The Empath Leader
Experience

A 7-day retreat that turns instinct into leadership no one can automate.

February 7–13, 2027 · Cartagena, Colombia
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Hosted by Claudia Cauterucci

Emotional Intelligence Educator · 25+ Years Clinical Practice · 3x Published Author

An Empath Leader is a sensitive, high-achieving person who has learned to lead — themselves, their family, their work, their life — from the inside out.

That is the skill. That is the edge. That is emotional intelligence.

The Shift

The World Needs a New Kind of LeaderEmpath Leader

For a century, the world optimized for IQ. Then AI arrived — and started doing IQ better than we ever could.

What's left is the one thing AI can't replicate: EI. Emotional intelligence, attunement, and leadership — the skill that now moves families, teams, and nations forward.

Times are changing radically, and they're calling for a new kind of leader — a new kind of human, even. If you already know this is you, welcome. This is where you belong.

Cartagena colonial street with lanterns and Colombian flag

Why Empath Leaders, Why Now

76%

of employees with highly empathic senior leaders reported being engaged, compared with 32% of those with less empathic leaders.

Catalyst, 2021 · during COVID-19
70%

of the variance in employee engagement comes down to the manager, at minimum.

Gallup
57%

of leaders named empathy as the skill they most need to develop.

DDI, 2021

"I help sensitive high achievers master emotional intelligence and activate spiritual power."

— Claudia Cauterucci

You've Built It. Now What?

The "What's Next" JittersEmpath Leader

You love what you've built. You've genuinely succeeded at it. And you can feel the ceiling of where you are right now, because your internal world is already sensing what's next.

Sensitive, high-achieving, and deeply attuned. High IQ, high EQ — the résumé, the title, the results all prove it. You read a room before anyone speaks in it, and you've felt that gift like a second sight you were born fluent in.
Ready to lead beyond what's visible. In your team, your company, your family — you're ready to explore your leadership, or simply your presence, on a level beyond the surface.
The space between who you were and who you're becoming. The old identity feels a little small now. The new one isn't fully formed yet — and that's exactly the work.
Intuitive signals that feel real. Dreams that feel like messages. You think of someone — they text. You sense what's underneath a conversation before anyone names it.

Beyond What's Visible

Sharpen It. Get Ready For MoreEmpath Leader

At the retreat, we'll explore exactly where you are, finesse the intuitive intelligence that's already running underneath everything you do, and get you ready for what's next — for you, and for the people who move with you.

01
The Online Course
Follows the book, The Empath Leader, chapter by chapter — plus bonus guided meditations and tools you won't find in print. Self-paced, immediate access upon purchase, yours to keep.
02
Cartagena — The Culmination
Seven days in Colombia where the course becomes lived experience: live teaching with Claudia and a small, personally selected room doing the same work alongside you. This is an extremely high-touch experience — Claudia works with a handful of people at a time, not a program run at scale.
Full Empath Leader online course — immediate access upon purchase — self-paced
Bonus guided meditations and Dynamic Meditation™ practices
Welcome packet — including Claudia's published books
7 days in Cartagena · accommodation and meals included
Live teaching with Claudia, in person
A small, personally selected group — not a general-admission retreat
Cartagena vibrant flower-lined colonial street
Palenqueras in traditional dress at Cartagena church
Colombian food by the Caribbean pool
Cartagena skyline at golden sunset

February 7–13, 2027

Your Week in Cartagena

Every day is designed with intention — spacious enough to breathe, rich enough to shift something real.

Grounding practice is optional — but you'll want to come. Breakfast is included daily. Teaching runs 2.5 hours, 4 of the 5 full days.

February 7 · SundayArrival

Welcome to Colombia Arrive by 6pm

Arrive in Cartagena. Group airport transfer included. Check in, breathe it in, let the city greet you. That evening: your Welcome Dinner — your first meal in Colombia together. This is where it begins.

Feb 8–9 · Mon–TueCore Days

The Rhythm of the Retreat

  • 7:00am — Optional grounding morning practice
  • Breakfast — Warm, generous, unhurried (included)
  • Morning block — 2.5 hours of live teaching & learning with Claudia
  • Lunch — Included Monday · On your own Tuesday
  • Afternoons rotate: Walking or biking tour of the walled city · Salsa class · Street food tour · Shopping & pool time · Personal reflection & integration
February 10 · WednesdayIsland Day

Island Hopping On-the-go teaching

No formal morning teaching block — the teaching moves with us today. We go to the islands — boats, Caribbean water, sun, and pure stillness. Lunch included. This day is entirely for your soul.

