• Working out how to remember all those new names at your events easily and effortless and remembering them for years to come?

• Presenting to an audience feeling energised and confident regardless of how many times you’ve been stood out the front, or the size of your group?

• Expertly guiding groups through trainings, workshops and retreat programs in an engaging and powerful way that positions you as the Leader you’ve always wanted to be?

• Setting up environments and agreements so that your group-work runs with ease in every instance?

• Dealing with situations when challenges in groups arise with finesse and grace?

• Creating your own programmes and delivering them in your authentic style and voice?

• Learning how to create relaxed and easy atmospheres for the best learning outcomes of your participants so you leave your event feeling satisfied and content with energy to spare and your voice intact?

Mette Sorensen

Business Leader, Retreat Facilitator, Author

Principal & Owner at High Spirits Retreat, is a revered figure in the world of KaHuna bodywork and personal growth started teaching in 1979 in Denmark and for over 30 years, she’s shared her expertise, shaping more than 5,000 practitioners worldwide and nurturing a thriving community of graduates teaching Heartworks Lomi Lomi techniques across the globe. 

Born in Denmark, Mette’s journey began amidst a community-driven upbringing steeped in spiritual practices from her grandparents. Her lifelong pursuit of knowledge encompasses a diverse array of healing modalities and extensive travels, honing her skills in adult education.

In 2003, she and her husband, Jorgen, established “High Spirits Retreat” in Australia, a sanctuary dedicated to personal and spiritual development. Mette’s commitment to facilitating transformative experiences shines through her contagious energy and unwavering dedication to nurturing individual growth.

Mette’s teachings emphasize responsible and professional methods, ensuring graduates leave with confidence and competence. Her institute’s graduates are making impactful contributions to leading health resorts, day spas, and clinics worldwide.

Guided by her belief in self-empowerment, Mette aspires to cultivate catalysts for personal growth, offering unique programs and retreats that empower individuals to reach their highest potential. Her unwavering commitment to teaching from the heart resonates through every transformative experience she facilitates.

Mette’s inspiring leadership and dedication have touched the lives of countless practitioners and continue to illuminate paths of self-discovery and transformation for those on their journey.

Recognized as a visionary teacher, Mette guides aspiring leaders, trainers, and facilitators. Her dedication to imparting profound wisdom and expertise has shaped over 150 practitioners through specialized train-the-trainer programs. Graduates have established their healing clinics and now actively teach Heartworks Lomi Lomi techniques across continents, exponentially spreading the positive influence of Mette’s transformative programs.

Mette’s approach is rooted in meticulous research and personalized education, fostering individual growth in each student. At High Spirits Retreat, she champions professional and ethical teaching methodologies, ensuring participants graduate with knowledge and unwavering confidence in their newfound skills. A holistic approach to leadership and Facilitation is an essential part of her approach.

An author of “Pass It On – Connection Games and Insights for Work, Home, and Community,” Mette extends her teachings beyond the retreat. Her recorded meditation products offer a gateway to tranquillity, reflecting her commitment to the global community’s wellness. Beyond borders, Mette’s dedication to community building and holistic healing resonates locally and overseas, fostering a collective spirit of well-being and harmony.

Lawrence Mitchell

Passionate about helping people leaders unlock their full potential, Lawrence’s journey has led him through diverse roles in large public corporations, medium-sized private enterprises, fast-growth startups, and small businesses across the UK, America, and Asia. He brings an entrepreneurial spirit to the table, relishing the opportunity to assist business owners and visionaries in turning their concepts into reality.

Lawrence was Chief Marketing Officer for 9 years for a division of the RELX Group, and was part of the Leadership Team that saw the business transform from a declining, trade magazine business into a $4bn data, analytics and software business. It was whilst working for the RELX Group in London that Lawrence developed an interest in holistic well-being, initially from a self-leadership perspective, and then through a recognition that the only way to successfully and sustainably transform a business was by supporting people to build resilience to better cope with the inevitable pressures, challenges and change.

In 2014, Lawrence took on the role of Chief Wellbeing Officer and developed the award-winning ‘Living Well Programme’ that has since gone on to impact the lives of 13k employees working in 50 locations around the world.

Since moving to Australia in 2016, Lawrence’s focus has been on three areas:

1. Wellbeing at Work World:
Guiding leaders to recognize and prioritize well-being as a strategic imperative in their organizations is at the heart of my mission. With a decade of experience in Workplace Wellbeing, he has spearheaded global projects and observed the evolving landscape. In a time of accelerating change and new legislation, his aim is to help build sustainably high-performance cultures and mitigate risks through large events, small gatherings, and tailored programmes.

