Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Team Retreat
✅ 2 Night Retreat ✅ Immersive Experience
✅ Private Venue in the countryside
Create lasting change in team dynamics, communication, and performance through experiential emotional intelligence development with Sandra Thompson: the First Goleman Emotional Intelligence Coach in the UK
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Trusted 5.0 Stars on Google
Meet Your Facilitator
Sandra Thompson
Founder, EI Evolution
17,103 Followers
Sandra's Experience:
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Guest lecturer at Eton College
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Keynote address at Michigan State University CX Masters
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Lecturer Global University System institutions
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Curated and run post graduate EQ and communications courses
Who is Sandra?
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Independent consultant and trainer since 2010
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Masters in Strategic Communications
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Fellow of Chartered Institute of Marketing
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16+ years in senior commercial roles
Sandra's Impact:
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TEDx speaker
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Contributing author & trainer
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International keynote speaker
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Global L&D course creator
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Author of ‘Shine Bright’ and contributing author
Why Does Your Team Need an
Emotional Intelligence Retreat?
Enhanced Communication
High-EQ team members listen actively, read non-verbal cues, and avoid misunderstandings. Less time spent clarifying or fixing poor communication.
Psychological Safety
Create an environment where people feel safe to speak up, admit mistakes, and take risks. Teams innovate faster and share ideas more freely.
Stress Resilience
High-EQ individuals regulate stress and remain solution-focused. Higher consistency and reliability, even under pressure.
Constructive Conflict Resolution
Teams handle disagreement respectfully and constructively. Conflict becomes a source of innovation, not disruption.
Better Team Synergy
Empathy helps team members understand different perspectives and working styles. Reduces silos, friction, and turf wars.
Increased Engagement
EQ fosters intrinsic motivation and purpose. Reduced absenteeism, higher retention, and more discretionary effort.
Your Emotional Intelligence Retreat Itinerary
Day 1 - Foundation & Connection
15:00 - Arrival and settle (activities available)
17:00 - "I am" exercises and curating curiosity
18:00 - Setting intentions for the retreat
19:00 - Dinner
21:00 - Gratitude exercise and evening reflection
Day 2 - Deep Exploration
8:00 - Breakfast
09:30 - Neuroscience nuggets (bite-sized exercises)
11:00 - Team challenge outdoors
12:30 - Lunch
13:00 - Listening paths (nature walks)
14:45 - Psychological safety game & feedback exercises
19:00 - Dinner
20:00 - Fireside chats (storytelling)
Day 3 - Integration & Departure
07:00 - Power in the pause (breathwork exercises)
09:00 - Breakfast and closing intentions
10:00 - Check out
The Emotionally Intelligent Employee Journey
Venues for your EI Retreat that Inspire Connection
Shake up the corporate boardroom & typical central city Hilton Hotel - with some of our most popular and beautiful UK-wide venues that have the space to bring everyone together in a unique and inspiring environment.
✅ Single Occupancy Rooms ✅ Full Stay Catering ✅ Meeting Rooms
✅ Team Building Activities ✅ Strong WIFI ✅ Countryside Locations
Retreat Pricing
✔️ 2 Night stay at an approved venue
✔️ Beautiful countryside location
✔️ Single Occupancy Rooms
✔️ Separate Meeting Space
✔️ Onsite Facilitator
✔️ Agenda and Resources
✔️ Full Stay Catering
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Single occupancy:
Excluding VAT
(Pricing can vary based on dates and location - example based on 15 guests)
From £750pp
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Can I just do a day event?Yes, absolutely! We understand that sometimes a single day event is all that is needed for a productive offsite. We have plenty of venues that we have pre-vetted to be ideal to host your offsite day. We can even organise industry experts to attend and train your team, catering to feed everyone throughout the day in our locations that inspire creativity! Get in touch today.
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Can I book a company offsite anywhere?We cover the whole of the UK and base our destinations within 2 hours drive from major cities (because who wants to drive more than 2 hours?)
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Can I have a bespoke itinerary?Everything we put together is bespoke to you and your team. Get in touch with us today and we can suggest some example itineraries - alternatively, check out our blogs for more inspiration on what your itinerary could look like!
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Can you find other locations for me?We are always sourcing new partners. Feel free to get in touch with us to discuss where you're thinking, and more than likely we will be able to help!
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How do I check availability?Simply get in touch and discuss with us your desired location and dates, and we can do all the hard work for you.
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Can you book with a deposit?The majority of our venues request a 35% deposit to secure the venue on your chosen dates. The final balance is due 90 days before the event. If the event is within the next 90 days, then the full payment will be due upfront to secure the booking.
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How long are the offsites?Your offsite can be as long as you desire. Whether it's a week long wellbeing and yoga retreat with the team or a day event to get the entire team together, we will work with you to ensure the event flows seamlessly.
Trusted by Household Names.
We’re proud to have planned unforgettable retreats for some of the world’s leading teams from global giants like Amazon, to national institutions like the NHS, and iconic names like Manchester City Football Club.
Whether it’s scaling startups like Bird & Blend Tea or established enterprises, our clients trust us to deliver meaningful, seamless, and inspiring offsite experiences.
