The Altitude Summit

Resilience Starts at Altitude

Sun Valley, ID
April 20-23, 2026

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“[The Altitude Summit] gave me the confidence to be more creative in my approach to a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.”

- Shawn S, Managing Director, Deloitte

Resilience, Endurance & Optimism

April 20-23, 2026

Part retreat, part leadership lab, this is a chance to step out of the noise, think at altitude, and design what’s next.

  • The Altitude Summit is a 2.5-day, invite-only retreat in Sun Valley. It blends fireside conversations, intimate peer circles, keynotes, and practical skill labs designed for senior leaders leading at altitude, with high expectations and limited margin.

  • ✔ Step out of firefighting into clear, strategic reflection.

    ✔ Strengthen core Ascent Skills: high-trust communication, decision-making in uncertainty, psychological immunity to change, and AI literacy.

    ✔ Learn with true peers in candid, off-the-record conversations.

    ✔ Leave with a concrete 90-day roadmap for resilience and endurance.

    ✔ Refuel in the mountains so you return as a steadier, clearer, more optimistic force inside your organization.

  • People leaders are navigating nonstop restructures, AI disruption, talent anxiety, and culture fatigue.

    • Resilience helps you absorb shock without burning people out.

    • Endurance keeps you leading with steadiness, not heroics.

    • Optimism, grounded and credible, keeps your organization believing in a future worth striving for.

    These are no longer nice-to-haves; they’re core muscles for anyone stewarding culture and talent.

  • This retreat is curated for senior leaders at the SVP, Managing Director, and late-stage VP level who are carrying real scope and influence, and want space to reset, sharpen, and reconnect with peers.

    Ideal participants include senior leaders who lead or shape:

    • People strategy and talent decisions

    • Culture, engagement, and leadership capability

    • Org effectiveness, transformation, and change

    • Enterprise programs across L&D, Inclusion, and leadership development

    • High-stakes teams in complex, matrixed environments

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The Impact is Real...

“How do you distill the transformation that happens after 2.25 days refining your leadership approach at Altitude?

You start by remembering why you went.

I went to the Altitude Summit looking for connection and perspective. I was surrounded by leaders who care deeply about both purpose and performance, and reminded that resilience is not something you build alone.

I came home lighter, sharper, and more grounded in how I want to lead next.”

- Mareshia, People & Culture at Biogen

“I had the privilege of attending an intimate, invitation-only gathering of HR leaders hosted by Kahilla last week, focused on the theme of resilience.

The experience was rich with insight and connection.

We learned about the power of micro habits, the importance of adaptability, and the idea that optimism is a choice. One of the standout moments was rising early to climb a mountain as a group to enjoy the sunrise. The experience was a true testament to resilience, and Noa Ries has redefined my expectations for what a conference can be.”

- Diane, Head of Leadership Development at Fidelity

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A three-day retreat + leadership lab on resilience, endurance, and credible optimism.

Each day blends high-impact learning with integration time so you leave with a stronger internal operating system, steadier leadership under pressure, and a clear plan you can bring back to work.

  • Morning Movement: Endurance Starts in the Body
    A grounding movement session to reset your nervous system, sharpen focus, and build the physical foundation for resilient leadership.

    Welcome Keynote: Resilience, Endurance, Optimism: the leadership stance that holds when life gets loud

    Workshop: Credible Optimism: Build belief without bypassing reality with Joanne Heyman
    A deeply integrative workshop to help you lead with steadiness and hope, even when the path is unclear. You’ll leave with practical anchors, clearer boundaries, and a simple approach to staying grounded while moving forward.

    Session: Immunity to Change: Why smart leaders get stuck and how to move anyway with Dr. Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.
    Discover the hidden commitments that keep you repeating old patterns under stress. Learn how to create change that lasts, starting with one meaningful shift you can sustain.

    Trail Circles Walkshop: Peer mentorship in motion: Integrate, connect, commit
    Small-group, high-trust walkshops designed to help you translate insight into action. This is where personal clarity becomes professional traction.

