Effective Leadership in
Uncertain Times
An invite-only retreat where CXOs and senior leaders explore the forces reshaping leadership - AI, strategy, geopolitics, culture, and power. Hosted at an exclusive setting on Phuket’s Andaman coast, you’ll gain frameworks, foresight, and clarity to lead decisively in uncertain times.
Phuket, Thailand. Feb 26 – 28, 2026
Phuket, Thailand. Feb 26 – 28, 2026
20 Seats
20 Seats
20 Seats
Curated Circle of
Global Leaders
3 Focused Days
3 Focused Days
3 Focused Days
Structured to maximize
clarity and impact
3 Global Faculty
3 Global Faculty
3 Global Faculty
Trusted Advisors to
Global Leaders
Sunset Sail
Sunset Sail
Sunset Sail
Private Catamaran Sundowner
Reset & Renew
Step Into
Imperium
Step Into Imperium
Step Into Imperium
Imperium retreats are designed for leaders who carry responsibility in times of change. In extraordinary locations chosen for clarity and focus, senior executives step away from the noise of daily demands to engage deeply with global strategists and trusted peers.
Each edition is built to stretch perspective, sharpen presence, and strengthen foresight. The result is not just inspiration, but proven strategies, practical frameworks, and meaningful connections that endure well beyond the retreat.
Imperium retreats are designed for leaders who carry responsibility in times of change. In extraordinary locations chosen for clarity and focus, senior executives step away from the noise of daily demands to engage deeply with global strategists and trusted peers.
Each edition is built to stretch perspective, sharpen presence, and strengthen foresight. The result is not just inspiration, but proven strategies, practical frameworks, and meaningful connections that endure well beyond the retreat.
Imperium retreats are designed for leaders who carry responsibility in times of change. In extraordinary locations chosen for clarity and focus, senior executives step away from the noise of daily demands to engage deeply with global strategists and trusted peers.
Each edition is built to stretch perspective, sharpen presence, and strengthen foresight. The result is not just inspiration, but proven strategies, practical frameworks, and meaningful connections that endure well beyond the retreat.
Imperium is created by Edstellar, a global leadership and organizational development firm trusted by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth enterprises. With expertise across 800+ transformational programs delivered worldwide, Edstellar equips organizations with the skills and capabilities their people need to perform and grow. Imperium is the natural evolution of this work, a circle dedicated to those at the very top of the leadership.
Imperium is created by Edstellar, a global leadership and organizational development firm trusted by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth enterprises. With expertise across 800+ transformational programs delivered worldwide, Edstellar equips organizations with the skills and capabilities their people need to perform and grow. Imperium is the natural evolution of this work, a circle dedicated to those at the very top of the leadership.
Imperium is created by Edstellar, a global leadership and organizational development firm trusted by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth enterprises. With expertise across 800+ transformational programs delivered worldwide, Edstellar equips organizations with the skills and capabilities their people need to perform and grow. Imperium is the natural evolution of this work, a circle dedicated to those at the very top of the leadership.
A leadership retreat for CXOs and decision-makers, where inner mastery meets strategic power.
Retreat Overview:
Effective Leadership in Uncertain Times
Retreat Overview:
Effective Leadership in Uncertain Times
With an intimate circle of 20 leaders, where strategy, presence, and resilience are sharpened in an environment designed for focus and renewal.
With an intimate circle of 20 leaders, where strategy, presence, and resilience are sharpened in an environment designed for focus and renewal.
The Experience
The Experience
Immersive Sessions: Three full days with three world-class strategists, each day unlocking a new dimension of leadership mastery.
Intimate Access: A curated circle of 20 leaders ensures close interaction and opportunities for 1:1 discussions.
Curated Luxury: Retreat each evening to serene surroundings at JW Marriott Phuket, complemented by exquisite meals crafted by internationally acclaimed chefs.
Signature Experiences: Culinary evenings, cultural touches, and a private catamaran sundowner across the Andaman Sea — designed to inspire connection, renewal, and perspective.
Join us on the shores of the Andaman Sea, where the natural beauty of Phuket meets world-class hospitality, to balance inner mastery with strategic foresight, and return with the clarity to thrive in uncertain times.
