Rediscovering
YOU Retreat

An all-inclusive women-only retreat to
disconnect, reconnect and bloom.

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What if there is something
more waiting for you?

Are you in a new phase of your life and not sure how best to frame this new chapter?
 
Do you feel like there is something else waiting for you but aren’t sure what it means or what to do about it?
 
Do you feel as though you’re always focused on everyone else and never have the time to think about what you truly want?
As experienced women, we know how to get things done. We’re able to use our skills to lead and influence others to have an impact on the world. We have the answers to everyone else’s questions.
 
Yet as women, we often sacrifice our own needs to take care of others. And while that is noble, we often do not live our purpose and fully leverage the gifts God gave us…We often lose ourselves by being so connected to everyone else’s agenda.

It’s time to rediscover you.

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The Rediscovering YOU Retreat

An all-inclusive women-only retreat to disconnect,
reconnect and bloom.

Let our Master Practitioners and the power of the outdoors support you in awakening your highest potential.

 
 

At this women-only retreat, you will:

DISCONNECT

from technology, to-do lists, and responsibilities

 

RECONNECT

to your inner being; nature, and other women

 

BLOOM

into the woman emerging within you

All so you can

  • Focus on rediscovering yourself
  • Get clear about where you want to go next
  • Listen to what you know you need
  • Empower yourself to move in the direction inviting you to fully realize who you are
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Our Method/Framework

The path to rediscovering you will be led by our team of professional coaches with decades of experience.

 

Through group coaching, which includes conversations and storytelling, you’ll learn how to release the patterns, fears, and limiting beliefs that have held you back — until now.

 

Discover our Power Framework that guides us through the retreat as you experience:

01

The Power
Within

to tap into your God given gifts.

02

The Power of
Purpose

to discern what you are called to step into.

03

The Power to
Propel

and step fully into the space you REDISCOVER as yours.

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The Rediscovering YOU Retreat

October 8-11, 2023
Components of the 4-day retreat:

The Rediscovering YOU Retreat

Immerse yourself in the beauty of a working winery with time to walk, sit, think, and absorb the quiet and serenity.

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Join a group of carefully selected women who will challenge and hold each other up as you learn and practice being more of who you want to be.

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Enjoy delicious food prepared especially for you by the on-site chef. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and flexitarian options are available, and we will do our best to accommodate specific dietary requests.

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Develop a new understanding and appreciation of the unique and powerful woman you are.

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Leave the retreat aligned to the power within you, aligned to your purpose, and ready to propel that power forward.

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Testimonials

I can’t tell you how much better I feel about everything whenever I walk out of a session with my executive coach. Challenges that seemed hard just fall away, and I walk out with a sense of purpose and possibility.

Executive Coaching Client

Stephanie is an excellent executive coach, engaging and sensitive, enabling you to peel your layers and be the New You.

Executive Coaching Client

My executive coach challenged my negative thinking and habits, helped me to visualize my future, and guided me to increase my self-confidence. She was extremely compassionate yet direct and thoughtful in her approach. I found her coaching style to be authentic, non-judgemental, and highly effective.

Executive Coaching Client

I have worked with a few different coaches, but none have held a candle to my executive coach’s ability to connect, create a safe space, and successfully hold the mirror to reflect back the essence of what I was saying. She was especially gifted at digging out what was beneath the surface of my words. […]

Executive Coaching Client

My overall experience from the retreat was powerful and so well timed. I’m walking away feeling a renewed sense of peace, lightness and confidence to co-create the next chapter.

Lauren Wingard

I would describe my overall experience of the retreat as rewarding. I came in really having no idea what to expect and came away feeling the “re-boot” I didn’t know I needed. The unfamiliarity with everyone was better than I ever would have imagined.

Rebecca Lovan

This truly was an incredible experience. The attention to detail does not go unnoticed! I feel prepared and inspired to bring back home every positive nuance I learned.

