The Altitude Summit

Resilient Leadership Starts at Altitude

Sun Valley, ID
February 23-26, 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

Feb 23-26, 2026

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

  • The Altitude Summit is a 2.5-day, invite-only experience for senior people and talent leaders. Blending fireside conversations, peer circles, keynotes, and skill labs in Sun Valley.

  • ✔ 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 summit is curated for senior leaders who shape people strategy, culture, and capability, including:

    • Chief People Officers

    • Chief HR Officers

    • Talent, Inclusion & L&D Executives

    • Culture Builders

Join Us in Sun Valley Idaho

“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

“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

The Impact is Real...

AGENDA

AGENDA

  • Optional skiing or snowshoeing

    • Welcome Reception

    • Walkshop & Peer Circle

    • Opening Circle: Why Resilience Now?

    • Rapid Ascent Lab: Mapping Our Real-Time Resilience Challenges

    • Welcome Dinner & Connection

  • Optional Sunrise Yoga

    • Walkshop & Peer Circle

    • Breakfast

    • Panel: Resilience-Endurance & Optimism Today

    • Workshop: Personal Resilience

    • Workshop: Communicating Calm Through a Crisis

    • Restaurant Dinner & Fireside: The Human Side of Resilience

  • Optional ski or snowshoe

    • Walkshop & Peer Circle

    • Breakfast & Morning Grounding

    • Workshop: AI Literacy & Adoption

    • Workshop: High-Trust Communication in Fear-Based Environments

    • Closing Lab: Building Organizational Immunity to Change

    • Private Chef Dinner & Fireside: Building Followership for Resilient Leadership

Summit Faculty

  • Paul Francisco

    SVP, Chief Diversity Officer at State Street

  • Raphael Saul

    International Motivational Speaker, Business Consultant, Attorney, Entrepreneur

  • Joanne Heyman

    Integrative Coach, Strategic Advisor, Lecturer & Facilitator

  • Stacey Hara

    Global Communications Executive & Strategic Advisor ex Visa, United Airlines

  • Devrin Carlson Smith

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

  • Dr. Sasha Heinz, Ph.D.

    Developmental Psychologist & Mindset Coach, Expert in Positive Psychology

  • Dr. DeYonne Parker, Ph.D

    Director, Global Leadership Development, Salesforce, ex Coca-Cola Company

  • Jaci Anderson

    Director of Issues & Reputation at Starbucks, Former Amazon Corp Comms

“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.”

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.”

About Kahilla

Your Trail Guide for The Altitude Series

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.

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.