RETREATS

Each of us manages companies daily, makes complex decisions, and takes responsibility for teams and results. But during the retreat, the focus shifts inward — to our self-perception and the core meanings of our lives.

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True leadership begins with a deep understanding of self.

A format where it is no longer easy for business leaders to hide behind familiar roles — conversations that go beyond professional identity into territory rarely explored in everyday business life.

AT THE RETREATS, WE EXPLORE FUNDAMENTAL QUESTIONS:

Who is a person if all social roles are removed?
What truly motivates us to live and create?
What meanings give life depth and significance?

To lead others, one must first learn to lead oneself. To inspire others, one must find the source of meaning within. When a person reflects on fundamental questions, their worldview gradually crystallizes, and with it, their decisions, priorities, and way of life begin to change.

That is why in recent years this format has become a space of trust, support, and meaningful personal insights for business leaders both in Ukraine and around the world.

FORMAT

DURATION OF RETREATS FOR LEADERS: 2–3 DAYS

GOAL

TO FOCUS ON THE INNER SELF

RESULT

A SHIFT IN WORLDVIEW, DECISIONS, AND LIFESTYLE

ENVIRONMENT

A SPACE OF TRUST AND SUPPORT

UPCOMING RETREATS

Sense Retreat

Author's philosophical retreat for business leaders

Level I 06 – 08 November, 2026 Miami

Sense Retreat

Strictly by invitation for Founders & Owners featuring an intimate circle of 20 top leaders.
Together with business leaders, we explore life’s fundamental questions: who am I, what is my purpose, what do I believe in, and what legacy will I leave behind.
We engage in profound dialogues about happiness, love, mortality, freedom, truth, and transformation.

Level I 13 – 15 November, 2026 Cyprus

Sense Retreat — an author’s philosophical retreat for business leaders

WHO ARE THE RETREATS FOR?

For entrepreneurs and leaders who value deep thinking, open dialogue, and honesty in decision-making.

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY FROM THE RETREAT?

A community of like-minded people
A chance to reconsider your most important decisions
New clarity and deeper answers to life’s big questions

How to join the retreat?

Fill out a short application form so we can understand your request and your fit with the format
We carefully review each application to maintain the quality of the environment and the relevance of the participant group
If the format is a good fit, we will contact you and share further details

We select participants to preserve the depth of the dialogue and the quality of the environment

Past retreats

Sense Retreat

24 – 26 July, 2026 Lviv region.

An exclusive, author's philosophical retreat for business leaders

Sense Retreat

13 – 15 March, 2026 Kyiv

Author's philosophical retreat for business leaders

Sense Retreat

06 – 08 March, 2026 Portugal

A bespoke philosophical retreat for business leaders. Strictly by invitation for Founders & Owners, featuring an intimate circle of 20 top leaders.

The retreat consists of two complementary parts:

I. Core Meanings — Philosophical Dialogue (2 days)Tackling the questions we usually save for "later": who am I, what are my beliefs, what are my fears, what is truly important to me, and what is my legacy? Surrounded by fellow owners and leaders, we talk about freedom and choice, love and fear, death and legacy, happiness and responsibility — honestly, with no egos or masks.

II. Inner State — Attention & Presence Practices (1 day)Making sure these insights don't just stay on an intellectual level. Through breathwork, somatic practices, and mindfulness, we move from understanding to experiencing. We build the internal state that generates clear decisions, focus, and peace of mind.

Reviews

Readers’ experiences with a book that changes their mindset and offers a fresh perspective on decisions.

Hi Serhii. What you opened up back then — the “inner workings” — wasn’t really about the book. It was about trust. Strong things don’t fall apart because of openness — they’re simply tested by it. And the fact that people went on to create their own clubs afterward means you were acting from the right place.
Your current search really resonates with me. Because the real question isn’t the format of a club, but the idea that small, trust-based environments with a shared code have, in different eras, become carriers of the future. Not scale, but depth of connection. Not structure, but the quality of the people within it.
Right now, it truly feels like these horizontal circles are becoming points of support. And if they hold not only shared interests but also ethics, philosophy, meaning, creativity, and inspiration in everything they do and live through — with a sense of responsibility — then it’s no longer just a club. It’s a field of strength.
I’m glad you’re exploring this. It feels like we’re looking in the same direction — just from different angles.

