The Cruise Retreat Podcast

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Yep, you read that right, cruise retreats DO cost less than land retreats, and in this episode, I'm breaking down how.  I'm digging in deep into what components of retreat planning are actually included in the cruise fare, and how much can that save you in comparison to a hotel retreat.

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There are so many cruise ships and cruise lines to select from when picking a location for your next retreat...and I'm not just talking about the typical ones you may see on ads or commercials.  Listen in as I break down the different categories of cruise lines, to help you identify which may be the best for your next retreat or in-person program.

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In the constant pursuit of evolution and bringing you incredible value, I'm pouring some thoughts and going back to basics.  Listen in on the direction I'm working on for the Cruise Retreat Podcast.

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The past two weeks, I've had the pleasure of sailing on two ocean ships, the MSC Divina, and the Carnival Mardi Gras.  What were some of the commonalities I found, in general, and specifically to retreats on these ships?  Listen in! 

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I'm ocean sailing again--woohoo!  Last week I was aboard the divine MSC Divina and this week I'm aboard the brand new Carnival Mardi Gras.  I'm giving my first impressions on ocean cruising now, as well as comparing the different cruise lines and ships.

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm featuring a few river cruise options that sail through Hispanic destinations.  Second up is the delightful Rhone River, which runs through France, with a pre or post in Spain.  Enjoy!

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm featuring a few river cruise options that sail through Hispanic destinations.  Second up is the charming Douro River, which runs through Portugal and Spain.  Enjoy!

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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I'm featuring a few river cruise options that sail through Hispanic destinations.  First up is the magnificent Magdalena River, which runs through Colombia in this first of its kind sailing.  Enjoy!

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In this episode of the podcast, I interview, Michele Shelton, Founding CEO and Principal Consultant at Michele Shelton, LLC. Michele shares her insights on what diversity, equity, and inclusion really mean within an organization, how companies and businesses can better incorporate DEI into their culture, and how to make sure DEI is present in your retreat setting.

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In this episode of the podcast, I interview, Mary Miller, Owner of Transform Your Talent Coaching and HR Strategy. In Part 2, Mary and I discuss the importance of the in-person connection, the strategies you can incorporate to increase employee engagement, and how to be thoughtful when incorporating a cruise retreat to your culture plan. Enjoy!

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In this episode of the podcast, I interview, Mary Miller, Owner of Transform Your Talent Coaching and HR Strategy. Mary shares her insights on the changing employee motivations, the importance of trust, and why yet again, pizza parties are not enough to keep your employees engaged. Enjoy!

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I've invited my new friends and fellow travel advisors, Teri Leonhard, Amy Little, and Vernita Patterson, to join me and speak on their experience as attendees of our mutual coach's cruise retreat on the Rhine River about a month ago.

Listen in on their motivations to attend an event like this, some of their favorite moments, and their key takeaways from the cruise ship retreat.  Enjoy!

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I've invited my friend and fellow travel advisor, Jenny Senter of Celtic Heritage Destinations, to come on and talk about her experience as a newcomer to the world of travel business coaches Sandra and Anthony McLemore of Travel Marketing and Media. 

Listen in on how beneficial and transformational this cruise retreat opportunity was to Jenny as a newbie to the McLemore's,  how cruise retreats can generate increased bonds and raving fans, and how Jenny plans to further invest in these business coaches.

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Let me just geek out like this on every episode :)  Listen in on my experience as I start coming down from my Rhine River high.  I share the value I received as an attendee of this retreat experience, as well as notable moments on the itinerary.  Enjoy!

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