{"id":2532,"date":"2026-01-23T12:57:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T11:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/leadership-is-top-sport-monte-marcella\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T11:19:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T09:19:24","slug":"leadership-is-top-sport-monte-marcella","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/en\/leadership-is-top-sport-monte-marcella\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership is top sport &#8211; Monte Marcella"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignfull has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-page-banner\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><h1 style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8-4);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--8-4);\" class=\"wp-block-post-title\">Leadership is top sport &#8211; Monte Marcella<\/h1>\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MM-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1665 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MM-aerial.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MM-aerial-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exclusively for leaders with responsibility for people, resources and vision in health &amp; wellness sector. From May 18 (evening) to May 20, 2026 <\/h4>\n\n<p><strong>Leadership is top sport<\/strong> is an exclusive, three-day leadership retreat for <strong>leaders<\/strong> who work under high pressure every day and at the same time have to give direction to the future of their organization.<\/p>\n\n<p>Over three days you will be immersed in <strong>strategic thinking, mental focus, decision-making and resilience<\/strong>. Not in a classic seminar setting, but in an environment deliberately designed to encourage <strong>calm, clarity and real progress<\/strong>.<br\/>Away from daily operational pressures. With space to slow down, deepen and make sharper choices.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The retreat takes place on the secluded private estate of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montemarcella.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monte Marcella<\/a><\/strong>, the first European patented high altitude resort in Flanders. You will stay in the same top-notch facilities where champions prepare for peak performance. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#inschrijven\">I subscribe<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4549-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4549-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4549-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4549-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4549-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4549-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">The setting:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Luxury rooms, with the option of sleeping at <strong>simulated altitude (4,500 m)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellness facilities: sauna, steam room, ice baths and heated outdoor pool<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspiring meeting rooms that enhance focus and strategic thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional training rooms, pools and running facilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete privacy, peace and comfort &#8211; essential for true reflection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content track<\/h3>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>During these three days (May 18-20, 2026) we will work around <strong>leadership, decision-making and resilience in complex healthcare contexts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br\/>The program builds deliberately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Of <strong>mental acuity and brain balance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toward <strong>achievement, focus and paradoxical leadership<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to <strong>direction from operational realities<\/strong> and <strong>behavioral change in organizations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All sessions are plenary and interspersed with moments of reflection, in-depth conversations and practical exercises.<br\/>No separate keynotes, but one coherent track that connects thinking and doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4686-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4686-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4686-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4686-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4686-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.in4care.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DAS_4686-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"inschrijven\">Practical<\/h3>\n\n<p>from May 18 (late afternoon) to May 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Included in participation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two nights at the resort<br\/><em>(shared double rooms with twin beds)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catering from Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All sessions, reflective moments and activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Participation cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Members of In4Care:<\/strong> \u20ac 1,750 (excluding VAT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-members:<\/strong> \u20ac2,150 (excluding VAT)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After paying this deposit, your participation is confirmed. You will receive the full invoice at a later date.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still have questions? Contact paulien.cardinaels@in4care.be   <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<a title=\"Online Ticket Sales\" href=\"https:\/\/widget.weezevent.com\/ticket\/E1423142\/?code=31511&#038;locale=nl-NL&#038;width_auto=1&#038;color_primary=65ad4f\" class=\"weezevent-widget-integration\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widget.weezevent.com\/ticket\/E1423142\/?code=31511&#038;locale=nl-NL&#038;width_auto=1&#038;color_primary=65ad4f\" data-id=\"1423142\" data-resize=\"1\" data-width_auto=\"1\" data-noscroll=\"0\" data-use-container=\"yes\" data-type=\"neo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Billetterie Weezevent<\/a>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.weezevent.com\/weez.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9b16404c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--48-32);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--160-80);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeslots-wrapper wp-container-content-c9763a5f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f7a2b0a2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is interspersed with exercise, relaxation &amp; networking moments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeslot is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af522d4b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32-24)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Monday night<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-432d1f4f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-four-font-size\">Start &amp; mental focus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>Brain Balance as a Foundation for Sustainable Leadership<\/strong><br\/>Participants can arrive as early as the afternoon to land at leisure. In the evening, we open with an in-depth content block around mental agility and resilience. <br\/><br\/>C-levels get to know the Brainbalance model, an evidence-based framework that translates brain health into better focus, stress regulation and decision-making. Beforehand, participants complete a focused self-assessment. <br\/><br\/>With<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stevenpoelmansw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Prof. Dr. Steven Poelmans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeslot is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af522d4b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32-24)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Tuesday morning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-432d1f4f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-four-font-size\">Tiny Gains &amp; elite sports<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus, routines and performance behaviors<br\/><\/strong><br\/> In this energetic morning block, we make the connection between elite sports, leadership and entrepreneurship.<br\/>How do small, consistent behavioral choices make the difference in energy, focus and performance &#8211; even in demanding leadership roles?<br\/><br\/>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/frederik-van-lierde-82025a42\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frederik Van Lierde<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tim-de-vilder-05498342\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tim De Vilder<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/chrismullie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Mullie<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeslot is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af522d4b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32-24)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Tuesday afternoon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-432d1f4f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-four-font-size\">Leadership in complexity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paradoxical organizations require paradoxical leaders<\/strong><br\/><br\/>In this keynote, we delve into paradoxical leadership as a response to increasing complexity in organizations. We look at the organizational level as well as leadership behavior and self-regulation under pressure.   <br\/>The session concludes with a short, neuroscience-based exercise to strengthen resilience and focus.<br\/><br\/>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/stevenpoelmansw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Stevens Poelmans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeslot is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af522d4b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32-24)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Wednesday morning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-432d1f4f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-four-font-size\">Giving direction from operational reality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C-level leadership in system stresses<br\/><\/strong><br\/> This block starts explicitly from real-life, operational cases from the healthcare sector. Not to solve them operationally, but to interpret them strategically. <br\/><br\/>C-levels learn how daily decisions touch on fundamental tensions such as:<br\/>&#8211; quality vs. cost<br\/>&#8211; efficiency vs. humanity<br\/>&#8211; continuity today vs. transformation tomorrow<br\/><br\/>These tensions are translated into clear choices in governance, decision-making and future-proof structures.<br\/><br\/>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lynn-cools-biloba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lynn Cools<\/a> (transformation coach), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fabiaan-van-vrekhem-8284161\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fabiaan Van Vrekhem <\/a>&amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fabiaan-van-vrekhem-8284161\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frank De Mey<\/a> (Valpeo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group timeslot is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-af522d4b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary);border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--32-24)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Wednesday afternoon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-432d1f4f has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-heading-four-font-size\">Agile &amp; resilient leadership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From insight to behavior under pressure<\/strong><br\/><br\/>  In this final block, we translate the insights of the past few days into concrete leadership behavior. 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