Kathy Mitrakis

It was so refreshing to engage and connect to other women and see the differences yet similarities in all of us and feel supported and loved through it all. There was no comparison on judgement and we were given the space to be who we are meant to be.

Adrianne Braggs

Trusted by Leading Brands

Clients GSK
Clients Humana
Clients HCL

Retreat Details

Farm to Table Organic

2 Group Calls

There will be an Introduction Call in the month prior to the Retreat so you can get to know the other women who will be at the Retreat. And you will be invited to a Connection Call in the month after the Retreat.

4 Nights Luxury Accomodations

3 Nights Rest & Relaxation

Retreat locations are chosen with nature in mind. During your three-night stay you can relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

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Curated Connections

Move your body and breathe with our private yoga and sound bath teacher. These guided experiences are to help you remember the importance and power of movement and meditation.

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Massage

You will be whisked away for an afternoon at a nearby luxury spa where you will receive a private massage. You may also add on other services or rest and relax in our private lounge.

Meet Your Coaches

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Michelle Krebs

Founder of Bloom Executive Coaching,

an executive coaching and leadership development firm that offers Executive, Team, and Group coaching designed to help legacy leaders build high-performance teams, develop leaders as coaches, and accelerate the development of diverse talent.

Michelle spent 20 years at a large-scale multinational pharmaceutical company in various executive leadership roles, including Vice President of Specialty Sales, before shifting her focus to executive coaching and leadership development. She brings a balanced approach to her clientele, combining her years of practical experience in Corporate America with a compassionate and humanized approach to coaching.

She is a credentialed executive coach, group facilitator, and change agent with extensive experience working with all levels of leadership, from C-Suite executives to first-line leaders. Her coaching work expands across Fortune 100 to mid-sized companies, primarily in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and tech industries. She is recognized in the industry as an outcomes-based transformational coach.

Stephanie Bio

Stephanie Laplante

Executive Coach

Stephanie Laplante is an experienced talent management executive with significant business experience and a proven track record of turning around business results by focusing large teams on key priorities, developing capabilities, and creating a high-performance culture. She is recognized for thought leadership on iconic leadership development programs focused on developing key talent to advance to the next leadership level.

She recently concluded a 30-year career with a cutting-edge health care company as an internal executive coach. She was highly sought after to be a trusted advisor to senior executives who wanted to become better leaders, led large-scale, complex transformational change, and engaged and aligned organizations to create high-performance cultures.

Stephanie adapts her coaching style to meet each client’s needs. She listens very intently to what is being said and not said. She asks courageous questions that open up new perspectives and new possibilities. You can unlock your potential and achieve your ambitions with the new choices you create.

Stephanie Bio

Reserve Your Spot Today

GW bedroom scaled
Private Room/Bath

 

$4,899

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Pay $2,000 to reserve now. Remaining balance charged on July 10, 2023.

FAQ’s

How many people will we accept?
Up to 11 participants will be accepted for the event.
Is there a down payment?
Yes, once registration goes live, a deposit of $2,000 will hold your spot. Get on the waitlist today so you are among the first to receive registration information.
What are the payment terms?
Once the down payment of $2,000 is paid the remaining balance will be charged on July 10, 2023.
What are the cancellation/refund terms?
100% refund until July 9, 2023 (3 months prior to the retreat start date).

50% refund between July 10-Aug 9, 2023 (60 days prior to the retreat start date).

No refunds after August 9, 2023 (if you need to cancel and we can fill the spot, you may receive partial credit toward coaching or a future retreat)
Who should attend?

Simply put – women who know something needs to change. Women who know something is wanting to emerge from within them and wish to propel that forward.

How will people be informed they are accepted?
You will receive a personal email from the coaches.
Is there any pre-work or meetings?
Yes, there will be at least one call in advance of the retreat to meet others who are attending, let you know what to expect, and answer questions. Participants will also spend some time setting their intentions for what they hope to gain from the experience. More information will be shared as we get closer to the retreat dates.
What items should I bring?
  • Comfy clothes
  • Jackets for the season
  • Shoes for walking or hiking
Have a different question?

