• We fly to Athens on 22/02, and take a taxi to Poros
• Step aboard our boat for the week, a Beneteau Cyclades 50.5
• Depending on wind conditions, we discover the Saronic and/or Argonic Gulf
• During wintertime, it’s quite common that there is less of a sea-breeze and the “normal” weather systems get more attention.
• This gives interesting sailing conditions and varied experiences. 15-20 °C (in daytime) will be a welcome change from conditions at home.
• Night sailing, anchoring in a bay, local restaurants …
• We will be joined by a Swedish skipper with extensive experience in the area
• We fly back on 28/02 from Athens

Day 1 (Sat 22/02)

• Flight to Athens
• Transfer to Poros
• Briefing on boat handling, safety, the trip plan, and the structured leadership development approach
• Spend night in Poros marina or at anchor nearby

Day 2 (Sun 23/02)

• Departure
• Development theme: uncovering the strengths and weaknesses of your leadership style
• Sail through the night

Day 3 (Mon 24/02)

• Development theme: becoming a better listener and asking better questions
• Sail until mid-afternoon
• Anchor in a bay for the night

Day 4 (Tue 25/02)

• Early morning departure before sun-rise
• Development theme: the paradoxes of leadership
• Dinner and overnight stay at a marina

Day 5 (Wed 26/02)

• Performance sailing: optimizing sail trim
• Development theme: 1-1 coaching and personal leadership commitment
• Sail through the night

Day 6 (Thu 27/02)

• Performance sailing: blind navigation skills
• Development theme: 1-1 coaching and personal leadership commitment
• Dinner and overnight stay at Poros marina

Day 7 (Fri 28/02)

• Performance sailing: blind navigation skills
• Development theme: 1-1 coaching and personal leadership commitment
• Dinner and overnight stay at Poros marina

Day 8 (Sat 01/03)

• Transfer from Poros to the airport
• Flight out of Athens

Leadership and Connection

This trip is for CEOs who want to dive deep into their personal leadership style, gain insights on growth opportunities, and commit to personal development

• A deep understanding of the qualities, drawbacks, biases, and mindset you bring to your organization
• Honing of fundamental skills such as impactful listening and asking better questions
• Capturing personal insights into a commitment action plan

Benoit Strauven

• Founder of The Leaders Ship
• Senior coach and leadership developer for CEOs
• Former CEO of several family-owned businesses
• Non-executive director, president and advisor to a variety of boards
• BCG alumnus
• Broad sector and international experience
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (commercially endorsed)

Marcus Ingemann

• RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor
• 7 years experience as skipper and instructor in the Poros region
• Founder at S.T.E.P. Academy