96555 - Elevate Your Leadership & Well Being
Course Overview
This program through SKY Happiness Retreat is an immersive, evidence-based leadership and professional development program designed for students, faculty, and working professionals seeking to elevate both personal effectiveness and organizational impact. Far more than a traditional retreat, this experience functions as a high-performance mental and leadership accelerator—integrating advanced breathwork, mindfulness, and proven leadership frameworks to build the capabilities required in today’s complex work environments.
Grounded in SKY Breath Meditation—a scientifically validated technique shown in research from Yale University to significantly reduce anxiety and enhance mental clarity—the program is intentionally designed to convert inner resilience into measurable professional outcomes. Participants strengthen their ability to lead under pressure, communicate with intention, and sustain high levels of performance in demanding roles.
What You'll Learn
Leadership and Professional Development Outcomes:
- Strategic Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Build the capacity to recognize, regulate, and leverage emotions in real time—enabling thoughtful decision-making, improved conflict navigation, and composure in high-stakes environments.
- Adaptive & Mindful Leadership: Develop a leadership presence rooted in self-awareness, empathy, and accountability. Learn how to foster psychological safety, lead inclusive teams, and drive engagement across diverse stakeholders.
- Executive Communication & Influence: Strengthen clarity, listening, and authenticity in communication to enhance credibility, inspire trust, and influence outcomes across teams and organizations.
- Resilience Under Pressure: Cultivate the mental agility required to navigate uncertainty, manage competing priorities, and maintain effectiveness during periods of change and disruption.
- Sustainable High Performance: Implement practical, research-backed tools to prevent burnout, optimize energy management, and sustain focus and productivity over the long term.
- Purpose-Driven Leadership: Align personal values with professional goals to lead with intention, increase motivation, and create meaningful impact within your organization.
Participants leave with a personalized leadership toolkit—practical techniques and frameworks that can be immediately applied to enhance performance, strengthen relationships, and lead with greater clarity and confidence.
Invest in your leadership capacity. Strengthen your resilience. Amplify your professional impact.
Who Should Attend
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Emerging and established leaders seeking to strengthen leadership presence and effectiveness
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Managers and supervisors responsible for leading teams, navigating change, and driving results
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High-performing professionals looking to enhance resilience, focus, and sustained productivity
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Individuals experiencing stress, burnout, or demanding workloads who want practical tools for balance and performance
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Professionals in high-stakes or fast-paced environments requiring strong decision-making and emotional intelligence
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Faculty and educators interested in improving engagement, communication, and classroom or team dynamic
Additional Information
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UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This course is Tuition Remission eligible under Professional Development. For more information, visit the UNM Tuition Remission information page. To see UNM HR's Tuition Remission for eligibility and tax liabilities, click here