The Obama Bootcamp is not a wellbeing retreat; it’s a transformative leadership experience designed to equip you with the tools and insights needed to become an exceptional and sustainable school leader.
Immerse yourself in a community of high-performing principals, and field leaders, as we explore the leadership lessons from the lives of Michelle and Barack Obama. Discover how to integrate these principles into your daily practice to define your legacy as an effective, empowering, and endearing educational leader.
Hosted at Mt Maunganui Surf Life Saving Club on the 22nd – 25th October, 2025.
Attendees: Principals and Senior Leaders
Venue: Mt Maunganui Surf Life Saving Club
Dates: 22nd – 25th October, 2025
Leave with a renewed sense of mental clarity, wellness, and leadership purpose. I look forward to connecting with you at this transformative experience.
Wednesday 22 October
9:00am Session 1 Coaching: Keys to a High Performance – Noelene T
10:30am Morning Tea
11:00am Session 2 Leadership: Lessons from Obama – Marshall Diggs
12:30pm Lunch
1:00pm Session 3 Wellbeing: Eat-FIT Dietitian: – Suzy Gilmore
3:00pm Down Time
7:00pm Dinner
Thursday 23 October
6:00am Mount Blast Team GC
9:00am Session 4 Leadership: Lessons from Obama – Marshall Diggs
10:30am Morning Tea
11:00am Session 5 Coaching: Keys to a High Performance – Gordon T
12:30pm Lunch
1:00pm Session 6 Wellbeing: Sleep-FIT Doctor – Dr Gemma Davis
3:00pm Down Time
7:00pm Dinner Hot Springs
Friday 24 October
6:00am Mount Blast Team GC
9:00am Session 7 Wellbeing: Mind-FIT – Aaron More
10:30am Morning Tea
11:00am Session 8 Coaching: Keys to Coaching – Emma Kingston
12:30pm Lunch
1:00pm Session 9 Leadership: Lessons from Obama – Marshall Diggs
2:45pm Reflection Obama Bootcamp
Saturday 25th October
6:00am Mount Blast Team GC
9:00am Session 10 Leadership: Lessons from Obama – Marshall Diggs
10:30am Morning Tea
GCLA Director
Marshall has a background as a principal, community leader and keynote speaker, Marshall’s role as Director at the Growth Culture Leadership Academy perfectly combines his incredible ability to inspire educators, with his strengths in leadership, coaching and mentoring.
Head of Impact
Bex is a passionate advocate for education with 20 years of experience in the field. Committed to ongoing learning and professional development, Bex has a strong track record of success, including facilitating Digital Technology for 2 years and demonstrating strong business acumen through 2 years in Business Development for an education-based PD provider. Known for galvanising teams and innovative problem-solving skills,
Conference Fee and Package
Meal
Recreation Activities
Good coffee
Accommodation
