Master the unknown of high growth: the mount quandary immersion
A one-day leadership ascent to Master the Art of High-Growth Leadership with Special Guest: Sid Chowdhary
1 Day Immersion
Mount Quandary, CO (14,265 ft).
July 17, 2026
Embrace Discomfort, Move with Purpose and drive high growth
Growth doesn’t happen in the comfortable or the familiar. It happens at 14,000 feet when the path disappears, and your instincts take over. This isn’t a hike; it’s a leadership crucible designed to help you:
Discern: Find clarity when the world is loud.
Presence: Stay anchored when the direction blurs.
Trust: Build steady inner confidence in external ambiguity to continue momentum, No Matter What.
Special Guest
Sid chowdhary
A Masterclass in Motion
We are proud to announce that Sid Chowdhary, EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Mid-Atlantic) and founder one of the largest privately held firms in the US (4000+ workforce globally), ranked as one of the fastest growing firms by INC 500 (14 years) and repeatedly recognized by Washington Post as a top workplace for employees (6 years), will be joining us as our Special Guest for this ascent.
Sid isn't here to lecture; he’s here to climb alongside you. During the pre-adventure and throughout the climb, he’ll be sharing the "No Matter What" insights that allowed him to build one of the largest and fastest-growing companies in America, by creating an organization that thrives under uncertainty and delivering on high visibility, high impact challenges, while maintaining radical presence and integrity. Climbing alongside him, you will learn how discipline, grit, and perseverance that are needed to scale mountains can translate into professional breakthroughs, hurdling past growth barriers, and building teams that endure and deliver.
This is your chance to summit alongside a leader who has mastered the unknown at the highest levels.
“The unknown isn’t what stands in the way—it’s the path itself. Every step into uncertainty is a step into leadership.” - Sterling
The Experience: More Than a Climb
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Solitude, Silence & Space
Cut the noise. We use intentional silence to clear the mental clutter, making room for the breakthrough ideas that can’t emerge in your daily grind.
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Vulnerability & Authentic Connection
No egos, just real talk. Alongside Sid Chowdhary, you’ll join a tight-knit circle of peers to share the challenges only those at the top understand.
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Learn a “high growth” approach from a master
Transformation isn’t just about celebration. It’s about installation. Identify what version of you no longer scales, end it intentionally, and anchor the behaviors that produced your breakthrough, so when you return to real life, the results stay.
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Radical Discernment & The "No Matter What" Mindset
Master the "No Matter What" mindset. Learn to trust your integrity and presence when things get unpredictable, turning chaos into a competitive advantage.
Growth doesn’t happen when things are easy.
It happens when you step into the unknown — and stay long enough to see what emerges.
In business, in life, and in leadership, that’s the real edge.
This adventure gives you the tools and the trust to navigate it — No Matter What.
Container details
TRAVEL BRIEF
Overview
Container at a glance
Total Duration: 1 day (mountain climb) + 2 online sessions
Format: Live pre- and post-adventure Zoom calls, plus 1 full-day mountain immersion
PRE-ADVENTURE (Zoom 1) | 60 min
Intention-setting, mindset preparation, and physical readiness overview
Framing the climb through the No Matter What ethos: commitment, presence, and trust
Orientation on logistics, gear, and group coordination
PRE-ADVENTURE (Dinner) | 5pm
5pm dinner at a local restaurant.
Meeting, connection and discussion with Sid & Sterling
DAY OF ADVENTURE | Full Day (Approx. 10–12 hours roundtrip)
Early Morning Start (3:30–4:30 AM): Trailhead departure under headlamps
Ascent: Guided climb with reflection prompts and group check-ins
Summit Experience: Ritual circle at the peak, honoring what’s been overcome and what’s being called forward
Descent: Embodied integration, translating lessons into leadership application
Evening Return: Community debrief over shared meal or celebration
POST-ADVENTURE (Zoom 2) | 60 min
Guided reflection and actionable integration
Accountability framework for sustaining growth
Shared commitments: how each participant will carry the No Matter What mindset forward
“This journey gave me clarity for the next chapter of my life and the courage to live it with authenticity and joy.”
“This transformed how I lead, how I show up, and how I see what’s possible”
“This wasn’t a typical retreat. It was a space that brought out connection, reflection, and growth.”
Who is it for?