Please email us at hello@bloomexecutivecoaching.com

It’s time to
rediscover you.

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Michelle Krebs, PCC

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Michelle Krebs offers over 20 years of expertise as an accomplished leader, outcome-based executive coach, and leadership consultant.

 

After witnessing firsthand how many leaders were vastly underprepared for the ever-increasing demands of executive leadership, Michelle was inspired to start Bloom Executive Coaching to support them in unlocking their true leadership potential for a more significant impact. She brings a balanced approach to her clients, combining her years of executive leadership experience in Corporate America with a caring and human-centric approach to coaching.

 

Michelle spent over 20 years at a large-scale multinational pharmaceutical company in various leadership roles, including Vice President of Specialty Sales, before shifting her focus to executive coaching and leadership development. Before leaving her corporate career to start her coaching practice, she was the Head of Coaching for North America and Latin America.

 

She is a credentialed executive coach, group facilitator, and change agent with extensive experience working with all levels of leadership, from C-Suite executives to first-line leaders. Her coaching work expands across Fortune 100 to mid-sized companies, primarily in pharmaceutical, healthcare, and tech industries. She is recognized in the industry as an outcomes-based transformational coach.

 

As a coach, Michelle believes that leadership transformation occurs at the intersection of trust, vulnerability, and openness. Her approach is results-focused and designed to help leaders overcome any obstacle or block preventing them from reaching their goals. Her non-judgmental manner creates a safe space to uncover what is holding one back and push through it with confidence.

 

In addition to Michelle’s coaching practice, she has designed and delivered women’s leadership development programs throughout North America and Latin America. She serves on the board of directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is also the founder of Get in the Game Girl, a nonprofit leadership development program serving high school female athletes.

  • Coached a new leader recruited to launch a new vaccine. Coaching helped him navigate organizational politics and complexity to prioritize the success of the brand. The launch was best in the world for a new vaccine, and he won the Galien Prize.
  • Coached the Sr. VP of LATAM Consumer Healthcare to turn around business results while developing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and the ability to use challenge to develop more creative consumer focused solutions.
  • Coached the Sr. VP of LATAM Consumer Healthcare to turn around business results while developing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and the ability to use challenge to develop more creative consumer focused solutions.
  • Coached Sr. VP of Technology in R&D so to transform his organization to leapfrog into new digital technology.
  • Coached the CMO and his team to integrate talent from two companies more quickly, while develping trust, new ways of working, and a common approach to develop future leaders.
  • Coached a diverse female leader stuck in middle management. With coaching, she learned to be her authentic self, be confident in who she is as a leader, and continue to use her courage to challenge the status quo. She became a CMO in a large multi-national company.
  • Executive Coaching
  • Team Coaching
  • Group Coaching
  • Women in Leadership
  • Conversational Intelligence
  • Strategic Career Planning
  • Building High Performing Teams
  • Executive Presence
  • Inclusion & Diversity
  • Head of Coaching North America & Latin America – GSK
  • Head, Talent Management and Leadership Development - GSK
  • Digital Transformation OD Lead - GSK
  • Field Vice President, Sales - GSK
  • PCC, International Coaching Federation
  • Coach U Coaching Training
  • Balanced Scorecard – Kaplan
  • Laser Coaching
  • Emotional Intelligence – Hay Group
  • Conversational Intelligence – Judith Glasser, PhD
  • MS – Organizational Development, UPENN
  • BS – Biology, Fairfield University

Patrick Murphy

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As a Coach and Consultant, Patrick empowers clients to achieve growth and success in their professional and personal lives. With an emphasis on holding individuals accountable to achieve their goals, Patrick’s style helps leaders dramatically improve performance, address development needs, and successfully navigate through significant decisions and transitions.

