Welcome!

Leadership grounded in changemaking flourishes when nourished – especially so in moments like this— where chaos, burnout, feelings of helplessness, uncertainty, and overwhelm show up in abundance. The Collective is an antidote to this—a retreat to remember and reclaim our power and talents, to strategies about next steps, and connect with others to build power. 

In 2023, Bina wondered — what happens when you put a group of incredible leaders in a room together to connect, strategize, replenish, with time to think and articulate their big vision, with careful and thoughtful design and facilitation on purpose-rooted leadership growth? What happens is the flourishing of leadership that is sustainable instead of burned out, vision that is focused on purposeful changemaking, and deep connections among leaders to affirm one another, share ideas, and even connect on organizational strategies.

The Collective was designed to meet a special need for purpose-rooted leaders — all too often our leadership work, strategy and vision work, and nourishment practices are separated. We might have space to breathe and move on the weekends, and during the week we are consumed with the day to day work. This retreat was designed to bridge the essential components of leadership — those that propel and sustain us.

The Collective is a professional development retreat designed for leaders who seek to bridge the personal and professional, fostering purposeful, focused, and impactful leadership. With a small, intimate cohort (10-20 participants), this experience nurtures individual wholeness as a foundation for collective leadership and action.

The Collective begins with a virtual 1:1 coaching session for each participant and a virtual group welcome session before gathering in person Sept 30-Oct 3. Start your leadership growth and connect with other amazing changemakers even before touching down in San Diego!

What You’ll Get

• Community & Connection
  Leadership isn’t a solo endeavor. The Collective is a space to build deep relationships with fellow changemakers—sharing insights, sparking collaborations, and strengthening your voice alongside those who "get it." You’ll also join a thriving network of alumni who continue to drive meaningful change.

• Recharge & Renewal
  Through a carefully curated agenda, you’ll have time to reconnect with your mind, body, and spirit—essential for combating burnout and sustaining impactful leadership.

• Clarity & Focus
  Facilitated sessions provide evidence-based strategies to refine your leadership, sharpen your focus, and develop actionable steps for creating change—not just for yourself, but for the communities you serve.

• Personalized Coaching
  Each participant receives a 60-minute 1:1 coaching session with Bina before the retreat to amplify your leadership growth even before the retreat.  This coaching session will offer tools and practices for real-time needs, as well as help you set intentions and maximize your experience. Rooted in justice, liberation, and anti-oppression, this coaching will lay the groundwork for your leadership growth journey.

The Collective is more than a retreat—it’s a spark and catalyst to move forward with clarity, purpose, and leadership into the long term.

1. Collective Power Through Connection
   Leadership isn’t meant to be a solo journey. The Collective brings together peer leaders to build alliances, share wisdom, and support one another in a dynamic, purpose-driven community. Strengthening these relationships is key to meeting this moment with resilience and impact.

2. Clarity Through Reflection & Facilitation
   Sometimes, we just need space—a moment to pause, reflect, and realign with our vision. With expert facilitation, Bina creates an environment for deep exploration, strategic thinking, and leadership growth. Through breath-work, embodiment, and self-determined leadership practices, participants gain the clarity and tools needed for sustainable impact.

3. True Nourishment for Sustainable Leadership
   Nourishment goes beyond self-care—it’s an intentional practice that keeps leadership focused, energized, and purposeful. In a world of urgent demands, time for replenishment, healing, and connection isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. The Collective is that space to recharge, realign, and return to the work with renewed clarity and strength.

This space invites deep, transformative reflection and energizing practices that cultivate leadership growth. Here, participants are encouraged to be fully present—nurturing themselves with intention while steering clear of habits that foster disconnection and distraction. That means swapping doom-scrolling for mindful pauses, prioritizing breath-work over inboxes, and embracing rest over relentless productivity and mindless disassociation and numbing. As we embark on this shared journey toward wellness and renewal, every participant will be supported in fostering a rhythm that sustains both personal and collective growth.

The Collective welcomes mid- to senior-level leaders who are committed to driving progress for collective justice, equity, and anti-oppression. This space welcomes leaders of all colors and allyship from across topic areas and sectors, including executive directors, board members, grant makers, consultants, entrepreneurs, and facilitators from all  the collective good sectors. 

This retreat isn’t a "101" on DEI or anti-oppression — the facilitation at The Collective builds upon these essential frameworks. Participants should come with a solid foundation in these concepts, ready to engage at a deeper level. 

What sets The Collective apart is its focus beyond individual growth; this is a shared experience where participants are invited to be in meaningful relationship with one another throughout the journey. If you're ready to connect, engage, and grow together, this space is for you.

Let’s chat!

Contact Bina directly to chat about The Collective at bina@saathiimpact.com.