The Retreat Course
DAY 01
Arrival & Connection
Arrive, settle in, and step away from the pace and demands of everyday life. This first evening is about connection—to the people around you, to the purpose of the retreat, and to where you are right now as you begin charting the course toward what comes next.
DAY 02
Stillness & Awareness
Clarity begins when we create enough space to truly listen. Through movement, reflection, emotional intelligence work, meaningful conversation, and time immersed in the extraordinary beauty of Costa Rica, you'll begin to quiet the noise, strengthen self-awareness, and see your current course with greater clarity. Out on the open water, surrounded by dolphins, world-class fishing, and the breathtaking coastline of the Golfo Dulce, you'll discover that some of life's most important insights arrive not in the boardroom, but in the stillness and perspective that only nature can provide.
DAY 03
Foundation & Alignment
Lasting transformation doesn't come from constant motion—it comes from creating space to reconnect with yourself. Begin the morning with mindful movement on the beach before exploring resilience, wellness, and the foundations that support purposeful living. Throughout the day, enjoy unhurried time to journal, rest, swim in the warm waters of the Golfo Dulce, visit the spa, or simply breathe in the beauty around you. This balance of growth and restoration allows insights to take root, leaving you feeling healthier, more grounded, and ready to move forward with renewed energy.
DAY 04
Navigation & Direction
With a renewed foundation beneath you, it's time to chart a new course. Through leadership development, strategic planning, and vision work, you'll gain practical tools to move forward with confidence and intention. Time spent exploring Costa Rica's spectacular coastline and the open waters of the Golfo Dulce—whether snorkeling, discovering hidden coves, or simply experiencing the ocean's quiet perspective—reinforces a simple truth: the greatest breakthroughs often come when we leave the shoreline behind. You'll leave with more than inspiration—you'll leave with a clear direction and an actionable plan for what comes next.
DAY 05
Integration & Departure
As your time in Costa Rica comes to a close, take a final moment to reflect on everything you've experienced—from transformative workshops and meaningful conversations to peaceful moments of rest, movement, and unforgettable adventures on the water. The journey doesn't end here; it continues as you return home with renewed energy, lasting relationships, and a clear vision for what comes next.
Find Your Purpose. Define Your Legacy.
The Visionaries
JAMES EVANOW
Sea Captain, Keynote Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Business Leader
MAGGIE BROWN
Nutritionist, Fitness Trainer, Wellness Coach, Keynote Speaker
Today, as a professional keynote speaker, coach, trainer, and founder of Strategic Navigation™, James teaches people how to navigate the storms in their lives—personally and professionally. His philosophy centers on staying calm, present, and trusting in a force greater than ourselves. Through his keynotes, training programs, and coaching, he empowers others to harness resilience, lead with confidence, and chart their own course to success. Most importantly, he approaches every stage of his journey with gratitude, knowing that each challenge, each triumph, and each connection along the way is a gift.
Maggie Brown is an Integrative and Functional Nutritionist who helps people build stronger, healthier, and more energized lives through movement, nutrition, and sustainable lifestyle practices. Her own life-changing comeback story sparked a deep passion for helping others discover what health and wellness can look like in their own lives. Through movement, mindfulness, reflection, and practical wellness exercises, retreat participants can expect to reconnect with themselves, feel stronger and more energized, and return home with renewed motivation and tools to support lasting change.
The work that moves you forward
Explore. Reflect. Navigate.
Through a thoughtfully designed series of interactive workshops, you’ll explore emotional intelligence, resilience, leadership, personal well-being, and the vision you have for what comes next. Each session builds on the last, helping you gain a clearer understanding of where you are today, identify what may be holding you back, and reconnect with the strengths and values that will guide your next chapter. You’ll leave with fresh perspective, practical tools, and a clearer course forward—both personally and professionally.
Strengthen the Body. Clear the Mind.
The work of creating meaningful change is supported by how we care for the body and mind along the way. Throughout the retreat, movement, meditation, time in nature, and delicious local food will become part of the experience—helping you feel stronger, clearer, and more energized each day. This is an opportunity to step away from routines that may no longer be serving you, reconnect with what makes you feel good, and return home renewed, recharged, and better than when you arrived.
Adventure. Nature. Connection.
Costa Rica becomes part of the retreat experience. From open-sea adventures, fishing, and snorkeling to quiet beach time, journaling, rest, and meaningful conversation, you’ll have space to experience nature in whatever way you need most. Some moments will bring adventure, others stillness—and many will create the kind of connection and conversation that only happen when we step away from our everyday lives and experience something new together.
The Sanctuary
Discover the natural beauty of Costa Rica without sacrificing comfort at Amaka Ocean Living Lodge, an intimate waterfront retreat along the country’s Southern Pacific Coast. Surrounded by lush mangroves, tropical rainforest, and the peaceful waters of Golfito Bay and Golfo Dulce, Amaka offers the perfect balance of eco-luxury, relaxation, and adventure.
With thoughtfully designed accommodations, breathtaking natural surroundings, and access to one of Costa Rica’s premier marinas, it’s a place designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and experience the extraordinary beauty of Costa Rica.
The Journey Begins Within
February 8 - 13, 2027
Secure your place for an intimate February immersion on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, limited to just 12 leaders. For the duration of the retreat, the entire property and its staff are dedicated exclusively to our group, creating a private environment for connection, reflection, and meaningful growth. From the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, every detail is handled—private transportation, accommodations, nourishing meals, curated excursions, transformative workshops, movement, meditation, and time to rest and reconnect are all part of the experience. Come ready to step away from the noise and return home clearer, stronger, and energized for your next chapter.