Break the cycle.
Design your path forward.

This Isn’t Just Another Retreat—It’s a Strategic Reset with Real Change for Professional Women.

What if you didn’t have to repeat the same year over and over?

Every new year, we say to ourselves that this is the year it will be different. But somehow, the same routines, stress, and patterns creep back in — despite our best intentions. 

With so many priorities, constantly shifting and juggling everything in life, how can we actually move ahead with confidence? What comes next?

If you can relate, you’re not alone. 

Clarity comes in a pause. Find the proper headspace to initiate real change, and a strategic reset supported by community and coaches for transformation that lasts beyond January.

Join us to change the trajectory of your life at The Pause Retreat, designed for professional women in Hong Kong.

This is Not Your Average Retreat—
This is an Unconventional Journey to Lasting Change

The Pause Retreat will help you:

🔨 Break free from patterns that have held you back with the guidance of two seasoned coaches.


📍Map out your vision for a meaningful year with guided personal strategy sessions.


💪 Uncover hidden strengths, and reawaken with a sense of purpose.



🧰 Cultivate practical tools to embody change, so the shift lasts.


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Build powerful connections with like-minded women on the same journey.

Say Goodbye to Surface-Level 'Self-Care'—This is a Deep Dive into Change.

No vague career advice — The Pause Retreat gives clear steps to guide you towards clarity in both your career and life. We’ll get there with:

⟶ Experiential learning using science-backed techniques from thousands of coaching sessions

⟶ Immersive embodiment practices for self discovery. Get to know your inner critic and build true confidence

⟶ Collective growth and support alongside other women who are driven to get more out of life

You’ll be guided by two coaches who have worked with countless professional women in Hong Kong and worldwide to get unstuck using the power of pause.

The Pause Retreat

Your 1-day journey to breakthrough.

Step away

We begin the day by driving out of the city, to one of the most exclusive locations in Hong Kong. You’ll leave the demands of life and enter a safe space. Transport, coffee, refreshments and lunch are all taken care of.

Reset

Gain awareness of your current state and motivations to reconnect with what truly matters. Together, we’ll explore where you are today, identify your priorities, and start building a foundation for lasting change.

Reframe

Reframe limiting beliefs and redefine the narratives that have been holding you back. Use group insights and practical exercises, to shift your mindset.

Reprioritise

Align your priorities with your goals and create a motivating, actionable plan. Leave with a clear focus for each quarter of 2025 to lead the life you desire.

Sunset Drinks

End the day with sunset drinks overlooking the cliffside, celebrating your progress as a group. Relax, connect, and toast to newfound clarity and purpose.

The Exclusive Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club

This Retreat is for Women Who Are Ready to Break Free from What’s Holding Them Back.

Does any of this sound too familiar?

“I’ve tried to quit for the last five years but don’t even know where to go.”

“Between kids, work and taking care of parents, I’m burnt out with no end in sight.”

“I’m checking all the boxes, but something still feels missing.”

“There just no time! I’m doing the best I can but it doesn’t feel like enough.”

“I don’t know where I’m going or what I want. I just know that this isn’t it.”

“I feel stuck and have no idea what to do. I’ve got no time to figure it out either.”

“I want to make the leap but I’m afraid that I’ll fail.”

“I don’t know what my passion is.”

“You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it.” - Albert Einstein

Hear From Those Who Have Experienced the Transformation

“I feel a greater sense of calm, I feel like I know who I am better, I have tools when I feel like I am losing it, I am starting to really connect with my body from the inside out which I believe is going to be the most transformative.”

—Treen May

“It’s an opportunity to connect with fabulous, like-minded women who are also on a journey of self-discovery. A nice reminder that we are not alone in our quest to live a more fulfilling life!”

—Emily

“Leave with greater clarity, and a renewed sense of empowerment to strive forth and be brave!”

—Vivian

(PAUSE) AND GET UNSTUCK.

(PAUSE) AND GET UNSTUCK.

Meet Elaine Champion and Siobhan Barnes

Elaine and Siobhan met by chance, as the two coaches selected from many to to lead one of Asia's most coveted development programmes for women in leadership. They connected on their shared purpose, and the rest is history! Their mission is to help professional women find clarity & live their full potential.

