EL CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2025
Active Coaching & Nordic Walking Retreat
Walk El Camino. Elevate Your Life & Leadership.
Join Michael Hoffman, executive coach and leadership expert, for a powerful journey along El Camino de Santiago. This one-of-a-kind retreat blends coaching, Nordic walking, and immersive reflection in Spain’s stunning landscapes.
Designed for just 10 growth-driven leaders, you’ll gain clarity, build resilience, and develop bold strategies for life and business—step by step, mile by mile.
the coach
Michael Hoffman
International Executive And Life Coach, ScaleYOU
Seventeen years ago, Michael transitioned from conducting symphony orchestras to coaching, mentoring, and consulting. He leads ScaleYOU Coaching and LeanMail and teaches at IESE Business School in Barcelona. His clients include Fortune 100 CEOs, with many working with him for over seven years. Michael’s coaching helped an American CEO turn a heavily indebted law firm into a highly profitable one and transformed small businesses, significantly increasing their turnover and employee count. His commitment to unlocking potential is evident in his numerous success stories.
Coaching Package Options
GROUP + PERSONAL AND BUSINESS COACHING + EXPERIENCED GUIDE
(5, 10, or 20 personal coaching sessions)
GROUP COACHING ONLY
+ Experienced guide
Special Collab for Professional Coaches
For certified coaches who would like to participate.
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Now accepting aplications for May, 2025. (Limited space)
A Glimpse Into the Path
During this 5-day hike, we’ll reconnect with the joy of life, release limiting beliefs, and lighten the emotional load we carry. You’ll gain clarity, rediscover your purpose, and shape a vision for your ideal future — from the inside out. Along the way, you’ll meet people who may become lasting, meaningful parts of your journey.
Every morning, we’ll breakfast together as we enjoy 60 minutes of group coaching, followed by individual mentoring throughout the day, walking with our guide, Chus Carrascal & Lead Coach, Michael Hoffman.
Your personal trainer will be assigned to you five weeks before your departure, guaranteeing you achieve the best physical condition to complete the 127 kilometers in 5 days, culminating at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Daily group networking activities are planned, along with a few unexpected surprises to enhance your experience. You will have the possibility to both contribute to the group and do your own thing at any point in the trip.
Dinners at the finest regional dining spots, offering authentic gastronomic experiences unique to each location. Lunches, as seen above, can be excellent as well!
Each participant will have their own room in quality hotels (the best in each location). You may have hear of “Albergues” on El Camino. They are excellent if you want to “rough it”, but this experience is more about immersing yourself in nature – without some of the inconveniences often associated with El Camino.
During the day, there will be limited internet connection and access to smartphones (technological detox). If you like, you can leave your phone with the guide or have it transferred to your next hotel.
Meet the Staff
Chus Carrascal
Staff, The Energy Lab
Fitness specialist and expert in the creation of boutique active experiences in nature.
Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French.
Silvia Bonich
Logistics & Planning, The Energy Lab
Specialist in sports and wellness event planning, fitness program development.
Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian.
Fernanda Garza
Marketing Manager, ScaleYOU
Specialist in digital marketing, social media strategy and content development.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Focus is sessions has had a stunning effect on both my way of seeing my own behavior from a new perspective and also on behavioral change.
Birthe Madsen
Director, Business Process Excellence
Falck
The work I do with Michael is not necessarily easy; it is often emotionally provoking and challenging, but it is truly rewarding.
Marc Monllau
Managing Director
Nexolub
I have seen a lot of positive changes in my life and my business in the last four years, and I attribute much of the improvement to Michael’s coaching.
John Heard
Partner
Heard & Smith
Michael also has a passion for customer service and for developing strong processes. On many occasions I have found his broad knowledge and experience to be invaluable in reaching good decisions for my business.
Mitchell R. Sowards
Executive Technologist
Aldridge
I recommend Michael to any executive who is looking for an intuitive, smart,out-of-the-box thinker who is capable of bringing out the best in you.
Xavi San Miguel Moragas
CEO
BISSAN
I have learned to understand that coaching is of course giving some guidance and framework but most importantly making me think for myself.
Ashenafi Alemu
Managing Partner &
Co-founder
Zoscales Partners
September/October 2025 El Camino Route
To be determined…