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A live virtual retreat for women in senior leadership

You lead everyone else. Give one day to leading yourself.

  

PEACE in Power™: A Time to REST² is a data-informed retreat where women leaders recover their energy, reset their boundaries, and leave with a personal plan to lead without burning out.


Friday, December 4, 2026 | 9am - 5pm ET / 8am - 4pm CT | Live & Virtual


You're the one who holds it together: the team, the strategy, the hard conversations. But 60% of senior-level women report feeling consistently exhausted (McKinsey & LeanIn.Org), and most don't slow down until something forces them to. 


This retreat is your chance to get ahead of it. In one day with Michele Shelton and four guest experts, you'll look honestly at your energy, mental health, conflict responses and physical wellbeing, and walk into the new year with a plan to sustain them.


Make REST² your next power move.

Reserve My Seat, from $97

This experience is for you if...

  

  • You lead a team or organization, and you're the one everyone leans on.
  • You're performing well on the outside but running low on the inside.
  • You've promised yourself you'll rest "after this quarter" for several quarters now.
  • You want practical, data-informed tools, served up with the inspiration.
  • You'd rather start the new year with a plan instead of a resolution.

Why You Should Join Us...

You're not imagining it. And you're not alone.

Burnout

"Always On"

Exhaustion

✦ Women leaders are 3x more likely to have left a job due to burnout compared to men in equivalent roles. (Deloitte)


The cost of ignoring it isn't only your energy. It's your career.

Exhaustion

"Always On"

Exhaustion

✦ 60% of senior-level women report feeling consistently exhausted. (McKinsey and LeanIn.Org).


The higher you rise, the heavier it gets.

"Always On"

"Always On"

"Always On"

✦ 91% of executive women report an exponential surge in stress compared to pre-pandemic levels. (KPMG) 


"Always on" has become the norm. It doesn't have to be yours.

Public Service Announcement

Public Service Announcement

Public Service Announcement

High-performing women are often the last to notice they're running on empty. The data says it isn't a personal failing. It's a pattern.

The Solution

Public Service Announcement

Public Service Announcement

Michele Shelton's REST² framework treats recovery as a non-negotiable leadership strategy, not a luxury. 

Save My Seat

TESTIMONIALS

"Michele is outstanding at helping you get back to your core, to your center..." 

D.F., President & Chief Executive Officer

"I am eternally grateful to you for all the incredible work. I am a much better leader..." 

P.D., President & CEO

One day. Three movements. A plan you'll actually use.

BREATHE

DEEP DIVE

DEEP DIVE

A space where you don't have to perform. Join women leaders who understand the weight you carry and respect the strength it takes to carry it.


You'll feel seen, not judged.

DEEP DIVE

DEEP DIVE

DEEP DIVE

Five expert sessions, informed by data and lived experience, on energy, mental health, conflict responses and physical wellbeing.


You'll leave with practical tools to strengthen your reserves in each area.

RISE

DEEP DIVE

RISE

Complete your personal assessment and build an individualized action plan for the year ahead.


You'll know what to protect, what to release, and what to do first in January.

Your Retreat Schedule & Guides

Michele L. Shelton, Founder & CEO, Holistic Leadership Authority

SESSION I:

 

Positioning REST² As Your Next Power Move


9:00am ET | 8:00am CT


You'll walk away reacquainted with rest and the framework that anchors your plan for the retreat.


 

Michele serves as your retreat host and principal speaker.   

For more than 25 years she has advised C-level leaders across business, government, healthcare, education, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations. After a 2025 health crisis forced a year of recovery, she created REST² for women leaders who are known as "The Strong One". 

Michele's Bio

Reflection Time & Break

10:15 - 10:30am ET

Crystal Stroessner, CEO & Energy Coach

SESSION TWO: 

The Energy Exchange: Renewing Your Field of Influence & Impact


10:30am ET | 9:30am CT


You'll walk away with knowing how to spot the positions and patterns draining your energy, despite outward success, and how to reclaim it.

Crystal's Bio

Reflection Time & Break

11:45am - 12:00pm ET

India Bradley, LCSW, Private Practice Owner & CEO

SESSION THREE:


Maintaining Your Mental Posture in the Workplace and Beyond


12:00pm ET | 11:00am CT


You'll walk away with practical tools for boundaries, resilience, and managing anxiety and overload in high-pressure roles.

