Learn the skills that shape how you lead, coach, navigate uncertainty, and meet yourself in the moments that matter most.
Based on the groundbreaking work of Susan David, Emotional Agility® is a globally acclaimed, research-backed training designed to help people navigate their inner world with greater flexibility, emotional awareness, and values-alignment, so they can lead and live with more intention.
In a world that asks us to hold more complexity than ever before, emotional agility is no longer a “nice to have” - it is one of the most essential human and leadership capabilities of our time.
This is not simply professional development. It is an ethical responsibility for anyone guiding transformation in others.
Join Ali Lalieu, Kendra Strudwick and 15 like-minded peers for a 3-day immersive Emotional Agility ® Training & Retreat grounded in world-leading research, deep human connection and transformational growth.
“The ultimate goal of emotional agility is to keep a sense of challenge and growth alive and well throughout your life.”
The leaders who thrive are not the ones avoiding difficult emotions - they are the ones who know how to work skilfully with them.
Most people were never taught how to navigate discomfort. This often shows up as suppression, avoidance, over-functioning, overthinking, staying busy, being reactive and sometimes disconnecting from ourselves entirely.
But difficult emotions aren’t the problem - rigidity is.
In a world shaped by uncertainty, rapid change, burnout and emotional fatigue, the leaders, coaches and practitioners making the greatest impact are the ones who are emotionally agile.
They know how to respond rather than react.
They are skilled at holding complexity without collapsing.
They lead with intention instead of autopilot.
And they stay connected to what matters most, especially in difficult moments.
“Emotional Agility® is the practice of meeting your inner world with compassion, curiosity and courage”
Grounded in decades of research, this globally recognised framework helps people develop the psychological flexibility needed to navigate uncertainty, difficult emotions and change without becoming stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves.
Rather than teaching you to “think positively” or bypass discomfort, Emotional Agility® teaches you how to:
✓ Build emotional literacy and self-awareness
✓ Work skilfully with difficult emotions instead of avoiding them
✓ Increase resilience, adaptability and psychological flexibility
✓ Respond intentionally instead of reacting impulsively
✓ Lead and coach others through complexity with greater confidence
✓ Align decisions and behaviours with your deepest values
✓ Cultivate greater wellbeing, meaning and sustainable performance
Learn with a friend: register as a pair & get $300 off both your registration fees!
This is so much more than just training - it’s an immersive experience for both learning and becoming.
Over three (3) transformative days, you will not only learn Emotional Agility®, you will experience it.You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of yourself, stronger emotional literacy, and a greater capacity to navigate challenge, uncertainty and leadership with intention.
And because integration matters, this experience intentionally weaves together moments of reflection, nervous system restoration and meaningful connection.
Expect:
Nourishing meals shared in community
Campfire circles beneath the stars
Sunrise yoga and breath work
Meditation
Nature walks and moments of stillness
Spaciousness to slow down, soften and reconnect
The invitation is simple: Come as you are. Leave restored, inspired, and more deeply connected to yourself, your work, and what matters most.
Emotional Agility® is right for you if you want to:
Stop feeling emotionally hijacked by stress, uncertainty or difficult situations
Lead with greater resilience, adaptability and intention
Build deeper self-awareness and emotional literacy
Learn practical tools to better navigate challenges
Become a more effective coach, facilitator or leader
Strengthen your ability to support others through complexity
Feel more aligned with your values and how you show up in the world
Expand your leadership from the inside out
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Sunday 12 - Wednesday 15 July 2026
Saturday 19 September: 3pm – 8pm *
Sunday 20 September: 8.30am - 7.30pm *
Monday 21 September: 8.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 22 September: 9am – 1pm
*dinner included
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Banyula Zen - 262 Sunrise Road, Doonan QLD 4562
Set against the beauty of the Sunshine Coast, rolling hills, cows roaming and birds chirping all around, you will be transported out of daily life and into a space where you can return to yourself, feel grounded, rejuvenated, present and deeply connected to the land, to yourself, to others and to what matters most.
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If you lead humans, coach humans, support humans or influence humans — this work matters.
Because people do not transform through strategy alone.
They transform through awareness.
And if we cannot skillfully navigate our own emotional world, it becomes incredibly difficult to help others navigate theirs.
This training is particularly powerful for:
Coaches & facilitators
Leaders & executives
HR & people professionals
Practitioners supporting transformation
Entrepreneurs navigating growth and uncertainty
Humans wanting to lead themselves with greater intention
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An Emotional Agility® workbook
Reflective practices, group dialogue, real-world application
A suite of practical leadership tools that can immediately be integrated into teams and workplaces
Nourishing meals, movement & meditation, sauna, nature walks & guided breath work
Certificate of Completion
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$3,999 + GST
Given the limited numbers, we will require a $1,800 + GST deposit (non refundable, but transferrable) to secure your spot. The balance will be invoiced two weeks prior to the commencement of the retreat.
Learn alongside a friend and save $300 each! If you register as a pair, you will receive an exclusive discount.
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You will experience firsthand the inspirational facilitation of two of Australia’s highly regarded Executive Coaches – Ali Lalieu & Kendra Strudwick.
As Emotional Agility® Certified Practitioners, who trained under Susan David in February 2026, both Ali and Kendra are thrilled to be among the first Certified Practitioners in Australia authorised by Susan David to bring this work to you.
With over 35 years of combined Executive Coaching and Facilitation experience, you are in safe hands.
Kendra Strudwick is an exceptional facilitator and executive coach with over two decades helping leaders and teams navigate change. Rooted in Emotional Agility, she combines evidence-based methodologies with genuine human connection. You can expect her to listen closely, ask the questions that matter and hold space for growth. Kendra turns insight into sustained action, helping clients lead with presence, resilience and courage while staying true to who they are.
“As a facilitator, coach my promise is this; I will prioritise community over content; presence over process and co-creation over structure. I will sit in the messy middle with you, hold sacred space for new possibilities to emerge and witness the magic.”Ali Lalieu is an experienced executive coach and leadership facilitator with over a decade helping leaders lead with greater courage, clarity and connection. Rooted in emotional intelligence and courageous leadership, she blends evidence-based tools with deep intuition and practical insight. You can expect her to challenge your thinking, create brave space for honest reflection and guide meaningful growth. Ali helps leaders reconnect with themselves so they can lead with presence, purpose and impact.
“As a facilitator and coach, my promise is to create a safe space for you to slow down, breathe, and explore your own emotional agility with compassion, curiosity and courage. My expertise will scaffold you, my wisdom will engage you and my heart will hold you”
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If you’re travelling to the Sunshine Coast & need somewhere to stay, we highly recommend Noosa Valley Manor Boutique Bed and Breakfast - only a 5-min drive from the training venue.
The Sunshine Coast airport is about a 25 minute drive. If you require a lift from the airport, let us know - we’ll do our best to help you out!
