Leadership Development Experience
Leadership Development Experience
BUILT FOR LEADERS WHO ARE READY FOR MORE
In-Person
August 5–7, 2026
Atlanta, GA
Virtual
September 10
October 15
November 12
Hybrid
$7,500
25 hours
Six courses. Every leadership level. One shared experience.
Your organization’s performance depends on the quality of your leaders at every level, across every function. The ELC’s Leadership Development Experience (LDE) is a rigorous, hybrid leadership program that develops professionals from individual contributor to the C-suite, giving them the business-tested strategies, peer networks, and executive access they need to lead at the next level.
LDE offers six distinct courses, each designed for a specific leadership level, each running on the same schedule, each delivering the same caliber of instruction and interactive peer experience. You can develop a single person on your team or your entire leadership pipeline.
The Participant Experience
- An opening session that brings all participants together at the start of the in-person intensive
- Evening receptions on August 5 and 6, designed for cross-cohort networking and relationship-building
- The ELC Masterclass access — fireside chats and sessions with The ELC members and top Fortune 500 executives
- A participant guide with key content, tools, and worksheets for immediate use
- A cohort of peers working through shared challenges together
- Every participant builds a personalized, practical tool they’ll use beyond the program
Find the Right Course
Use the guide below to identify the right fit for each person on your team or share it with them and let them choose for themselves.
Individual Contributor
Bright Futures
For high performers ready to grow beyond strong results. Participants develop the emotional intelligence, career vision, and organizational savvy to increase their visibility, manage their professional image, and navigate the path to the next level with clarity and intention.
Deliverable: Career Blueprint
People Leader · 5–15 Direct Reports
Navigating the Corporate Landscape
For managers ready to become leaders. Participants build a comprehensive leadership foundation, developing the interpersonal effectiveness, decision-making discipline, and leadership presence required to lead teams with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
Deliverable: Leadership Brand One-Pager
All Levels
Leading Innovations
For leaders expected to drive change and solve bigger problems. Participants apply human-centered design and design thinking to a real challenge in their current role. They’ll leave with a structured, presentation-ready solution and the framework to keep creating them for future challenges.
Deliverable: Opportunity Prototype and Pitch
All Levels
Strategic Pathways
For leaders ready to advance with greater intention. Participants develop the negotiation skills, networking strategy, and sponsorship plan needed to move their careers forward rather than waiting to be noticed for strong performance.
Deliverable: Sponsorship Strategy Portfolio
Senior Leader · Multiple Teams or Departments
Strengthening the Pipeline 1
For senior leaders ready to operate at an organizational level. Participants refine executive presence, deepen strategic self-awareness, and develop communication and influence skills that define senior leadership effectiveness.
Deliverable: Professional Value Proposition
Executive / C-Suite
Strengthening the Pipeline 2
For executives leading at the enterprise level. Participants sharpen strategic thinking, financial judgment, and organizational decision-making. They’ll work through real challenges in their own organizations.
Deliverable: Enterprise Legacy Portfolio
Why Organizations Send Their Teams to LDE
Leadership development is a performance strategy. Organizations that invest in structured, level-appropriate development see stronger engagement, higher retention, and a more capable pipeline. LDE delivers all three across every level of your organization, in a single program.
Organizations enrolling 10 or more participants receive dedicated coordination support to streamline the registration process, along with access to optional enhancements designed to amplify the collective experience for your team.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can we enroll multiple employees in multiple courses at the same time?
Yes — and we encourage it. All six courses run on the same schedule, so you can develop leaders at every level simultaneously without coordinating multiple programs or travel calendars.
How do we determine which course is right for each person?
Use the course descriptions above or download the program brochure, which includes a detailed course selection guide. You can also contact us and we’ll help you think it through.
What is the total time commitment?
25 hours per participant — 5 hours of pre-work before the program begins, plus 20 hours of instruction across the in-person intensive and three virtual sessions.
What do participants produce?
Each course includes a signature deliverable — a practical, personalized artifact participants can put to use when the program ends. Deliverables are listed with each course above and described in detail on each course page.
What is the investment?
$7,500 per participant. All six courses are priced the same. Organizations enrolling 10 or more participants receive dedicated coordination support.