2. Holistic Marketing:
Specializing in empowering business owners, especially those in purpose-driven organizations, Lawrence assists in crafting clear growth strategies. Drawing from my background in both public companies and startups, he offers a wealth of skills, knowledge, and behaviors to help manifest ideas, clearly define propositions and communicate those propositions to build volume.

3. Leadership Development:
Aiding leaders in evolving their skills and behaviors, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to navigate their own well-being and resilience during times of pressure, challenge, and change. Additionally, he provides support in developing the confidence and skills needed to lead teams effectively and engage in authentic one-on-one conversations with team members.
He is the host of the Finding EQUILIBRIUM Podcast, and the author of three books on wellbeing, including: Success without Stress: How to Prevent Burnout and Build Resilience for Optimal Health and Performance.

What a day may look like:

Sunrise sauna and swim

7:00am - 8.00am
Nature experiences and exercises for Body Mind and Soul to prepare for the day

8.00am - 9.00am
Nutritious, wholesome breakfast 

From here on we're on Island time and the day's activities will vary.  Example activities could include:

Demonstrations
Group learning activities, including personality profiles and strengths assessment
Lectures on group dynamics' theory and practice
Practice of presentation skills, including instructions
Creative play and connection games
Team building activities
Delivery of mini-workshops
Group assessments and evaluations
Reflect and relax in nature, including self-care time 

6.00pm - 7.00pm
Delicious vegetarian dinner prepared with LOVE 

7.00pm - 9.00pm
Healing and sharing time of learnings of the day

In the quiet of the Noosa hinterland, on the outskirts of the small township of Kin Kin, atop a large hill run through with crystal quartz, sits High Spirits Retreat. A purpose-built sanctuary of peace and tranquillity resonating with amplified healing energies to support your journey of transformation.

"I don't know if I have enough practice experience to get the most out of this course" The program is designed to support people who have a desire to run retreats and workshops, across the spectrum of experience levels from new to their practice through to those with experience who want to improve their skills.

"How do I justify taking time off work and spending money on this course given the recent upheavals?" An immersive retreat is an incredibly powerful learning format that allows a deeper knowledge gain than the same time dedicated across weeks / months in your calendar. The skills you will gain will allow you to reap returns by adding extra services to your offerings and enabling you to increase your charge rate.

"So will this retreat be a heavy detox, where I'll have bad headaches and feel super lethagic?" There will be healthy nutritious food to support your learning like organic coffee, yummy treats and an occasional fish or meat dish (for the carnivores)! Sauna sessions, massage and relaxation will be happening every day.

Just imagine you’ve completely transformed your perceptions of yourself as a leader and facilitator of groups and individuals. You’ve learned the foundations of group dynamics and you’ve practiced and practiced and practiced. Your confidence is soaring. You’ve received feedback that has crystalised your understanding of who you are when you are stepping up into your personal power. You’ve invested in your professional development and reaped benefits for your personal growth as well. You are clear that this new found confidence and skills are going to ripple out into your world of work and your personal life.

Can you say yes to that?

7-14^th June 2024

This profoundly transformative 8 day/7 night experiential program is VALUED at $8,000,

but our price is just AU$2,498 All Inclusive!

What's included:   

• 8 days of tuition and hands-on practical learning (VALUE: other programs charge between $3,500 - $6,500 for this length of course)
• Opportunity to learn directly from expert facilitators with a combined experience of more than 40 years - INVALUABLE
• One-on-one coaching and assessments to build your confidence and competence (VALUE: $500)
• Community building calls with the Retreat cohort before and after the Retreat week (VALUE: $200)
• One-on-one coaching with the Retreat Leaders to prepare you for your program learning (VALUE: $500)
• Wholesome, nutritious catering (VALUE: $640)
  • 7 x Buffet Breakfasts (Sat - Fri)
  • 8 x Lunches (Fri - Fri)
  • 7 x Dinners (Fri - Thur)
  • Morning and Afternoon snacks and refreshments
• 7 x nights accommodation on-site at High Spirits Retreat (VALUE: $700)
• Exclusive use of the retreat facilities, including access to the Sauna and Swimming Pool each day for your self-care and relaxation 
• Guided nature adventures for your personal and spiritual growth
• Membership in our post-grad community of practice network for ongoing support
• BONUS: FREE 7 Steps to a Better Life - learn all about the HUNA philosophy (VALUE: $499). You are welcome to resit this to prepare for the Leadership & Facilitation program.

***When you have completed the program, you will have the confidence and skills to add workshop facilitation as one of your service offerings. Early practice facilitators can earn between $1,000 - $1,500 per day.***
 

METTE’S INSTITUTE

297 Sister Tree Creek Rd Kin Kin QLD 4571

VENUE FOR HIRE

High Spirits Retreat is available for hire with a minimum of 3 nights. Contact us for more information.

CONTACT US

Phone: 0407 651 600
International: +61 407 651 600
Email: [email protected]