September 7 - 15, 2025
Applications Open!

 I have been in corporate my entire career (20 years) across the giants in aerospace, high tech, and automotive. This course has taught me the soft skills to influence and lead. I would not be the leader I am today without the teachings from this amazing class.
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Unleash Your Potential in the Heart of the Italian Alps!

Embark on a transformational journey with Seattle University’s Albers School of Business through the Global Leadership and Social Dynamics Emotional Intelligence Course—set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of Bolzano and the breathtaking Italian Dolomites.

For 9 unforgettable days and 8 magical nights, immerse yourself in a unique blend of adventure, personal growth, and professional development. Explore the stunning landscapes of Seiser-Alm while enhancing your emotional intelligence in ways that redefine leadership and deepen relationship dynamics.

This isn’t your typical classroom experience. Our course integrates experiential learning, guiding you to:
  • Build unshakable self-awareness and emotional resilience.
  • Clarify your values and vision to lead authentically.
  • Align your leadership style with your purpose and long-term goals.

Leave the Dolomites not only inspired but transformed! Armed with a renewed sense of purpose and cutting-edge EQ skills that will elevate your career and personal relationships for years to come.

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I rated my overall experience a 5/5 because of the incredible teaching and coaching as well as extremely relevant and important application to my personal and professional life.  This course intertwines theory and practice in an incredible way that provides a rich, experiential learning experience for participants/students. I appreciate that this course is open to guests and alumni in addition to current students. I felt very connected to my group in the Dolomites this year and having such a diverse group of people added so much to my learning.
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I cannot say enough about how this class affected me as a person, husband, employee, boss, and community member. This class needs to be offered at Seattle U as often as possible as it is the one truly transformative class I took during my time in the PMBA program.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2024 PMBA Student
​Participant Testimonials 
  • I really enjoyed the aspect of learning a lot of myself and the way I show up around others. Throughout the trip we talked about a lot of things that go unspoken in daily life which offered a very refreshing perspective.
  • The content was amazing and full of tools and lessons to take with us and use the rest of our lives. What an eye-opening experience!
  • This course is one of the best courses I have ever taken. I understand now why people take this course multiple times. I would do the same if I could!
  • The tools I learned from this course are very helpful. I have applied several techniques learned in class to identify and manage my emotions. I feel much more prepared to engage in relationships with my family, my friends, and my co-workers. I love the content of this course.
  • Hard work, but life changing. Highly recommend!
  • This class changed my life and has been the most impactful class I have taken for my MBA. This class is what distinguishes Seattle U from other MBA programs. If possible, I will attend the class again in 2 years as a guest.
  • Very important skills to develop! I think the content made learning a challenging skill accessible.
  • Phenomenal instructors and curriculum. Enjoyed that non-business students took the class as well. Instructors were extremely engaging and involved. 
  • The contents are extremely useful for our personal as well as professional development. And I can sense that I’m on the way of changing myself.​
  • This course focuses significantly on developing and strengthening EQ skills. These are relevant in nearly every aspect of life because they contribute to better relationships, improve leadership skills, help with effective communication, and enhance personal well being. 
  • Amazing class that lived up to its infamous life-changing reputation and every student’s expectations!
Dolomites Program Schedule
Day 1 
Check into the hotel in Bolzano at 2 PM. Opening class at 3:00 PM. Dinner at 8:00 PM.

Day 2
After breakfast check-in, yoga, and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, classroom sessions, yoga. Dinner 8:00 PM.

Day 3
After breakfast check-in, bus to the Seiser-Alm region for autobiography day! Full day in the high country strolling from Castelrotto Seis. Possible excursion by Marinzen Lift to the idilic Marzinhutte with pygmy goats. Bus from Seis to Bolzano. Dinner 8:00 PM. 

Day 4
After breakfast check-in, yoga, and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, yoga. Dinner at 8:00 PM.