Elaine Champion
LinkedIn

Hi! I'm Elaine. An ex-corporate girl turned entrepreneur! I'm an ICF Accredited coach, leadership development facilitator, mum and mentor who specialises in helping professional women who are feeling stuck, get unstuck.

Last year, I left the corporate world after 24 years. For the most part, I loved it but I always felt constrained and like something was missing. There was always a niggle that I was meant for something bigger. And by bigger, I mean doing work that is more personal and impactful.

I now feel really lucky to be able to work with amazing women and help them stand up tall, get in the driving seat and make their greatest aspirations and dreams a reality.

I can't wait to work with you!

Siobhan Barnes
LinkedIn

Hi I’m Siobhan Barnes. I’m an ex-JLL and Goldman Sachs professional turned leadership coach supporting high achieving professional women to step into a purpose-led career. I’m also the host of the Aligned Achiever podcast.

My day job is solely to coach and mentor women to figure out their most aligned career paths and to offer unbiased support that takes into account all facets of you that play a part in creating the life and career that feels meaningful for you (as a mum of 3 this matters personally to me!)

For the past 10 years I’ve honed my skills as an ICF accredited Coach, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner, Feminine Embodiment & Energetics Coach, and Master Coach Trainer & Facilitator at the School of Embodied Arts. And I can't wait to share these tools with you at The Pause Retreat to support you with your strategic reset for real change.

What If You Could Fully Align Yourself to Your Priorities After One Day?

PAUSE AND REALIGN

Immerse yourself, step back and uncover what truly matters to YOU in all of life’s demands.

Hear from other women who get it.

BUILD YOUR PLAN

A strategy that feels exciting, INpowering and executable.

Not another item on the to do list or a burden that you’ll get to eventually...

TRANSFORMATION AND CLARITY

Identify purpose and reposition your thinking towards that direction.

Find confidence and get to know your inner critic. 

TAKE ACTION

Unpause and leave on your new path feeling rejuvenated, inspired and motivated.

You have an action plan and support to keep you accountable.

Don’t be defined by inaction

Spaces are Limited for This Exclusive Experience

The group is small but mighty. We carefully curate each round of cohorts to ensure your investment in yourself can yield the most impact.

Join us.

Step 1: Secure your spot. 

You’ll receive an instant confirmation!

Step 2: Fill your intake form

Tell us a few details so we can get to know you and curate the best experience for you on the day.

Step 3: See you on the day! 

For now, sit back, and relax, knowing you have already prioritised yourself.

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FAQ

  • Anyone who identifies as a woman is welcome to join!

    The context and design of the day will be tailored towards professional women – whether you are in a corporate role, a business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or a full-time parent.

    The activities we will cover will benefit all women.

  • This is a personal strategy day with tangible outcomes, in contrast to a wellness retreat, designed for an “escape”. 

    As professional women, we give so much of our energy and ourselves to our work and other people in our lives, that we often have nothing left for ourselves.

    This is a day to take a pause and really deep dive into what we want and make a plan to get there.

  • The retreat is going to be held in a stunning and exclusive location – The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club.

  • Transport is arranged from a central location on Hong Kong Island, so that your pause can begin on the journey out to the location.

    For those not coming from Hong Kong Island, we will give you instructions.

  • This is really important to us. On the day, we will be asking everyone to make a pledge of confidence so that  we can all be ourselves, learn and grow how we need to.

  • Good question! This is why we ask you to fill in a short form after you apply.

    We want to ensure that you feel comfortable on the day and will inform you if anyone else from your company will join, so you can make a decision and we can accommodate as needed in the room.

  • There will be a small and perfectly-formed group of 24 women.

  • The retreat itself is 10am-5pm, with transport from 9am and a wind down over drinks until 6.30pm.

  • Oh yes! Lunch is provided, as well as coffee, tea and refreshments for the day. It’s our mission to ensure you’re very well looked after.

  • Absolutely! Please let us know in the preference form.

  • We would love that! Please sign up separately so that we can send them all of the information they will require directly.

    Going through a transformation like this with a friend is powerful, not to mention the accountability after the retreat.