Venue
JW Marriott Phuket, Mai Khao
Retreat Duration
3 Days (View Program)
Dates
Arrival - 25 February 2026 | Departure – 1 March 2026
Price
USD $12,500 (all inclusive)
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
All prices include single-occupancy accommodation at JW Marriott Phuket, full board, curated sessions and signature experiences, transfers, and local taxes.
*Non-Participant Guest - USD $3,500
Ideal for a spouse, partner, or guest sharing your room. Includes shared accommodation, full board, and leisure activities. (Does not include faculty sessions)
*Registration closes November 30th, 2025
A leadership retreat for CXOs and decision-makers, where inner mastery meets strategic power.
Retreat Overview:
Effective Leadership in Uncertain Times
With an intimate circle of 20 leaders, where strategy, presence, and resilience are sharpened in an environment designed for focus and renewal.
The Experience
Immersive Sessions: Three full days with three world-class strategists, each day unlocking a new dimension of leadership mastery.
Intimate Access: A curated circle of 20 leaders ensures close interaction and opportunities for 1:1 discussions.
Curated Luxury: Retreat each evening to serene surroundings at JW Marriott Phuket, complemented by exquisite meals crafted by internationally acclaimed chefs.
Signature Experiences: Culinary evenings, cultural touches, and a private catamaran sundowner across the Andaman Sea — designed to inspire connection, renewal, and perspective.
Join us on the shores of the Andaman Sea, where the natural beauty of Phuket meets world-class hospitality, to balance inner mastery with strategic foresight, and return with the clarity to thrive in uncertain times.
Venue
JW Marriott Phuket, Mai Khao
Retreat Duration
3 Days (View Program)
Dates
Arrival - 25 February 2026 | Departure – 1 March 2026
Price
USD $12,500 (all inclusive)
Occupancy
Single Occupancy
All prices include single-occupancy accommodation at JW Marriott Phuket, full board, curated sessions and signature experiences, transfers, and local taxes.
*Non-Participant Guest - USD $3,500
Ideal for a spouse, partner, or guest sharing your room. Includes shared accommodation, full board, and leisure activities. (Does not include faculty sessions)
*Registration closes November 30th, 2025
Who is this for
A curated circle for leaders navigating disruption from AI, strategy, geopolitics, and shifting cultures, bringing together foresight, practical tools, and trusted peers where meaningful dialogue creates lasting value.
A curated circle for leaders navigating disruption from AI, strategy, geopolitics, and shifting cultures, bringing together foresight, practical tools, and trusted peers where meaningful dialogue creates lasting value.
CXOs, founders, and senior decision-makers with long-term impact on their organizations.
CXOs, founders, and senior decision-makers with long-term impact on their organizations.
Leaders ready to sharpen how they decide and how they show up.
Leaders ready to sharpen how they decide and how they show up.
Those looking for constructive conversations with peers at their level, beyond networking, toward real exchange.
Those looking for constructive conversations with peers at their level, beyond networking, toward real exchange.
For leaders seeking renewal with impact, more than just a break.
For leaders seeking renewal with impact, more than just a break.
Leverage Networks.
Navigate Disruption. Gain Advantage.
This retreat is a convergence of global leaders, strategists, and thinkers, designed to spark dialogue, exchange insights, and reimagine how organizations thrive amid uncertainty.
Through curated interactions and immersive experiences, you’ll build relationships and frameworks that become your strategic edge — helping you anticipate shifts, adapt with clarity, and move confidently in a volatile world.
Sessions Led by Global Strategists
At Imperium, guidance comes from those who have shaped leaders and institutions worldwide. Their role is not to inspire from afar, but to engage in real dialogue, equipping participants with rare perspectives and practices forged at the highest levels of leadership. Leaders return not just inspired, but with frameworks that endure.
Prof. Jeffrey L. Sampler
-> Advisor to FTSE 100 boards and Heads of State
-> Professor of Practice in Strategy & Technology, The University of Hong Kong
-> Former faculty at Oxford & London Business School
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Oriane Cohen
-> Oriane Cohen is a former war reporter, intelligence operator, and strategist in reputation, narrative, and power dynamics.
