Flow in Practice

Beachfront · Da Nang · Small groups

Skin in the Right Game

A retreat for people whose decisions carry real weight. Martial arts, decision science, breathwork, sauna and ice, on a private five-star beachfront estate.

"Johann coached me through one of the most complex career decisions I've had to make. I usually rely on intuition, but he helped me map that intuition into something structured and clear. He pointed out blind spots I hadn't considered, helped me weigh the trade-offs, and guided me toward a decision I could stand behind with full confidence."

Sarah J.

Co-founder and Brand Director

"An eye opener. Powerful and practical." — Gael D., Options Trader

"Changed how I approach everyday decisions." — Daniel G., Marketing Lead

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Not a wellness retreat

The problem isn't information. It's overload, and no system to cut through it.

This is built for people who already operate at a high level and need the execution layer: how to stay clear when the stakes are real and the clock is running. The method draws on 15 years of M&A deal-making and 30 years of competitive martial arts, applied through drills, not slides.

Map your key decisions with structure

Test your thinking against bias and emotion

Build a routine that keeps you sharp under pressure

Leave with a playbook you apply immediately

Working through a real valuation decision on a whiteboard
Decision journalling during a session
Plated seasonal cuisineOpen-air pavilion facing the seaBeachfront infinity pool facing the seaIndoor zen garden with bonsai

Three days

Programme outline

1

Day 1

  • The 5 pillars — build the foundations of decisive thinking
  • Drills — train rapid perception and immediate decisions under pressure
  • Breathwork — develop calm intensity even in chaotic situations

2

Day 2

  • Sauna and ice — regulate your stress response and sharpen focus
  • Strategic models — evaluate complex choices with clarity and structure
  • Visualisation and goal setting — anchor decisions to your values

3

Day 3

  • Silent hike — create space for reflection and consolidate key decisions
  • Decision review — apply the frameworks to one real decision you're facing
  • Closing session — commit to your next step

Held in small groups to guarantee a personalised approach and maximum engagement.

For professionals

Decide with the same discipline you bring to your work

Three days for the individual professional facing high-stakes calls: career pivots, negotiations, capital decisions. Small groups, hands-on practice, a framework you take home.

  • Beachfront five-star estate, Da Nang
  • 1,100 USD per person, 3 nights included
  • Flights and meals not included
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For businesses

Upskill your team's judgment under pressure

The same core practice, customised around the strategic decisions your organisation actually faces. Teams leave more confident, more stress-resistant, and with a shared language for how they decide, which makes it a strong team-bonding format alongside the skills training.

  • Content adapted to your business's real decisions
  • Length adjusted to your team's needs
  • Custom pricing, get in touch
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Johann Marion in judo gi and black belt on the beach

With Johann Marion

Most professionals have solid analytical frameworks. The gap is execution under pressure.

The MADE-Frame combines 15 years of M&A deal-making across Switzerland, Japan and Singapore with 30 years of competitive martial arts. Every session in this retreat is deliberate practice, not theory.

The same qualities that hold up in a deal room or on the mat, composure, timing, clear reading of a situation, are the ones that decide outcomes when the stakes are real.

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Including the free decision cheat sheet: five habits to raise decision quality under pressure.