Leadership starts here. Choose from programs that build skills, foster connections, and empower change. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned leader, there’s a path for you.
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Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Emerge is the perfect place to sharpen your leadership skills and connect with other community-minded professionals. Over 9 months, you’ll explore how to lead with purpose, authenticity, and confidence.
Program at a Glance
- Nine-month cohort experience
- For rising leaders seeking to grow their personal, professional, and leadership capacity and make an impact in their organizations and community.
- Opening and closing retreats (7 hours each)
- 7 facilitated classroom sessions (4 hours each)
- $2000 (Scholarships and payment plans available)
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Join Essential and grow with a group of influential leaders focused on building a more resilient Central Texas. Examine the issues and systems shaping the region and levers for change. Over nine months, you’ll engage in deep discussions and learn actionable strategies for creating greater impact in our communities.
Program at a Glance
- Nine-month program
- Designed for established leaders who are eager to dive deeper into regional issues
- 1 overnight opening retreat
- 1 full-day closing retreat (7 hours)
- 7 facilitated classroom sessions (7 hours each)
- $4500 (Scholarships and payment plans available)
INVITATION ONLY
LeaderLab is a peer circle for executives to tackle advanced leadership issues and master organizational dynamics. This program connects senior leaders, fostering the wisdom, strategic insights, and collaborative networks needed to drive results in their organizations and communities.
Program at a Glance
- Tailored for C-suite leaders
- Half-Year cohort
- Highly curated personal and professional development on modern leadership
- A peer learning community to share challenges, ideas, and resources in a confidential space
- Access to executive coaching
- Collaborative focus on creating legacy impact
OPEN REGISTRATION
Stay ahead of the curve with 4-session tracks that take a deep dive into the people, trends, and challenges shaping Central Texas. A quick and insightful way to understand our rapidly evolving community.
Program at a Glance
- Two tracks – Core and Community
- Each track is 4 interactive sessions
- Learn about Central Texas’ future trajectory
- Meet local leaders who are driving change
- Identify how to plug in and have an impact
Open Registration
Do you long for an open and rigorous exchange of ideas? With social division and online discourse getting ugly, how do we navigate hot topics? It is tempting to be combative or disengage altogether – but there is a better way! Learn evidence-based practices for good and healthy conflict.
Program at a Glance
- Gain confidence to disagree better and lead better.
- Learn practical tools for connecting with people who view the world differently. (Practice time included)
- Explore the assumptions, values, and beliefs that underlie competing perspectives.
- Crash course (2 hours) or cohort (6 in-person sessions) available
- Earn a leadership credential
- All perspectives and points of view are welcome and appreciated! (An enriching and expansive experience requires diverse viewpoints.)
Custom Program
Strong talent and broad connections are the key to positioning both your workforce and your business for growth. We are here to help you engage employees, propel performance, and create meaningful connections across the region. From leadership development to team dynamics, the Equip suite of services for companies and organizations will help your team thrive.
Program at a Glance
- Tailored leadership training and facilitation
- Strengthen leaders and create a culture of excellence
- Tailored to meet your team’s unique needs
- Experienced local trainers, facilitators, and issue experts
- In-person or virtual training formats
- Customer favorites: employee engagement, team offsites, strategic planning, executive coaching,
- program design/evaluation