India's Bio

ENJOY YOUR LUNCH

1:15pm - 1:45pm ET

Reflection & Check-In w/Michele

1:45pm - 2:00pm ET

Dana Garnett, CEO, Mindful Strategy LLC

SESSION FOUR:


 From Proving Yourself to Trusting Yourself: Clearing Conflict with Confidence


2:00pm ET | 1:00pm CT


You'll walk away with proven techniques to promote the quick and respectful resolution of conflict, so it stops following you home.

Dana's Bio

Reflection Time & Break

3:15pm - 3:30pm ET Minutes

Dr. Marcella Berry Dyson, DNP, Private Concierge Practice Owner & CEO, 2026 Mrs. Nevada American

SESSION FIVE: 


How Healthy Living Fuels Your Purpose, Leadership and Legacy


3:30pm ET | 2:30pm CT


You'll walk away with clinician-informed shifts to prioritize and expand protection of your physical health as your responsibilities and tenure grow.

Marcella's Bio

Closing Session with Michele Shelton. You don't want to miss this!

4:30pm ET | 3:30pm CT

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I'm Ready to Reset & Relaunch

Two years ago my mind, body, and spirit made me stop. A year of recovery taught me what decades of leading never did...rest isn't the opposite of power. It's where power is restored. I created REST² so you don't have to wait for a crisis to learn that. I'd be honored to spend this day with you.


Michele L. Shelton, Founder & Creator

Choose Your Experience

General Registration

$97.00


Includes:


  • (5) Live expert sessions*
  • Community learning & engagement
  • Personal assessment
  • Individualized action plan

Everything you need to reset and plan your relaunch in 2027.


Reserve My General Seat

VIP Registration (Recommended)

$147.00

Includes:


  • Everything in General Registration
  • 7-Day replay access
  • A private 1:1 coaching session w/Michele (a $250 value)

For $50 more, add a private 30 min. coaching session and freedom to catch any session you miss.


Reserve My VIP Seat

Note: Registration closes November 30th. Your virtual access link arrives by email within 2 business days of paid registration. Can't attend every session live? VIP includes 7 days of replay access. Using professional development funds? Email priority@micheleshelton.com for an invoice to share with your employer.

Testimonials

"Her insights... helped me better position myself in the organization and help others do the same."

C.D., Vice President

“I received emails from those in attendance saying how much they enjoyed hearing from you... we probably could’ve went on for another 30 minutes as we all learned a great deal from you.” 

N.S., Assistant Director

What changes when you lead "rested".

Sharper thinking.

More energy, better decisions.

More energy, better decisions.

✦ Leaders who prioritize recovery are 31% more productive and demonstrate stronger strategic thinking. (Harvard Business Review)

More energy, better decisions.

More energy, better decisions.

More energy, better decisions.

✦  Leaders who use structured well-being tools report 33% higher energy levels and make decisions 20% more effectively. (McKinsey & Company)   

A team that stays.

More energy, better decisions.

A team that stays.

✦  Leaders with individualized recovery strategies are significantly more likely to retain top talent and sustain high-performing teams. (Deloitte) 

Registration is Open Now thru November 30th.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at priority@micheleshelton.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

This retreat is designed specifically for mid-level to executive women leaders regardless of industry or sector— corporate, government, nonprofit, or faith-based. If you lead a team, carry high-level responsibility, and struggle to put yourself first, this experience was built for you. 


 The PEACE in Power Platform™ honors the whole woman — including her spiritual identity — and welcomes women of all backgrounds and belief systems. Michele's approach is holistic and inclusive, honoring every dimension of who you are without requiring any particular faith tradition. 


Most wellness events offer inspiration. A Time to REST² is a structured, data-informed experience designed for women in leadership: five expert sessions, a personal assessment, and a personalized plan you'll activate in January. It's a learning experience that can handle your truth. 


Join for the sessions you can. If you'd like the freedom to catch up later, choose VIP for 7 days of replay access.


Yes. Many leaders use professional development funds. Email priority@micheleshelton.com and we'll send an invoice. 


You always choose how much to share. Camera use and participation are encouraged but optional. Participants are not on camera for our webinars and may submit questions anonymously to the group.


The retreat is hosted on Zoom webinar. Your access link and brief questionnaire will arrive by email within 2 business days of receipt of your paid registration. 


Registrations are non-refundable, but we understand life happens. You can transfer your registration as a credit toward the purchase of another program or service. Email us to request a transfer.


Special Thanks to Our Collaborators & Media Partners

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Contact: priority@micheleshelton.com | (888) 378-2740 | U.S.A.

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