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Philippa Mathewson
-> Executive coach with 40+ years of experience
-> Advisor to boards, senior executives, and multicultural teams worldwide
Read more
Program Arc
Strategic Foresight
Seeing around corners: strategy, value, and information in a world of disruption.
• Value Creation: Move beyond traditional strategy, explore how industry evolution shapes sources of advantage and innovation.
• Value Capture: Recognize that creating value doesn’t guarantee capturing it, especially in digital contexts.
• Competing on Information: Leverage information as a strategic asset to drive business model success.
Outcome:
• Apply strategic models to reframe risk and opportunity
• Identify new sources of advantage in shifting industries
• Compete more effectively in environments of constant change
Professor Jeffrey L. Sampler
Professor of Practice in Strategy & Technology, Advisor to global boards and Heads of State
Domain: Strategy
Anticipating disruption, value shifts, and new sources of advantage
Impact:
Sharper foresight, strategic agility, and the ability to compete on information
Strategic Foresight
Seeing around corners: strategy, value, and information in a world of disruption.
• Value Creation: Move beyond traditional strategy, explore how industry evolution shapes sources of advantage and innovation.
• Value Capture: Recognize that creating value doesn’t guarantee capturing it, especially in digital contexts.
• Competing on Information: Leverage information as a strategic asset to drive business model success.
Outcome:
• Apply strategic models to reframe risk and opportunity
• Identify new sources of advantage in shifting industries
• Compete more effectively in environments of constant change
Professor Jeffrey L. Sampler
Professor of Practice in Strategy & Technology, Advisor to global boards and Heads of State
Domain: Strategy
Anticipating disruption, value shifts, and new sources of advantage
Impact:
Sharper foresight, strategic agility, and the ability to compete on information
Strategic Foresight
Seeing around corners: strategy, value, and information in a world of disruption.
• Value Creation: Move beyond traditional strategy, explore how industry evolution shapes sources of advantage and innovation.
• Value Capture: Recognize that creating value doesn’t guarantee capturing it, especially in digital contexts.
• Competing on Information: Leverage information as a strategic asset to drive business model success.
Outcome:
• Apply strategic models to reframe risk and opportunity
• Identify new sources of advantage in shifting industries
• Compete more effectively in environments of constant change
Professor Jeffrey L. Sampler
Professor of Practice in Strategy & Technology, Advisor to global boards and Heads of State
Domain: Strategy
Anticipating disruption, value shifts, and new sources of advantage
Impact:
Sharper foresight, strategic agility, and the ability to compete on information
Systems Intelligence
Leading with clarity in complex, ambiguous, and high-stakes environments
• Perception: Resisting the brain’s instinct for oversimplification.
• Complexity as Resource: Using ambiguity as fuel for sharper decision-making.
• Quantum Framework™: Seven-dimensional grid for reading situations.
Outcome:
• Operate with confidence inside uncertainty
• Make sharper decisions by holding multiple perspectives
• Influence and act with agility in complex, global contexts
Oriane Cohen
ex intelligence / humint operator, ex journalist, Strategic Intelligence Advisory to Global leaders, Perception engineering
Domain: Intelligence
Navigating complexity, ambiguity, and power dynamics
Impact:
Clarity in uncertainty, agility in action, and sharper decisions under pressure
Systems Intelligence
Leading with clarity in complex, ambiguous, and high-stakes environments
• Perception: Resisting the brain’s instinct for oversimplification.
• Complexity as Resource: Using ambiguity as fuel for sharper decision-making.
• Quantum Framework™: Seven-dimensional grid for reading situations.
Outcome:
• Operate with confidence inside uncertainty
• Make sharper decisions by holding multiple perspectives
• Influence and act with agility in complex, global contexts
Oriane Cohen
ex intelligence / humint operator, ex journalist, Strategic Intelligence Advisory to Global leaders, Perception engineering
Domain: Intelligence
Navigating complexity, ambiguity, and power dynamics
Impact:
Clarity in uncertainty, agility in action, and sharper decisions under pressure
Systems Intelligence
Leading with clarity in complex, ambiguous, and high-stakes environments
• Perception: Resisting the brain’s instinct for oversimplification.
