Potential 2026 Dates
August 29-September 6, 2026

With the demand from applicants last year, we are looking at the tentative dates for our 2026 trip:
​August 29–September 6, 2026. Stay tuned for updates!
​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.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2023 PMBA Student 

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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
Elevate your career and personal purpose amidst the majesty 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.
Each day brought new realizations and helped me uncover patterns that have held me back from being a more assertive, authentic leader. I left this course feeling more confident, grounded, and capable — both as an individual and as a leader.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2025 Participant
​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, yoga, and classroom sessions. Afternoon group activities outside, yoga. Dinner at 8:00 PM.

Day 4
After breakfast check-in, bus to the Seiser-Alm region for autobiography day! Full day in the high country strolling from Castelrotto Seis. Bus from Seis to Bolzano. Dinner 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 the 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 a 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 in the 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 with yoga. Final dinner at 8:00 PM. Closing activity after dinner.

Day 9
Check out of the hotel by 10 AM. 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 to/ from Bolzano and is not included in the tour fee. 
 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.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2024 Guest Participant
2026 Logistics and Fee

STUDENTS, ALUMNI, GUESTS: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Cost for Students is $2,950 plus Seattle University tuition for the 3-credit course. 
  • Cost for Alumni and Guests is $3,450. (Alumni and Guests will not be assessed tuition for the program, which is 3 credits, totaling $3,033 at the 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 - air, train, bus) 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 28th and the night of the 7th, the nights before and after the start and end of class. We highly 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 at.

Student Logistics & Fee Payment (MGMT 5940)
  1. 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.
  2. Email copies of the deposit receipt to [email protected].
  3. The remaining balance of $2,450 plus tuition for 3 credits will be billed through your student account for the summer intersession quarter. If you register for the course after May 20th, the total fee of $2,950, including $500 non-refundable deposit, will show up on your account once you register for MGMT-5940-03.

Alumni and Guest Payment Terms 
  1. $500 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance to the program. This can be made with check, Zelle payment, or credit card*.
  2. Remaining balance of $2,950 by May 1st, 2026, to Pause, Inc., OR pay in full $3,450 if you are accepted after May 1st.

Payments can be made with checks, through Zelle, or with a credit card, for which an additional 3% processing fee will be assessed. GUESTS and ALUMNI, please make checks out to Pause, Inc. and mail them to: Pause, Inc. 1027 Bellevue Ct. E #600 Seattle, WA 98102 

Refund Policy
  • Full refunds of the program fee (without the non-refundable $500 deposit—meaning $2,450 for students, $2,950 for guests) are available for cancellations made 121 days or more before the tour start date (approx. April 30, 2026).
  • For cancellations made after May 1st, 2026, no refunds will be issued. Non-refundable payments are made in Italy at the beginning of May based on the number of participants confirmed at that time. 

Please note: if you are a scholarship recipient from Seattle University and withdraw from the course after May 1st, the scholarship will be rescinded, and you will still be responsible for paying the full program fee. No exceptions.
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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