Highly Experiential Learning to Develop Your Leadership Brand, Performance Culture, and Prioritized Pursuits
Acquire new skills, gain new knowledge, and change your behaviors to elevate your leadership and transform your organization.
Individual leaders are your definitive change agents. They must engage and influence a broad spectrum of relationships to communicate, problem-solve, and make data-driven decisions.
We have crafted human-centered learning for the past two decades to drive lasting change. Through our experiential platform, we immerse high-performing managers and leaders to experience maximum originality and sustainability in their personal and professional growth journeys.
We Focus on Individual Leaders. And Believe You Should Too.
If you have ever embarked on the need for real and lasting change - from processes to structure, digital, an M&A event, and global expansion - you faced a cultural headwind, if not turbulence.
Leadership growth must be centered on real-world battle-tested experiences and through hands-on, active engagements. Only when we get out of the day-to-day "have-to" can we focus on the bigger picture, prioritized pursuits, and how to minimize constant distractions.
Every Transformation is Fundamentally a Cultural Shift.
When you translate observations, conversations, and unique experiences into actionable insights, leaders begin to change minds, perspectives, and buy-in.
Most of our hectic schedules seldom allow for dedicated time and space in nature while being guided through a unique experience to think and engage in healthy debates with others inside and outside our organizations.
Conversations, Introspection, and a Personal Commitment to Think and Lead Differently.
Let’s Talk About Our Team Creating a Highly Experiential Learning and Development Program for Your Organization
Every experience is unique and customized to your aspirations:
- Adventure outings - think a Formula One racing crew, an outdoor trek over the weekend
- Relax experiences - immerse the team in digital detox so they can think critically and behave differently
- Urban settings - where they’ll engage in spy games or innovation challenges
Reinforce Your Unique Selling Proposition
Leadership and Transformation are Evolutionary.
Some aspects of leadership and lasting change have been in the business psyche for decades. Yet, the fundamental skills, knowledge, and, most importantly, the appropriate behaviors to lead in the post-pandemic world must evolve for every leader to remain relevant.
That’s why we believe there is a better way to achieve leadership evolution and sustained transformation at The Nour Group. Welcome to Learning Expeditions – a highly immersive and experiential learning journey from now to next.
Open Enrollment - For Individuals
The Nour Group Learning Expeditions for Individuals incorporates our team's love of nature, thought leadership from best-selling books, and global advisory engagements with world-class clients into unparalleled immersive experiences.
Our professional development courses are designed for busy, working professionals, looking for unique experiences to elevate their skills and remain relevant in the post-pandemic world.
The Nour Group topics are evergreen and blend learning a new skill with the journey from now to next and become the best version of you.
Sample Topics
- Relationships, Reputation, and Trust Amongst Remote Teams
- The Power and Promise of Your Leadership Brand
- Aligning Talent with Value-Creation
- Visual Storytelling as a New Leadership Competency
- Twenty Behaviors Keeping You from Reaching Your Fullest Potential
Custom Curriculum - For Organizations
A Nour Group custom program is designed to meet your organization's unique learning and development goals, challenges, and opportunities. We develop adaptive leaders, sharpen individual resilience, and amplify team health.
Each custom program is comprised of distinguished faculty experts, experienced practitioners, and advisors. The Nour Group consistently creates world-class leadership training and development programs for global clients. Ready to create a transformational impact?
Upcoming Fly Fishing Adventures
- Montana
- North Georgia
- Colorado
Sample Custom Programs
- Building a Purpose-Driven Organization
- Fly Fishing for Women Leaders
- Formula Racing Crew & Next-Gen Leadership
- Digital Bootcamp for New Team Members
- Urban Spy Games to Challenge your Assumptions and Assertions
Upcoming Open Enrollment: 7-10 August 2023
World-Famous Fly Fishing Mecca in Montana
Fly into Bozeman, Montana on Monday morning, 7 August 2023, where we’ll take you to the exquisite fly fishing lodge on the Madison River. We’ll stay at a quaint all-inclusive lodge where you’ll have a private room, get you into the right fly-fishing gear, and put you on private waters with an experienced guide.
Led by Nour Group partner and leader of our Experiential Learning Program, Jenn Cordz – Captain of the U.S. Women’s Fly Fishing Team – you’ll learn the foundational:
- Fly Rod and Reel breakdown
- Fly Line, Leader, and Tippet Basics
- Basic Knots Overview
- Types of Flies (Dry, Subsurface, and Streamers)
- Intro to Fly Casting
- Fish Anatomy, Physiology, Proper Fish Handling, and Legal Harvest
Equally valuable, Nour Group Managing Partner, David Nour, will align each new fly fishing skill with relevant leadership and growth strategies, you can take back to your respective organizations.
