C-Suite Academy
C-Suite Academy
Performance alone won’t get you to the C-Suite.
Two days with the C-Suite leaders, executive coaches, and peers who will sharpen your executive strategy, strengthen your network, and position you to lead at the highest level.
$7,500
Stamford, CT
August 31 – September 2
Position yourself for the C-Suite
You’ve earned your seat at the table. The question is whether you’re ready for the one above it. C-Suite Academy is where senior executives close the gap — between functional excellence and enterprise leadership, between being ready and being seen as ready.
Two days. A curated cohort. Direct access to the leaders who have held the roles you’re preparing to enter.
2026 Featured Speakers
Marvin Ellison
Galen Bingham
Cliff Worley
What You’ll Gain
Activated Executive Network: Build high-value relationships with senior executives and The ELC Members grounded in mutual sponsorship and servant leadership — the kind that accelerates careers long after the program ends.
Enterprise Level Lens: Move beyond functional excellence. You’ll learn to identify and challenge the mental models limiting your strategic perspective, and replace them with the thinking that enterprise leadership demands.
C-Suite Readiness: From executive compensation negotiation to the unspoken dynamics of board-level visibility, you’ll leave with concrete tools, a sharper leadership identity, and a development plan built for what comes next.
Who Will Participate?
The C-Suite Academy is designed for senior executives within one to three levels of an enterprise CEO seat at a Fortune 500 or Fortune 1000 company, including:
- Division Presidents and General Managers preparing for CEO consideration
- Functional leaders (CFO, CHRO, CTO) advancing through succession
- High-potential VPs building toward C-Suite roles
- Senior Directors leading enterprise-level P&L or transformation initiatives
Program Curriculum
C-Suite Academy is built around four integrated themes that run across the program, each addressing a critical dimension of executive readiness.
Purpose-Driven Leadership
Leading with purpose is what separates executives who advance from those who plateau. You’ll leave with a clearly articulated leadership purpose — and the framework to embed it into the decisions, relationships, and culture that define your enterprise impact.
The Emotionally Agile Leader
The ability to regulate under pressure, adapt in uncertainty, and lead with consistency is what keeps executives at the top once they arrive. You’ll leave with a sharper understanding of your own emotional patterns and the tools to lead effectively regardless of the circumstances.
The Whole Package: Executive Compensation and Personal Finance
Most executives reach the C-Suite underprepared to negotiate what they’ve earned. You’ll leave with the knowledge, tactics, and financial fluency to secure a package that fully reflects your value. And the personal financial acumen to make sound decisions at every stage of your executive career.
The AI advantage: Strategy and Experimentation
AI is already reshaping how decisions get made at the enterprise level. You’ll leave with a strategic framework for integrating AI into your leadership practice — and hands-on experience with the tools that are redefining competitive advantage.
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Learning in Action
Logistics
Plan to arrive by midday on Monday, August 31 and depart after the program closes on Wednesday, September 2.
Monday, August 31
Registration begins at noon. The program opens with a fireside chat and lunch, followed by the first session and then a welcome reception from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.
Tuesday, September 1
A full program day running from 8:00 am through 5:00 pm, closing with an evening reception and fireside dinner from 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
Wednesday, September 2
Morning sessions begin at 8:00 am followed by a networking lunch until 2:00 pm. Plan departures for mid-afternoon or later.
The C-Suite Academy enrolls a limited cohort of senior executives each year.
Questions? Contact Amanda Rey, Senior Director of Corporate Learning Solutions, at amr@elcinfo.com.
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