Feb 11–12 · Thu–FriCore Days

Deepening the Work

  • 7:00am — Optional grounding morning practice
  • Breakfast — Included
  • Morning block — 2.5 hours of live teaching & learning with Claudia
  • Lunch — On your own Thursday · Included Friday
  • Afternoons: Activities, reflection, Cartagena exploration
  • February 11 evening — Group Dinner Together
  • February 12 evening — Farewell Sunset Dinner
February 13 · SaturdayDeparture

Until Next Time, Cartagena

We say goodbye. Group airport departure transfer included. You leave different than you arrived. That's the whole point.

What's Included & What's Not

Full Transparency

No surprises. Here is exactly what is covered and what you'll need to plan for separately.

Everything Included in Your Investment

  • 6 nights accommodation · single occupancy · 4-star boutique hotel in Cartagena, walking distance from the beach (announced upon confirmation)
  • Full Empath Leader Online Course — immediate access upon purchase, at your own pace
  • Live morning teaching with Claudia — 2.5 hours per day, 4 of the 5 full days
  • Daily breakfast
  • 3 lunches (Monday, Wednesday island day, and Friday)
  • Welcome dinner — February 7
  • Group dinner — February 11
  • Farewell sunset dinner — February 12
  • Welcome goodie bag
  • Bilingual guides for all transfers and activities
  • One group airport arrival transfer
  • One group airport departure transfer

Group transfers may require waiting for other travelers. Recommended arrival and departure timeframes will be sent upon confirmation.

Not Included — Plan for These Separately

  • ✕ Flights to and from Cartagena
  • ✕ International airport departure tax
  • ✕ Visas (your responsibility to research and obtain)
  • ✕ Meals and drinks not listed in inclusions above
  • ✕ Alcoholic beverages, including at included dinners
  • ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • ✕ Gratuities and tips
  • ✕ Personal expenses
  • ✕ Optional add-on activities
Claudia Cauterucci on the beach at sunset

Your Guide

Hi, I'm Claudia

I was born in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and grew up across Latin America and Southeast Asia. I've spent more than 25 years in trauma-informed clinical practice, and today I teach emotional intelligence. I created the Dynamic Meditation Method™ and have taught it since 2010, and I'm the author of three books, including The Empath Leader. I'm well trained in everything I teach, but the passion behind it comes from somewhere deeper: I've gone through every part of this work in my own life. Like any good empath, I've lived it from the inside out. And I'll be your guide for seven days designed to change the way you lead.

I curated this Cartagena experience because magic happens when deep inner work meets pure joy — and this city delivers both in abundance.

We're talking morning meditations on rooftops, somatic healing, intuition-amplifying practices, and Empath Leader teachings — plus salsa dancing, fresh ceviche, golden hour boat rides, and getting blissfully lost in the most colorful streets on the planet.

It's a full-body yes.

Come to expand. Come to play. Come to remember who you actually are.

claudiacauterucci.com →

In Their Words

Voices From Empath Leaders

Shared with permission for use in program marketing and no one was an active client at the time.

Charles's testimonial
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Charles
Empath Leader & Co-Author
Carmen's testimonial
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Carmen
Empath Leader & Co-Author

Your Investment

Simple, Clear Pricing

This is the first time the Empath Leader is offered in this immersive retreat format. The beta price reflects that — you say yes early, and I take care of you for it.

Original Empath Leader Training investment: $8,500  ·  Your beta retreat price: $6,500  ·  You save $2,000
Pay in Full
$6,500
 
One single payment
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3 Monthly Payments
$2,166.67
per month
3 payments · total $6,500 · complete by January 15, 2027
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I believe in making the impossible possible. Take the plan that gets you there — that's exactly what it's there for.

Questions before you decide? Book a call with Claudia →

Invest Through Your Workplace

Many organizations fund leadership and professional development. Your receipts arrive by email, ready for reimbursement, and a ready-to-send request letter makes the ask simple.

Download the request letter for your manager →

The Empath Leader Experience is an educational and coaching program, separate from Claudia's clinical practice, and enrolling doesn't create a clinician–client relationship.

Key Dates

The Timeline — Clear & Simple

November 15, 2026 · 11:59pm UTC−5 (Cartagena time)
Enrollment & Retreat Confirmation
Enroll by this date to hold your place. The retreat is confirmed with six participants — once we reach six, we're going to Colombia. This is also the last day to start the 3-payment plan.
November 15, 2026 · 11:59pm UTC−5 (Cartagena time)
Cancellation Deadline
Cancel in writing by this date and you'll receive a refund of everything you've paid, minus $397 for the Empath Leader online course if your access has already been provided. After November 15, participant cancellations are final, except where applicable law requires otherwise. Enrolling on November 15? Your cancellation window closes that same night.
January 15, 2027 · 11:59pm UTC−5 (Cartagena time)
Final Payment Deadline
Every balance is complete by this date. On the 3-payment plan, your charges are $2,166.67 at enrollment and on the same date each of the next two months.
February 7, 2027 · Arrive by 6pm local time
Travel Day — Cartagena
Book your flight to arrive by 6:00pm for the Welcome Dinner. Refundable fares and travel insurance give you the most flexibility.
February 13, 2027
Departure Day
Group departure transfer included. You leave different than you arrived.