Make no mistake about it – this is real world, battle-tested insights integrated into beautiful surroundings, unhindered by disruptions so you can focus on your personal and professional growth.
Day 1: Mon, 7 Aug
AM Arrive: Shuttle to Lodge
Welcome Luncheon, Intros & Learning Expedition Overview
Growth Challenges in 2023
Gear Distribution & Overview
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Day 2: Tues, 8 Aug
Breakfast
In Waders and On the Water for Fly Fishing Fundamentals
Riverside Picnic Lunch
Top Grading: The Never Ending Search for "A-Players"
Your Success and Learning Moments on the River
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Day 4: Thurs, 10 Aug
Breakfast
Key Takeaways & your 30-60-90 day Personal Plan
Shuttle back to Airport PM Departure
7-10 August 2023 | Bozeman, MT
Learning Expedition Agenda: Fly Fishing
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Resources
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Day 3: Wed, 9 Aug
Breakfast
Shuttle to River
Rafting Madison River and the Differences Between Float vs. Wade Fishing
Riverside Picnic Lunch
Shuttle back to Lodge
Your Leadership Brand
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Gallery of Past Learning Expedition Participants
Future Open Enrollment Learning Expeditions
Whitewater Rafting in Colorado
Fly into Denver, where we’ll take you to the stunning foothills of the Rocky Mountains. We’ll stay at a quaint bed and breakfast where you’ll have a private room, get you into the right rafting equipment, review safety instructions, and put you on exhilarating Class III-IV rapids with an experienced guide.
Backpacking / Camping in the Smokey Mountains
Fly into Atlanta, where we’ll take you to the glorious fall colors of the Smokey Mountains. We’ll begin with a backpacking and camping fundamentals overview, get you in gear, and share insights from emergency preparedness to orienteering. Led by experienced guides, we'll hike, camp, and enjoy breathtaking views.
8-11 January 2024 - Winter Adventure in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Fly into Jackson, Wyoming, where we’ll take you on a winter adventure, including snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and dog sled and snowmobile excursions. Led by experienced guides, this is cold-weather fun done right, safely, and enjoyably.
Future Open Enrollment: 8-11 January 2024
Picturesque Winter Wonderland at the Edge of Yellowstone National Park
Fly into Jackson, Wyoming, where we’ll take you on a winter adventure, including snowshoeing, cross-country or downhill skiing, dog sledding, and snowmobile excursions. Led by experienced guides, this is cold-weather fun done right, safely, and enjoyably.
Led by Nour Group partner and leader of our Experiential Learning Program, Jenn Cordz, you’ll learn the foundational:
- Snowshoeing Fundamentals
- Mushing Efficiency and Effectiveness Techniques
- Elevating your Skiing Composure
- Winter Layering, Packing, and Safety
- Avalanche Preparedness
- Cold Weather Emergency Precautions and Survival
Equally valuable, Nour Group Managing Partner, David Nour, will align each new winter activity with relevant leadership and growth strategies you can take back to your respective organizations.
Make no mistake about it – these are real-world, battle-tested insights integrated into beautiful surroundings, unhindered by disruptions so you can focus on your personal and professional growth.
Day 1: Mon, 8 Jan
AM Arrive: Shuttle to Lodge
Welcome Luncheon, Intros & Learning Expedition Overview
The Best Version of You
Ten Attributes of Success in 2023
Twenty Bad Behaviors
Gear Distribution & Overview
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Day 2: Tues, 9 Jan
Breakfast
Shuttle to River
In Waders and On the Water for Fly Fishing Fundamentals
Riverside Picnic Lunch
Fly Fishing Fundamentals Continued
Shuttle back to Lodge
Willing to be Bad at Something
Your Success and Learning Moments on the River
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Day 4: Thurs, 11 Jan
Breakfast
Key Takeaways & your 30-60-90 day Personal Plan
Shuttle back to Airport PM Departure
8-11 January 2024 | Jackson, WY
Learning Expedition Agenda: Winter Adventures
Day 3: Wed, 10 Jan
Breakfast
Shuttle to River
In Waders and On the Water for Fly Fishing Fundamentals
Riverside Picnic Lunch
Fly Fishing Fundamentals Continued
Shuttle back to Lodge
Your Leadership Brand
The Culture You Need to Succeed
Cocktail Reception & Dinner
