Disconnect to connect with other accomplished female professionals on this one-of-a-kind leadership training.

Join a small group of high-achieving female professionals on a week-long sea kayaking expedition in Concepción Bay, Baja, Mexico. This expedition is designed for women who are looking to expand and enhance their leadership skills. The foundation of this expedition is the NOLS’ leadership model, which emphasizes effective communication, problem-solving, positive influence, and strategically delivering results. The wilderness is the perfect classroom for this work because it provides real-time feedback. Women will navigate the technical and environmental challenges by expanding their comfort zones, committing to group over self, learning through collaboration with others, and adapting as an evolving leader.

Group dynamics and leadership are integral parts of the core curriculum. Your expedition will have a strong focus on being an adaptable team member and provide you with opportunities to shift between the roles of “team member” (active follower) and “team leader” (designated leader). Each participant will co-lead a leadership day, which includes planning, briefing, facilitating and debriefing. Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty, a willingness to work hard, and respect for others will be critical to the success of the expedition. You’ll spend time discussing and reflecting on these day-to-day lessons and how they apply to your professional environment.

The expedition covers the basics of sea kayaking, including basic strokes, kayak entry/exit skills, wind and wave theory, and risk management for coastal navigation. You’ll explore Baja California’s beautiful coastal environment in a sea kayak while also having opportunities to explore under the water with a snorkel or the desert on foot.

Learning Goals for NOLS Executive Expeditions

• Disconnect from distractions and reconnect with your core values and purpose.
• Share your stories and ideas with other accomplished women.
• Build a positive and courageous community which supports personal growth and development.
• Recharge your entrepreneurial self, through daily lessons and reflections while being coached by seasoned instructors.
• Reawaken the lens of awe and wonder through nature.