professional development & retreats for living a rich life
SERVICES: U.S. & Abroad
(based in Connecticut, USA)
Strategically Integrating SWOT Analysis into all Learning and Development Sessions to Boost Performance:
- Leadership Development Workshop
- Management Training Workshop
- Employee Empowerment Workshop
- CSR & Sustainability Management
- Leadership Coaching
- Career & Job Interview Coaching
- Resume/CV Writing
"Crafting Excellence and Revealing the Greatness in You"
- Over 13 years as a professor, teaching and mentoring effective managers in MBA and undergraduate programs across the U.S. and internationally.
- Traveled to 40 countries, gaining a profound understanding of the importance of cross-border engagement and cultural competence.
- Train adult learners in diverse management principles and techniques, adapting to their specific learning needs and career goals.
- Coach managers and leaders from a variety of professional backgrounds, guiding them toward achieving excellence in their respective fields.
- Deliver public speaking engagements both in the U.S. and globally, including notable appearances in Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Italy, Jamaica, Romania, etc.
- Conduct research in the areas of Social Responsibility and Sustainability to guide leaders in implementing initiatives that create a positive impact in the market.
Passionate and purposeful about business growth, career development, and personal advancement, Dr. Blake specializes in creating authentic and impactful experiences for her clients. She is dedicated to conducting empowering workshops that help individuals achieve new heights with clarity and confidence.
Dr. Blake has an extensive history in leadership coaching, drawing on her experience in diverse industries, her role as a business professor both nationally and internationally, and her work as a business consultant and researcher. As a research consultant at Yale University for two years, Dr. Blake was awarded two STE(A)M grants from NASA CT Space. She has inspired and empowered people through her presentations delivered around the world.
Dr. Blake is the author of The Owl Whisperer and Seagull Sage practice workbooks, designed to guide personal development in all aspects of life. Additionally, she has written a memoir, My Happy Escape: Adventures of a Global Sojourner.
Send me an email at: petulia@myhappyescape.com to discuss workshops or coaching sessions.
Self-exploration REtreats: Abruzzo, Italy
"For My Wellbeing" RETREAT: Find the courage to engage with yourself in a new way
TAKE A BREAK for "BEING MYSELF" Retreat: This is a 7-day transformative journey in Italy designed to help you reconnect with your true self, uncover your values, and harness your unique gifts to be of service to others. You'll have the opportunity to explore picturesque villages, immerse yourself into self-reflective moments, meditative walks, and positive self-talk sessions to return home with clarity. Whether it's in your professional life or personal endeavors, you'll be ready to move powerfully into your superpower and take meaningful actions forward.
"Happy Leader" RETREAT: Give yourself time to connect and embrace a new approach forward
This retreat is specifically designed for individuals who have stepped into managerial roles without a formal educational background, as well as those seeking a refresher in leadership. Throughout this 7-day session in Abruzzo, Italy, you will discover the fundamental principles that elevate a good manager to an exceptional leader. You’ll delve into the essential functions of effective management—planning, organizing, controlling, while cultivating a joyful and balanced approach to leadership. This transformative experience will help you discover how to lead with purpose, positivity, and authenticity. Over the course of this immersive retreat, you will explore strategies for building emotional resilience, fostering team well-being, and creating a work environment that promotes happiness and productivity.
"Digital Nomad" RETREAT: Let go of the normal work or creative space, and embark upon a New adventure
Too often, people talk about traveling to another country as if it’s an epic journey, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Just hop on a plane and embark on a Digital Nomad experience for 7 days where you can leave behind your usual workspace and immerse yourself in the serene charm of a picturesque mountain village. Whether solo or with a partner, this is your chance to break free from the traditional office, work at your own pace, and find inspiration through a unique blend of productivity and cultural immersion. Review the Retreat Agenda below to tailor the experience to your needs, and with Petulia's guidance, you'll have the perfect opportunity to connect with yourself, your work, and a vibrant new community.
Breathe. Heal. Explore.
ABRUZZO, ITALY
MOUNTAIN VILLAGES & SEASIDE STROLLS
In ABRUZZO
Say goodbye to tourism and give a warm welcome to authentic Italian experience. Let us get back to being real and authentic in how we connect with nature and people during our global adventures.
Explore mountain villages of Abruzzo. Discover charming cafes, pizzerias and restaurants. You will get a chance to wander at your own pace through quaint villages savoring each moment.
Here are just a few things you will experience:
Learn to cook Italian cuisine, make coffee the Italian way, eat, dance, live, hang out your clothes on lines, and move like an Abruzzese, Italian.
Hospitality is in abundance here. Happy and kind people with so much to give. Leave with joy, a sense of fulfillment.
Featured Location: ABRUZZO, ITALY
Greenest Region
Greenest Region
Greenest Region
Abruzzo Italy is known as “the green lung of Europe” for its three National Parks, one Regional Park and several natural reserves, making it the largest natural area in Europe.
Old World Charm
Greenest Region
Greenest Region
The most beautiful Abruzzo towns and Medieval Villages in Abruzzo share a common characteristics: they are located on a hilltop with a church, a piazza town square, and charming houses and all with sweeping views. The origin of these Abruzzo beautiful villages is mainly medieval, for it was in the Middle Ages period that these Abruzzo
The most beautiful Abruzzo towns and Medieval Villages in Abruzzo share a common characteristics: they are located on a hilltop with a church, a piazza town square, and charming houses and all with sweeping views. The origin of these Abruzzo beautiful villages is mainly medieval, for it was in the Middle Ages period that these Abruzzo villages began to come to being and to this day the appearance have remained beautifully preserved, leaving a historic moment magically captured in time.Exploring Abruzzo’s ancient mountain towns is like entering into miniature worlds, where each Medieval Abruzzo Village carries it own unique feel of the passing of time where the locals will greet you with a warm “buongiorno”
La Dolce Vita
Greenest Region
La Dolce Vita
Come here and discover magnificent lakes, picturesque mountain ranges, rolling hills and some of the very best beaches in Europe. Just a short distance from Rome, Abruzzo is where to find your taste of La Dolce Vita. The phrase “this place has it all” is used far too loosely to describe many locations. This central Italian region is an ar
Come here and discover magnificent lakes, picturesque mountain ranges, rolling hills and some of the very best beaches in Europe. Just a short distance from Rome, Abruzzo is where to find your taste of La Dolce Vita. The phrase “this place has it all” is used far too loosely to describe many locations. This central Italian region is an area where the past and present, the sky and sea, business and pleasure all meet.
An adventure that values living authentically