• Complexity as Resource: Using ambiguity as fuel for sharper decision-making.
• Quantum Framework™: Seven-dimensional grid for reading situations.
Outcome:
• Operate with confidence inside uncertainty
• Make sharper decisions by holding multiple perspectives
• Influence and act with agility in complex, global contexts
Oriane Cohen
ex intelligence / humint operator, ex journalist, Strategic Intelligence Advisory to Global leaders, Perception engineering
Domain: Intelligence
Navigating complexity, ambiguity, and power dynamics
Impact:
Clarity in uncertainty, agility in action, and sharper decisions under pressure
Inner Mastery & Integration
Identity, resilience, and presence. Tying strategy and presence back to the inner core of leadership.
• Building resilience and emotional agility in high-stakes contexts
• Aligning leadership presence with strategic intent
• Integrating lessons into a long-term Leadership OS
• Future-self mapping & peer endorsements to sustain impact
Outcome:
• Remain centered and composed under uncertainty
• Make sharper decisions by holding multiple perspectives
• Anchor long-term strategy in inner stability and clarity
Phillippa Mathewson
Executive coach with 40+ years of experience · Advisor to boards, senior executives, and multicultural teams worldwide
Domain: Inner Core
Resilience, presence, and alignment between identity and leadership intent
Impact:
Authentic presence, sustained resilience, and long-term leadership integration
Inner Mastery & Integration
Identity, resilience, and presence. Tying strategy and presence back to the inner core of leadership.
• Building resilience and emotional agility in high-stakes contexts
• Aligning leadership presence with strategic intent
• Integrating lessons into a long-term Leadership OS
• Future-self mapping & peer endorsements to sustain impact
Outcome:
• Remain centered and composed under uncertainty
• Make sharper decisions by holding multiple perspectives
• Anchor long-term strategy in inner stability and clarity
Phillippa Mathewson
Executive coach with 40+ years of experience · Advisor to boards, senior executives, and multicultural teams worldwide
Domain: Inner Core
Resilience, presence, and alignment between identity and leadership intent
Impact:
Authentic presence, sustained resilience, and long-term leadership integration
Inner Mastery & Integration
Identity, resilience, and presence. Tying strategy and presence back to the inner core of leadership.
• Building resilience and emotional agility in high-stakes contexts
• Aligning leadership presence with strategic intent
• Integrating lessons into a long-term Leadership OS
• Future-self mapping & peer endorsements to sustain impact
Outcome:
• Remain centered and composed under uncertainty
• Make sharper decisions by holding multiple perspectives
• Anchor long-term strategy in inner stability and clarity
Phillippa Mathewson
Executive coach with 40+ years of experience · Advisor to boards, senior executives, and multicultural teams worldwide
Domain: Inner Core
Resilience, presence, and alignment between identity and leadership intent
Impact:
Authentic presence, sustained resilience, and long-term leadership integration
Retreat Schedule
Day 1 — Feb 25 (Wed)
Day 1 — Feb 25 (Wed)
Day 1 — Feb 25 (Wed)
Arrival & Welcome
Arrival & Welcome
Arrival & Welcome
Arrivals throughout the day
Opening circle & networking by the ocean (late afternoon)
Beachside dinner under the stars with fire dance performance
Day 2 — Feb 26 (Thu)
Day 2 — Feb 26 (Thu)
Day 2 — Feb 26 (Thu)
Strategy in Uncertainty with Prof. Jeff Sampler
Strategy in Uncertainty with Prof. Jeff Sampler
Strategy in Uncertainty with Prof. Jeff Sampler
Two deep-dive sessions (morning & afternoon): value creation, value capture, competing on information in an AI-driven world
Evening: Curated networking experience
Day 3 — Feb 27 (Fri)
Day 3 — Feb 27 (Fri)
Day 3 — Feb 27 (Fri)
Presence, Power & Narrative with Oriane Cohen
Presence, Power & Narrative with Oriane Cohen
Presence, Power & Narrative with Oriane Cohen
Interactive sessions blending frameworks with practice
Evening: Thai culinary immersion & dinner at Ginja, JW Marriott
Day 4 — Feb 28 (Sat)
Day 4 — Feb 28 (Sat)
Day 4 — Feb 28 (Sat)
Resilience & Integration with Philippa Mathewson
Resilience & Integration with Philippa Mathewson
Resilience & Integration with Philippa Mathewson
Morning & early afternoon: inner mastery + anchoring strategy and presence
Evening: Private sunset catamaran sail on the Andaman Sea — sundowner, dinner, and closing circle
Day 5 — Mar 1 (Sun)
Day 5 — Mar 1 (Sun)
Day 5 — Mar 1 (Sun)
Departures
Departures
Departures
Enjoy a relaxed morning before airport transfers
Departures at leisure
FAQs
FAQs
Who is Imperium for?
