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Pioneers in
Culture Podcast
Discover how to ACE company retreats
In just 60 seconds, gain actionable insights from both industry leaders and venue experts on how to elevate your company retreat experience and turn it into something extraordinary.
ACE Model & Mission
"Leaders build culture, one decision at a time."
Our ACE model ensures that every retreat experience strengthens your team culture, leaving them more aligned, connected, and engaged. This podcast is for CEOs, people leaders, retreat planners, and venue hosts alike. Whether you're focused on designing the perfect retreat or activating your venue to create an immersive experience, we bring you expert insights from both perspectives. Tune in to learn how cultural immersion and intentional design can turn your company retreat from good to extraordinary, building stronger connections and lasting impacts on your company culture.
Featured episodes
Connections Through Shared Experiences
Sasha Franco of Zapier shares how an unexpected ice storm turned a planned silent disco into a company-wide bonding experience, proving that the best retreat moments are often unplanned.
The Impact of Customer Engagement
Bianca Gabriele of JaneApp shares how inviting customers to company retreats fosters deeper connections, allowing teams to see firsthand the impact of their work and strengthening their mission to "help the helpers."
Latest episodes
Croissants & Company Culture
At WorkSuite's recent offsite, a hands-on cultural experience at a local croissant museum in Poznań helped team members bond, embrace differences, and connect beyond work—reminding them of the power of shared traditions and new settings.
The Magic of Retreats
Luna Volcan in Ecuador offers company retreats with breathtaking hot spring experiences, where teams connect in volcanic pools overlooking the Andes—perfect for corporate groups seeking meaningful, nature-based bonding.
Aligning Through Kickoffs
Paris Riley of Rootstock Software shares how their annual sales kickoff retreat strengthens team alignment and collaboration, ensuring meaningful in-person connections for their remote workforce.
Connections Through Shared Experiences
Sasha Franco of Zapier shares how an unexpected ice storm turned a planned silent disco into a company-wide bonding experience, proving that the best retreat moments are often unplanned.
Structure & Freedom at Retreats
Ian Ambrosio of CommandLink shares how balancing structured team activities with personal exploration at their quarterly retreats fosters alignment, autonomy, and a refreshed, unified team.
The Power of Leadership Retreats
Arquella Hargrove of Alchemy Consulting Group shares how the Leadership Legacy Circle fosters deep connections by encouraging leaders to reflect on their journeys, challenges, and visions for the future.
The Impact of Customer Engagement
Bianca Gabriele of JaneApp shares how inviting customers to company retreats fosters deeper connections, allowing teams to see firsthand the impact of their work and strengthening their mission to "help the helpers."
River Sunsets & Conversations
SRA 831B Admin's river cruise retreat fostered deeper team connections through intimate conversations, shared experiences, and a stunning sunset, proving that a single well-planned activity can strengthen company culture.
Building Bonds in Costa Rica
Sarah sums up the most powerful takeaway from her retreat experience in one word: Gratitude.
Goal Driven Gatherings
Toggl's retreats drive team alignment by focusing on three key areas: defining clear goals, creating structured schedules, and collecting feedback to continuously improve future retreats.
Level 3 Conversations
Kevel's retreats focus on deepening team connections through Level 3 Conversations, a leadership exercise that encourages vulnerability and trust. By going beyond small talk and sharing core beliefs, employees build lasting bonds that extend far beyond the retreat itself.
With the amazing hosts
With a background in workplace design for top tech companies, Alexa has spent her career shaping environments that drive culture and engagement. Recognized with a NAIOP accolade as a Top Leader Under 30, as well as 9 awards on developing top experiential design spaces, she's now Chief of Community & Content at RetreatsAndVenues, and she uncovers the secrets behind transformational company retreats.
As a second time Founder and a background in scaling tech ventures and building global communities, Cory blends his passions for sports, travel, and music into everything he does—including company retreats. He knows that the best teams, like the best experiences, thrive on connection and energy. On Pioneers in Culture, he interviews top CEOs worldwide to uncover their best strategies for building culture in remote teams.
Passionate about bringing stories to life, Dana curates conversations that highlight the power of corporate retreats. As Podcast Manager at RetreatsAndVenues, she showcases the leaders and venues shaping transformative offsite experiences. With a background in hospitality and digital marketing, she crafts engaging content that captures the impact of retreats on company culture.
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