Slow Down.
Think Deeper.
Learn Differently.
Some conversations can’t happen in a conference room.
Carol Ann Lloyd’s Leadership Forums are immersive experiences designed for small groups of leaders who are ready to slow down, think differently, and reconnect with the human side of leadership.
These offsite sessions are tailored for executive retreats, women’s leadership circles, or high-level teams looking to develop deeper trust, clarity, and influence.
Using powerful storytelling, historical insight, and Shakespeare’s timeless leadership dynamics, Carol Ann creates a space where reflection leads to real transformation.
Carol Ann is fantastic! She does not fail to ‘pull you into’ the character and increase your love of and interest in history.
Forum 1
The Crown & the Compass
Strategic Leadership Forums for Boards and Executive Teams
Designed for boards and senior leadership teams navigating complex decisions, these private offsite forums use Shakespeare’s great leadership dilemmas to explore governance, ethical power, strategic direction, and legacy. Leaders step away from day-to-day demands to clarify priorities, align vision, and lead with purpose.
Leadership focus:
- Strategy
- Governance
- Decision-Making
- Long-Term Vision
Ideal for:
- Board retreats
- Executive leadership offsites
- Strategic planning sessions
Forum 2
Leadership Salons & Lunch-and-Learns
These interactive leadership salons bring together women leaders for thoughtful conversation and practical insight. Drawing on Shakespeare’s remarkable female characters, participants explore influence, visibility, values-driven leadership, and how to lead with confidence in complex environments.
Leadership focus:
- Presence
- Influence
- Communication
- Navigating Power
Ideal for:
- Women’s leadership programs
- Corporate lunch-and-learn series
- Cohort-based development initiatives
Forum 3
Leadership Excursions: The Journey Ahead
These immersive executive experiences combine deep leadership insight with place-based learning. Hosted at historic sites, cultural institutions, or through curated travel, participants engage with leadership themes through guided discussion, storytelling, and reflection—connecting past wisdom to modern leadership challenges.
Leadership focus:
- Perspective
- Culture
- Legacy
- Leadership Presence
Ideal for:
- Executive retreats
- Cultural institutions and foundations
- Leadership travel experiences
- Donor or member engagement programs