🌴59. Forget Zoom: Why I'm taking 8 consultants off the grid for 48 hours

Today, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at something special I've been working on – the Red Carpet Camp Out retreat that I'm co-hosting with Steve Demedio from Mind Body Travel.Final tent remains. Keen? Send me a note!What is the Red Carpet Camp Out?I'm taking 8 dynamic consultants to a luxury glamping site about 90 minutes west of Brisbane for a completely different networking experience. The best part? We'll be almost entirely off the grid – no phone signal (though our conference tent does have WiFi).Why I created this experienceAfter countless Zoom calls and conventional networking events, I wanted to create something that allows for deeper connections in a refreshing environment. As consultants, we rarely get the chance to disconnect and truly engage with each other without digital distractions.Behind the scenes of the opening ceremonyThis week, we had our first group call to introduce everyone, and I was thrilled by how quickly the conversation flowed. Created an AI-generated video using Sora (through ChatGPT Pro) showing consultants around a campfireEdited it into a movie trailer with everyone's names in the creditsDeveloped a "vibe scale" for the retreat (structured vs. spontaneous, luxury vs. survival, etc.)Had everyone use ChatGPT to predict what I might do at the retreat (" most likely to...")What to expect during our 48 hoursSteve from Mind and Body Travel has organised an incredible itinerary including:Fireside snacks and charcuterie boards each evening at 5PMGourmet dinners followed by marshmallows by the fireA guided nature walk on the propertyTwo 2-hour facilitation sessions led by mePlenty of time for both structured learning and spontaneous conversationsFinal day focused on implementation planningInterested in joining?If you're a founder who'd love to connect with other amazing individuals in this kind of environment, reach out to me at [email protected] or through my social channels.Thanks for listening, and I'll chat with you again tomorrow!Pre-order my new book WORK FAME and get featured on the Wall of Work FameSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comLet's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.