    Session: Trust Under Pressure: The language of steady leadership with Stacey Zolt Hara
    The words leaders choose shape whether people spiral or stabilize. Learn simple communication moves that build credibility, reduce anxiety, and sustain optimism without sounding rehearsed.

    Dinner, Night 1: Group Dinner
    Connection, warmth, and community to close the day.

  • Morning Movement: Energy, Strength, and Recovery
    A leader’s practice for stamina. Build the rhythm that supports high performance without the burnout tax.

    Workshop: Endurance Rhythms: Stop leaking energy and lead from your center with Joanne Heyman
    Identify what’s draining you and rebuild a cadence that protects your time, focus, and wellbeing. You’ll leave with a repeatable rhythm that strengthens your leadership presence and your life.

    AI-Ready Leadership Lab: A 90-day playbook to amplify your team and build trust in an AI-driven world with Devrin Carlson Smith
    In this hands-on lab, you'll identify the highest-value AI use cases for your role, then translate them into one “human + AI” workflow you can pilot immediately, with clear guardrails that protect trust and judgment. You’ll leave with a practical 90-day plan, plus leader-ready language to drive adoption with confidence and credible optimism, without losing the human edge.

    Fireside: Credible Optimism at Scale: Building belief and momentum through change with Liz Weldon
    What does it take to keep teams steady when priorities shift, and pressure rises? A candid conversation on leading through change with clarity, confidence, and forward motion.

    Fireside: Keeping Belief Alive When the Plan Changes Weekly with Victor Cho
    A modern leadership playbook for uncertainty, speed, and AI. Learn how resilient leaders protect trust, communicate with clarity, and keep human connection strong when everything is moving.

    Trail Circles Walkshop: The belief-to-action bridge: Anchors, decisions, next steps
    Pair up or move in triads. You’ll refine your leadership anchors, name what you’ll protect this quarter, and commit to one change that restores momentum.

    Dinner, Night 2: Private Chef Dinner + Fireside Keynote in a Private Home
    Endurance at Scale, leading through change without losing the magic with George Kalogridis
    An unforgettable evening on leading large, complex systems with excellence, humanity, and belief. The leadership mechanics behind enduring results.

  • Workshop: Generative Leadership: Move forward without rehashing the past with Joanne Heyman
    Shift from “war stories” to wisdom and traction. Learn how to lead conversations that restore agency, unlock creativity, and build optimism you can actually trust.

    Fireside Panel: Organizational Immunity to Change: When the system quietly says no with Dr. Sasha Heinz, moderated by Stacey Zolt Hara
    Why do teams stall even when everyone agrees on the goal? Learn to spot the hidden forces that block change, and how leaders create real traction without pushing harder.

    Fireside: Credible Optimism in Complex Systems: Resilience, belonging, and impact without burnout with Pamela Everhart and Michele Courton Brown, moderated by Stacey Zolt Hara
    A powerful conversation on leading across stakeholders, building cultures of belonging, and sustaining community impact, while protecting the people doing the work.

    Signature Outdoor Experience + Trail Circles Walkshop: The Summit Practice: Clarity, courage, and commitment
    A Sun Valley experience designed to integrate the work. Expect time outside, honest conversation, and the kind of clarity that only comes when you step out of the noise.

    Closing Integration: Your 90-day Endurance Plan
    You’ll leave with a clear personal plan and a leadership brief you can bring back to your organization, plus a peer connection to keep you accountable after you return home.

    Dinner, Night 3: Closing Dinner
    Celebrate, reflect, and close the summit together.

