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High-powered women are attending this exclusive $4,200 boxing retreat: 'We're constantly asked to fight'

A group of executive women recently convened in LA for a corporate retreat. On the agenda? Boxing training and lessons in fight strategy.

High-powered women are attending this exclusive $4,200 boxing retreat: 'We're constantly asked to fight'

TL;DR

  • Fight Co.Lab is a program co-founded by Erin Renzas and Shea O'Neil that combines boxing training with leadership strategy for executive-level women.
  • The retreat aims to help women combat burnout and navigate career challenges by teaching them fight strategies applicable to professional situations.
  • Participants experience physical training in boxing, followed by facilitated leadership sessions that connect boxing principles to workplace dynamics.
  • The program addresses the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles and the challenges they face, such as burnout and a lack of support.
  • Fight Co.Lab provides a community for senior-level women to connect and share experiences, offering a space to redefine success beyond traditional corporate expectations.
  • The cost of the three-day program is $4,200, with some participants using employer learning and development budgets.
  • Key lessons include managing pressure, making impactful choices, finding rest in chaos, and identifying 'worthy opponents' or priorities.
  • The program seeks to empower women by offering a different perspective on leadership, drawing parallels between the boxing ring and the corporate boardroom.