Mopane leadership Retreat 2021 stories

The Mopane retreat came at an ideal moment for me. I loved that I was given the opportunity to pause and think about myself. It was awkward at first since I hadn't given myself enough time.

Our intrinsic value is determined by how we perceive ourselves in comparison to others and in connection to the world in which we live. I learned that if I don't feel I matter for what I offer to the table in terms of traits, talents, attitudes, and beliefs, no one else will. See more

The Mopane leaders' experience retreat was mind-blowing and life-changing. The retreat benefited my mind, body, and spirit, and I don't regret the time I spent there.

Constant demands, a demanding schedule, and never-ending ambitions to fulfil frequently compel us to cut corners and take shortcuts that harm our physical, mental, and spiritual health in the long term. At the retreat, I learned how vital it is to make time in my hectic schedule to relax, rejuvenate, and recharge my energies, as well as to balance my body, mind, and soul on a regular basis. See more

I had the most amazing time of my life. The retreat was exceptionally well-organized, inviting, and full of opportunities for learning and self-connection.

I was able to recognize, accept, and love myself for who I am. I learned how to love myself and why it mattered during the retreat. Self-love, I learned, is accepting myself completely, treating myself with compassion and respect, and nurturing my growth and welfare. This entails not just how I treat myself but also how I think and feel about myself. See more

I've been to a number of leadership retreats, but none compare to this. I appreciate your invitation and will be eternally thankful. Everything we did throughout the retreat was wonderful and enjoyable to me. Morning workouts: I loved them and planned to continue working out to keep my body in good shape. Before the retreat, I was struggling to find the time to exercise. It was hard to find the time and motivation to work out between family, errands, sleep, and, ideally, hobbies and relaxation. Wedging an hour of structured physical activity into my day felt nearly impossible at times -- and it also felt worthless when conventional wisdom told me to exercise at the crack of dawn (no thanks). See more

This may take a whole day, but to sum it up, the Mopane' Leaders’ Experience Retreat may have marked a new beginning for me!

“Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.” ~Carl Bard

At the retreat, I learned that each day of my life is a fresh beginning, not only the first of the year. I am committed to making new resolutions daily and any day is appropriate for doing so. Every day represents the start of a new, better, and happier life for me. See more

In ways I can't express, the Mopane' Leaders’ Experience Retreat was both soothing and self-revealing. It isn't easy to pinpoint what needed to be changed or improved because it is still occurring in subtle ways and processes.

Today, I'm a different person. I'm content, healthy, and aware of my life's mission. Even though I still have good and terrible days, I no longer feel lost. Rather than battling life, I'm learning to flow with it. I began to accept responsibility for my behaviour and sought to comprehend the implications of my thoughts and feelings. If you want to self-heal, I feel you must accept this. See more

First and foremost, I can't explain everything that happened during this retreat because words are too small to describe it. However, the experience was so unique that I pray that I can be a part of it again and again.

Building to the retreat, the communication and coordination were impeccable. As we were preparing to start our journey to The Mopane’ Leaders’ Experience Retreat, safety measures were communicated, and the CivSource team was quick to recommend where the covid tests could be carried out. Proof of their concern for our health. A very thoughtful thing to do. See more

The major high for me at the Mopane’ Leaders’ Experience Retreat was the fire experience, where we connected to each other deeply. It gave us a sense of hope. The beginning of a new chapter and closing another is something that will always stay with me. There’s a whole new beginning that’s waiting once a chapter of life closes. Indeed, endings aren't easy, but somehow, we will learn to stop peeking at the footprints left behind and be excited about what is yet to come. See more

As commitments overlapped on my calendar and emails crowded my inbox, physical stress quietly building up in my body. I didn't realize the tightness in my jaw, involuntary squeezing of my stomach muscles, or that my shoulders were reaching for the ceiling. Sound familiar? The invitation to the Mopane’ Leaders’ Experience Retreat was an opportunity to take a moment and surrender to complete relaxation. See more