What happens at the in-person intensive?
The in-person intensive begins on August 5 with a shared opening session followed by sessions with your cohort and concludes with an afternoon welcome reception. Participants continue with their cohorts on Thursday and Friday, with a Thursday Evening networking session and concludes with a Friday networking luncheon with ELC members.
What are the virtual sessions?
Three virtual sessions are held on September 10, October 15, and November 12. Participants continue working within their course cohort — applying frameworks, refining their deliverables, and building on the work from the in-person intensive.
Is Strengthening the Pipeline 1 required before enrolling in Strengthening the Pipeline 2?
Yes. Strengthening the Pipeline 1 (STP1) is a prerequisite for Strengthening the Pipeline 2 (STP2). STP1 builds the senior leadership foundation needed for STP2, including executive presence, strategic self-awareness, communication, influence, and organizational-level leadership.
leadership development experience
Where New Leaders Find Their Power
This leadership experience is designed for early-to-mid-career professionals navigating the complexities of modern leadership. Through quarterly sessions with expert facilitators and thought leaders, ICF-certified peer coaching, and research-based leadership frameworks, you’ll build the cultural intelligence, strategic thinking, and executive presence needed to lead with confidence—while forming lasting relationships with peers who will challenge and support your growth.
Virtual
$945
5 Sessions
4 Sessions
9 Months
Leadership for the Moment
Hybrid teams. Constant change. Competing priorities. Diverse perspectives. New technologies. The challenges you’re facing as a new leader aren’t in any leadership textbook. You’re expected to navigate complexity that seasoned executives couldn’t have imagined five years ago. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone.
The ELC’s Leadership Pathways equips you with what you actually need: practical frameworks for reading the room, building your leadership presence, and positioning yourself for advancement. Combine that with honest conversations from a community of peers who understand what you’re going through, and you have a program that delivers real transformation. Over 9 months, you’ll learn from The ELC Members and senior practitioners who’ve successfully navigated the challenges you face now. Through ICF-certified coaching in small cohorts, you’ll apply new skills to your real-world situations and build a personalized Leadership Charter that becomes your roadmap for continued growth.
This is leadership for how the world actually works—and a community that has your back.
What you'll gain from ELC Leadership Pathways:
- Learn from The ELC Learning Community: Gain insights from senior practitioners throughout the program, culminating in exclusive access to The ELC Members during the capstone
- Practical Skills You’ll Use Immediately: Walk away from each session with strategies you can apply Monday morning, not someday
- Small-Group Coaching with ICF-Certified Professionals: Get personalized feedback and practice leadership skills in intimate cohorts
- Hone your Cultural Intelligence: Develop the ability to read workplace dynamics, build influence across differences, and position yourself for advancement
- Your Personalized Leadership Charter: Create a customized roadmap that defines your leadership power, purpose, and path forward
- A Network That Lasts: Build relationships with diverse emerging leaders who will challenge, support, and grow alongside you
- The ELC Edge Framework: Gain proven competencies in EQ & Empathy, Communication & Influence, Cultural Competence, and Change Leadership
Who Should Attend
Leadership Pathways is designed for early-to-mid-career professionals, or professionals who are new to people management. If you’re navigating increased complexity, managing diverse teams, or ready to step into your power as a strategic leader, this program is for you.
who should attend?
ELC Leadership Pathways is designed for early-to-mid-career professionals (5-7 years of experience), or professionals who are new to people management. If you’re navigating increased complexity, managing diverse teams, or ready to step into your power as a strategic leader, this program is for you.
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Program Curriculum
Leadership Pathways is built around four quarterly sessions, each addressing a critical stage in your leadership development journey. Together, they create a comprehensive pathway from understanding organizational dynamics to positioning yourself as a strategic leader.
The P.I.E. Model: How Do People See Me at Work?
March 5, 2026
March 5, 2026
Career advancement requires more than technical skills. Performance, Image, and Exposure (P.I.E.)—a framework developed by Dr. Harvey Coleman—are the three elements that shape how others perceive your leadership and ultimately, your career trajectory.
In this session, you’ll learn to assess your current leadership presence, develop strategies to enhance how you’re perceived, and build executive presence that opens doors.
