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Admired Leadership Institute in Austin: Women, Leadership and Resilience
October 7 – 10, 2025
Experience three transformative days at The Admired Leadership Institute (ALI) at the renowned Miraval Resort in Austin, where we’ll uncover and explore the intersection of leadership and resilience. This meticulously crafted program guarantees an unforgettable Admired Leadership experience to foster meaningful dialogue, build a community of like-minded women leaders, cultivate lasting connections, and accelerate growth.
Who Should Attend
The Admired Leadership Institute® Miraval Austin is a bespoke experience for senior female leaders who currently hold significant and growing responsibilities. The program is limited to 18 participants and is ideally suited for leaders with an interest in learning new routines and behaviors to elevate their mindset, harness energy, and sustain elite performance over time.
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Faculty
LETICIA HARTMANN is a seasoned executive coach with expertise in advising diverse global teams across a wide range of industries. Her clients include leaders and C-suite executives in organizations such as Dell Technologies, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Ardian, Microsoft, Oppenheimer, Charles Schwab and Meta. Leticia is a guest lecturer and facilitator on Admired Leadership®, Leadership Style, and Leading Virtually. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and holds a Professional Coach Certification from the University of Miami. She has a graduate degree in International Business and Marketing from Florida International University and completed an Executive Program in Leadership at Stanford Graduate School of Business.
DR. SUZANNE PETERSON provides counsel and coaching to senior leaders primarily on Wall Street and other financial services companies. Emphasizing leadership style and credibility, effective communication, and relationship building, she propels her clients towards excellence. Her recent clients include Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, Charles Schwab, BlackRock, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, among others. Suzanne is a sought-after speaker and serves on the faculty of the Thunderbird School of Global Management. She holds a BA in psychology and MBA and Ph.D. in organizational behavior from the University of Southern California and University of Nebraska, respectively.
GUEST SPEAKER – DR. JESSICA PAYNE is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Notre Dame, where she directs the Sleep, Stress, and Memory Lab. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Arizona and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr Payne’s research focuses on how sleep and stress independently influence human memory, emotion, creativity, performance, and brain function.
Resilience Activities
In addition to working sessions around the art of leadership, the program will lean on the unique experiences Miraval Austin has to offer, such as nature hikes, mindfulness sessions, restorative yoga, morning meditation, sound healing, stress solution skills and breath work. These experiences not only promote personal well-being but also provide opportunities for individuals to connect, share ideas, and build meaningful relationships.
The Core Sessions
- Why Should Anyone Follow You?
- Developing an Influential Leadership Style
- The Secret of Inspiring Others
- Making the Time to Lead
- Making People Better Through Feedback
- What the Best Leaders Know About Relationships
- Sustaining Resilience and Creating Lasting Change
- Neuroscience of Sleep and Performance
Accommodations
Miraval Austin is a top-rated luxury wellness resort with an immersive and experiential approach to resilience. The resort is in the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, where guests can wander along meandering trails that hug the hills or rest in the thoughtfully designed architecture that complements the natural surroundings.
This wellness destination is designed to help participants create a life in balance through mindfulness. With its pioneering programs and world-class wellness specialists, Miraval invites you to reset, refresh, and develop powerful routines for personal growth.
Miraval Austin Resort & Spa
13500 Farm to Market Rd 2769
Austin, TX 78726
Next Steps
For subscribers, the cost to attend is $7,500. For non subscribers, we are offering a packaged deal that includes the cost to attend plus an Admired Leadership Digital annual subscription. Register to receive more information!
Admired Leadership Institute provides participants with a unique and memorable environment to explore how to be a better leader. It is designed to create a rich dialogue among peer-like leaders who can share organizational challenges, exchange innovative ideas, and better themselves.