The HOW TO WIN AT WORK Retreat
Ready NOW - A Retreat for women who are done waiting for the leadership role they deserve
2-6 November 2026
Finca Florita, Malaga, Spain
With
GILL WHITTY-COLLINS & GEORGINA VAUGHAN
You know you can do the job. Now it's time to become the woman they can't overlook anymore.
A 5 day retreat in Malaga, Spain for career women who are done with being told they are "not ready” and want to walk back into work as the leader they are.
You have the capability. You have the experience. You work hard. You deliver. Every time.
And still, the leadership role goes to someone else. Or it's "not quite the right time." Or you're told you just need a little more presence, whatever that means.
It feels horrible not to be seen, valued and recognized.
So now you start wondering if you have what it takes.
What am I missing, you think. What’s wrong with me?
It starts affecting how you feel about yourself, way beyond work.
Here's what nobody says out loud: you're not being held back by a lack of ability or contribution.
You're being held back by how you're seen - and not seen.
You are being held back by a culture that rewards visibility over results, sponsorship over hard work, and the confidence of the men who feel very comfortable in the culture they created - even when they don’t work as hard or add as much value as you do.
And it’s really, really frustrating. You're always the one who delivers. The one who supports. The one who quietly gets it done.
That makes you brilliant at your job - but it won't get you the next one.
When you're in the middle of back-to-back meetings, the never ending inbox and delivering on your commitments, it’s hard to have the distance to see how you're showing up, or who you're capable of becoming.
You just keep running faster on the same track - but doing more of the same won’t get you the leadership role you want.
That's why another course, webinar, or lunch-and-learn isn’t enough…
What you need is a REAL reset.
5 days away from your desk, your title, and everyone's demands of you.
Real space to step back, see yourself clearly, and decide, intentionally, how you want to be seen, valued, and chosen as a leader.
You need a shift.
And shifts happen when you step outside the everyday long enough to see it differently.
I want you to imagine it is November 2nd. You have said YES to yourself and you are arriving at Finca Florita in Malaga, Spain for The HOW TO WIN AT WORK Retreat.
You are proud that you are betting on yourself, that you KNOW you are a talented leader and you are investing in 5 days that will get you ready to be seen and recognized as one.
Now picture your first Monday back.
You start owning the unique value you bring. You walk into that meeting and you don't shrink, over-explain, or wait for permission to speak. You say what you think, clearly, calmly, and with the kind of leadership presence and impact people lean toward and remember.
You know exactly how to talk about your contribution with clarity and power, without feeling like you're bragging.
You know who needs to know your name and face, and you have a plan to make sure they do.
You will walk into your next performance conversation with a clear case, a clear ask, and the confidence to hold your ground after you make it.
And you will do it all without burning yourself to the ground or becoming someone you're not.
You are ready to claim the promotion (and the salary) you deserve and have already earned.
Over 5 days, here’s what we’ll do together.
You'll move through a blend of intimate sessions including hands-on coaching, learning, honest group conversations, and quiet reflection, woven into time to rest, reset, and actually breathe.
Together, we'll:
Uncover what's really driving promotion decisions, and the invisible barriers that keep brilliant women stuck just below the senior leadership level
Claim your leadership presence and impact… grounded in your unique strengths and Superpowers, not a borrowed version of someone else's confidence
Define your Personal Brand so the right people understand your value without you having to boast about it
Map your visibility, relationships and influence
Build your promotion roadmap - the moves & conversations to get you into the leadership role you want, without ever losing who you are
All while protecting your own health and well being - because leadership that costs you your health, your family, or your life outside work isn't a win
Somewhere along the way, the career climb got lonely.
At this retreat, you won’t be alone - you'll be surrounded by women who get it.
You’ll be with women who've sat in the same meetings, heard the same "not ready yet," and are ready to rise anyway.
Women who will see your brilliance, cheer your wins and still be in your corner long after you've flown home.
And all this in a beautiful villa in Spain where you will enjoy sunset aperitifs, beautiful meals and restorative relaxation moments together.
You arrive as strangers. You leave as a Sisterhood of leaders.
