Obama Boot Camp

Empowering Leaders.
Transforming Communities.

About

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.


Details

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.


Programme Structure

Wednesday 22 October

9:00am Session 1 Coaching: Keys to a High PerformanceNoelene T

10:30am Morning Tea

11:00am Session 2 Leadership: Lessons from ObamaMarshall Diggs

12:30pm Lunch

1:00pm Session 3 Wellbeing: Eat-FIT Dietitian: – Suzy Gilmore

  • Paddle Boarding 
  • Learn to Surf

3:00pm Down Time

7:00pm Dinner

Thursday 23 October

6:00am Mount Blast Team GC 

9:00am Session 4 Leadership: Lessons from ObamaMarshall Diggs

10:30am Morning Tea

11:00am Session 5 Coaching: Keys to a High PerformanceGordon T

12:30pm Lunch

1:00pm Session 6 Wellbeing: Sleep-FIT DoctorDr Gemma Davis

  • Massage

3:00pm Down Time

7:00pm Dinner Hot Springs

Friday 24 October

6:00am Mount Blast Team GC 

9:00am Session 7 Wellbeing: Mind-FITAaron More

10:30am Morning Tea

11:00am Session 8 Coaching: Keys to CoachingEmma Kingston

12:30pm Lunch

1:00pm Session 9 Leadership: Lessons from ObamaMarshall 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

 


Facilitators

MARSHALL DIGGS | Director

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.

BEX ROSE | BDM

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,


Course Cost

$2500 pp

Included:

Conference Fee and Package

Meal

Recreation Activities

Good coffee

Not Included:

Accommodation


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