Abroad Wisdom Quests™
Life-changing executive education experiences for visionary CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, and people leaders
Reimagining Executive Education
At Abroad, we believe that the most transformative leadership development extends beyond the classroom or traditional coaching. We’ve partnered with global wisdom keepers and luminary leaders to offer life-changing educational experiences that help leaders and their teams cultivate deeper connections with themselves, others, and the world around them. By intentionally crafting these environments, leaders gain the wisdom, purpose, and clarity needed to shape the organizations of the future. We invite you to explore the ethos and destinations of our Abroad Wisdom Quests.
Wisdom
Altruism
Purpose
Connection
Ripple Effect
Upcoming Open Enrollment Quests
Bhutan
November 2-10, 2024
Learn how the wisdom of Bhutan can inform employee experience with Mark Levy, the former CHRO of AirBnB when they were the #1 place to work in the world
Bhutan
November 16-24, 2024
Learn to unleash your creativity with Brian Collins, the founder of We Are Collins which has been rated the #1 creative and business transformation agency 6 consecutive years
Peru
May 2025
Learn from Andean culture how to unlock greater Wisdom (Yachay), Intention (Munay), and Reciprocity (Ayni) to inspire your leadership
Connect to Yourself, Others, and the Natural World
Connection
In our increasingly digital and fast-paced world, many of us need time to unplug and renew our connections with ourselves, others, and the natural world. Indigenous cultures worldwide have preserved these connections and can help us rediscover the vitality, joy, and peace that lie within and around us—profoundly influencing our leadership, behavior, and decision-making. Beyond the personal benefits, Abroad Wisdom Quests offer the opportunity to form lifelong friendships and collaborations with some of the world’s most bold, visionary, and wise leaders.
By immersing yourself in these transformative experiences, you'll reconnect with the essence of what it means to lead with authenticity, resilience, and deep-rooted wisdom.
Watch the former Minister of Tourism of Panama interview a seasoned CIO around how he built high-performing leadership teams through connection to each other and nature.
Discover Greater Purpose and Meaning
Purpose
Throughout our lives and leadership journeys, we encounter inflection points where we seek greater purpose and meaning. Purpose is often a future-oriented goal, like solving a major global problem, while meaning is present-oriented, derived from simple daily interactions and your unique gifts. On your Abroad Wisdom Quest, you will explore how to cultivate more of both in your life and leadership.
Embracing purpose and meaning in your leadership journey fosters a balance between visionary goals and the profound impact of daily human connections.
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
Pablo Picasso
Immerse in Practical and Timeless Wisdom
Wisdom
In a world where knowledge has been democratized, leaders seek deeper wisdom. On Abroad Wisdom Quests, we offer two types of wisdom: practical and timeless. Practical wisdom comes from experience, while timeless wisdom is passed down through generations, reminding us of true fulfillment and our place in the grand scheme of life.
By harmonizing practical and timeless wisdom, leaders can navigate complex challenges with clarity, ensuring their actions resonate with enduring significance.
The ancients knew something, which we seem to have forgotten
Albert Einstein
Strengthen Your Compassion, Altruism, and Generosity Muscles
Altruism
As part of Abroad’s regenerative mindset, our team dedicates significant energy and financial resources to support local partners and indigenous communities, helping preserve timeless wisdom for future generations. On your Abroad Quest, we will explore the science behind compassion, altruism, and generosity, revealing how they are perhaps our ultimate human quest.
This regenerative approach not only strengthens communities but also enriches your leadership with a deeper understanding of our collective human experience.
I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.
Maya Angelou
After Receiving These Gifts, the Real Quest Begins…
Ripple Effect
Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey teaches that when you receive new gifts and treasures, it’s important to share them with your family, friends, and colleagues. As part of your Abroad Quest, you will explore tangible action steps to ripple goodness throughout the world. You’ll also have the opportunity to leverage Abroad’s Synergy Coaching Platform to bring greater wisdom, leadership, purpose, and connection to your leaders and employees.
Through Abroad’s Synergy Coaching Platform, your newfound insights can inspire transformative change, empowering others to lead with purpose and wisdom.
There is what I would call the hero journey, the night sea journey, the hero quest, where the individual is going to bring forth in their life something that was never beheld before
Joseph Campbell
Wisdom Quest Destinations
Abroad offers both open enrollment and custom quests to awe-inspiring wisdom cultures globally.
Bhutan | Compassion
Learn from the Bhutanese how to cultivate greater Compassion (Tsewa), Contentment (Dewa), and Balance (Tsamtok) to inspire your leadership
Peru | Vision
Learn from Andean culture how to unlock greater Wisdom (Yachay), Intention (Munay), and Reciprocity (Ayni) to inspire your leadership
New Zealand | Belonging
Learn from the Maori culture about how to create cultures of Belonging (Whakapapa), Leadership (Mana), and Stewardship (Kaitiakitanga)
Mongolia | Resilience
Learn from the nomadic culture of Mongolia how to lead with greater Resilience (tesver tevcheer), Survival (amidrakh chadvar), and Kinship (töröl sadan)
Bali | Wellbeing
Learn from the peaceful Balinese about Tri Hita Karana, the balance of the Divine (Parahyangan), Community (Pawongan), and Nature (Palemahan)
Santa Fe | Balance
Learn from the Hopi Indians about Balance (Pö’qanghoya), Harmony, (Palöngawhoya), and the interconnectedness of life to inspire your leadership
Panama | Solidarity
Learn from the Guna Yala communities of Panama how they maintained their independence and created cultures of Solidarity, Autonomy, and Self-Governance
South Africa | Interconnection
Learn from South African tribes about the unifying philosophy of Ubuntu, emphasizing “I am because we are”
Lead with Wisdom
If you are an individual or interested in a quest for your network or team, please schedule a free call with a member of our team.