Candidate & Leader Retreats · Planned for 2027

What do you wish you'd known?

Soapbox Campaign Co. and Coaching to Thrive are designing a residential retreat for people who run for office and the people who run their campaigns. Tell us what you learnt the hard way, and we'll build the program around it.

Take the surveyAbout 10 minutes · Anonymous if you prefer

The partnership

Campaign strategy + leadership development

One retreat, two specialist teams. Soapbox brings the campaign know-how. Coaching to Thrive brings the leadership coaching. Together, we'll help you plan the campaign and hold steady while you lead it.

Campaign strategy

Soapbox Campaign Co.

Practical campaign strategy, messaging and candidate preparation for people-powered campaigns. Led by Pamela Rose, Director and Strategist.

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Leadership, communication and presence

Coaching to Thrive

Leadership coaching and facilitation from founder Angela Greer, an ICF-accredited executive coach and leadership development designer.

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The retreat

Two days. A small group. Space to step away from the noise.

Picture a destination venue, a small group of people who understand campaigning, shared meals and time to think. You'll work on the plan, the message and the person delivering it, with live practice and individual feedback.

Draft program only. Your answers will decide what makes the final cut. Venue and dates to be confirmed.

On the draft program

  • Campaign foundations: a clear plan from day one
  • Finding your voice: message, pitch and your “why”
  • The hot seat: tough questions with live feedback
  • Leadership identity and presence
  • Social media at campaign speed
  • Holding steady under pressure
  • A full campaign simulation with individual feedback

The survey

Help us build the retreat you needed

Your experience will shape what we teach, when we run it and how we make it accessible.

10 minutes

Eleven short questions about your last campaign.

Your call

Respond anonymously, or leave your details for early notice.

10% off

Everyone who completes the survey receives 10% off our retreats.

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