Itinerary: Presentation Skills Retreat

Location: Stella Apartments, Plaka Beach, Naxos, Greece

Please note: This is a sample schedule. The final itinerary may vary slightly depending on the weather and the group’s preference.

    • Guests arrivals and transfers from Port or Airport to Accommodation (Stella Appartments)

    • Evening: Welcome Drinks Reception & Dinner

      A relaxed evening featuring local Greek specialities, wine, and the opportunity to meet fellow participants. Includes an overview of the week ahead.

    • Presence & Confidence

      Theme: Grounding, mindset, and calm authority

    • Morning Group Workshop (09:00–11:00)

      Orientation (30 mins)

      Intention-setting

      Understanding presentation nerves

      Tools for grounding and presence

    • Coaching Labs (11:15–12:30)

      Participants work in small groups

      Plan short presentations

      Peer observation and supportive feedback

    • Lunch

      Buffet lunch

    • Afternoon

      1:1 coaching sessions (30 minutes per participant, rotating across the week)

      Individual work on refining presentations for Friday

      Free time for beach or rest when not in session

    • Evening

      Informal group dinner at nearby Taverna

    • Morning – Optional Yoga Session

      Breakfast at Stella

    • Voice, Body & Delivery

      Theme: Embodied communication

    • Morning Group Workshop (09:30–11:00)

      Breath and vocal confidence

      Pace, emphasis, and clarity

      Physical presence and body language

    • Coaching Labs (11:15–12:30)

      Guided vocal and physical practice

      Optional filmed exercises

      Individualised feedback within the group

    • Lunch

      Buffet lunch

    • Afternoon

      Scheduled 1:1 coaching sessions

      Free time - beach Plaka or Agia Anna for those not in sessions

    • Evening

      Informal group dinner at nearby Taverna

    • Morning – Optional Beach walk

      Breakfast at Stella

    • Structure & Storytelling

      Theme: Clear thinking, compelling narratives

    • Morning Group Workshop (09:30–11:00)

      Structuring effective presentations

      Storytelling techniques for professional contexts

      Strong openings and memorable endings

    • Coaching Labs (11:15–12:30)

      Workshopping individual presentation outlines

      Coaching on clarity, flow, and audience engagement

    • Lunch

      Group lunch

    • Afternoon

      Optional visit to the Kouros Statues (walking

    • Evening

      Dinner at a taverna in Melanes

    • Morning – Optional Yoga Session

      Breakfast at Stella

      Handling Pressure & Real-World Scenarios

      Theme: Confidence under challenge

    • Morning Group Workshop (09:30–11:00)

      Managing questions and interruptions

      Presenting to senior stakeholders

      Thinking on your feet

      Small-Group Coaching Labs (11:15–12:30)

      Simulated real-world scenarios

      Individual coaching within group settings

      Advanced feedback and refinement

    • Lunch

      Buffet Lunch

    • Afternoon

      Individual rehearsals for finalpresentation

      Optional excursion to Eggares Olive Press

    • Evening

      Shopping in Chora and Portara visit

      Dinner at Taverna with optional dancing

    • Breakfast at Stella

      Integration & Showcase

      Theme: Confidence going forward

    • Final Morning Group Session (09:00–10:30)

    • Supported Presentation Rehearsal (10:45–12:00)

      Structured feedback

      Individual next-step coaching

      Personal action plans

    • Lunch

      Buffet lunch

    • Afternoon

      Free time & final preparations

    • Evening

      Final presentations in a supportive, celebratory setting (17.00)

    • Feedback and review. Q&A

    • Celebration Dinner

    • Breakfast

    • Morning/Afternoon – Guest transfers to ferry port or airport.

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