Lead Your Way:
A Leadership Retreat for Women Physicians
Build a Sustainable and Fulfilling Career in Medicine
📅 November 7-9, 2025
📍 Fairville Inn - Chadds Ford, PA
Limited to 10 participants
Are you leading your career -
or is it leading you?
Considering a leadership role but unsure how to balance it all?
Struggling with confidence as you step into new responsibilities?
Finding it hard to set boundaries and say no — without guilt?
Feeling stretched thin and wondering if your path in medicine is sustainable?
Wanting to focus on your growth but constantly pulled in different directions?
If any of this resonates, this retreat is for you.
It's time to step away from daily demands and gain the strategies to lead your way — without overextending yourself.
Are you leading your career -
or is it leading you?
Considering a leadership role but unsure how to balance it all?
Struggling with confidence as you step into new responsibilities?
Finding it hard to set boundaries and say no — without guilt?
Feeling stretched thin and wondering if your path in medicine is sustainable?
Wanting to focus on your growth but constantly pulled in different directions?
If any of this resonates, this retreat is for you.
It's time to step away from daily demands and gain the strategies to lead your way — without overextending yourself.
What Makes This Retreat Unique?
Step Away to Step Forward
For three days, leave behind patient care, overflowing inboxes, and constant demands. Immerse yourself in focused time for your own leadership and personal development.
Learn & Grow with Practical Tools
Through expert-led sessions, group discussions, and interactive exercises, you’ll gain actionable strategies for boundaries, decision-making, delegation, and influence.
Embark on a Transformative Experience
This isn’t just a break and it's not a one-and-done. Pre- and post-virtual meetings will deepen impact and connection.
Join a Powerful Community
You’re not alone in these challenges. Connect with like-minded women physicians who understand your journey and can support you long after the retreat ends.
CME Credit Option
We know professional development matters. A CME credit option is available – inquire for details.
what you'll walk away with:
Clarity around what truly matters to you in your career and leadership
Practical tools for setting boundaries, making decisions, and creating a sustainable career
A shift in mindset, including the confidence to quiet self-doubt and advocate for yourself
A strong network of women physicians for continued support and accountability
An action plan with realistic next steps for your growth
Retreat Details:
📅 Dates: November 7-9, 2025
📍 Location: Fairville Inn, Chadds Ford, PA – A beautiful, historic inn that will be ours for the weekend.
Spots are limited to 10 participants to ensure an intimate, impactful experience.
What’s Included:
Expert-led workshops & coaching
A pre-retreat workbook
One-on-one pre-retreat coaching session
Group pre-retreat call & post-retreat integration session
All meals will be provided on-site
take the first steps to lead your way into a sustainable career.
Have questions? We’re happy to chat! Reach out at [email protected].
take the first steps to lead your way into a sustainable career.
Have questions? We’re happy to chat! Reach out at [email protected].
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have a formal leadership title. Is this for me?
Yes! We are all leaders, whether or not we hold a formal title. The tools and strategies we explore—decision-making, advocacy, setting boundaries, and navigating growth—will help you lead with confidence in your career, team, and life. More importantly, they will support you in creating a sustainable and fulfilling path in medicine, no matter your role.
I’m already in a leadership role. Will I get value from this retreat?
Absolutely. Whether you're stepping into leadership or managing the challenges that come with it, this retreat will help you refine your leadership approach, strengthen your confidence, and create a more sustainable path forward.
I’m not a woman or a physician — Is this retreat for me?
This retreat is specifically designed for women physicians, focusing on the unique challenges they face in leadership, career sustainability, and personal growth. However, if you are a male physician or a non-physician professional interested in a similar experience, we’d love to hear from you! We are actively developing future retreats tailored to different audiences. Please reach out to discuss upcoming opportunities.
What if I’m feeling stretched too thin to take time away?
That’s exactly why you need this. This retreat is a rare opportunity to step away from daily demands and focus on YOU. You'll return with clarity, strategies, and renewed energy — not just for your career, but for your life.
Can I use CME funds for this retreat?
Yes! A Reflective CME option is available, so you can invest in your leadership growth while fulfilling continuing education requirements. We are also happy to provide any supporting information your institution may be require for CME reimbursement.
Can I stay elsewhere? Can I bring a guest?
To ensure a fully immersive experience, all participants are required to stay on-site at the retreat location. This dedicated space allows you to step away from daily distractions, connect deeply with fellow participants, and fully engage in the retreat experience.
For the same reason, we do not allow guests. This retreat is designed as a focused, intentional space for personal growth, leadership development, and community-building among participants.
Register Today!
Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate, impactful experience.
Facilitators:
Diane Shannon, MD, MPH
With over a decade of experience working on addressing physician burnout and advocating for clinician wellness, Diane literally wrote the book on physician burnout, Preventing Physician Burnout: Curing the Chaos and Returning Joy to the Practice of Medicine. She is a seasoned professional coach who has helped hundreds of women physicians at the frontlines and in leadership to balance impact and advancement with a sustainable career and whole-life wellness.
Gretchen Rickards, MD, MPH
Gretchen is an executive coach with extensive experience helping women physicians lead with confidence, clarity, and impact. A military veteran and former leader in academic medicine, she understands the challenge of leading effectively and sustainably in high-pressure environments. She empowers high-achieving professionals to navigate career transitions, lead with authenticity, and build fulfilling careers without feeling overextended or losing sight of what matters most.
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