Organizational Awareness: How Do I Understand Modern Workplace Culture?
May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
In today’s complex organizations, success depends on your ability to read the room and understand the invisible dynamics that shape influence and decision-making. This session sharpens your capacity to perceive and respond to both top-down and bottom-up forces in your organization.
You’ll learn to define situational awareness, identify key power structures and dynamics, and strengthen your ability to “read the room” and position yourself strategically.
Strategic Decision Making: How Do I Know What Really Matters?
August 6, 2026
August 6, 2026
As a new leader, you’re drowning in decisions. Every day brings urgent requests, competing priorities, and pressure to respond immediately. But great leaders don’t just react—they discern what truly matters and make choices that create lasting impact.
In this session, you’ll work through real-world scenarios using McKinsey’s 2×2 decision taxonomy to classify decisions and select the right approach for each situation. You’ll learn to analyze patterns and signals, apply practical prioritization frameworks, and balance urgent demands with decisions that drive sustainable results.
Stretch Assignments: How Do You Balance Learning While Performing?
November 5, 2026
November 5, 2026
High-visibility assignments can accelerate your career—or derail it if you can’t distinguish between a genuine stretch opportunity and a glass cliff. This session helps you evaluate opportunities strategically and negotiate for roles that position you for success.
You’ll learn to distinguish between stretch opportunities and glass cliffs, evaluate high-visibility assignments for alignment with your goals, and build confidence in negotiating for opportunities that advance your career.
Peer Coaching Sessions (Quarterly)
March 26, May 28, August 27, November 19
March 26, May 28, August 27, November 19
Following each content session, you’ll participate in small-group peer coaching with ICF-certified coaches. These intimate 90-minute sessions give you the space to work through your unique leadership challenges, receive personalized feedback, and practice applying what you’ve learned to your specific context.
Cohorts are capped at 20 participants to ensure meaningful interaction, accountability, and growth.
Capstone Masterclass: Learning from The ELC Members
December 10, 2026
December 10, 2026
Your leadership journey culminates with exclusive access to The ELC Members—senior executives who’ve navigated the exact challenges you’re facing and emerged as leaders at the highest levels. You’ll hear candid insights, proven strategies, and hard-won lessons from their own career journeys.
Learning in Action
Ready to Find Your Power?
Enroll in Leadership Pathways and join a community of emerging leaders who are navigating complexity, building the cultural intelligence to lead diverse teams, and leading with confidence.
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Team Enrollment
Organizations enrolling groups of 10 or more participants receive dedicated support to streamline registration and optional enhancements designed to amplify your collective learning. Connect with us to explore how Leadership Pathways can accelerate leadership development across your team.
A Decade of Empowering Leaders Like You
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called "Leadership Pathways"?
Leadership isn’t linear—it’s a journey with multiple paths forward. The ELC’s Leadership Pathways recognizes that each leader’s journey is unique. Through our curriculum, peer coaching, and personalized Leadership Charter, you’ll chart your own path to success while learning from others navigating similar challenges.
Is this program right for me if I'm not officially a "manager" yet?
Yes. Leadership Pathways is designed for professionals who are new to leadership—whether you’re managing your first team or expanding your influence without a formal title. If you’re leading projects, influencing decisions, or preparing for a leadership role, this program is for you.
Will I receive any certification or credential?
While there is no formal certification, participants who complete the program receive a digital badge and a personalized Leadership Charter that documents your growth and development.
Can my organization sponsor my participation?
Absolutely. Many participants of The ELC programs are sponsored by their employers as part of professional development initiatives. Contact us to discuss group enrollment options.
What if I can't attend every session?
Sessions are live-only and not recorded to create a confidential, engaged learning environment. We recommend committing to all sessions to get the full value of the program.
How is this different from other leadership programs?
Leadership Pathways combines three elements most programs can’t offer: direct access to The ELC Members and senior executives, small-group peer coaching with ICF-certified coaches (capped at 20 participants), and a 9-month journey focused on the skills that matter most—reading organizational dynamics, building executive presence, and positioning yourself for advancement. You’ll leave with practical frameworks, a personalized Leadership Charter, and a network of peers who become lasting professional relationships.
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