Imperium is for CXOs, founders, and senior decision-makers who want to sharpen strategic foresight, strengthen leadership presence, and navigate global complexity with confidence.
Who is Imperium for?
Imperium is for CXOs, founders, and senior decision-makers who want to sharpen strategic foresight, strengthen leadership presence, and navigate global complexity with confidence.
Who is Imperium for?
Imperium is for CXOs, founders, and senior decision-makers who want to sharpen strategic foresight, strengthen leadership presence, and navigate global complexity with confidence.
Why is it invite-only?
Curation keeps the group intimate, relevant, and high-caliber. Each participant is selected for the depth of their experience, creating an environment of genuine peer learning and trust.
Why is it invite-only?
Curation keeps the group intimate, relevant, and high-caliber. Each participant is selected for the depth of their experience, creating an environment of genuine peer learning and trust.
Why is it invite-only?
Curation keeps the group intimate, relevant, and high-caliber. Each participant is selected for the depth of their experience, creating an environment of genuine peer learning and trust.
What will I take away?
Practical frameworks, fresh strategic perspectives, and deeper clarity for leading in uncertain times — along with connections that extend far beyond Phuket.
What will I take away?
Practical frameworks, fresh strategic perspectives, and deeper clarity for leading in uncertain times — along with connections that extend far beyond Phuket.
What will I take away?
Practical frameworks, fresh strategic perspectives, and deeper clarity for leading in uncertain times — along with connections that extend far beyond Phuket.
Why here, why now?
Phuket offers accessibility and seclusion in equal measure, with world-class hospitality at the JW Marriott Mai Khao. This edition, timed for early 2026, is designed to help leaders step back, reset, and return with conviction for the year ahead.
Why here, why now?
Phuket offers accessibility and seclusion in equal measure, with world-class hospitality at the JW Marriott Mai Khao. This edition, timed for early 2026, is designed to help leaders step back, reset, and return with conviction for the year ahead.
Why here, why now?
Phuket offers accessibility and seclusion in equal measure, with world-class hospitality at the JW Marriott Mai Khao. This edition, timed for early 2026, is designed to help leaders step back, reset, and return with conviction for the year ahead.
What’s included in the fee?
The USD 12,000 fee covers the entire retreat experience: accommodation, curated dining, expert sessions, signature experiences, and retreat materials. Travel to Phuket is not included. A guest package is also available.
What’s included in the fee?
The USD 12,000 fee covers the entire retreat experience: accommodation, curated dining, expert sessions, signature experiences, and retreat materials. Travel to Phuket is not included. A guest package is also available.
What’s included in the fee?
The USD 12,000 fee covers the entire retreat experience: accommodation, curated dining, expert sessions, signature experiences, and retreat materials. Travel to Phuket is not included. A guest package is also available.
Sharpen Your Presence. Strengthen Your Foresight. Expand Your Circle.
If you require further information, please contact our team at:
imperium@edstellar.com
Sharpen Your Presence. Strengthen Your Foresight. Expand Your Circle.
If you require further information, please contact our team at:
imperium@edstellar.com
Sharpen Your Presence. Strengthen Your Foresight. Expand Your Circle.
If you require further information, please contact our team at:
imperium@edstellar.com
Crafted for
visionary leaders
Crafted for
visionary leaders
Crafted for
visionary leaders
© 2025 Imperium. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Imperium. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Imperium. All rights reserved.