walk away from Stephanie’s talk with a greater sense of self-compassion, clearer sense of purpose, and a better understanding of effective goal-setting. You don’t want to miss what Stephanie has to share with you!
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat, you’ll receive inspiring, paradigm-shifting insights from experienced, masterful speakers, so that you can leave the retreat with renewed energy and sense of purpose.
After each speaker shares her talk, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss reflection questions with a small group of other retreat attendees.
This is one of the many ways in which the retreat will foster connection and the development of meaningful relationships, about which Debbie Ternes is an expert.
Debbie Ternes is a Speaker, Master Certified Fearless Living Coach, and Mentor with a focus on Confidence and Accountability. With over 16 years of experience coaching, and a lifetime of experience with friendship, Debbie is the co-founder of Authentic Friendships, a community for women who want to connect, have more meaningful friendships and have a safe space to grow their skills through workshops and programs focused on friendship. Debbie knows that friendship is an integral part of women’s lives, yet we are pulled in so many directions that we often leave friendships on the back burner. Learning how to navigate changes in friendships, eliminating drama, and creating time to connect on a deeper level is critical to having meaningful and supportive friendships.
Debbie has led many groups of women who are focused on building their confidence, improving relationships, and finding more joy in their lives. She believes that there is nothing better than women holding each other up through the rough times, sharing with an open heart, and joyfully celebrating successes so that everyone’s life is enriched.
With over 30 years of combined experience in facilitating, coaching, and leading groups, Debbie brings an amazing balance of heart, inspiration, and practicality to her discussions.
Her talk at the retreat will provide interactive and energizing insight into how you can build deeper, more meaningful friendships. She will share…
- how to connect more authentically,
- why it’s important to have more intention in friendships, and
- simple strategies you can start using today to enhance your current friendships
If you crave meaningful connections with other strong women who understand you, and you want to connect with other women who get it and create authentic, lasting friendships, then you don’t want to miss this event! Debbie’s insight will speak right to your heart!
During this restorative, relaxing, inspiring retreat, you’ll hear from expert speakers on steps you can take to feel fully present, live energized, and go after what you really want for your life.
Sharon Billings is all about exploring what’s true, expanding awareness, and helping people live deeply meaningful lives. She operates from an unwavering belief in every human’s innate, unique greatness.
For over 20 years, Sharon served as an HR leader, strategist, executive coach, and trainer, working with thousands of
leaders to help them clarify their vision, increase awareness of self (and others), and develop skills that achieve both personal growth and impactful business results.
Sharon founded Blue Compass Life, born out of her desire to use her experience in the corporate world within a broader whole-life context, specifically working with women to help them live lives inspired by what truly matters. By their own definition. Sharon wholeheartedly believes that when women prioritize themselves, everyone in their orbit benefits.
She’s fueled by her considerable optimism for what’s possible, while her pragmatic approach is firmly grounded in reality. She understands how we learn, what gets in our way, and what’s required for us to move forward. She knows personal evolution can be hard—and wildly beautiful.
The focus of Sharon’s talk is to help you understand how the external signals we receive throughout our lives define how we think we “should” be living our lives, and to contrast these thoughts with our internal compass that tells us what’s really true.
In her talk, “The Beautiful(ish) Mind”, Sharon will help you to…
- Understand our brains as data collection machines: what’s being collected and why it matters a lot!
- Understand the difference between the stories we tell ourselves and what our internal compass knows is true…and how knowing the difference can change the course of our lives.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Sedona’s stunning landscape, and among other purpose-seeking women who understand the challenges you face in your daily life, you’ll be in the right mindset to receive transformational insight from this knowledgeable and uplifting speaker.
You don’t want to miss what Sharon has to share with you!
THIS IS ONE RETREAT YOU CAN’T MISS!
MEET YOUR
Speakers
During this restorative, centering retreat, you’ll hear from expert speakers on steps you can take to feel fully present, live energized, and go after what you really want for your life.
You’ll hear from Rikki Smith, a clarity-creating speaker who will inspire you to transform the life you have into the life you really want to be living! In her talk on “The Terrible Toos and Other Negative B.S.,” Rikki will invite you to explore the ways of thinking that are holding you back from living your purpose. She will then facilitate discussion on how you can address and overcome the Negative Belief Systems in your life.
Raised in a military family, moving around the country – and the world – was part of life for Rikki. Meeting new people, making fast friends, and embracing different cultures filled her with a love for adventure, travel, and
connection. These experiences have given Rikki the unique ability to understand what’s deep in people’s hearts. She will help you to realize your fears and hopes, and give you a platform for deeper self-understanding.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the red rocks and among other purpose-seeking, mountain-moving women who understand the challenges you face in your daily life, you’ll be in the right mindset to receive paradigm-shifting insight from this warm and thought-provoking speaker.
You don’t want to miss what Rikki has to share with you!
