AGILE: Achieving Greatness In Leadership Excellence
Unlock the secrets to high-performance and inspirational leadership with our immersive 3-day retreat, guided by the world’s leading performance psychologist, Dr. John Pates, and award-winning educator, Mick Donahue. Your coaches at AGILE work with the world’s elite performers in sport, entertainment, business, and politics. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Chiang Mai, Thailand, this retreat is meticulously crafted to transform good leaders into inspiring leaders.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Learn how to become an inspirational leader.
- Learn how you can develop and sustain high-performance in your workplace using the high-performance pyramid model.
- Harness flow states and mental skills to optimise personal performance.
- Create daily rituals and habits for achieving success.
- Cultivate the tools, strategies and mindsets of world champions and elite performers.
- Learn the secrets of how to achieve greatness in leadership excellence.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- Foundational training focused on inspirational leadership
- The mental skills of champions
- Engaging 3-day schedule filled with impactful workshops and exercises
- Personal stories from your hosts, who work with the world’s elite performers and leaders
- Team building and networking with other education leaders
- Transformational experiences that will change your life and your future
- Customized inspirational video to help you continue your flow state after the retreat
ABOUT THE HOSTS
Dr John Pates
Mick Donahue (M.ED)
Mick is the recipient of the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year award and has over 20 years of experience in education. Mick brings unparalleled expertise and passion, having mentored students, teachers, and parents from over 20 countries, including global celebrities, professional athletes, politicians, and industry leaders. He designs curriculum and has consulted for worldwide edtech startups like Synthesis School (USA), School of Humanity (UAE) and Upschool (Australia).
WHY CHIANG MAI?
One of the most beautiful cities in Thailand, Chiang Mai provides the ideal setting for self-reflection and growth. Our agenda blends leadership insights with activities that embrace the natural beauty and cultural richness of this enchanting city, ensuring a long-lasting impact on everyone who attends the retreat. It’s very important to get out of your every day environment, to immerse yourself in this incredible place, and soak in the complete transformational experience that this retreat offers.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Any professionals from various levels within organizations can benefit from attending this course, including executives, managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and individual contributors. Additionally, employees who play a key role in shaping company culture, fostering teamwork, and driving organizational success.
WHY ATTEND?
Attending a retreat in Thailand dedicated to teaching inspirational leadership and cultivating high-performance environments offers a unique blend of professional growth and personal rejuvenation. The serene, picturesque setting enhances deep reflection and learning, while the holistic approach—combining mindfulness, meditation, and physical well-being activities—reduces stress and boosts focus. Personalized coaching and innovative learning methods, including adventure activities and cultural immersion, provide tailored strategies and tools to drive organizational excellence. Networking with global professionals further enriches the experience, fostering valuable insights and connections. This retreat promises lasting improvements in leadership capabilities, empowering participants to inspire and lead with renewed energy and clarity.
SECURE YOUR SPOT FOR THIS CHAMPIONSHIP LEADERSHIP JOURNEY!
Limited spaces are available for this exclusive retreat. Join us in beautiful Chiang Mai, Thailand, to unlock the champion within and become the type of leader that everyone wants to follow. Act now and embark on this transformative experience!
HOST BIOGRAPHIES
Dr. John Pates
Dr. John Pates is renowned as one of the foremost psychologists globally, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Currently affiliated with the prestigious Aspire Academy, Dr. Pates has cultivated a reputation for excellence in his field. His expertise has been instrumental in shaping the careers of elite athletes, including world champions and major winners, through his tailored coaching and mental skills training.
Beyond the realm of sports, Dr. Pates has also lent his expertise to prominent businesses such as Novartis, Hewlett-Packard, and Mercury International. Prior to his current role, Dr. Pates served as a professor of psychology, specializing in psychology, at various esteemed institutions in the UK and the USA. He is also an accomplished author, with several acclaimed books to his name, including “Enter the Zone,” “The Miracle Mind,” and “How to Achieve Greatness.” Additionally, Dr. Pates has contributed significantly to the academic field with publications focusing on topics such as flow states, hypnosis, quantum thinking and the psychology of peak performance.
With a wealth of experience understanding the mind of champions and a commitment to advancing the understanding of human potential, Dr. John Pates continues to inspire and empower individuals to achieve greatness.
Mick Donahue (M.ED)
As a gifted program teacher, Mick was the recipient of the 2014 2015 Teacher of the Year award at Woodcrest School (LA) and nominated for the Encino Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year award, an honor which came with Congressional recognition of his teaching ability. He moved on to design, direct, and teach the entire creative technology curriculum at Sierra Canyon School, where he worked for over 5 years with world famous celebrities, professional athletes, entertainment industry leaders, and their children. Mick brings unparalleled expertise and passion to the realm of education, with over 20 years of experience mentoring students, teachers, and parents from more than 20 countries. He was the first consultant/facilitator hired by Synthesis School, the startup founded by Elon Musk’s Ad Astra founding partner, Joshua Dahn. Mick enjoys designing curriculum and courses for global edtech startups like School of Humanity (UAE) and Upschool (Australia), and he spent 5 weeks last summer in Saudi Arabia, teaching a junior business school course that he designed.
Cost
The cost of the 3 day retreat is $8,000 USD per participant, and is exclusively limited to 20 spaces. Compare to similar retreats for $30,000-$40,000 USD, which don’t have the high-caliber hosts that the AGILE program offers. The cost includes world-class accommodations at the luxuirious Four Seasons Chiang Mai hotel, and much more.
AGILE RETREAT Schedule
- June 24-28
- July 1-5
- July 8-12
- July 15-19
- July 22-26
- July 29-2 Aug