Questions

Everything You Need to Know

Cancel in writing by November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (UTC−5, Cartagena time) and you'll receive a refund of everything you've paid, minus $397 for the Empath Leader online course if your course access has already been provided. After November 15, participant cancellations are final, except where applicable law requires otherwise. If you enroll on November 15, your cancellation window closes that same night. To cancel, write to Claudia. Travel insurance and refundable flights are strongly recommended.

You are responsible for researching and obtaining any visa required for entry into Colombia. Check your government's official travel website for requirements, passport validity rules, vaccinations, and any reciprocity fees. A booking confirmation will be provided after purchase to assist with visa applications.

Yes. A full and valid passport is required. Most international trips require your passport to be valid for at least six (6) months beyond the end of your trip — February 13, 2027. Please check your passport well in advance. A passport issue is handled as a participant cancellation under the cancellation policy.

Absolutely. This retreat goes deeper into intuition and energy than the original training, and the immersive format changes everything. If you've been asking about taking your intuitive gifts further, this is the answer. It's not a repeat. It's a completely new layer.

The retreat goes ahead with six confirmed participants by November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (UTC−5). If we're still building toward six on that date, or a force majeure event arises, Claudia may cancel the retreat. For minimum enrollment, you'll hear from Claudia within 7 days of November 15. If Claudia cancels, you receive a refund of all retreat payments received, minus $397 for the Empath Leader online course if your access has already been provided, and the course stays yours. Your refund carries no deduction for hotel, guide, venue, or other business costs. If your course access is still pending, your full payment comes back to you.

The hotel will be announced upon confirmation of the retreat. It's a 4-star boutique hotel in Cartagena, within walking distance of the beach. Everyone gets their own room — single occupancy is included. No roommates, no compromise on your rest and privacy.

Please see the full inclusions section above. In summary: 4-star boutique single-occupancy accommodation near the beach, full Empath Leader online course, 4 live morning teaching sessions with Claudia, daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners (welcome, Thursday group dinner, and farewell sunset), welcome goodie bag, bilingual guides, and group airport transfers. Not included: flights, departure taxes, visas, additional meals, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses, travel insurance, gratuities, and optional activities.

Policies

Cancellation & Refund Policy

These policies protect everyone — including the ability to deliver this retreat at the level you deserve. Please read carefully before booking.

Refunds

Cancel in writing by November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (UTC−5, Cartagena time) — you'll receive a refund of everything you've paid, minus $397 for the Empath Leader online course if your access has already been provided.

After November 15, 2026 — participant cancellations are final, except where applicable law requires otherwise.

Enrolling on November 15? Your cancellation window closes that same night.

How to Cancel

Send your cancellation to Claudia in writing. Your cancellation date is the date Claudia receives your written notice.

If the Host Cancels

If Claudia cancels the retreat — including if we're still building toward six participants on November 15, 2026, or because of force majeure — you receive a refund of all retreat payments received, minus $397 for the Empath Leader online course if your access has already been provided. The course stays yours. Your refund carries no deduction for hotel, guide, venue, or other business costs, and if your course access is still pending, your full payment comes back to you. For minimum enrollment, you'll hear from Claudia within 7 days of November 15, 2026.

Strongly recommended: Purchase comprehensive travel insurance and book refundable flights. The trip requires a minimum of 6 confirmed travelers. Schedule and activities are subject to minor changes for safety or logistical reasons.

Want To Go Deeper?

Private Work With Claudia

For the person ready to work with their intuition precisely, one-on-one — 12 private sessions, 75 minutes each, fully focused on you. Every engagement begins with a conversation.

The Bridge · 1:1 Intuition & Clairs Training
12 weeks · 12 private 75-minute sessions · full Empath Leader online course included · WhatsApp access between sessions · your personal intuitive profile, built with Claudia.
1:1 Only
$10,000
12 weeks, private, 75 minutes per session · online course included
1:1 + Cartagena
$13,500
All-inclusive — private training plus the full retreat experience
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This is intuitive and coaching training, not psychotherapy, and does not create a clinician–client relationship.

February 7–13, 2027 · Cartagena, Colombia

"Come to Colombia with me."

Where the personal and the planetary meet.

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6 spots needed to confirm · Enroll by November 15, 2026