SMART HR Event & David Lederman
presents

Unlocking Extraordinary Leadership for Extraordinary Times

21th -24th of August @ Transylvanian Inn

Why this
Retreat?

    In times of constant change and complexity, leadership is no longer about control—it’s about presence. This retreat is designed as a living laboratory: a brave, safe, and expansive space where your body, emotions, and intuition become central to your leadership evolution.

    Combining principles from the Zone of Fulfillment and trauma-sensitive facilitation, this experience helps you shift from reactive performance to regenerative leadership—centered, clear, and deeply embodied.

Facilitators

David Lederman

• Founder of the Zone of Fulfillment framework – a path to real-time vitality, clarity, and meaningful impact
• Former tech leader turned leadership guide, integrating neuroscience, sports psychology, and experiential leadership practices
• International facilitator and author of “Trust Life?”, known for unlocking breakthrough growth with Fortune 500 leaders and startup founders alike
• TEDx speaker and co-founder of "Centrul Origin" - a hub for therapy, personal development and well-being in Sibiu, Romania

David creates experiences that go beyond insight—he guides you into the felt experience of alignment, clarity, and authentic influence.

Simona Lederman

• Somatic therapist and trauma educator with 15+ years in the medical and wellness field, specializing in compliance, patient experience, and embodied care
• Brings together science, intuitive wisdom, and trauma-informed methods to unlock resilience, presence, and sustainable performance
• Trusted advisor to mission-driven founders and organizations, translating bold wellness visions into structured, high-impact realities
• Co-founder of Centrul Origin — a hub for therapy, personal development and well-being in Sibiu, Romania

Simona is specialized in transforming vision into reality within the medical and wellness space. Over the past 15 years, I’ve supported founders and organizations in bringing bold ideas to life—often stepping in when there’s a clear aspiration but no defined roadmap.

What to Expect

Theme: A soft landing and mythic opening to ignite personal transformation.

Afternoon
Opening Circle - A welcoming space to settle, connect, set shared expectations, and step into a different kind of leadership experience.

Evening (after dinner)
Mythic Story by Fire - A symbolic storytelling session that mirrors the retreat arc, inviting participants to shed outdated roles and embrace the unknown with courage and heart.

Theme: Unmasking conditioned beliefs and habits to create space for something new.

Morning
Morning Circle + Somatic Games - Activities that reveal unconscious leadership patterns and conditioned behaviors.
Experiential Teaching - A practical framework to help leaders recognize when they are stuck leading from the Misalignment Loop.

Afternoon
Trust & Sensory Activities in Nature - Outdoor exercises that challenge comfort zones, dissolve emotional defenses, and help participants reconnect with their own true nature.

Evening
Creative Reflection Activities - A mix of visual and symbolic practices to help participants explore and reflect on their current leadership identity.

Theme: Training the heart and mind for real-time alignment and embodied leadership.

Morning
Morning Circle + High-Energy Somatic Games - High-energy activities that unlock new ways of perceiving, relating, and responding as leaders.
Experiential Teaching - A practical model (Zone of Fulfillment) for leading with vitality, clarity, and purpose in the moment.

Afternoon
Nature-Based Activities - Immersive, partner and group exercises that reveal how presence, intention, and energy shape influence and leadership impact.

Evening
Community Dinner - A nourishing meal prepared and enjoyed together to strengthen connection and shared presence (if the venue permits).
Creative Reflections - Light, expressive activities to help leaders integrate insights and begin articulating their evolving leadership identity.

Theme: Bringing insight into action with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

Morning
Leadership Commitment Process - Participants identify what their team and organization most need now, craft a meaningful identity-based leadership commitment, and design a practical action plan with peer support.

Afternoon
Powerful closing ritual.

The Experience Is the Teaching

This is not a training.
It’s not a conference.
It’s a transformational immersion where:

• Your body becomes your compass
• Your inner voice becomes audible
• Your emotional resilience becomes strength, not a liability
• Your vision and identity as a leader are redefined

With a trauma-sensitive foundation, every session respects personal agency, emotional pacing, and psychological safety—ensuring deep work unfolds with care, not pressure.

You Will Leave With:

• A powerful map of your Zone of Fulfillment
• Tools to exit the Misalignment Loop in real-time
• A renewed sense of vitality and emotional spaciousness
• Meaningful connection with other visionary leaders from Romania and Europe
• A personalized action plan to sustain growth and integration
• A deeper capacity to lead with presence, trust, and purpose

Who is this for?

This retreat is for leaders who…
Feel successful but energetically depleted
Want to move beyond “performing the role” into authentic impact
Are ready to shift from managing outcomes to shaping presence
Seek more depth, clarity, and alignment in how they show up for their people

Whether you're a CEO, founder, C-level executive, or senior change-maker, this space is crafted for you.

(Limited to 20 participants for intimacy and depth)

Practical Details

LOCATION 📌

A nature-immersed retreat venue:

Transylvanian Inn

SCHEDULE 🗓️

Thursday 4 p.m. –
Sunday 4 p.m.
21th -24th of August 2025 

INCLUDES 💼

Accommodation, Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch, Coffee breaks

INVESTMENT 💳

3300 lei + TVA/ Participant

Ready to

Lead From Your Center?

This retreat is not just a pause — it’s a recalibration.
Come home to your body, your vision, and your voice as a leader.
Together, we’ll unlock what extraordinary leadership looks like when it’s rooted in presence, truth, and vitality.

About The Retreat

with David Lederman

“The future belongs to leaders who can quiet the noise,
feel what’s real, and create from that place.
This retreat is your space to become that leader.”

Partners

SMART HR Event
SMART HR Event
Centrul ORIGIN
Centrul ORIGIN
zone of fulfillment
Zone of Fulfillment
Trauma Sensitive Healing
Trauma Sensitive Healing