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Goodwood launches health retreat for high-flying executives

Entertaining & Hospitality | Press Article 17/04/24

As we face increasing economic turbulence and unprecedented challenges to our collective wellbeing, looking after the health of our teams has never been more important to maintaining a resilient workforce. This represents not just an investment in employee retention, but also in the professional performance of the individual and the business as a whole.

Goodwood's Executive Retreat has been skilfully designed to address both the physical and mental toll of high-pressure leadership roles in a unique five-day programme set on the beautiful Goodwood Estate; it is simply life-changing for those who take part and a highly efficient way to secure the future of your business.

A carefully tailored programme of world-class specialist coaching in increased resilience, reduced stress and optimal gut health ensures a complete overhaul of physical and mental health, with industry-leading experts to equip each person with clear goals, healthier habits and ultimately, a sharper mindset, with your team’s specific needs at the fore.

PEAK GUT HEALTH

From energy regulation, weight management and immune response, to stress resilience, sleep quality and brain function, the tenets of good health all start with a robust and balanced gut. This programme – led by celebrity nutritionist, Stephanie Moore - will outline what to eat, but also how to eat in order to take back control of one's health.

STRESS RESILIENCE

Research shows that resilience positively impacts our self-esteem, motivation and determination at work, which not only makes for increased job satisfaction and engagement but is also an important predictor of job performance. By understanding the tenets of resilience and how to handle stress and conflict, your team will be armed with the tools for a confident approach to future challenges.

INDUSTRY-LEADING EXPERTISE

Goodwood has assembled the very best experts to ensure your employees leave with the necessary skills and knowledge to support a healthier, smarter and more productive workforce. In addition to personalised support from these world-class professionals, they will benefit from decades of experience with daily talks.

OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS

Julie Stokes OBE – consultant level clinical health psychologist and executive coach
Lee Mears – ex-international rugby player and executive coach
Stephanie Moore – gut health expert, nutritionist, counsellor and psychotherapist
Kate Fismer – naturopathic physician specialising in stress, physiology and resilience
Caroline Laurence – craniosacral practitioner and lecturer in holistic medicine at the European Institute of Health and Medical Science

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Personalised sessions from industry leading experts:

  • 2 x 90 mins sessions with executive coach, Julie Stokes OBE
  • 60-minute nutritional 1-2-1 with celebrity nutritionist, Stephanie Moore
  • 60-minute Personal Resilience consultation with founder of Revolution Resilience, Kate Fismer ND MRN


Bespoke Health and Wellbeing Analysis

  • Pre Assessment - The Thomas International Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue)
  • Pre Assessment - How to Defeat your Inner Saboteurs – Shirzad Chamine
  • Gap analysis: Personal Constructs
  • Full body composition analysis


Health and Wellbeing talks and group practice

  • 7 wellness talks from our specialist in residence
  • 2 organised walks across the Goodwood Estate
  • 60-minute Sound Bath experience.


Specialist Treatments

  • 2 x abdominal massages and castor oil therapies
  • 60-minute craniosacral treatment from Caroline Laurence
  • Body brush treatment and tutorial

Find out more: https://www.goodwood.com/visit-eat-stay/health-wellbeing/wellness-retreats/executive-retreat/

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About Goodwood

Goodwood is a unique sporting estate set in 11,000 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside. Owned by the Dukes of Richmond since 1697, it is renowned for its thrilling motorsport events and spectacular horse racing. These two sports are a fundamental part of the estate's history and heritage, but there is more to Goodwood than horses and cars. The estate includes an organic farm, four restaurants, two 18-hole golf courses, a private members club, an aerodrome, a health club, a hotel and a 10-bedroom luxury retreat. Throughout its 300-year history, Goodwood has been renowned for its world-class entertaining and the family's willingness to share their sporting passions with the wider public. It is a place that anyone can enjoy 365 days of the year.

About The Goodwood Hotel

Awarded a Catey in 2022 for most Sustainable Business, The Goodwood Hotel sits at the gateway to the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex. At the heart of the 91-bedroom hotel lies the 18th century former coaching inn, which was used to accommodate visitors to Goodwood House. The estate's 2AA rosette sustainable restaurant, Farmer Butcher Chef, is located in the original part of the building along with a suite of function rooms that have been carefully restored to reflect the look and feel of a gloriously comfortable country house. Hotel guests can enjoy complimentary use of the Health Club, with an indoor swimming pool, as well as golf on two championship courses. Guests are also welcome to use The Kennels, Goodwood members’ club house during their stay.

For press information, photography, interviews and to request a place on the Executive Health Retreat for editorial review, please contact: 

Lucy Harridge
+44 (0)1243 755000
+44 (0)7870 879815
lucy.harridge@goodwood.com