What’s Next: Ready? Set. Plan!

A Six-Session Online Group Coaching Experience

September 24, 2025 - January 8, 2026

Design Thinking has revolutionized how the world's most innovative companies solve complex problems. Encore Retreats has adapted these same powerful frameworks to help driven women like you turn life design into life implementation.

For our past Signature Retreat guests who have experienced what's possible when you combine deep introspection with strategic thinking, this coaching program isn't about starting over – it's about building on the foundation you've already created. We will continue using advanced Design Thinking methodologies to help you refine your vision, identify what's evolved since your first retreat, and create an action plan for the life you're ready to claim.

For our other retreat guests and friends who have not been to the Signature Retreat, don’t worry, you won’t be coming into The Vision to Action Retreat behind everyone else. This coaching program will provide the foundation needed to be most successful at the retreat, where we’ll move from plans to action.

If group coaching isn't your thing, you can opt out of the live online group sessions and work through the program on your own. 

This is the bridge between your breakthrough and your next chapter.

Over six sessions, you'll work alongside other committed women to

  • Audit and evolve your current life vision based on where you are now and what you will learn about yourself

  • Identify the gaps between where you currently are and where you want to be

  • Design strategic solutions to achieve your life plan and to overcome your most persistent obstacles

  • Create accountability systems that move the needle

  • Build momentum that will carry you seamlessly into the Cabo Pulmo retreat, where we will focus on implementation

This is the most comprehensive program we've ever offered – because you asked for it, and because you're ready for it.

Let’s Go!

Online Group Coaching Through Several Modalities:

  • Lifetime access to six recorded teaching modules to watch at your leisure

  • Six 75-minute live group coaching sessions

  • Development work and feedback from Leadership Coach, Lisa Waltuch

  • Collaboration with course-mates and an accountability partner

  • Private on-line portal that easily facilitates teaching modules, development work, and coach feedback

  • An additional laser-focused one-on-one coaching session with Lisa

Dr. Evisha Ford
Tedx Speaker | Special Education Thought Leader | Founder of iCan Dream Center | Workplace Culture Strategist | Equity Designer | Author of Benches in the Bathroom

“I can’t stop telling people all about it. I started this Design Thinking course knowing it would bring immense value to my work and life, but it exceeded my expectations.

For those unfamiliar with Design Thinking, it’s about creating a mindset that challenges us to question, iterate, and create. It encourages us to see things from different perspectives and cook up solutions that truly make a difference.

I brought this non-linear, iterative process to my team at the iCan Dream Center to create an innovative solution to a need that was already defined.

Our ideate process looked completely different. The team participated in a free association exercise to get their wheels turning and challenge our initial ideas for a solution.

This resulted in an amazing plan for a student-led social enterprise.

When I started this course, my highest hope is that it would positively impact my students at the iCan Dream Center. It's enhanced our ability to cater to the unique needs of neurodiverse learners and their families.

Have you had your own experience with Design Thinking or curiosity-driven problem-solving?

P.S. If you're interested in using Design Thinking to build a well-lived and joyful life, I highly recommend a course led by Lisa Waltuch!”

Thursday, October 16

Module 2 – Who Are You Right Now?

  • Apply design thinking principles to your current life

  • Reflect on where you are in this moment

  • Complete a practical and thoughtful assessment of your life today

Thursday, October 30

Module 3 – Core Convictions: Your Philosophy and Values

  • Uncover techniques to mine your personal values

  • Employ thought exercises to articulate your life philosophy

  • Understand and explore the concept of “Coherence” for balanced living

Thursday, January 8

Module 6 – Roadmap: Creating Action Plans

  • Define what’s possible for your next chapter

  • Create and evaluate three distinct life plans using tools learned

  • Map out each life plan with specificity, including priorities like work, love, leisure, and personal fulfillment

To Be Scheduled

Your private one-on-one session with Lisa

  • Once you complete your actions plans, let’s meet

  • Receive personalized feedback on your life plans

  • Prepare for the Cabo Pulmo retreat and the exciting next steps ahead

Online Group Coaching Schedule

Once the cohort has been formed, we’ll set times to meet on the dates below:

Wednesday, September 24

Orientation

Thursday, October 2

Module 1 - Design Thinking and the Five Mind-Sets

  • Explore the fundamentals of design thinking through a real-world case study

  • Apply the five mind-sets to shift your perspective

  • Jump-start your thinking about what’s next for you

Thursday, November 13

Module 4 – Engagement, Energy and Joy

  • Identify the moments that spark engagement, energy and joy

  • Learn the concept of “Flow” and how it applies to you

  • Recognize life clues that can help illuminate your future direction

Thursday, December 11

Module 5 – Boundless Imagination: Cultivating a World of Ideas 

  • Practice techniques to generate bold and meaningful ideas

  • Integrate your values, energy and joy to start shaping your future

What’s Next? Decide which option is best for you.

Option 1: The Achiever’s Package - $5,974

Group Coaching, September 24, 2025 - January 8, 2026 + The Vision to Action Retreat, January 17-23, 2026

This is a strategically designed sequence to sustain and amplify your forward momentum. The group coaching lays the foundation of clarity and direction. The retreat is where your vision moves into action.

Early Bird Offer: $600 off

Save an additional $480 by sharing a guestroom

Option 2: Virtual Coaching, Alone - $850

If you're not available for the retreat, you can still join us for the six-session online group coaching experience

Early Bird Offer: $100 off

Act Fast to Grab Either Early Bird Offer!

Either incentive is available to the first nine women who commit OR until September 12, whichever comes first.

Update: TWO early bird spots have been claimed ~ seven left!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is Design Thinking?

It is an innovative approach to problem-solving which emphasizes self-awareness, empathy, experimenting, and collaboration. It is an especially good tool to address the complexities and goals of your life. For example, if you are feeling stuck in your career, Design Thinking can guide you by defining your values, using them as a compass as you explore new options and developing an actionable plan to achieve your new goals.

 

Q2. What is the course about and what will I learn?

This course will help you figure out what makes you tick, what lights you up, and what you are meant to do. You will learn how to use your strengths, values, and beliefs to guide your decisions. You will also learn how to create a plan for yourself that is exciting, realistic, and flexible. It is an opportunity to experiment with different options, learn from your failures, and celebrate your successes. Enjoy the journey as much as the destination. This course is not just about learning; it’s about living. It’s about creating a life that is authentic, meaningful, and fun.

 

Q3. What if I miss a live coaching session?

The sessions will be recorded and sent to you. You can also ask questions through our portal and will receive direct responses from Lisa.

 

Q4. What are the benefits of joining a group course versus doing this on my own?

Joining a group coaching course has many benefits. You will

• Learn from the experiences, insights, and different points of view of other people who are on the same journey
• Share your challenges and successes with a supportive community that will cheer you on, hold you accountable, challenge you, and contribute thoughts and ideas to help you achieve your goals
• Network and build relationships with like-minded people who will become your friends and collaborators

 

Q5. What results can I expect from the program/course?

By the end of the course, you will design three potential life plans and create a specific roadmap to achieve your goals. You will learn to incorporate the five mind-sets of design thinking which will change your outlook on your life and your future to one that is exciting and new. You will have bonded with a group of supporters and formed a new community.