Dmytro

Had the honor of participating in the Philosophical Retreat hosted by CEO Club Ukraine.
It was an incredible two and a half days filled with fresh perspectives, heartfelt conversations, and profound insights. A rare opportunity to look inward, re-evaluate what truly matters, and recharge for the journey ahead.
In such a short time, leaders and founders of the country’s top businesses became truly kindred spirits.
My sincere thanks to CEO Club and Serhii Haidaichuk for the seamless organization, Edem Resort Medical & Spa for the warm hospitality, and SKAI for “bringing the light” (literally and figuratively!).
An experience I’d repeat in a heartbeat!

Valeriy Lazarenko - Owner, MaxiBud Group

Freedom, love, money, power, building relationships, self-deception, fear, death, legacy...
These were the themes that filled my weekend, spent in a magical circle of extraordinary people.
We talked. We listened. We reflected. We questioned. We discovered new depths—within ourselves and in one another.
I drove back feeling like a calm lake after a morning stillness. Peaceful. Clear. Grounded. And at the same time, filled with a powerful longing—to live more deeply. To feel more. To do more.
I left so deeply enriched by this listening. Once again, I was reminded that the most valuable gifts we can offer one another are our time, our presence, and honest conversation.
Thank you to everyone who was there, and special thanks to Serhiy and CEO CLUB Ukraine for curating this magic.

Nina Dombrowska - Co-Founder Beehive Cosmetics та Co-President Women on Boards Ukraine.

When was the last time you truly paused to reflect on what you’ll leave behind? Not in terms of material possessions, but your actual contribution to this world.
Fortunately, life is finite—and that very impermanence makes every moment all the more precious. This realization brings the core questions of existence into sharp focus: "Why am I here?" and "Who am I in this world?"
For millennia, philosophers and sages have offered vastly different perspectives on this. Yet many agree on one thing: what matters most is the very act of reflecting, discussing, and searching. Everyone will arrive at their own answer, and for each person, that answer will be the right one. That’s when clarity and a sense of lightness emerge.
However, this search isn’t a one-time event where you find an answer and stop. It’s an ongoing process. Think of it like a musical instrument—over time, with regular use, it naturally goes out of tune. That’s completely normal. But it does require periodic tuning.
And just as an instrument cannot hear itself or serve as its own tuning fork, we need others—to search, to reflect, and to evolve.
Inspired by my participation in the CEO Club Ukraine philosophical retreat.

Sergiy Detyuk - Executive Board Member and CIO at Metinvest, Member of The Supervisory Board at Metinvest Digital

A philosophical retreat is like a surf training session — after it, you understand a little better how to ride the waves of life.

Oleksandr

At first, it felt unusual, but then it became incredibly valuable.
Thank you so much for this experience 🤝

Olha

This book meant a lot to me — thank you! I’m really looking forward to your next one 🙌

Svitlana

An incredible book — thank you! A must-read!

Oleksii

I listened to this book in audio format.
What impressed me most were the stories and adventures from the author’s student years and his time in the UK.
The book feels cohesive and is built on clear, strong human values.
Highly recommended.

Vitalii

I read the first book a year ago, and as a professional communicator, I found it incredibly insightful — thank you! When can we expect your next book?

Andrii

Could I have spent the weekend any better? No. Because this kind of synergy — when 1+1=3 — is about meaning, community, and depth, and it creates a completely different taste of life.

Lesia

Thankyou for such a meaningful and enjoyable time with an amazing group of like-minded people.

Olha

It was an amazing experience to take part in this retreat! Once again, a big thank you — I highly recommend it to everyone!

Oksana

Thank you for doing this with us. It’s through these simple questions we ask OURSELVES that the incredible luxury we call LIFE unfolds.

Olha

A great, honest book — I read it in one sitting.

Natalia

I’m looking forward to your new book!
The Club is wonderful!

Iryna