DATE & TIME:
29/09/2024 - 01/10/2024 All Day
LOCATION:
ATHENS
29TH SEPT – 1ST OCT
Our third Be The Standard Annual Retreat will take place in the historical capital city of Greece… Athens!
We’ll be exploring the wonders of the ancient Acropolis and Parthenon. Our members will take this time for reflection, goal setting, team building and well deserved rest and re-set. More exciting details to be announced soon…
Each year, our Be the Standard members are taken to an incredible location for a life-changing retreat.
In 2022 the group visited Iceland, where they saw the night sky turn vivid green as the Northern Lights took over the darkness. They also went snowmobiling across a glacier, and warmed up in the pastel waters of the blue lagoon.
In 2023, members were taken to Krakow to learn about the history of the city, and its place in World War two. In addition to visiting Auschwitz and Schindler’s Factory, the group also did adrenaline-fuelled activities including quad biking through frozen forests.
the itinerary
An unforgettable experience to revolutionise the way you think, feel and work.
DAY 1 - FLY TO ATHENS
Be the Standard members will arrive at the airport bright and early, ready for the flight to Athens.
EXPERIENCE 1 - City Explorer Game
Members will go head to head playing a game based around Athens. As well as exploring the city, there will be lots of team building, strategising and fun.
REFLECTION SESSION - Ancient Greek History and Philosophy
We'll be joined by a historian who specialises in Ancient Greece. He'll be talking about the renowned leaders, Plato and Aristotle, and drawing comparisons between their leadership methods and those of our members.
DINNER
Our Be the Standard members will be taken to a specially selected restaurant, where they can get to know the other members in a casual setting and reflect on the first day of the trip.
DAY 2 - EXPLORE ATHENS
The group will meet bright and early, ready for a day exploring some of the Ancient sites of Athens.
EXPERIENCE 2 - Acropolis Tour
Our members will be taken on an unforgettable private tour of the ancient Acropolis and Parthenon, one of the seven new wonders of the world. They will learn about the history of Ancient Greece and this important site.
GOAL SETTING SESSION - Telos Teachings
Former Covert Ops Leader for the Ministry of Defence and Be the Standard Ambassador, Mike Bates, will lead a talk on telos teachings and goal setting.
DINNER
Our Be the Standard members will be taken to a specially selected restaurant, where they can get to know the other members in a casual setting and reflect on the second day of the trip.
DAY 3 - FLY HOME
Be the Standard members will enjoy their third and final day in Athens before flying home.
ATHENS BY FOOT - Group run (or walk)
Members can take part in an early morning run, or walk, depending what they're comfortable with. It's a great way to take in the city, clear the mind and get some steps in before the flight home!
Be the Standard Retreats
See our past Retreats in Rejkavik and Krakow...
the itinerary
A full day experience to revolutionise the way you think, feel and work.
9 amWARM UP - Arrival and Member Catch-up
Be the Standard members arrive, catch-up with each other over a coffee and prepare for the day.
9.30 amFUEL - Healthy and Nutritious Breakfast
Selected by you for a tailored choice based on your preferences or dietary requirements. This is also time to catch up with fellow members, ready to start the day.
10 amTRAIN - Morning Speaker
A welcome from our host, BBC’s Jacey Normand, followed by our first speaker of the day.
11:15 amRECOVER - Break
A chance for Be the Standard members to digest the morning's activities and check-in with emails, as well as each other.
11:30 amTRAIN - Interactive Business Surgery
Split into small groups led by a host. Share your business or life issues confidentially—what's discussed in these surgeries, stays there.
1 pmFUEL - Healthy Lunch
Also selected by you, served with selection freshly main energy juices. Full of nutrition and essential vitamins and proteins to give you a boost ready for the second half of the day.
2 pmTRAIN - Afternoon Speaker
Our host welcomes all Be the Standard members back before our afternoon speaker begins, sharing their experiences, story and advice.
4 pmCOOL DOWN - End of Day
Members reflect amongst themselves on which elements of the day they can apply to themselves to make a positive impact on their businesses and lives.
