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The best leaders aren’t doing more — they’re doing what matters most.

Call 563-580-0231 to discover more and schedule your team's Experience!

 

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Let us help you unlock the clarity, energy, and purpose to lead the way forward. Corporate leadership teams - this Experience is for you to reset, reconnect, and lead differently.

Is Your Organization Pushing
to Do More with Less?

More profits. More customers. More tech.
With fewer people. Less budget. Limited time.
Leaders are overwhelmed. Burnout is rising.
Everyone’s moving faster — but getting less done.

"What if the real solution isn’t to go faster
— but to slow down?"

Slow Down to Speed Up

At the Midwest Leadership Experience, we guide your team through a 2.5-day, 3-night journey to reset how you lead — and how you live.

Set in the peaceful beauty of Central Wisconsin, you’ll stay at a curated Airbnb cabin where you’ll disconnect from technology and reconnect with purpose.

This is more than a retreat — it's a reawakening.

You’ll be hosted by me, Kathie Rotz, and my team — your guides for an unforgettable experience of nature, movement, mindful leadership, reflection, and growth.

From Reflection to Renewal

At the Midwest Leadership Experience, leadership growth begins with slowing down. Each day is designed to help you reconnect with yourself, your purpose, and your team—so you can return to work with clarity, confidence, and renewed energy.

Centering

Find Your Balance
Day 1: We begin with movement—starting from your core. A fitness session and outdoor activities (weather permitting—even paddleboarding!) will ground you physically while quietly preparing you for deeper insight. In the evening, we’ll shift that awareness inward, exploring how physical balance mirrors the challenge of staying centered as a leader. You'll begin drawing connections between core strength and leading from your values.

Curiosity

Lead with Questions
Day 2 invites you to explore how asking the right questions—of yourself and others—can shift your leadership. Whether you're watching the sunrise, playing pickleball, or tackling a local scavenger hunt, you'll experience how curiosity builds trust, encourages growth, and invites collaboration. Through play and reflection, you'll begin to see how leading with questions is more powerful than leading with control.

Creativity

Unplug to Discover
Day 3 invites you to disconnect from constant interruptions and reconnect with your most powerful leadership asset: your creative mind. In a tech-free environment, we’ll engage in hands-on activities that activate the right side of your brain—where problem-solving, vision, and innovation begin. You’ll learn how anxiety blocks creativity and how intentional space invites clarity. Great leaders don’t just manage tasks—they imagine what’s possible.

The Real Return on Investment (ROI)

What do you really gain from stepping away for three days? Here’s what you and your team will walk away with:

 

🌿 Clarity – Know what truly matters
Through guided reflection, leadership conversations, and space to think (without constant interruptions), you’ll identify what’s most essential—for you, your role, and your team.
🔥 You’ll leave with: A personalized action plan to align your energy, time, and resources to what drives real impact.

 

💪 Confidence – Reclaim your leadership presence
Through physical and mental challenges—on the mat, on the paddleboard, or in conversation—you’ll quiet self-doubt and strengthen your inner voice.
🔥 You’ll leave with: Practical tools and mindset shifts to lead tough conversations, own your decisions, and show up fully.

 

🔄 Resilience – Build habits that last
From daily wellness practices to digital detox, you’ll experience how stepping away builds strength for when you step back in.
🔥 You’ll leave with: Simple, sustainable routines to maintain your energy and focus long after the retreat ends.

 

💡 Inspiration – Spark new ideas
Unplugging creates space for creative thinking. Through playful activities, nature, and conversation, you’ll access the innovative part of your brain.
🔥 You’ll leave with: Fresh ideas, renewed problem-solving energy, and new ways to lead your team forward.

 

🌟 Purpose – Reconnect with your why
In quiet moments of journaling, conversation, and nature, you’ll rediscover what drew you to leadership in the first place.
🔥 You’ll leave with: A deeper sense of meaning—and the motivation to lead with intention, not just obligation.

 

Everything You Need — Nothing You Don’t

Is This for Your Team?

The Midwest Leadership Experience is designed for corporate leadership teams — executives, managers, and team leads who are ready to:

  • Model wellness and sustainability

  • Strengthen team connection

  • Think creatively and lead with intention

  • Stop burnout before it begins

Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, this Experience gives you tools to grow yourself — and your influence.

Location & Accommodations

Where will we be in Wisconsin?

You will be in central Wisconsin, one hour from Dane County (Madison) Regional Airport, 30 minutes from Wisconsin Dells. Even more specific, you'll be near Mauston, New Lisbon and Necedah.

What will our accommodations look like?

Something similar to this.

You'll stay in an Airbnb cabin near Castle Rock Lake.

What’s the setting like?

Expect peaceful woods, water views, and active time outdoors. You’ll be in the sun, around bugs, and likely break a sweat—pack shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. We’ll provide the bug spray!

Meet Your Guides

Hi, I’m Kathie Rotz, your guide for the Midwest Leadership Experience. I created MLE from my own journey of learning to lead with clarity, calm, and purpose—especially in a world that rarely slows down. As a leadership coach, former corporate trainer, and someone who finds peace in nature with my husband, John, and our golden retrievers, Oskee and Simba, I believe that when we step away from the noise, we step into our best selves.

At MLE, I’ll walk alongside you as you recharge, refocus, and return to your work—and your life—with stronger, renewed energy.

Read My Full Bio

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm sure you will have many more questions than what is listed below. Please schedule your Discovery Call to learn more! 563-580-0231

MLE is designed for emerging to executive-level leaders who want to enhance their clarity, confidence, and well-being to lead more intentionally. It's perfect for individuals and leadership teams seeking personal renewal, connection, and professional growth.

The ideal team size for the Midwest Leadership Experience is 2 to 10 participants. This intimate group setting allows for deeper connection, personalized attention, and meaningful conversations. It ensures everyone has space to reflect, contribute, and grow—both individually and as a team. Whether you're bringing a pair of emerging leaders or a full leadership team, we’ll create a powerful, shared experience that leaves a lasting impact.

MLE combines leadership development, wellness practices, and nature immersion. We intentionally disconnect from technology, reduce stress through mindfulness, and focus on how leaders function mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s not just professional development—it’s a full-body, full-mind reset.

Yes. And you’ll be surprised how much you’ll love it. For 3 days, we challenge you to disconnect completely from technology—no phone calls, texts, emails, or internet. This rare opportunity helps you gain clarity, creativity, and mental freedom in ways you may not expect.

Before the Experience begins, you will be given Kathie's contact information to share with your family and team members back home in case of any emergency.

Absolutely. While we’ll spend time in nature, the goal is reconnection—not roughing it. Our activities are designed to be accessible, calming, and restorative for everyone, regardless of experience level.

Once registered, you’ll receive a detailed packing list. Essentials include:

  • Comfortable clothing for movement and weather changes

  • A variety of shoes - hiking, workout, comfy

  • Camp/Lawn chair

  • Open mind and a willingness to unplug

We stay in comfortable, clean lodging surrounded by nature. Think cozy, rustic cabin—not tents. You’ll have your own bed and shared or private bath, depending on the venue. All meals and supplies are included.

Yes! The Midwest Leadership Experience can be tailored to align with your team’s specific goals, challenges, and leadership dynamics. Whether your team needs to focus on communication, stress management, strategic thinking, or deepening trust, we’ll work with you to customize the content, pace, and activities. From the moment you register, we’ll collaborate to design an experience that’s both meaningful and impactful for your team.

Let us know what your team is navigating—we'll make sure the Experience meets you right where you are.

It’s Time to Lead Differently

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