Path to Purpose

The Agency.One Take

This is exactly the type of retreat that starts the year on a strong note. We like it because it gives your Canyon Ranch visit a clear center of gravity. You have three days devoted to thinking seriously about what you want next, while enjoying the broader Canyon Ranch experience.

Especially right for

This is great for someone who wants their time away to feel both restorative and productive. Someone considering a career shift, building something new, entering a different chapter or wanting to make more intentional decisions about what comes next.

What to know

The three-day program is led by career and leadership experts Laurel Donnellan and Sarah Feely. The final 2027 agenda is still to come, but previous Path to Purpose programming has explored personal strengths, values and experiences before turning those insights into a personal purpose statement and practical next steps.

Why we love Canyon Ranch Tucson

Canyon Ranch Tucson has the kind of depth that lets wellness take many forms in one stay. The programming spans fitness, medicine, nutrition, mind-body work and spa, giving you real agency over how you spend your time. We also love the strength of the food program, from standout dining options to cooking classes and culinary education.

Inside Path to Purpose - Speakers

Laurel Donnellan
Laurel's mission is to help people do remarkable work and help organizations provide remarkable work done in remarkable cultures. She’s a compassionate leadership expert with a BS from Cornell University’s College of Business and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. She’s the founder of Compassionate Leaders Circle, developing transformational programs that build careers and organizations from the inside out. Laurel currently co-hosts The Compassionate Leaders Circle Podcast, and writes about inspiring people and organizations for Forbes. Her passions include shining a bright light on compassionate leaders at the CLC Awards each year, promoting educational equality, and enjoying properly brewed tea.

Sarah Feely
Sarah is passionate about empowering everyone to find lovable work and helping leaders create lovable workplaces. In her role at Compassionate Leaders Circle, she helps clients align their people strategy with business strategy. She earned a Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University and is a certified executive coach. Before joining CLC, Sarah spent 10 years in recruiting and talent advisory roles at Korn Ferry and Hillstone Restaurant Group. Sarah began her career in restaurant operations with Hillstone Restaurant Group, living in Miami, Napa, New York City, and Los Angeles. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Sarah now lives in Dallas with her husband and three young children.