For executives, entrepreneurs, and changemakers ready to grow beyond achievement.
For founders, team leaders, and high-potential professionals navigating change.
For creators, coaches, and culture-builders committed to growth that serves others.
Inside
your trip.
Duration:
1 day (mountain climb) + 2 online integration sessions
Dates:
July 17, 2026
Location:
Colorado Front Range — (Mount Quandary)
Investment:
$2,400 USD per participant
(50% deposit required to confirm spot)
Group Size:
Limited Group Size
(limited intentionally for depth, safety, and connection)
Included:
1 Pre-Adventure Zoom preparation session
1 Full-day guided 14er climb with professional guide and No Matter What facilitation
1 Post-Adventure Zoom integration session
Reflection workbook + growth framework
Group communication & logistics support
Optional post-climb meal and celebration
Not Included:
Travel, transport, meals or lodging
Meet Your Guides
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Sterling Hawkins is an author, investor, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker who is globally
recognized as a thought leader in personal and organizational growth. Founder of the No Matter What Movement, he shows people how to achieve the performance, results and fulfillment they want regardless of obstacles.
Sterling developed his methodology to learn from the painful collapse of his multibillion dollar startup involvement. He's since combined his business background, research, study and practice to come back and launch, invest in and grow more than 100 companies. He's taken that experience to work with C-level teams and leaders and speak on stages around the world. He's been featured in magazines like Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times and Inc.
He believes that there is no growth without discomfort – and it requires courage, commitment, community and the cultivation of trust to move through the uncomfortable and uncertain and into breakthrough results. To inspire people to unlock their own inherent potential, he shares key practices that help us push beyond our perceived limits to make a difference for our companies, communities and families. When he's not at home in Colorado, he may be out skydiving, swimming with sharks or adventuring with the No Matter What Movement.
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Haviland Hawkins is an entrepreneur, strategist, and keynote collaborator who co-leads the No Matter What Movement alongside her brother, Sterling. Together, they design and lead immersive leadership retreats and adventures around the world (from the mountains of Peru to cultural immersions in Africa) each crafted to challenge limits, spark transformation, and inspire breakthrough results.
With a background in marketing strategy, operations, and transformational leadership, Haviland has worked with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, and global organizations to drive both personal and organizational growth. Her expertise lies in translating bold ideas into actionable outcomes, ensuring that the No Matter What methodology extends beyond the keynote stage into lasting change for individuals, teams and companies.
She believes growth requires courage, commitment, and community. Through her work, she creates spaces where people can confront discomfort, unlock their potential, and discover what they’re truly capable of. Whether uniting executives across cultural barriers, supporting leaders in breaking free of limiting beliefs, or guiding participants step by step on the Inca Trail, Haviland blends clarity, compassion and challenge to deliver breakthrough results.
When she’s not home in Colorado, you’ll find her alongside Sterling, leading No Matter What adventures and retreats or exploring new frontiers that continue to push her own edges.
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Sid is the living embodiment of the "No Matter What" spirit. From his early days in Assam to founding one of the largest privately held government contracting firms in the U.S., his journey is defined by turning uncertainty into exponential growth.
Proven Scale: Sid bootstrapped Credence from a startup into a powerhouse with over 4,000 employees, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for 12 consecutive years.
Award-Winning Leadership: He was recently named the 2024 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (Mid-Atlantic) and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Kharagpur, presented by the President of India.
The "Servant Leader" Edge: Sid’s success isn't just in the numbers; it’s in his culture. He has built a multi-year "Washington Post Top Workplace" by leading with radical trust and partnership.
On the mountain: Sid joins us to share how he maintains clarity and presence while steering a global organization through high-stakes complexity.
Ready to lead into the unknown?
Includes pre/post sessions, guided climb, and reflection workbook. Note: This is an intentionally small group. Every application is reviewed to ensure a cohesive, high-impact environment.
The Inner Journey
of No Matter What Leadership
Our No Matter What Process
Where personal transformation becomes embodied leadership.
Every No Matter What Adventure follows a universal rhythm. The journey from the known into the unknown and back again. It’s a process that has guided heroes, leaders, and seekers for centuries: a crossing of thresholds, a shedding of what no longer serves, and a return with something new to give.
This isn’t just a travel experience. It’s a lived process of becoming the kind of leader who can navigate the unknown, within yourself, your team, and your organization, no matter what.
