TRUSTED BY LEADERSHIP TEAMS AT
50+
COUNTRIES
100+
​ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED
100+
LEADERSHIP TEAMS IMPACTED
What Happens at a
​TRANSFORMATIONAL TEAM RETREAT™?
Just high-touch, high-impact work that unlocks real alignment and collective intelligence.
YOU WILL
Align
ON WHAT
MATTERS
MOST
Rebuild
TRUST &
STRENGTHEN
CONNECTION
Clarify
DECISIONS
& GAIN
TRACTION
“Govert knows how to connect and
challenge thinking styles while also having fun. Success is guaranteed!”
Seth Winterscheidt
CFO at Fibrant
Transition-Ready Through TTR™
THE CHALLENGE
Kiona’s leadership team brought together leaders from five different companies. At first, they struggled with trust, clarity, and cohesion, each pulling in different directions.
OUR APPROACH
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Rebuild mutual trust
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Clarify and align priorities
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Strengthen cohesion ahead of a major ownership transition
THE OUTCOME
One unified leadership team with stronger collaboration, ready for private equity.
“Govert played a central role in creating real alignment and momentum for Kiona.”
Trond-Øystein
Group CEO, KIONA
Why Executive Teams Choose This Retreat
With hybrid work, in-person time is rare. This TTR®
helps you make it count.
TAILORED
Custom-designed
to fit your team,
goals, and context.
PROVEN
25+ years coaching
executive teams
around the world.
FAST RESULTS
Teams leave more
focused, connected,
and ready to move.
Meet Your Facilitator
​GOVERT VAN SANDWIJK
​ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
EXECUTIVE COACH
BESTSELLING AUTHOR
With over 25 years’ experience, Govert has coached 1,000+ leaders across the globe. His retreats blend psychology, coaching, and facilitation to help teams reset, realign, and gain real traction.
“Govert’s no-nonsense mentality, personal approach, eye for detail, and understanding of team dynamics have been invaluable."
Jelle Nederstigt
President Europe & Central Asia (EUCA) at Worley
The Process
1
FREE EXECUTIVE
TEAM CHECKUP
CALL
A light-touch diagnostic to uncover opportunities and define focus.
2
BESPOKE RETREAT DESIGN
Tailored to your
strategic context and leadership
development goals.
3
​IN-PERSON
LEADERSHIP
RETREAT
(DUBAI OR
ON LOCATION)
​Two or three days of deep work, energizing interaction, and breakthrough insights.
4
OPTIONAL EXECUTIVE COACHING FOLLOW-UP
Available for teams seeking sustained traction and behavior
change.
Reset, realign, and reignite your leadership team
In Dubai or across the MENA region and Europe.
FAQs
What does a typical Transformational Team Retreat™ include?
Every retreat is custom, but we usually focus on one of three areas:
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Team Dynamics, Trust & Psychological Safety
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Shared Strategy & Direction
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Your own unique mix of goals and challenges.
Is This Just
Team Building?
No—this is structured leadership development. Yes, your team will bond. But more importantly, you’ll reset how you think, decide, and execute together. At a time when AI can automate everything but trust, this retreat is about the kind of alignment only real human presence can create.
Do You Offer Follow-up
Support?
Yes. We offer post-retreat coaching and quarterly advisory check-ins for teams who want continued traction.