Mopane’ Leaders’ Experience Retreat is not a retreat for leadership. It is a space where one feels the love flourishing every day without discrimination. I learnt that sometimes it is so challenging to love ourselves. We have been raised in a society that didn’t teach us about self-love. At the retreat, I learned that self-love is one of the best things I can do for myself. See more

Around June 2020, I received a phone call from a very good friend asking if I had some time over the weekend, and indeed, I was free. She spoke to me about this retreat opportunity for women leaders, and given my passion for such growth spaces, I felt like, why not? I immediately signed up. It was very timely! Before this, I had a very hectic first half of the year, and in that particular month, I had just left a job that I felt I needed to think through well before opting to stay permanently. I had mental and emotional fatigue. Yet, I was involved in all these leadership spaces where I had to deliver. It's like I needed a cave to run into, find myself and then return to life. See more

I liked the whole experience of stepping out of Kampala coming to an Island location to learn and learn about myself. The retreat was the most amazing and learning experience for me. For once I don’t have to feel bad and beat myself up for not being online (slave to the internet) I like the fact that I did not have to spend a lot of time on my phone due to the internet connections. The retreat venue is indeed a getaway space to meet self. This whole experience taught me to stay away and not to always be on my phone. See more

MOPANE’ LEADERS’ EXPERIENCE RETREAT “The Hospital with the Best Doctors”

“I don't want to get into the Mopané Leaders' Experience Retreat program's program content because it will require me to make a movie out of it to allow you to feel what we felt about every item on that program. Probably, Prisca Amongin, a writer by profession (one of the retreat participants and now alumni), will help us write a book with illustrations. See more

The Mopané Women’s Leadership Experience Retreat – womankind that aligns inner acumen whilst unwinding

“As my day's programs were falling in place, it took a phone call from an acquaintance for me to make a spontaneous decision and launch out on a cruise to a four-day adventure at the Lakeside Escape in the company of calm and collected ladies. See more

MY EXPERIENCE AT THE Mopané LEADERS’ EXPERIENCE RETREAT

Not so long ago a very close friend that I respect invited me to the Mopané Leaders’ Experience Retreat. I was hesitant, I thought to myself who just invites you for a retreat. That is what came to mind. When I read through the profile, I honestly needed it. But I did not know how it was going to work out. See more

Where do I start from!!! It is lifetime experience that I got!
Before I knew it was the PLOT for me, in came the THEME and finally, the ACTION!

It all started with a phone call from a friend asking if I would be interested in taking part in a Women Leader's Retreat organized by CivSource Africa on the given dates. Immediately, I thought it was something I should give a go at since I needed some time to relax and unwind. See more

My experience with the Mopané Leadership retreat was life changing, amazing and perfectly achieved. When I received the email from CivSource Africa, it filled me with excitement. The CivSource Africa team kept communicating with us and updating us on what we needed to get ready for the retreat. Preparation came easy to me due to all the support and guidance from the CivSource Africa Team. See more

I was given a “gift of life” when I attended this leadership retreat. The Mopané Leaders’ Experience Retreat was something I didn’t really expect. I have attended several leadership trainings, but none prepared me for this personal reflection. I was able to concentrate on me as a person and find my grounding points, I was given room to appreciate the person I am and the person I aspire to be. The experience enabled me to re-commit to the kind of person I want and need to be See more

Mopane retreat is not just a treat but also a therapy and remedy to stress. A relaxing space where one can share and declare her ‘womanity’ in a new body structure full of love.

When I was invited for the retreat, I imagined how the retreat would be and look like; however, I was very optimistic and positive about the program. When I reached at the retreat venue, the setup, the melodic welcome at the lake shores was unique, making me feel loved with lots of butterflies flowing over me. See more

When I first received a call inviting me for the Mopan Leaders’ Experience Retreat, I was confused to what it was about. But, I did not hesitate to say YES. Because for me, anything that brings me into a room with fellow women to discuss something developmental is worth a very quick yes. See more