What to Look for in a Coaching Retreat Venue (And Why a Ship Beats a Resort)
Choosing the right venue for your coaching retreat isn't just a logistics decision - it's a design decision. The container shapes everything: the presence your clients bring, the depth of the work, and whether the transformation lasts. Here's what to actually evaluate in any retreat venue, and why a cruise ship outperforms a resort on nearly every criterion that matters for coaching work.
🚩 First Mate's Log: What We're Seeing Right Now
The events landscape is shifting - and if you work with clients, lead a professional community, or run a small business team, you're probably feeling it. In our latest First Mate’s Log, we share what we're actually seeing right now: why people are raising the bar for in-person experiences, why cruise retreats are gaining real traction with coaches, consultants, associations, and SMBs, and why the planning window for 2027 is quietly closing. No trends report. Just what we're observing from the field.
The Five Biggest Mistakes New Retreat Planners Make on Cruise Events (and How the Pros Avoid Them)
Avoid the 5 biggest mistakes new retreat planners make on cruise events. Learn professional strategies, get insider "First Mate's Secret" tips, and discover how to create transformative cruise-based retreats that deliver real ROI. Expert guidance for business coaches, consultants, and organizations planning their first corporate retreat at sea.