Awakened Man Retreat 3 - 5 July 2025 » Powered by ThriveCart

You feel like you're constantly juggling demands, striving to succeed and provide, yet deep down, something feels off balance.

You crave direction and a stronger connection to your purpose.

You struggle to communicate deeply in your relationships.

You're ready to release the expectations placed on you and redefine your own version of success.

This retreat will help you reclaim your inner power and embody a higher version of yourself—with tools designed for men who are ready to lead, thrive, and awaken.

For 23 years, I served in elite military teams, leading in high-stakes, high-pressure environments. I carried the weight of responsibility for the safety, success, and survival of my teams, earning honours like the Distinguished Service Cross for Gallantry. I was trained in one of the world’s most advanced human performance programs, mastering the ability to stay calm, focused, and decisive even in life-or-death situations. Yet, despite my outward success, I found myself trapped in survival mode—constantly pushing, providing, and sacrificing while ignoring my own needs. Years of high-stress leadership, trauma, and loss silently eroded my sense of balance and inner peace. I believed that strength meant staying strong at all costs, suppressing my emotions and personal well-being. It wasn’t until my career naturally came to a close—after losing colleagues, facing life-changing injuries, and experiencing a divorce after 17 years of marriage—that I confronted the emotional toll of these experiences. Everything I had built seemed to be crumbling, and I knew I needed a new path forward.

That’s when I discovered ancient practices that shifted my entire life. These tools helped me reconnect with my purpose, release emotional burdens, and lead from a place of calm strength rather than survival. I learned how to balance masculine leadership with emotional mastery, leading not just others but myself. After spending years mastering these techniques, I began helping others—first as Elite Performance and Training Director at DEEP, and later by leading well-being retreats for servicemen and women. Over the past three years, I’ve guided more than 300 individuals toward balance, resilience, and transformation. Now, through the Awakened Man Retreat, I’m dedicated to supporting men—leaders, fathers, and professionals—who are ready to embrace their full potential and lead their lives with clarity, purpose, and strength.

Hi, I’m Rob Colley, founder of Thrival Instinct. With 23 years of military service, I led elite teams in some of the world’s most extreme environments.

I was also part of and helped develop one of the world’s top Human Performance Programs, refining strategies to enhance resilience and performance under pressure. However, my personal journey showed me that true growth and transformation require more than just tactical performance techniques.

Over the years, I experienced deep trauma, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. These challenges taught me that to lead a fulfilled, balanced life, I needed to master not only external performance but also internal well-being. Through ancient methods and mind-body practices, I found the tools to process trauma and reclaim control of my life. These techniques helped me transition smoothly out of the military, restore my emotional well-being, and even strengthen relationships with loved ones.

Later, in my role as Elite Performance and Training Director at DEEP, I developed resilience programs for explorers and scientists operating in high-stakes environments. Now, through Thrival Instinct, I’m bringing all these tools together to guide others on their journey to reduce stress, reconnect with their authentic selves, and thrive. I’ve been where you are. If these tools could transform my life after such challenges, I know they can help you achieve peace, balance, and empowerment too.