Highly Experiential Learning to Drive Intelligent and Profitable Growth

Acquire new skills, gain new knowledge, and change your behaviors to elevate your leadership and transform your organization.

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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

David Nour fly fishing on the Bow River near Banff, Alberta, Canada

David Nour, Managing Partner at the Nour Group, fly fishing with Partner, Jenn Cordz on the Soque River in North Georgia

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 Adventures

Fly Fishing in North Georgia
Whitewater Rafting in Colorado
Backpacking in Smokey Mountains
Winter Activities in Jackson Hole

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 Event: April 3-6, 2023

Fly Fishing in North Georgia Mountains

Fly into Atlanta on Monday, April 3, 2023, where we’ll take you to the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. We’ll stay at a quaint bed and breakfast 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.

Jenn Cordz, Partner at the Nour Group, founding team member of the US Women's Fly Fishing Team, and owner of Gypsy Fishing Outfitters

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, Apr 3

AM Arrive ATL: Shuttle to Glen Ella Springs (2 hrs North of ATL Airport)

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, Apr 4

Breakfast

Shuttle to Brigadoon Lodge

In Waders and On the Water for Fly Fishing Fundamentals

Riverside Picnic Lunch

Fly Fishing Fundamentals Continued

Shuttle back to Glen Ella

Willing to be Bad at Something

Your Success and Learning Moments on the River

Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Day 4: Thurs, Apr 6

Breakfast

Key Takeaways & your 30-60-90 day Personal Plan

Shuttle back to ATL Airport PM Departure (2 hrs drive)

April 3-6, 2023 | Atlanta, GA

Learning Expedition Agenda: Fly Fishing

Open Enrollment

Custom Curriculum

Upcoming Event

Future Open Enrollment Learning Expeditions

July 2023 - 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.

October 2023 - Backpacking / Camping in the Smokey Mountains

Fly into Atlanta where we’ll take you to the majestic fall colors of the Smokey Mountains. We’ll begin with a backpacking and camping fundamentals overview, get you in the gear, and share insights from emergency preparedness to orienteering. Led by experienced guides we'll hike, camp, and enjoy breathtaking views.

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, dog sled and snow mobile excursions. Led by experienced guides this is cold weather fun done right in a safe and enjoyable manner.