The Location
Finca Florita
Malaga
Spain
The Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival & Check-in from 4pm
Welcome Session & Introduction
Drinks Reception & Dinner
Monday 2 November
Day 2
Morning Pilates
Group Workshops:
- The Foundation of Confidence
- Strengths & Superpowers
- Your Personal Brand
Drinks & Dinner
Tuesday 3 November
Wednesday 4 NovemberDay 3
Morning walk, run or swim
Group Workshops:
- Visibility
- Networking
- Leadership Presence
- Knowing your Value
Drinks & Dinner by the sea
Thursday 5 NovemberDay 4
Morning Yoga
Group Workshops:
- Self-care & Wellbeing
- Time effectiveness
- Support systems
Farewell Celebration Dinner
Day 5
Friday 6 November
Morning walk, run or swim
Closing Session - Action Planning to get that Leadership role
Goodbyes at 11am
Why this retreat?
Being brilliant at your job isn’t enough - that alone isn’t going to get you the leadership role you deserve.
Senior leadership role decisions are influenced by more than results alone. They are not objective spreadsheet decisions, they are driven by a person’s visibility, relationships, sponsorship, influence, confidence and ability to communicate their contribution and value in a way that others recognise.
Many women spend years focussing on delivering, achieving and supporting and less on reflecting on and deliberately shaping how they are seen and valued as leaders and not just team contributors.
The HOW TO WIN AT WORK Retreat is the space and place to do exactly that.
It brings together decades of leadership experience, research, insights and practical tools with honest conversations to help you understand:
What really drives career progression and leadership selection
The invisible barriers that negatively impact women’s advancement to senior leadership levels – and how to overcome them
How to build authentic confidence, impact and leadership presence grounded in your unique strengths and Superpowers
How to communicate your value, contribution and Personal Brand with maximum power to position yourself for the leadership role – and salary - you want
How to step-change your visibility, relationships and influence in your workplace– without losing who you are
Why now?
Because you are not yet in the senior leadership role you deserve based on your ability and experience and you’re done with waiting and watching others be promoted to that level instead of you.
Whether you are aiming for a promotion to a leadership role or looking to transition to a senior role in a new organisation, this is the moment to invest in yourself.
The HOW TO WIN AT WORK Retreat will give you the insights, clarity, confidence and roadmap to step into senior leader.
This Retreat is not…
… just a well-being spa break that will leave you relaxed at the end, but returning to the same career issue and barriers that you had before, with no clarity or plan to overcome them.
A transformational experience
The HOW TO WIN AT WORK Retreat is a luxury experience, held in a beautiful 5 star location where you will have your own room and bathroom, delicious meals and wine and time for exercise and rest everyday with a wonderful group of talented, brilliant women like you who are on the same journey to senior leadership.
You will go home transformed and rejuvenated in every way and ready to take your career and quality of life to a whole new level.
Led by
Gill Whitty-Collins
Former Procter & Gamble Senior Vice President, global business leader, author of Why Men Win at Work…And How We Can Make Inequality History and The HOW TO WIN AT WORK Book, and passionate advocate for gender equality.
Gill brings more than 30 years of experience leading billion-dollar businesses, transforming brands, developing leaders and championing women’s progression as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, consultant and Executive coach.
Her approach combines practical leadership insight, commercial experience and a deep understanding of the barriers women face — and how to overcome them.
Georgina Vaughan
Georgina’s background is in Executive Search, placing hundreds of Partners and Managing Directors in the Consulting, Technology Services and Private Equity markets. She also grew & led offices in London, Atlanta and New York City.
Georgina is an Executive Coach partnering with C-suite leaders and their teams, using data-driven strategies and coaching to drive measurable improvements in both individual performance and collective team success.
She runs a small wellbeing and re-charge retreat for female professionals and is a qualified Menopause and fitness coach.
Our Promise
A luxury experience which will be transformational for you & your career
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Luxury accommodation at Finca Florita in Malaga
Private room & bathroom
All Food & Drinks - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Champagne Reception
Pilates & Yoga
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Transport to & from Finca Florita
Snacks & drinks outside those provided
Items or requests of a personal nature
Your Strengths Test & Report (required prework)
£4995
Private Room with Ensuite
It is also possible to stay on at Finca Florita to enjoy
the weekend there, let us know if you’re interested in that
The HOW TO WIN AT WORK Retreat
Ready NOW - A Retreat for women who are done waiting
It is time to invest in yourself.
It’s time to claim the leadership role you deserve.
Join us for a 5 day transformational experience for you & your career
Get in touch
For more information or to book a discovery call
georgie@lifebodyhealth.com
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