Reinventing oneself is how we adapt to a fast changing world. Reinvention ensures professional relevance and opens up new career opportunities. We are here to support you on your  journey to what's next.

Ali Tisdall is CEO at Mind³, where she delivers leadership development experiences for senior executive teams. She is a seasoned executive coach and leadership facilitator at the most senior levels with a deep level of senior operational, commercial experience, published expertise in applied neuroscience and a passion for adventure.

Ali has led leadership and coaching programs in over 65 countries worldwide over her career to date with Fortune 50 clients as well as start up and scale ups. She formerly lead the European region for Pivot Leadership, and prior was a senior leader for Korn/Ferry who are the world's largest search and leadership firm, supporting executives with career transitions.

She holds an MBA and BA, is accredited in psychometric assessments with the British Psychological Society, an Accredited Coach and a Practitioner of Applied Neuroscience.

Ali will be your faciliator and guide over your week at Villa Salamandra, supporting the group with the NEXT Program.

Your personal branding coach will be Sirkka at Design Syndicate, who has been a leading brand development expert for over thirty years. She has worked with senior executives from companies as diverse as Nestle to VW, Aston Martin, Volvo, Johnson & Johnson, Hewlett Packard, Triumph Motorcycles, M&S, Mars, Nelson Mandela, Silverstone and Unilever. 

Sirkka will help each participant to define and activate their career brand. This will include creating digital assets and language for use with your online presence and stakeholder networks. 

Sirkka is a global citizen having lived and worked in the UK, Germany, USA and Far East. She holds a BFA in Design and is also a highly experienced Yoga Alliance Professionals teacher-trainer and Oxygen Advantage Advanced breath work instructor. She will be offering daily yoga and meditation sessions at the villa.

Having moved from France to the Dominican Republic in 2012, Vanina Safan and her family fell in love with the country and never left. Together with her husband, she established a boutique hotel and welcomed guests from all over the world. She brings her extensive knowlegde of the  local customs and passion for event planning to our team to ensure our retreat runs smoothly. Vanina is not just an event and wedding planner; she believes in creating experiences that go beyond expectations. Her commitment to excellence is reflected in her attention to detail, ensuring that our retreat is  infused with the warmth and authenticity that reflect the Dominican Republic's rich cultural tapestry.

In addition to your faculty team, there will be a dedicated team onsite at the villa to support your experience. 

Josefina is our Dominican housekeeper and cook, who will prepare delicious meals every day and keep the spaces spotless. Tatiana is your dedicated masseuse who will be available every day for a lunch time massage on request. Danilo is the live in security guard and gardener keeping the grounds immaculate and available to take you on amazing hikes to local beauty spots. Hans is the building manager and all round local guru.

This team are dedicated to making your experience wonderful and unforgettable.