Day 5
Classroom meeting after breakfast followed by an ascent to the Seiser Alm region. Hiking module to the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte (Rifugio Alpe di Tires), breaking for lunch during route. Stay overnight at the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte. Dinner and post-dinner module at the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte. 
 
Day 6
Full day in the high country including hiking over to the legendary Schlernhaus for lunch and returning to the Tierser-Alpl Hutte for relaxation, dinner and post-dinner classroom module. Spend our second night up in the Tierser-Alpl-Hutte.
 
Day 7
Return hike to Seiser-Alm and travel back down to Bolzano arriving middle of afternoon. Classroom session at 5:00 PM then yoga. Dinner at 8:00.

Day 8
After breakfast check-in, yoga, and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, closing yoga. Final dinner at 8:00 PM. Closing activity after dinner.

Day 9
Check out of hotel. Return to Seattle or to points beyond in Europe (flight timing will likely require spending a night in Europe for return flights to Seattle). Departure transportation is on your own from Bolzano and is not included in the tour fee. 
2025 Costs and Logistics
STUDENTS, ALUMNI, GUESTS: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis: 

Student cost $2,950 double-occupancy, plus Seattle U tuition for the 3-credit course. ($200 supplement for single room.)

Cost $3,350 for Alumni and Guests double-occupancy, no tuition. ($200 supplement for single room.) (Alumni and Guests will not be assessed tuition for the program, 3 credits, $3,033 at 2024-25 tuition costs).

Fee includes ALL lodging, ALL main meals B,L,D, and ALL transportation during the 9 days (except getting to/from Bolzano) as well as course materials, logistical, and facilitation expenses. 
 
Airfare to/from Europe and transportation to/from Bolzano, Italy is not included. You will most likely need to budget for a hotel room on the night of the 6th and the night of the 15th, the nights before and after the start and end of class. We recommend you arrive at least a day early to get a start on the time change and in case any unexpected delays happen with your flights. You will need to budget for transportation to/from Bolzano from the airport you arrive.

If you are a student registering for the MGMT 5940 -- Global Leadership and Social Dynamics in The Dolomites - please make a non-refundable $500 deposit to Student Financial Services ​after acceptance into the program. Email copies of deposit receipt to [email protected]. The remaining balance of $2,450 plus tuition for 3 credits will be billed through your student account for the summer interesession quarter. If you register for the course after May 9th, the total fee of $2,950, including $500 non-refundable deposit, will show up on your account once you register for MGMT-5940*.

If you are a guest, please make your check out to Pause, Inc. and mail your check to Pause, Inc. Schedule of Payments: (1) $500 non-refundable deposit with acceptance to the program (2) Remaining balance of $2,850 by May 5th to Pause, Inc. or pay in-full $3,350. You can also use Zelle or Venmo. Credit card payments will be assessed an additional 2.5% processing fee.

*Full refunds of the program fee without the non-refundable $500 deposit ($2,450 for students, $2,850 guests) are available for cancellations made 121 days or more before the tour start date. For cancellations made within 120 days of departure, no refunds will be issued.

Please note: if you are a scholarship recipient from Seattle University and withdraw from the course within the 120-day period, the scholarship will be rescinded, and you will be responsible for the full program fee, NO exceptions!

GUESTS and ALUMNI, please make checks out to Pause, Inc. and mail checks to: Pause, Inc. 1027 Bellevue Ct. E #600 Seattle, WA 98102 
Pause, Inc. and Hartley McGrath, a Seattle University Adjunct Professor, have been partnering with Albers Business School since 2005 to offer the most memorable and seamless Italian study tours. We offer top logistical support to enable the tour experience to be one of complete immersion for participants where their focus is solely on the magical area they are visiting, the course content, and engaging with local culture.

​If you have questions about the Dolomites or our Italy Study Tour taking place immediately before the Dolomites, submit your info or contact Hartley McGrath at [email protected].
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