We had the pleasure of hosting Stacey at our Spring women’s retreat, 2024 and we’re so thankful to have her as a part of the Trailblazer community! Stacey Pearson is a Partner at Paterson, a consulting company that helps people and organizations grow into their purpose to reach their fullest potential. At Paterson, Stacey’s job is to build and develop client services to provide the best experience for clients. The company focuses on people, purpose and impact, using two main programs: Paterson StratOp® and Paterson LifePlan®.
These programs guide clients from where they are to where they want to be. Stacey’s personal mission is to connect people to the needs of others to create positive change. With 25 years of leadership experience, she specializes in helping organizations grow through transformational change. She believes that caring for people and culture fosters effective leadership.
Stacey understands that many leaders and entrepreneurs often feel isolated, and she feels that one of her biggest challenges is the loneliness that comes with being at the top. So, she signed up for a Trailblazers women’s retreat. This past spring, she attended the retreat, seeking connection and rejuvenation. The retreat offered a much-needed break from the daily grind and a chance to connect with other women who face similar challenges.
Personal and Professional Impact of the Trailblazers Retreat
Our transformative women’s retreats offer a complete getaway and a necessary pause for leaders to join a community of women with similar positions and hurdles. The retreat connects like-minded women and gives them exciting professional and personal growth opportunities. While working in a small group setting and a confidential speaking space, Stacey was refreshed to meet new friends and share experiences. She also felt like the women she connected with understood her triumphs and challenges.
Being together for meals, learning sessions, and reflective time with others further enriched this experience for her, allowing her to create lasting bonds among her and her peers at the retreat. She also appreciated the blend of strategic business coaching insights and practices like yoga and mindfulness with personal purpose and growth.
Something that elevated the experience for Stacey was the way the retreat was individualized for the women who attended, using assessments such as the DiSC® Catalyst so participants could further their knowledge of themselves.
“They curate everything beautifully and intentionally,” Stacy shared. “The attention to detail and thoughtful planning made the retreat feel special and impactful. From the welcoming environment to the carefully designed activities, every aspect was crafted to enhance the experience. I’m thankful to have taken the time to do this retreat. The best part is the amazing group of women and the connection I’m leaving with. I love that I can relate to them and we can lean on one another personally and professionally.”
We agree, Stacey! The connections made at the Trailblazers women’s retreat are truly special, fostering an invaluable sense of community.