Living with Purpose: A Transformational Leadership Retreat

A Journey from Transactional Leadership to Conscious Leadership

In December 2025, Purpose Mindset partnered with Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone Limited (AMTZ) to host an exclusive three-day immersive leadership retreat titled “Living with Purpose: Evolving from Transactional Leadership to Conscious Leadership.”

This curated experience brought together a select cohort of leaders, innovators, and change-makers seeking to deepen their leadership presence, align with purpose, and create meaningful impact across their organizations and communities.

Facilitated by Dr. Akhtar Badshah

Dr. Akhtar Badshah
Clinical Associate Professor and Global Health Lecturer
University of Washington, USA

Dr. Badshah is a globally respected leader in global health, philanthropy, and purpose-driven leadership. With decades of experience shaping global initiatives and mentoring leaders across sectors, he guided participants through a structured and deeply reflective leadership journey.

The Retreat Experience

Dates

05 – 07 December 2025

Location

Sunray Resort, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Set against a serene coastal environment, the retreat provided a reflective and immersive space for leaders to step away from operational demands and engage in intentional leadership development.

Core Learning Themes

Self-Discovery and Leadership Identity

Participants explored the evolution from transactional leadership models to conscious leadership practices—developing deeper self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and clarity of purpose.

Connect and Reflect

Through facilitated dialogues, experiential exercises, and peer learning, leaders reflected on their values, leadership styles, and the systemic challenges they seek to transform.

Purpose Discovery and Future Visioning

The program guided participants to articulate a personal and organizational purpose framework, envisioning leadership that integrates impact, authenticity, and long-term societal contribution.

Select Cohort and Deep Engagement

Designed for an exclusive cohort of 40 leaders, the retreat fostered intimate conversations, peer learning, and meaningful connections across industries. The limited group size enabled personalized facilitation and deeper transformation.

Impact and Outcomes

Participants left with:

  • A renewed leadership mindset grounded in purpose and values
  • Practical frameworks for conscious decision-making and leadership presence
  • A reflective roadmap to align personal purpose with organizational impact
  • A network of like-minded leaders committed to purposeful leadership

Collaborators and Ecosystem Partners

This retreat was supported by a distinguished ecosystem of organizations, including:

Voices from the Retreat

Participants shared their insights and experiences from the Living with Purpose leadership immersion. Their reflections highlight the transformational nature of the retreat and its influence on conscious leadership and purposeful action.