Ultimate Leadership Plus

UL Plus, formerly Empower Now, Includes all the elements of Ultimate Leadership plus 8 distinctive teaching sessions. How you think affects you and every choice you make. This interactive workshop is designed to reveal faulty thinking and provide practical skills to eliminate negative attitudes. You will approach life with more insight and confidence. Ideal for Alumni of other GrowthSkills workshops or first-time attendees influencing others in a business or ministry setting or individuals in a life transition. Upcoming Dates: October 13-17

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Here's What You Can Expect

There's a lot to love about Ultimate Leadership Plus!

Teaching sessions by Doctors John Townsend and Henry Cloud and other qualified teachers

9 Process Groups led by highly trained professional facilitators that will help apply what you learn

5 nights of lodging at the Ayres Hotel and most meals included with every registration

Hands on involvement and skill building to deliver significant results

Develop a Personalized Team Action Plan with the input of teammates

A Safe environment you need to focus on improving the way you Live, Love, Work and Relate.

Don't just take our word for it...

Here's what others are saying about our workshops!

"I recently participated in Empower Now, and the benefits of that week are hard to overstate. The combination of deep yet practical teaching and the relational connection of process groups is powerful. If I had merely attended Empower Now for that week, the impact would have been significant, but the even better news is that Empower Now’s impact goes beyond that week..."

Brett; Pastor

Texas

"My time there with the team has provided the understanding and momentum I have needed to push through barriers that were truly holding me captive, some of which I just discovered there at the workshop! The skills I learned through the teaching and the processing group times are already being used and are positively impacting those around me as well..."

Ron; Company President

Virginia

"The total experience was a huge blessing to me and therefore to my family. The counselors and other staff helped me to look deeply at some fundamental issues I have been dealing with for a long time. Along with the closer look I was able to hear about and begin to implement strategies towards healthy behaviors."

Tim; Business Owner

Georgia

"I think the most amazing experience was being in a small group of vulnerable, authentic bros/sis who loved each other by accepting one another’s brokenness/weaknesses, and then were instruments through which God could pour out His love and grace to each other. I think several of us found healing and much encouragement to continue the difficult work of healing..."

Ann; Missionary

California

"Empower now, has been the answer to a prayer I was not even praying for. For the past couple of months, I knew something had to change I just did not know anything could. Today, I know I can be home knowing I have been blessed beyond what I can describe with the people and tools to proceed in growth and stature in the name of Jesus. I feel so enriched..."

Rachel; Coach/Volunteer

Montana

"For the first time, I gained a fresh perspective on how to fail well, how to have a healthier relationship with conflict, and how to begin to live with an awareness of how I feel and what I need. What life changing lessons! I have seen these principles help me in my marriage, my ministry work life, my relationships with extended family, and beyond..."

Wendy; School Co-Founder

Alabama

Gain new skills and learn strategies for a stronger, better life.

Develop New Thinking Patterns

Live with New Confidence

Learn Effective Communication Skills

Improve Confrontation Skills

Strengthen Problem Solving Skills

Gain More Freedom to Live Fully

Commonly Asked Questions

GrowthSkills workshops are a 5 day growth experience. Each of these workshops is intended to accelerate growth and help the attendee overcome obstacles to their success. The workshops include lecture presentations by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend and guest lecturers. Facilitated process groups are a fundamental part of all the workshops.

Depending on when you register, payments can be made in two or three installments. Payment plans are as follows: If you register up to three months in advance of the workshop - you can pay half of the registration, with your final payment being due one month prior to the workshop. If you register over three months in advance - you may choose to make two or three equal payments, with your final payment being due one month prior to the workshop.

Staying onsite enhances the overall experience of the workshops for several reasons: It allows you to focus 100% on yourself and your own growth experience, something you rarely can do in the course of everyday life. Unlike home, there are no distractions to draw you away from your goal of personal and spiritual growth.

You will be able to participate more fully in the workshop when you don't have to leave at the end of each day for your home or other lodging. A good deal of meaningful conversation takes place outside of the structure of the workshop schedule, which can lead to a greater awareness of the issues affecting your personal life and leadership. The more time you spend with one another, the better your team members are able to give you insightful feedback.
You can be more emotionally present in the process when you unplug from the distractions of everyday life that will tug at you; distractions such as traffic, voice mails, snail mail, to name only a few. At home, family and friends are used to having immediate access to you and will want to interact with you. All of these distractions draw you away from what you are discovering and experiencing; the result is a diminished experience.
You will be more likely to hear from God as you eliminate all of the outside noise and distractions that can so often drown out His voice.

When we take your application, we will ask if you have any dietary restrictions or physical limitations. Dietary: Ayres Hotel prepares healthy and nutritious meals; and they try to accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions. We inform the kitchen staff when we have individuals in our group who have some special dietary needs. However, we ask that you identify yourself to the kitchen staff at your first meal. The kitchen can prepare vegetarian options for those who specified that when registering. Recently, some attendees have mentioned that they eat a gluten-free diet - either by choice, or due to severe gluten allergies. Gluten is a hidden ingredient in many foods, so it would be impossible for a kitchen that prepares meals for a large group to meet strict gluten- free requirements. We recommend you bring snacks that will meet your dietary restrictions. Physical: Ayres Hotel & Suites is wheel chair accessible.

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Start the registration process and take the next step in your journey of growth!

Identify faulty thinking patterns, eliminate negative attitudes and gain effective skills to live life with more confidence.

$2,950

Installment options available

Ideal For Anyone:

Who's in transition

Seeking clarity on your purpose

Feeling stuck or struggling to reach your full potential

Needing to create a practical plan for the future

Registration Includes:

Teaching Sessions by Doctors John Townsend and Henry Cloud

9 Process Groups led by highly trained professional facilitators

5 nights of lodging at the Ayres Hotel

Personalized Team Action Plan

Learn how to not only further growth, but how to address issues that hinder growth.

$2,950

Installment options available

Ideal For:

Counselors, Coaches, Teachers, Life Coaches and other helping roles

Desire to learn a holistic model for counseling

A confidential space to do personal work

Registration Includes:

Teaching Sessions by Doctors John Townsend and Henry Cloud

9 Process Groups led by highly trained professional facilitators

5 nights of lodging at the Ayres Hotel

Personalized Team Action Plan

Designed for those in any type of leadership role, focus on the learned behaviors that affect how you work and relate to others.

$2,950

Installment options available

Ideal For Anyone Leading or Influencing Others, including:

Business Owners, Managers, Supervisors, CEO’s

Ministry and Non-Profit Leaders

Those who desire to be more effective in a leadership role

Registration Includes:

Teaching Sessions by Doctors John Townsend and Henry Cloud

9 Process Groups led by highly trained professional facilitators

5 nights of lodging at the Ayres Hotel

Personalized Team Action Plan

+ Reasons to Sign Up Early

+ Refund & Cancellation Policy

Note: Once your registration is received, you will receive a Pre-Workshop Consult Form. Upon completion of this form, a GrowthSkills staff member will contact you to review your application. After your phone call and your payment has been received, your registration will be confirmed.

Registrations may also be done by calling 949-660-0866. If you live internationally, a Zoom video or audio or phone call can be scheduled by emailing info@growthskills.org or debra@growthskills.org.

Here's What You Can Expect

Don't just take our word for it...

Gain new skills and learn strategies for a stronger, better life.

Commonly Asked Questions

Get Registered

$2,950

Ideal For Anyone:

Registration Includes:

$2,950

Ideal For:

Registration Includes:

$2,950

Ideal For Anyone Leading or Influencing Others, including:

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