Elevate

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Have you already reached some professional peaks, yet sometimes wonder how to stay in control of your own path?
Do you miss the time and space to reflect on who you are, what you stand for, and where you want to go?
Do you dream of a new direction, but mostly see the obstacles holding you back from taking that first step?
Are you ready for a challenge and willing to safely step out of your comfort zone while climbing the highest peak of Tyrol?
Are you looking for like-minded people to embark on this journey together?

What can you excpect of ELEVATE, aside of mountains of experience?

4-day deep dive in the high mountains, with physical and mental challenges designed to strengthen your leadership, professionally guided by Jef Verstraeten and Erik Michels.
A unique balance between challenging your limits and moments of self-reflection.
Experience-based-learning through experience rather than theory, with a focus on creating lasting impact.
Reflection and coaching sessions to deepen insights and turn them into action.
Together with a small group of like-minded people, with plenty of space for peer learning.

Programme

When: September 15 – 19, 2025
For whom: Active, conscious professionals who have already taken their first steps in personal development
What: Relaxed hikes for reflection, combined with a personal challenge and the demanding ascent of the Wildspitze, Austria’s second-highest mountain (1x 6-8 hours, 1000 meters of elevation gain, glacier crossing, and scrambling)
Where: Pitztal, Tyrol, Austria (accommodation in a 3 or 4-star hotel)
Price: instead of € ~~3850~~, still available in 2025 at the launch price of € 2850 excluding hotel

Alpine ELEVATE yourself! - Possible outcomes

Enhanced personal leadership: you consciously take back control over your life and work.
Increased emotional intelligence (EQ): you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
Self-regulation & resilience: you build techniques to handle stress, pressure, and change.
Renewed direction and focus: you gain clarity on what you stand for and where you want to go.
Connection with like-minded people: you build a network to continue growing even after the journey.
Deeper self-awareness: you discover who you are both on the mountain’s slopes and in the silence above.

Erik Michels

Erik Michels is a leadership and team coach for conscious professionals, executives, and forward-thinking organizations. He combines his experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with coaching ultrarunners to foster sustainable personal leadership. His focus lies on creating lasting change through self-awareness and helping individuals find a dynamic balance between their different roles.

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Jef Verstraeten

Jef Verstraeten is a certified UIAGM mountain guide, founder and owner of the travel company berggids.be, as well as a business coach and consultant in the travel and sports industry. He is passionate about personal growth and believes in learning through experience.

Jef uses the mountains as a powerful tool to create impactful learning experiences, guiding individuals and teams to new heights—both physically and mentally. His unique approach combines adventure, leadership, and personal development, always aiming to bridge the gap between theory and practice.