Unleash Your Badassery in
Three Short Days
Surrounded by the Berkshire mountains in the peak of Autumn, you'll feel the daily stresses fall away as soon as you arrive at the bohemian Race Brook Lodge. Over three days, you'll expand your comfort zone, your leadership skills and your network of kick-ass women leaders. You'll return with new skills, new perspective, new friends — and ready for your next step.
What will you do when your badassery is unleashed?
Is This You?
Badassery in the Berkshires is an exclusive, intimate retreat
for high-performing, corporate executive women who:
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know there's more to their potential — both as leaders and women
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wish to expand both the grace & grit in themselves
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have the capacity to truly support other women
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are ready for what's next for them
If you have a nagging feeling that there's more to be unleashed in you, if you're ready to take your next step (whatever that may be!),
this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
Built, Not Bought
As an exceptional leader, you possess an inherent resilience you draw upon to make critical decisions, steer through crises, and inspire others to join you. This deep-seated confidence is mostly built through experiences that have tested and grown your resolve over time,
proving your capabilities to yourself.
But can we deepen this well of confidence we've built so far?
Can we intentionally grow this kind of resiliency and become even better leaders...faster? And how far can it take us if we do?
By grabbing opportunities to step outside our comfort zones, acquiring new skills, and pushing beyond our limits, we can expedite realizing our full leadership potential, accelerate our rise and take our next step toward the vision we see for ourselves.
Come and see...
Why We Must Accelerate
So much research shows women to be incredibly effective leaders who improve all measures of a company's (and a country's) success, yet we're not even close to reaching our potential.
The World Economic Forum predicts it will be another 130 years before we reach gender parity.
Wait, WHAT?!?
Seriously, what could possibly take so long?
Well, we've got a few things holding us back still...
Our Voices
Women speak up 75% less in a room in which they are outnumbered by men.
Our Value
Men ask for raises 4x more often than women — and women ask for 30% less.
Our Opportunities
Women apply for jobs when they match 100% of the qualifications, while men apply matching only 60%.
Our Confidence
Women tend to focus on building competency over confidence;
but confidence is more highly correlated with success.
But that's not where the story ends.
We've Got This.
We don't have to wait for the world to change. We can intentionally build confidence the same way we pursue competency and skills. By doing so, our opportunities increase, our seat at the table becomes more meaningful and whatever YOUR next step is — you can take it, faster.
Key ingredients needed?
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Get out of our comfort zones
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Learn new skills we didn't think we could do
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Surround ourselves with other confident women
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Help and support other women along their journey
That's the recipe for badassery. That's the recipe for a great leadership retreat.
The Setting: Race Brook Lodge
Set in the Berkshire mountains, Race Brook Lodge is a funky, boutique venue without pretense. Its cozy rooms make you feel like you're visiting an old friend, while the farm-to-table food delights like you're at a fine restaurant.
Steeped in history and surrounded by 100 acres at the foot of the Taconic Range, RBL provides the perfect backdrop to leave daily life behind, have a rich, new experience outdoors and hatch your personal next step. The old barn, the warm campfires and the eclectic Speakeasy add to the charm of the place where we'll make lasting memories and forge new friendships.
Race Brook Lodge
Hustle, Not Handed
An Overview: 50% Activities, 50% Content & 100% Fun
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The Networking
When was the last time you had a blast while networking? We're trading the stuffy ballrooms for the great outdoors where no one needs to impress. The beauty of learning together is we're all in the same boat and getting to know each other is a heap of fun. And, then, oh by the way, the person you were just lassoing with? She could be just the person you need to know in your career! From s'mores around a campfire, to an elegant dinner with an after-party, there'll be plenty of time to not just grow your network, but to make real friends.
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The Activities
Leaders don't just lead in the boardroom, they lead everywhere. Would you know what to do in a real crisis of survival? How would it change the way you see yourself if you were the one everyone relied on? And how would that grow the confidence you carried with you at work? On retreat, we'll be trained in the art of wilderness survival by experts and learn everything from making tools, building a fire & shelter, foraging, archery and a lot more. We'll also have some fun side activities from poker to lasso that you'll be psyched to say you did when you get home!
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The Content
What happens in 1490, stays in 1490 — giving us the freedom to speak our minds, see both our strengths & weaknesses, and be open to new ideas. The content is designed to help you, personally (not generally), take your next step — whatever that may be. Ready for a promotion? Want to be a more transformative leader? Ready for a board seat? Through workshops, exercises and discussions, we'll define what that next step is, tackle your obstacles and set a plan in motion. We'll also learn from other badass leaders, including a rich, two-hour session focused on negotiation led by a professional negotiation coach.
Yes, you can take this time for yourself,
make an investment in yourself
and accelerate your career.
Here's what others are saying about Project 1490...
Zenobia A.
Vice President
"Every moment was a testament to the power of collaboration, camaraderie, and shared experiences. It was truly invigorating and exactly what my soul needed!"
Christina M.
Chief Strategy Officer
"A badass adventure for brave women who are not afraid to do new things!"
Anaid C.
Senior Vice President
"Project 1490 allowed me to step out of my own boundaries and rekindle child-like curiosity and openness. The activities created the right setting to meet likeminded women that have a lot to share, to find support and be seen as a person and not just yet-another LinkedIn connection."
Spots are (Very) Limited
This will be an intimate and exclusive retreat. Registration is open and spots are limited.
If you have questions or would like to hear more details to see if it's fit,
please schedule time with our founder, Sarah Dale, here.
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Questions?
If you have questions about the retreat or Project 1490, please check out the FAQ below. If you don't see what you're looking for, please schedule a time with our founder, Sarah Dale.
Frequently asked questions
Earned, Not Given
After you leave the world behind for three days, retreat into nature, you'll return with a new perspective, a host of new friends and an even deeper reservoir of badassery than you already have.
Expand
Who you think are.
What you're capable of.
What you see as your value.
Grow
Your resiliency and confidence.
Your capacity to lead.
Your network.
Accelerate
Your rise.
Your path to success.
Your being the best leader you can be.