Surfing and Strategy: The Unexpected Link That Powers Team Retreats

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Surfing isn’t just a fun group activity. It’s a surprisingly powerful tool for team-building and leadership development. At Lisbon Coastal Retreat, we work with experienced surf instructors who not only guide your team into the water, but also help draw parallels to professional growth.

Surfing as a Leadership Tool:

  • Resilience: Learning to fall and try again.

  • Presence: Tuning into the moment to ride the wave.

  • Adaptability: Reading shifting conditions and responding.

What It Looks Like:

  • Group surf lessons (no experience required)

  • Guided pre- or post-surf reflection

  • Option to debrief as a team on lessons learned

Sample Add-On Day:

8:00 AM: Light breakfast 9:00 AM: Group surf lesson with instructors 11:00 AM: Guided journaling or informal team debrief 1:00 PM: Lunch and relaxed afternoon 5:00 PM: Strategy session with fresh perspective

This combination of physical activity, shared challenge, and outdoor energy creates deep, lasting impact for teams and leaders alike.

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