Summit Faculty

  • Joanne Heyman

    Integrative Coach, Strategic Advisor, Lecturer & Facilitator

  • Pamela Everhart

    Senior Vice President, Head of Regional Public Affairs, Inclusion, & Impact at Fidelity Investments

  • Stacey Zolt Hara

    Head of Workplace & Purpose, Burson Communications & Corporate Reputation Specialist, Ex Visa, United Airlines

  • Michele Courton Brown

    Chief Business Inclusion and Belonging Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

  • Liz Weldon

    Founder of LWStudio, Former VP of Global Women’s Brand Management at Nike

  • Dr. Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.

    Developmental Psychologist & Mindset Coach, Expert in Positive Psychology

  • Devrin Carlson Smith

    AI Expert, Founder of Extraordinary AI, Formerly Microsoft, Droga5, Publicis, Omnicom

  • Victor Cho

    CEO of Emovid, Former Evite, Kodak, Intuit, & Microsoft

  • George Kalogridis

    Former President of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Parks and Resorts

About Kahilla

Your Trail Guide for The Altitude Series

“I'm still swelling with gratitude from the summit last week. It was truly one of the best "conferences" I've attended...We all felt so connected after such a short time together. The evening with the private dinner and "real" fireside chat was a testament to [the power of] connections and community.”

At Kahilla, we define resilience as the core muscle of modern leadership. It steadies executives in complexity, sharpens clarity, and unlocks lasting performance, preparing leaders to guide organizations through disruption.

We create transformation through immersive summits, peer coaching, and practical frameworks that move seamlessly from the mountain to the enterprise, designing every experience to translate into real-world impact.

We partner with senior executives and ambitious teams at inflection points —the critical stretch where clarity, community, and resilience matter most—to help them rise higher.

How would you describe your overall experience at The Altitude Summit?

  • “Amazing! Great location to really take space and reflect with other growth-minded leaders.”

  • “Inspiring, idea-generating, and a regrounding and re-purposing of who I am and who I want to grow into.”

  • “Enriching, Engaging, and Enchanting.”

  • “It was a beautiful time to step away from my daily demands and refresh and reimagine how I lead.”

The Kahilla Difference

We’re trusted by: Fidelity • State Street • Deloitte • Google • American Tower • IBM

And we deliver measurable outcomes:

96% grow strategic networks

85% navigate complexity more effectively

84% feel ready for next-level impact

74% are more likely to stay

62% step into greater responsibility

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Key Takeaways

  • Simple, repeatable practices to protect your energy and mindset.

  • Say the hard things clearly, steadily, and credibly.

  • Inspire trust and alignment when conditions are uncertain.

  • Use AI to enhance, not replace, human judgment and connection.

  • Design a 90-day plan to absorb disruption without burnout.

  • Learn through movement, reflection, and time on the mountain.

What's one insight or commitment you're taking back to your team or organization?

  • “Sharing the wonderful networking opportunities and the value this summit could deliver to other leaders in my organization.”

  • “There is problem-solving power in me & in this community.”

Investment & Cohort

All-inclusive $3750 (minus the licenses for their teams) for a 4-night, 3 full-day senior leader’s retreat in Sun Valley.

Capped at 40 SVPs, Managing Directors, and late-stage VPs.

  • Single-occupancy room at a premium property, with all meals from arrival dinner to departure breakfast, including two elevated evening experiences.

  • Daily movement and walkshop-style sessions plus one signature outdoor experience.

  • Round-trip airport transfers from Hailey, a curated welcome kit (journal, performance layer, local gifts), and professional photography with a shared gallery.

  • Two immersive days on resilience, endurance, visibility, and leading through change, anchored by curated “trail circle” peer groups.

  • Guided working time to create a 90-day personal Endurance Plan and org-level Resilience Brief, followed by one virtual integration session and a digital toolkit to use back in their organizations.

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How has this experience reshaped how you approach resilience or leadership?

  • “Gives me the confidence to be more creative in my approach to a rapidly changing and dynamic environment.”

  • “It has helped me acknowledge the fear I feel in terms of taking the next step - and remind me to connect with others and have honest and open feedback.”

  • “This has given me tools to identify and grow in areas I had not previously given thought to.”