 

Patrick spent more than 20 years in the pharmaceutical research and development industry at companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and Covance. During this time, he mastered key skills required to lead successful international organizations. He has extensive experience in organizational planning and change management, department design and deployment, international team management, business operations activities, and supplier and contract management.

 

As a coach, Patrick works diligently to create a space for self-discovery on the part of the client and ensures that the development process is enjoyable and stimulating. Using assessments, and proven tools and techniques, he works with individuals and teams to unlock their full potential. His approach addresses the client’s stated objectives as well as any limiting beliefs that may be getting in the way. His coaching work expands across Fortune 100 to startup companies, primarily in pharmaceutical, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and aerospace.

  • Coaching a newly promoted General Manager of Mexico at a major pharmaceutical organization. Coaching was intended to ensure a smooth transition from a previous international assignment. The engagement focused on self-awareness, leadership brand, emotional discipline, and the development and implementation of a “first 90 days” action plan. As a result of this coaching experience, the Client reported that this was the smoothest transition he ever experienced and provided skills to manage personal stress and pressure related to the move.
  • Coached a Vice President of Medical Development at a major pharmaceutical organization who was tasked with restructuring the organization to increase productivity and reduce costs. Through the engagement, Patrick and the Client progressed from resolving the original coaching objectives to a deeper level of discussion to identify and resolve long-held limiting beliefs. In addition, they co-developed strategies to increase the Client’s resilience through mindfulness and increased self-awareness.
  • Patrick coached a Director of Manufacturing at a major pharmaceutical organization who was invited to join a newly formed site leadership team. Coaching initially helped this Client to clarify his role on the team, identify how to leverage his value, and strategize how to communicate with the new Executive. As a result of coaching, the Client self-reported that he found it easier to manage emotional responses; the Executive shared that he was impressed by the Client’s courage to change and felt that his new leadership style had become an example for other leaders. As a true outcome of success, Patrick was later asked to provide coaching for a second member of the leadership team.
  • Executive Coaching
  • Group Coaching
  • Team Coaching
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Leading Through Change
  • Emerging and Highly Technical Leaders
  • Accelerating Transitions (Manager to Leader, onboarding)
  • Leader as Coach
  • Leadership Presence and Brand
  • Team Formation and Building
  • Energy and Resilience Management
  • Courage, Self-Confidence, and Limiting Beliefs
  • Sr. Director of Coaching, Talent, and Leadership, GSK
  • Sr. Director, Performance Insight and Analytics, Clinical Research - GSk
  • Medical Research, Clinical Development - Covance
  • PCC, International Coaching Federation
  • iPEC Certified Professional Coach
  • Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-I 2.0 and EQ360)
  • HOGAN Leadership Assessment
  • Advance Practitioner of the Team Diagnostic Survey (TDS)
  • Master Practitioner of the Energy

Gary Nowak

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Gary brings over 23 years of global consulting expertise, distinguished leadership, and a results-driven approach as an executive coach and leadership consultant.


Gary has a rich background as a Partner at a Big 4 accounting firm and extensive global consulting experience, Gary P. Nowak has been immersed in diverse company cultures, dynamic executive personalities, and a spectrum of challenges and triumphs. Gary’s philosophy centers on maintaining a growth mindset in every interaction and conversation, fostering a holistic perspective on life and success. 


Gary brings over 23 years of global management consulting expertise, with his career spanning the US, Europe, and, most recently, China and Australia. As a KPMG Partner, he led major projects and teams, driving transformative outcomes. Recognizing the profound impact of coaching, Gary naturally transitioned into executive coaching and mentoring, leveraging his extensive experience to facilitate significant career advancements. 


A credentialed executive coach, group facilitator, and change agent, Gary has a proven track record of working with all leadership levels. He successfully managed a team of over 65 professionals in China, delivering exceptional results for Fortune 500 companies. His consulting ventures across Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific have honed his ability to achieve high-impact results across diverse cultures. These experiences have shaped Gary into a highly adaptable executive, a proactive leader, and a consistent motivator committed to adding value to his clients.


