Find the Space to

Lead Differently

A place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and lead with greater clarity.

Heron's Edge Retreat is a private leadership sanctuary on the Sunshine Coast, created for women ready to step away from constant demands and reconnect with the leader they want to become.

Whether you join a guided retreat or book the space for your own team, Heron's Edge offers the environment where clarity returns.

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Perfect for

Leadership. Growth. Clarity.

This is your place

Executive Leadership Retreats

Woman's Leadership Development

Team Strategy Days

Coaching Intensives

Private Reflection Retreat

There Is A Place Between Work And Home

Most of us live between two worlds.

The place where we work.
The place where we rest.

Very few of us ever find the place that allows us to think.

Heron's Edge was created around one simple belief:

The quality of our thinking changes when we change our environment.

There is a moment, just after you step out of the car, when the urgency begins to soften. The conversations become slower.

Decisions become clearer. Perspective returns.

This is your third place.

Why Leaders Choose Heron's Edge

At Heron's Edge, you'll find space to slow down, reconnect with yourself and rediscover what matters most beneath the expectations, deadlines and constant decision-making.

Every detail has been intentionally created to support meaningful conversations, courageous leadership and lasting renewal.

Here you'll find:

Quiet spaces for deep reflection
Beautiful natural surroundings
Complete privacy
Flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces
An environment designed for coaching, strategy and leadership development

Lead with Grace & Grit

_{The philosophy behind every Heron's Edge retreat.}

_{Leadership requires both strength and softness.}

_{Grace is the ability to remain connected while carrying responsibility.}

_{Grit is the courage to make difficult decisions and continue moving towards what matters.}

_{Neither works well without the other.}

_{Our retreats help leaders cultivate both.}

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Three Principles That Guide Every Retreat

Vision

Leadership begins with knowing where you're going.

Vision provides direction, purpose and meaning. It connects today's choices with tomorrow's possibilities.

Balance

Sustainable leadership is never built on constant effort.

Balance comes from understanding your priorities, values and energy, allowing you to lead with greater intention.

Wu Wei

Sometimes the most effective action is not pushing harder.

Wu Wei invites leaders to work with life rather than against it, responding thoughtfully instead of reacting automatically.

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What You'll Carry Forward

Rather than simply describing the retreat, make this outcome-focused.

After your time at Heron's Edge you'll leave with:

Greater clarity about where your leadership is heading
Practical strategies for leading with confidence rather than constant effort
A clearer understanding of your patterns and decision making
Renewed energy and perspective
Personal commitments supported by a structured 30, 60 and 90-day action plan

Because meaningful change shouldn't end when you drive home.

Meet Your Host

Lesley Buckman

Leadership & Communication Coach

For more than twenty-five years Lesley has worked alongside leaders navigating complexity, change and growth.

An ICF-accredited coach and certified TTI TriMetrix practitioner, she combines evidence-based leadership development with practical experience across Australia and the UK.

Her work helps leaders understand themselves first, because sustainable leadership always begins with identity.

Rather than offering quick fixes, Lesley creates the conditions where leaders can think differently, lead intentionally and build cultures that thrive.

Retreat Options

Grace & Grit Leadership Retreat

For women leaders ready to reconnect with themselves.

Executive Leadership Retreat

Private coaching and strategic leadership development.

Team Retreats

Facilitated planning, culture and leadership experiences for organisations.

Leadership Begins With

One Decision.

Give yourself the space to think differently.

Book your next retreat or arrange a conversation with Lesley to explore the right experience for you or your team.