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Waking up to the gentle sound of waves lapping against the shore.
 Sunlight dances on the water as you stretch into a new day, feeling lighter, clearer, and more like yourself than you have in years.
The tension, uncertainty, self-doubt, the weight of all the roles youâve played has melted away. Instead, you feel...
CALM.
EMPOWERED.
CERTAIN.
You finally see the next stage of your life with absolute clarity.
And you know exactly how to step into it.
Four days in the stunning Whitsundays.
Four days to relax, revive, and plan your next chapter
THE NEXT CHAPTER RETREAT
~ Whitsundays ~
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A transformational 4-day womenâs retreat in beautiful Airlie Beach
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Looking for your next step?
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Youâve spent years showing up for everyone elseâyour career, your family, your responsibilitiesâbut somewhere along the way, you lost sight of you.
And now youâre asking:
- Who am I now?
- What do I really want for this next phase of my life?
- How do I make this next stage of my life really mean something?
- How do I turn my lifelong dreams into reality?
- How can I rise to my full potential?
You know youâre ready for something moreâŚ
Youâve got dreams of starting or growing your own business, writing the book youâve always wanted to write, or establishing a new identity and leaving your past traumas behind.
But you donât know where to startâŚ
THE NEXT CHAPTER RETREAT is for you.
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Join an exclusive and intimate group for an all-female retreat staying in luxurious accommodation at Airlie Beach in the beautiful Whitsundays and walk away with a plan for your future.
For 4 transformative days, we invite you to pause, reset, and reconnectâso you can step into your next chapter feeling refreshed, confident, and in control.
Youâll learn to write your own empowering story, turn pain into purpose, and create a clear path to fulfil your potential in this next chapter of your life.
Walk away with new friendships with other women who have a vision for their future just like you.
Youâll learn from expert sessions and immersive workshops in:
â Goal setting
â Business planning
â Redefining your identity and purpose
â Writing your book
â Recovering from trauma
And youâll rejuvenate your mind and spirit with
â Daily yoga sessions
â Luxurious villa accommodation
â Therapeutic pools
â Spa treatments (extra charge if not an early bird participant)
Finishing the retreat with a glorious sunset cruise to celebrate the work youâve done and the new friendships youâve made.
Where you'll stay...
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Youâll be staying for 4 days in villa accommodation at the exclusive Yangaro Retreat at Funnel Bay, outside Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, Queensland.Â
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CHOOSE FROM...
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King Room
One king-sized bed, ensuite, and private balcony or patio. Perfect if you want time on your own.
Twin-shared Room
Two king-sized singles with ensuite and private balcony or patio. Bring a friend and book both beds or book a single bed and meet someone new.
Youâll have access to group sessions, daily yoga, therapeutic pools and spa treatments all on site at Yangaro.
Meals will be provided and dietary restrictions are catered for (please advise in advance).
Whatâs included in THE NEXT CHAPTER RETREAT?
This isnât just a retreat. Itâs a transformation.
LUXURY & RELAXATION
TRANSFORMATION & GROWTH
Meet your hosts
At THE NEXT CHAPTER RETREAT, youâll be supported by a team of incredible women who will work with you to create a plan for your next chapter that will see you set up for success. Each of our experts will be running group sessions and can provide individualised advice in one-on-one coaching sessions (optional extra).
Dr. Lidia Lae
Psychologist & Self-Development Specialist
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Helping you rewrite your personal narrative, rediscover your purpose, and step into a life of clarity and confidence.
Dr. Lidia Lae is the principal psychologist of To Learn Consulting. She is also a writer and self-development specialist who empowers women and leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds to rediscover their purpose, heal from lifeâs challenges, and reclaim balance while navigating life transitions with confidence and clarity.
With a deep understanding of how women navigate multiple cultural identities and roles, Lidia helps participants uncover their core values, rewrite limiting self-narratives, and create lives aligned with their authentic selves. Through her compassionate guidance, she provides the tools to overcome perfectionism, set healthy boundaries, and embrace self-compassion and insights as a foundation for meaningful growth.
Whether youâre feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for transformation, Lidia will help you find clarity, balance lifeâs demands, and step into your next chapter with renewed purpose, joy, and strength.
Deborah Power
Financial Coach & Business Strategist
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Giving you practical strategies to build, grow, and scale a business that actually pays you.
Deborah is a Chartered Accountant, CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and serial entrepreneur, having had businesses from startup to succession all built to 6 figures in the accounting profession, and children's education sector, and now in the consulting, coaching, education, and training profession.
She has worked for multinational organizations, including Louis Vuitton and the Manpower Group, and consulted to many SMEs as the CFO managing finance functions and creating highly profitable businesses.