In his coaching practice, Gary focuses on enhancing the strengths of his clients and team members, highlighting their positive attributes while supporting areas for development. He is passionate about providing candid and constructive feedback to students and professionals, helping them navigate the complexities of consulting, global work environments, and personal performance improvement.


How others describe Gary and his style:

“Strong communication style. Clear, concise, quickly builds rapport.”
“Logical, analytical with a positive outlook.”
“Reliable, genuine and honest.”
“Leadership style reflects someone who is approachable, calm and measured.”

  • Professional Services Firms
  • Technology
  • Business Owners (Entrepreneurs)
  • Financial Services
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Medical
  • Government
  • Engineering
  • Automotive
  • Real Estate
  • Former Partner with a Big 4 Accounting Firm in China & Australia
  • Facilitator for professional services firms
  • Conduct Group Sessions for two MBA programs
  • Creator of two podcasts each with over 100 episodes: "Wish I Knew..." and "Coffee House Coaching".
  • Spent extensive time in these countries gaining invaluable culture experience: China, Australia, Singapore, Scotland, The Netherlands, and England.
  • International Coaching Federation Certification PCC Level
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • BS - Finance and Management

Stephanie Laplante

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Stephanie is an experienced talent management executive with significant business experience in a large multi-national healthcare company. She is a highly sought after and trusted advisor to senior executives who want to become better leaders, who lead large-scale, complex transformational change, and who want to engage and align organizations to create high-performance cultures. Stephanie has worked with senior leaders at GSK, BMS, AstraZeneca, HCl, Novartis, Genmab, CSL Behring, Women’s Way (nonprofit), and Food Trust (nonprofit).

 

As a leader herself, she has a proven track record of turning around business results by focusing large teams on key priorities, developing capabilities, and creating a high-performance culture. After a successful sales career, Stephanie became an organizational development consultant. One of her biggest achievements was leading the organizational development work for a global digital transformation program, successfully executing a new organizational design, change management plan, and ways of working using technology to communicate with healthcare professionals. Stephanie was also a primary contributor to GSK winning the 2016 ICF PRISM Award for the company’s Accelerating Difference for Women Program and internal coaching program.

  • Coached a new leader recruited to launch a new vaccine. Coaching helped him navigate organizational politics and complexity to prioritize the success of the brand. The launch was best in the world for a new vaccine, and he won the Galien Prize.
  • Coached the Sr. VP of LATAM Consumer Healthcare to turn around business results while developing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and the ability to use challenge to develop more creative consumer focused solutions.
  • Coached the Sr. VP of LATAM Consumer Healthcare to turn around business results while developing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and the ability to use challenge to develop more creative consumer focused solutions.
  • Coached Sr. VP of Technology in R&D so to transform his organization to leapfrog into new digital technology.
  • Coached the CMO and his team to integrate talent from two companies more quickly, while develping trust, new ways of working, and a common approach to develop future leaders.
  • Coached a diverse female leader stuck in middle management. With coaching, she learned to be her authentic self, be confident in who she is as a leader, and continue to use her courage to challenge the status quo. She became a CMO in a large multi-national company.
  • Executive Coaching
  • Team Coaching
  • Group Coaching
  • Women in Leadership
  • Conversational Intelligence
  • Strategic Career Planning
  • Building High Performing Teams
  • Executive Presence
  • Inclusion & Diversity
  • Head of Coaching North America & Latin America – GSK
  • Head, Talent Management and Leadership Development - GSK
  • Digital Transformation OD Lead - GSK
  • Field Vice President, Sales - GSK
  • PCC, International Coaching Federation
  • Coach U Coaching Training
  • Balanced Scorecard – Kaplan
  • Laser Coaching
  • Emotional Intelligence – Hay Group
  • Conversational Intelligence – Judith Glasser, PhD
  • MS – Organizational Development, UPENN
  • BS – Biology, Fairfield University