Join us for an extraordinary day of growth and learning.
Chairlift Coaching is designed to meet your personal leadership development goals. Choose from a private one-on-one session for focused guidance or immerse yourself in a group session to learn alongside peers. This unique program, led by our team of seasoned executive coaches and avid snow sports enthusiasts, combines the thrill of mountain sports with the transformative power of professional coaching for deep, impactful leadership insights.
Key Takeaways:
Goal Setting with Clarity: Harness the power of nature to set and refine your leadership objectives.
Present-Moment Awareness: Enhance your decision-making and presence through mindful practices amid the awe-inspiring mountain settings.
Conscious Thought and Movement: Integrate conscious thought into your leadership style, leveraging the physical activity of snow sports for mental and emotional balance.
Actionable Insights: Leave with the memories of the slopes, and the practical strategies and actions to elevate your leadership journey.
We honor and acknowledge the distinct First Nations and Indigenous people who have stewarded these lands where we now live, work, and play.
Other Important Details:
Our 'home areas' include the breathtaking slopes of Whistler, Big Bear, and Tahoe, offering a perfect backdrop for this transformative experience. But our vision doesn't stop there – we're ready to bring Chairlift Coaching to other renowned locations. Let us know where you want to go, and we'll bring the coaching experience to you!
When:
March 10: Palisade, Tahoe, CA
March 25: Whistler, BC
March 27: Vail, CO
Cost: Includes programming & facilitation
Win a Free Chairlift Coaching Experience!
Register below to learn more about our program and get a chance to win one of three exclusive coaching experiences in March.
FAQs and more details about the program listed below.
Meet The Facilitators
Melani Gordon
Melani Gordon is a Partner at Evolution. She is a serial entrepreneur with one exit. She has worked with over 200 startup leaders under the wings of two venture funds, offering 1 to 1 CEO coaching, co-founder alignment, and sales training. As the former CEO of TapHunter, she grew the B2B SaaS company into a leading player in restaurant management software, benefiting organizations like Lagunitas Brewing and Whole Foods. Melani holds a San Diego State University degree and is a limited partner at Interlock Capital. She is Wilderness First Responder and AIARE 1 Avalanche Certified. Melani enjoys being in the backcountry mountain biking and snowboarding in the Sierra Nevadas. Melani lives with her husband Flash and rescue pup Charlie in Reno, Nevada.
Peter Gandolfo
Peter Gandolfo is a Partner at Evolution. He’s coached leaders from Snapchat, Google, Paramount, City National Bank, Radiology Partners, University of California Berkeley, and more. Peter has coached while hiking, and he’s excited to make coaching while skiing a reality. Prior work experience includes marketing and brand management at Mattel, product marketing at Ford Motor Company, and advertising client service at FCB. He has a B.A. in Psychology and Pre-Med Studies from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from UCLA Anderson.
Jody Radtke
Jody Radtke is a Partner at Evolution. She has coached leaders at Netflix, Nuna, Slack, Spotify, and others. With professional leadership experience in Operations and HR, Jody brings actionable skills and experience to her coaching. Jody holds an M.A. in Psychology and a B.S. in Leadership and has taught at the Graduate School level in Psychology and Business in fields of trauma and addictions, ecopsychology, transformational leadership, risk management, and team development. Jody is Certified in Wilderness Medicine (WFR), AIARI Avalanche and NCCP Sport coaching. She has lived and played across the Mountain West and currently calls British Columbia home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Chairlift Coaching leverages the natural benefits of the great outdoors. The bilateral stimulation from skiing and snowboarding aids in emotional and nervous system regulation, enhancing sensory processing and 'attention flexibility' – akin to mindfulness training. This unique setting allows an increased capacity to switch focus and states, making it an ideal environment for deep, impactful coaching.
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Cost includes professional coaching and guided discussions by expert coaches on goals setting, leadership skills, present-moment awareness, and the power of conscious thought and movement. As well as integration of the day into take-home learnings and actions.
Travel, accommodations, lift tickets, equipment, lessons, and meals are not included.
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This is a half-day event that begins at the lodge where we'll set the tone with a welcoming session, helping you align your goals and intentions for the day.
At the end of the program, we will reconvene at the lodge for an integration session to share experiences, insights, and takeaways, ensuring you leave with a clear path forward.
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Participants must have the ability to ride a chairlift unaccompanied and are comfortable descending a green run (minimum) without assistance.
Coaches are able to coach individuals on any mountain terrain.
Lessons are not provided.
Testimonials
“WOW. That’s the only word for it. I had so much FUN on my chairlift coaching day with Jody, and I emerged feeling so much freer, calmer, more focused, and on top of the most significant challenges in my life than I could have imagined! Can’t wait for my next session.”
- Heather Hendri, Wilderness Therapist & Clinical Mental Health counselor
"During winter, there's no place that brings me more happiness than being surrounded by the mountains of Colorado. It's where I feel most alive. Skiing down the slopes of my favorite mountain, and talking with Peter up the lifts, presents the opportunity to see my challenges more clearly and addressing them more possible. Zero distractions, moving my body in sync with nature, it has become the place where I am able to achieve true clarity.
- Matthew, Real Estate Executive
"Chairlift Coaching is a brilliant concept. Engaging in an activity I'm passionate about while facing my current dilemmas has proven to be very beneficial. The environment of the mountains is perfect for deep thought and reflection. Skiing fuels my mental flexibility, allowing me to think through things with clarity and confidence. Chairlift Coaching has become an integral part of my problem-solving process and a platform for personal growth and insight."
- Serena, Therapist