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The Talking Stick invites us to slow down and truly listen. Inspired by an ancient practice, it reminds us that communication isn’t only about speaking — it’s about giving space, attention, and presence to one another. Whoever holds the stick speaks from the heart; those without it, listen deeply.

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Leadership Expedition

5 days in the wild Italian Alps – from challenge to change

Leadership Expedition

Our Leadership Expedition takes you beyond comfort. Five days in raw nature where leadership is not taught but lived – reflecting, trekking, and spending nights under the stars. Here you discover strength, resilience, and the kind of leadership that starts within.

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Location:

Alpe Selvaccia + trail

Hosted By:

Tjeerd

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Benny

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Participants:

8-12 people

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Location

Leaving behind home and habit, you enter a landscape where comfort falls away and nature takes over. Out in the wild there are no walls, no routines. Silence, cold, and firelight replace the familiar – and leadership is learned not through knowing, but through adapting to what the mountains bring.

The trail starts in the picturesque mountain village of Rassa Valsesia, where cobbled paths rise toward Alpe Selvaccia – a hidden mountain pasture only reached on foot or by donkey. Four rustic huts rest on meadows and pine, with a fire circle, a tipi, and a yoga deck facing the majestic Monte Rosa. Evenings gather by the flames, mornings open in silence. After settling in, you leave basecamp behind and head deeper into the wild – through rugged valleys, where authentic mountain huts, tarps, or starry skies become your shelter.

Activities

Leadership takes new shape when you walk the trail, share stories by the fire, and sleep under open skies. In these simple, raw moments, presence grows — and leadership becomes a lived experience.

The expedition follows a rhythm of movement and stillness. Mornings open with breathwork, days unfold on the trail, and nights bring simple meals and circles of sharing. You rest in mountain huts or beneath stars and join in a sweat lodge. Digital devices are left behind so you can truly connect — to yourself, to others, and to the mountains. Every activity is both raw and real. Frameworks such as servant leadership and seven generation thinking give shape to reflection, while the wildness of the Alps strips life back to what truly matters.

Experiences

“Our winter expedition with Otro Elements was nothing short of unforgettable. The landscapes looked like they were pulled straight from a fairytale—snow-dusted peaks, frozen lakes shimmering under the moonlight, and crisp mountain air that made every breath feel alive. The guides were both professional and warm-hearted, making sure we felt safe while also encouraging us to step outside our comfort zones. From building fires in the snow to sharing stories under the stars, every moment felt like part of a bigger journey. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience nature’s raw beauty while reconnecting with themselves.”

Caspar

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