Her years of business expertise have focused on helping businesses and women in business to obtain freedom and financial independence by empowering them to understand their finances, become the CFO of their business, and create significant profit in their business.
She created The Female CFO⢠created to empower financial potential in Women in Business, so they are confident, cash flow rich, profitable, and have financial freedom.
Deborah has now developed The Financial Savvy Academyâ˘. Her unique methodology is a step-by-step process that provides a clear roadmap for women to follow and make the desired future a reality.
Caroline Arnoul
Writer, Editor & Book Coach
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Helping you write the book youâve always dreamed of and bring your ideas to life.
Caroline is an award-winning creative and business writer, a book coach, and a qualified editor. Caroline works with emerging authors to help them bring their ideas to life on the page and manage their manuscript projects to completion.
She coaches writers on how to start their projects, restart stalled writing projects, structure their manuscripts effectively, and self-edit to improve the quality of their writing. With a background in sales and marketing, she also provides advice on how to get published and how to write a book to boost your business.
Caroline works with writers of fiction, narrative non-fiction (including memoirs), business, and self-help (transformational) books along with helping those with no writing experience to start their projects.
Kat Finnerty
Best-selling Author, International Speaker & certified âMaster of Disasterâ
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Guiding you through her 12 Principles to become a âMaster of Disasterââ turning past pain into your greatest strength.
Kat Finnerty is a best-selling author, internationally renowned yoga and health and wellness retreat facilitator, and the creator of the 12 Principles to become a âMaster of Disasterâ.
After being diagnosed with an incurable disease at 24 and overcoming unimaginable setbacks, Kat turned her personal battles into a framework to help others transform their struggles.
Her 12 principles are a superpower, equipping people to overcome the pain of loss, betrayal, or depression in as little as 12 hours. Participants walk away with a fresh perspective on life, a profound sense of freedom, and the ability to let go of what no longer serves them.
Through her transformative retreats held worldwide, Kat teaches how to reclaim power, find peace, and create a life filled with purpose and vitality. Her mission is simple yet profound: to help people stop suffering, start thriving, and become their own Master of Disaster.
Why NOW?
Itâs so easy to say that youâll make time for yourself one day.
But one day never comes.
If youâve been telling yourself,
âIâll do it next yearâ,
âI donât have the timeâ,
or even
âIâm not sure if Iâm readyâ,
Then join us in the Whitsundays.
Because hereâs the truth:
Thereâs no perfect time to change your life so you canât wait for the âright timeâ. You just need to take the leap and start. But you donât need to do it by yourself because weâre here to guide you.
Itâs so much easier to move forward with new challenges when you have guidance and a supportive group around you.
And youâll meet those women at THE NEXT CHAPTER RETREAT.
Join us in Airlie Beach for four days that might just change your life.
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JOIN THE WAITLIST NOWWhen you join us in the Whitsundays, youâll be saying YES to:
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- Finally prioritising YOU
- Getting the clarity you need to move forward with confidence
- Breaking free from the patterns that have kept you stuck
- Creating a future that feels exciting, fulfilling, and 100% aligned with YOU
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Imagine looking back a year from now and realising that this was the moment everything changed.
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Bonus: 30 minute one-on-one pre-retreat get-to-know call
Once you book your place at THE NEXT CHAPTER RETREAT, weâll book a 30 minute one-on-one Get to Know You call between you and one of our experts.
In that call, weâll discuss what your thoughts are in relation to your next steps and what your priorities are for the retreat so we can tailor your retreat experience to you.
Having a Get to Know You call also means that even if you come to the retreat on your own, youâll never have that experience of walking into a room knowing no one because youâll have got to know one of us before you even arrive in Airlie Beach.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the retreat being held?
How do I get to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays?
Are my travel costs included?
Do you cater for dietary restrictions?
Will I have any free time to explore the area?
What is the cost of a one-on-one session with one of the hosts?
What is your cancellation policy?
JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER RETREAT
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Weâre so excited about your interest in The Next Chapter Retreat! If you werenât able to join us this time, donât worryâweâd love to have you for our next retreat.
By joining the waitlist, youâll be the first to know when new dates are announced, get exclusive early bird pricing, and receive special bonuses only available to our waitlist members
Iâve got additional questions. Can I speak to someone?
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Of course! Weâre happy to answer any questions and for you to speak to a real person. Contact us via email here and one of us will be in touch to answer your questions.Â
Want to join us on the retreat but the dates donât suit you?
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Disclaimer: Resort images courtesy of Yangaro Resort and Rose Grace Studios. The images used are representative of the facilities available at the resort.
