The Successful Nurse CoachesÂ
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Elevate & Evolve: Expanding Capacity for Presence, Purpose, and TransformationÂ
Boone, North Carolina
September 18-21, 2025
Join UsTransformation
Authenticity
ConnectionÂ
Your best coaching starts with your own healing and alignment
It's time for you
This retreat isn’t just about business—it’s about transforming you, so you can transform others
Deep Transformational Self ExplorationÂ
what is next for your personal development journey?
Elevate Your Coaching Mastery
how do you take your clients deeper?
Many coaches feel the limits of transactional, performance-based coaching.
This retreat introduces transformational frameworks that help you meet clients in their being—not just their doing.
Led by Leon VanderPol, you’ll explore Deep Coaching principles that support profound, sustainable change.
Evolve into a confident, purpose-driven coach
what is possible for you as a deep coach?
Transformational coaching starts with your own transformation.
At this retreat, you’ll strengthen your emotional intelligence, clarify your purpose, and reconnect with the essence of why you coach.
Expect growth, guidance, and space to redefine what success means to you now.
Our Serene Accommodations
retreat to the calm of the blue ridge mountains
Retreat Center Details
the mountains are calling
Space To Exhale
Room To BE
Join us in this amazing space as we have space to spread out, or get cozy!
One of the reasons we keep coming back to The Art Of Living is the spaces we get to hang out in. Whether it is this stunning conference room or on the trails around the grounds, this center is unmatched.
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Chef-Prepared Vegetarian Meals
Endless Food Accommodations
The Art of Living Retreat Center is dedicated to ensuring every guest feels cared for, including those with specific dietary needs. Their culinary team can accommodate a wide range of food allergies and restrictions, offering delicious, wholesome meals that align with your preferences. Whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, or have other dietary considerations, you can relax knowing your meals will be both nourishing and tailored to your needs.
Rest and Unplug In The MountainsÂ
Grown up sleepover...or not!
While almost every retreat participant LOVES sharing a room (hello late night chats about the meaning of life with your new deep coach pals) we understand it isn't for everyone!
If you are a solo camper, there is space for a solo room upgrade on check out. This will be booked closer to retreat weekend and we will keep you in the loop when it is time to upgrade!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What's My Investment?
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What’s the real cost of not investing in yourself? More of the same old, same old. Don’t do that to future you—they deserve better. It’s time to show up for yourself, with love and a little courage. We’ve got you. ❤
Transformational Leaders
get to know your retreat guides
Retreat GuideÂ
Leon VanderPol
Leon is a globally recognized author, speaker, and leader in transformational coaching and authentic self-development. With a profound background in spirituality and healing, Leon has dedicated his career to guiding individuals and professionals toward deep, meaningful growth.
As the Founder & CEO of the Center for Transformational Coaching, Leon has trained people worldwide in Deep Coaching and transformative growth processes, helping them unlock new potentials in life and work. He is also the creator of the Deep Coaching Intensive, a paradigm-shifting approach to coaching that redefines what is possible in the coaching relationship.
Leon is the author of the acclaimed book, A Shift in Being, which introduces readers to the principles and practices of Deep Transformational Coaching, offering a roadmap for profound personal and professional change.
Known for his engaging and thought-provoking style, Leon is a dynamic speaker who leaves audiences refreshed, energized, and ready to move forward with clarity and purpose. His work continues to inspire those seeking to deepen their connection to self and elevate their capacity to support others.
Retreat Guide
Laura Minard RN BSN NC BC, Certified Deep Transformational Coach
Laura Minard is a transformational coach, thought leader, and mentor known for her ability to bridge heart-centered leadership with deep inner work. As the Co-Founder of The Successful Nurse Coaches and Nurse Life Coach Academy, she has guided hundreds of nurses in building thriving, purpose-driven practices grounded in service and sustainability.
Laura is also a certified Deep Transformational Coach through the Center for Transformational Coaching. Her work blends the precision of clinical insight with the depth of being-level change. With a background in nursing, business strategy, and spiritual development, she holds space for profound personal and professional breakthroughs.
Whether leading retreats or mentoring one-on-one, Laura helps coaches align their work with their core values, release self-doubt, and embody authentic leadership. Her mission is to support transformational guides—nurses and non-nurses alike—in becoming more whole, so they can serve from a deeper, more empowered place.
Retreat Guide
Shelby Kurz RN BSN NC BC,Â
Certified Deep Transformational Coach
Shelby Kurz is a passionate coach, speaker, and mentor devoted to transformational growth and soul-aligned leadership. As Co-Founder of The Successful Nurse Coaches and Nurse Life Coach Academy, she has helped hundreds of nurses redefine their careers and reclaim their sense of purpose through heart-centered coaching.
In addition to her leadership in the nurse coaching world, Shelby is a certified Deep Transformational Coach. She brings a grounded, intuitive presence to her work—merging emotional intelligence, personal development, and spiritual depth to create profound experiences for those she mentors and teaches.
Her approach supports coaches of all backgrounds in healing themselves first, so they can facilitate meaningful transformation in others. Whether she’s leading retreats, speaking on stage, or coaching behind the scenes, Shelby’s mission remains the same: to empower others to lead with authenticity, connection, and courageous purpose.