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Anne Wagenmans

For impactful leadership in a world in transition

A unique journey with enriching insights

Be taken on a unique leadership journey to the rugged and inspiring landscape of Brittany. Join us and deepen your knowledge about biodiversity, leadership and sustainable transition.

The Cambridge Impact Leadership model guides this program. In this intensive five-day journey you combine insights from science and ecology with challenges in nature. The program connects personal reflection to practical application in work practice. It provides a powerful foundation for impactful leadership in a world in transition.

Travel with us to the end of the world, 'au bout du monde'

You’ll learn from experts, hike ancient paths along cliffs, and translate new insights into your own work context. With hikes, workshops, knowledge labs, campfire discussions and a concluding surf lesson or horseback ride, this journey offers a rare combination of depth and inspiration.

You will travel to Brittany, where you will be welcomed at a unique ecolodge: Slowcamp at Pointe du Raz. Here, on the far western tip of France, you will find space to develop new perspectives. Develop leadership to embed the importance of the sustainable transition in your role within finance and business.

The program

Tuesday
departure and reception
Joint outward journey by train. Lunchtime in Paris, arrival at Slowcamp; a warm welcome with cider and light supper.

Wednesday through Friday
intensive training days
Each day consists of a mix of knowledge sessions, hikes, dialogues, skills labs, reflection moments and evening programs.

Saturday
reflection & departure
After a leisurely breakfast, travel back and be back home by early evening.

  • Effective 3.5 days out-of-office (1 travel day on weekend, possible to work while traveling).
  • Some journeys are Sunday through Thursday.
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What does this program get you?

  • Knowledge of biodiversity, understanding of operation of natural systems.
  • Knowledge how the sustainable transition affects the economy, businesses and the financial sector.
  • Reflection on your personal leadership and motivations.
  • Tools and practical guidance for change management and strategic stakeholder engagement.

Practical training information

Five-day Leadership Journey

  • Next scheduled journey’s:
    Fall: October 12 to 16, 2025
    Spring: April 7 to 11, 2026
  • Price: € 3,295 (exempt from VAT as a CRKBO-registered provider )
  • Fully catered stay at Slow Camp, Brittany
  • Excluding train return (approx. 250 €) and travel insurance
  • Maximum of 8 participants
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Is this Leadership Training program for you?

  • You are an ambitious professional/manager.
  • You work in the financial sector (bank or insurer) or in business.
  • You want more knowledge of biodiversity, natural systems, how it affects the economy, businesses and the financial sector.
  • You are curious about what factors contribute to impactful change and personal leadership.
  • You are enthusiastic about applying the knowledge and practical insights in practice.

The contents of the SUSC Leadership Journey

Thinking

knowledge enrichment

Knowledge for greater understanding of systems. Learn how biodiversity, ecosystems and systems thinking are crucial for a future-proof business and financial sector. Understand the risks and discover new opportunities for sustainable value creation.

Values

value perspective

Be inspired the extraordinary nature of Brittany. Marvel at the smart solutions of natural systems in the learning labs. Reflect on your motives and your role within change.

Practice

practical application

Learn to drive change within systems by applying “The Business Case for Biodiversity. Develop skills for impactful stakeholder engagement and a powerful narrative.

Anne-Wagenmans

Anne Wagenmans

Founding partner of SUSC, for Sustainable Change.

In 2020 Anne started her company SUSC, specializing in sustainability transition programs for banks, corporations and insurers. Prior to that, she had an international career at ExxonMobil, AEGON and FMO, among others, and obtained a Post Graduate degree Sustainable Value Chains at Cambridge University . Together with her partner Alexander de Bruin she trained more than 1,200 managers and professionals in sustainability and biodiversity programs, with very high evaluation scores. SUSC works together with various partners, including Naturalis Biodiversity center and for this program with Slowcamp. Anne combines expert knowledge with enthusiasm and practical experience.

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Franck Deboute

Franck Deboute

Architect, Founder of Slowcamp

Franck is an architect and founder of Slowcamp, an impressive ecological site on the Brittany coast where nature, sustainability and experimentation come together. With his background in architecture, biobased building, permaculture and entrepreneurship, he knows how to translate nature principles into leadership and strategy. He guides groups in finding balance in organizations and connection with nature – with an eye for people and environment.

“A house is the human at the center; wood, earth, straw, lime, and stone all around.”

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Tuesday

Getting there and receiving

Morning
Along with other participants, travel by train to Brittany.

Afternoon
During the transfer in Paris, there will be time for lunch. On the train, preparatory assignments can be completed.

Evening
Pick-up in Quimper and warm welcome at Slowcamp with cider and light supper.

Wednesday

Nature in business & finance

Morning

Knowledge session:
Natural systems and the impact on business and finance.

Workshop: Nature game and ecosystems

Learning lab: Exploration of Slowcamp and how natural principles are integrated into design and construction.

Afternoon
Dialogue Trail (4h) along coast
Nature assignment
Reflection on own context

Evening
Campfire conversation on motivations and value perspective

Thursday

Change in organization

Morning
Knowledge session The business case for biodiversity.

Workshop: supply chain analysis and circular opportunities

Learning lab:
Applying natural principles to leadership and organization.

Afternoon
Dialogue Trail (4h)
Nature assignment
Reflection on skills for change

Evening
Campfire talk on Breton legends (optional)

Friday

Strategic stakeholder engagement

Morning
Knowledge session Formulating a powerful narrative.

Workshop: peer review Strategic stakeholder engagement

Learning lab:
Leadership narratives

Afternoon
Free choice surf lesson, mountain biking or horseback riding by the sea.

Evening
Closing group dinner and presentation of leadership narratives.

Saturday

Return trip and reflection

Morning
After breakfast together, participants will be dropped off at the train station in Quimper (packed lunch will be provided).

Afternoon
During the train ride, there will be opportunities for reflection and relaxation.

Evening
In the early evening, the train arrives back in the Netherlands.

Slow Camp

Your stay at Slowcamp

A fully catered stay in Brittany. We provide an inspiring day and evening program:

  • You will stay 4 nights in one of the houses at the ecolodge Slowcamp, Brittany.
  • You will stay overnight in a private room, shared bathroom with fellow participant.
  • Choice activity surf lesson, mountain biking or horseback riding outdoors.
  • Deliciously catered breakfast, lunch and dinner (4x), including provided by the organic l’Epicerie générale in Plogoff and the local boulangerie.
  • Coffee, tea, drinks and snacks will be provided.
  • Includes transportation to and from Quimper train station.
  • Preceded by an intake interview, introductory meeting and a return session.
  • Participants receive the SUSC Leadership in Business & Nature certificate.
  • The group size is a maximum of 8 people.

Exclusive:

  • Train return trip Quimper (indication: €250) and travel and cancellation insurance.

‘”SUSC offers inspiring training programs. Lots of variety with videos, interesting theory and exchange between participants. The trainer masters the subject matter to the core and can convey it well.”

Joris Timmers

Senior Program Manager, Rabobank Partnerships

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