Beyond

For accomplished leaders transitioning beyond full-time work to design a purpose-driven next chapter.

What is Beyond?

Beyond is an innovative program for leaders at the peak of their careers who are contemplating "what’s next?". Designed for leaders who are, or are planning on, transitioning from full-time work, ‘Beyond’ helps you intentionally design your next life phase, leveraging your portfolio of career-long expertise and networks. It helps you explore pathways to continue to have purpose, and have meaningful impact in the community whilst staying engaged and connected.

  • Location: Melbourne CBD + Regional Retreats
  • Program length: 7 full days, 3 nights & 5 events over 5 months
  • Price: From $8,950+ GST (Early bird and NFP rates available)

Professional Development for the Next Phase of Your Life

Rather than viewing retirement as an endpoint, Beyond is about expanding your influence, networks and impact, while maintaining intellectual challenge, personal growth and purpose, whether that means board roles, consulting, strategic volunteering, mentoring, or new ventures.

Who is Beyond For?

Leaders contemplating a move beyond full-time work often face a gap between their skills and the opportunities available to them. You know you want to continue to have purpose, but are unsure how best to apply your expertise or find new pathways to contribute. Meanwhile, society urgently needs strategic minds, problem-solvers, and experienced mentors to help navigate current and emerging complex challenges.

‘Beyond’ bridges that gap, giving you the tools, networks, and insights to step into your next life chapter.

If you’re an accomplished leader or business owner, who is: 

  • Asking yourself “What’s next?” beyond full-time work. 
  • Seeking intellectual stimulation and challenge in new spaces. 
  • Wanting to apply your leadership skills in meaningful and impactful ways. 
  • Interested in gaining exposure to the challenges facing community.
  • Keen to connect with a new and diverse network of leaders navigating similar transitions. 

then Beyond is for you.

Experienced leaders are exiting work at the peak of their capability, leading to a significant loss of skills, influence, and leadership that could benefit community.

What to Expect

Beyond draws from the best of Leadership Victoria’s renowned Williamson Community Leadership Program, but is designed for leaders at a very different life stage. The program includes:

2 x Residential Immersive Retreats (2 days each)

Step away from the day-to-day and into facilitated immersive spaces that prompt deep connection, reflection and new perspectives. All meals and accommodation included.

Personalised Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI 2.0) Diagnostic

A personalised, strengths-based diagnostic to help surface how you might lead and connect in new and different contexts.

3 x In-Person Experience Days

Intentionally designed days that invite curiosity, explore assumptions, and introduce you to seasoned community leaders. Lunch and refreshments provided.

Tailored Support Through Coaching

Confidential support from a skilled practitioner to help you work through the real-time questions you're holding.

2 x Online Events

Maintain momentum and connection through virtual engagements that build on your in-person experience.

Expert Faculty & Guest Contributors

Facilitated by expert leadership faculty and practitioners, with additional insights from guest contributors, seasoned community leaders, and leaders who have successfully and meaningfully navigated the ‘beyond career’ transition transitions.

Special Events

Signature Dinner (with guest): An evening of inspiration and connection, and the opportunity to include someone from your life or leadership circle.

Leadership Lunch: A space for meaningful conversation around leadership in practice.

Graduation Dinner: A celebration of the relationships and insights you have gained.

2025 Beyond Program Dates

Month

Event

Location

Dates 2025

July

Welcome Immersive Retreat

(2 days, 2 nights)

Regional Victoria

(Yarra Valley)

Wednesday, 30 July (evening) - Friday, 1 August (late afternoon)

August

Experience Day 1

Melbourne

Friday, 15 August

Leadership Lunch

Melbourne

Wednesday, 27 August

September

Experience Day 2

Melbourne

Friday, 19 September

October

Signature Dinner

(with guest)

Melbourne

Wednesday, 1 October

Experience Day 3

Melbourne

Friday, 10 October

Online Webinar

Online

Wednesday, 22 October (early evening)

November

Closing Immersive

(2 days, 1 night)

Regional Victoria

(location TBC)

Thursday, 20 - Friday, 21 November

Graduation Dinner

Melbourne

Wednesday, 26 November

2025 Beyond Pricing

First Movers (First 5 Places) | $8,950 + GST

Early Bird, Not-for-profit, Self-Funded | $9,850 + GST

Standard | $11,325 + GST

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Booking and credit card fees applicable upon purchasing. NFP rate applies to individuals employed in an organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profit Commission.

Program details are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. Please view our terms and conditions which includes information about our cancellation policy. Please check with your manager or relevant person in your organisation for approval before enrolling.