Stephanie Lueras
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat you’ll hear from expert speakers who will help you to discover and live your purpose, overcome limiting beliefs, and live a life you love. Stephanie Lueras, owner of Heart and Sole Fitness & Wellness, models the joy-filled, purpose-driven life so many of us seek.
As a speaker, body-positive ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Stephanie breaks down the barriers in achieving fitness, wellness, and accountability goals—no matter the starting point. She acknowledges that we all have “life” that gets in the way—schedules, work, kids, energy levels, finances, health, ability, interest, and so many other reasons that hold us back from being our best selves.
At the retreat, she will share insights into how you can get to where you want to be in your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual life.
This is Stephanie’s passion – she IS her brand. She became an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist out of her own desire to understand the human body, the relationship between habits and physical training, and the impact that endurance fueling and everyday nutrition has on her own body in her own athletic pursuits. In her own life, she has lost over 200lbs through balanced nutrition and endurance sports – not through restrictive diets or other means of drastic weight loss.
Stephanie believes deeply in a holistic pursuit of balance where we strive for physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness to be our best selves possible. She combines being totally motivating and energetic with being down-to-earth and real. You’ll love her!
You’ll walk away from Stephanie’s talk with a greater sense of self-compassion, clearer sense of purpose, and a better understanding of effective goal-setting. You don’t want to miss what Stephanie has to share with you!
Debbie Ternes
At the Strength & Shield Coaching Elevate Retreat, you’ll receive inspiring, paradigm-shifting insights from experienced, masterful speakers, so that you can leave the retreat with renewed energy and sense of purpose.
After each speaker shares her talk, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss reflection questions with a small group of other retreat attendees.
This is one of the many ways in which the retreat will foster connection and the development of meaningful relationships, about which Debbie Ternes is an expert.
Debbie Ternes is a Speaker, Master Certified Fearless Living Coach and Mentor with a focus on Confidence and Accountability. With over 16 years of experience coaching, and a lifetime of experience with friendship, Debbie is the co-founder of Authentic Friendships, a community for women who want to connect, have more meaningful friendships and have a safe space to grow their skills through workshops and programs focused on friendship.
Debbie knows that friendship is an integral part of women’s lives, yet we are pulled in so many directions that we often leave friendships on the back burner. Learning how to navigate changes in friendships, eliminating drama and creating time to connect on a deeper level is critical to having meaningful and supportive friendships.
Debbie has led many groups of women who are focused on building their confidence, improving relationships and finding more joy in their lives. She believes that there is nothing better than women holding each other up through the rough times, sharing with an open heart and joyfully celebrating successes so that everyone’s life is enriched.
With over 30 years of combined experience in facilitating, coaching and leading groups, Debbie brings an amazing balance of heart, inspiration and practicality to her discussions.
Her talk at the retreat will provide interactive and energizing insight into how you can build deeper, more meaningful friendships. She will share…
- how to connect more authentically,
- why it’s important to have more intention in friendships, and
- simple strategies you can start using today to enhance your current friendships
If you crave meaningful connections with other strong women who understand you, and you want to connect with other women who get it and create authentic, lasting friendships, then you don’t want to miss this event! Debbie’s insight will speak right to your heart!
Sharon Billings
During this restorative, relaxing, inspiring retreat, you’ll hear from expert speakers on steps you can take to feel fully present, live energized, and go after what you really want for your life.
Sharon Billings is all about exploring what’s true, expanding awareness, and helping people live deeply meaningful lives. She operates from an unwavering belief in every human’s innate, unique greatness.
For over 20 years, Sharon served as an HR leader, strategist, executive coach, and trainer, working with thousands of leaders to help them clarify their vision, increase awareness of self (and others), and develop skills that achieve both personal growth and impactful business results.
Sharon founded Blue Compass Life, born out of her desire to use her experience in the corporate world within a broader whole-life context, specifically working with women to help them live lives inspired by what truly matters. By their own definition. Sharon wholeheartedly believes that when women prioritize themselves, everyone in their orbit benefits.
She’s fueled by her considerable optimism for what’s possible, while her pragmatic approach is firmly grounded in reality. She understands how we learn, what gets in our way, and what’s required for us to move forward. She knows personal evolution can be hard—and wildly beautiful.
The focus of Sharon’s talk is to help you understand how the external signals we receive throughout our lives define how we think we “should” be living our lives, and to contrast these thoughts with our internal compass that tells us what’s really true.
In her talk, “The Beautiful(ish) Mind”, Sharon will help you to…
- Understand our brains as data collection machines: what’s being collected and why it matters a lot!
- Understand the difference between the stories we tell ourselves and what our internal compass knows is true…and how knowing the difference can change the course of our lives.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of Sedona’s stunning landscape, and among other purpose-seeking women who understand the challenges you face in your daily life, you’ll be in the right mindset to receive transformational insight from this knowledgeable and uplifting speaker.
You don’t want to miss what Sharon has to share with you!
THIS IS ONE RETREAT YOU CAN’T MISS!
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