Next Cohort Starts September 9, 2026

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Designed For You
The ELCP is the right fit if you're transitioning from individual
contributor to emerging leader.


In operations, utilities, or corporate services stepping into leadership for the first time.

Stepping into managing people or complex organizational cases.

Individual contributors identified as future leaders ready for development.

Who want a rock-solid leadership foundation to elevate their teams.
Is This Your emerging leader?
As an emerging leader or new manager, you may recognize some of these common struggles. This program is built to help you work through each one — with practical skills, coaching, and real support.
Moving from 'go-to person' or technical expert to a leader of people and projects.
The instincts that made you great individually — solving it yourself, being the answer — don't automatically translate to leading a team.
Unsure how to set expectations or give honest, high-stakes feedback.
Avoiding the hard conversation feels safer in the moment, but it erodes trust and performance over time.
Balancing your own workload while supporting a team and senior leadership.
New leaders are often still doing their old job while learning a new one — with no roadmap for how to prioritize both.
Nervous about difficult conversations, performance issues, or safety accountability.
Without practice and tools, high-stakes conversations get postponed — and the underlying issues don't go away on their own.
Wanting to show up as a leader — not just 'helping out.'
There's a real difference between being liked as a peer and being trusted as a leader — and most people are never taught how to make that shift.
Struggling with the transition from buddy to boss.
Leading people you used to work alongside brings its own tension, especially around fairness and authority.
Ready to lead, but imposter syndrome is standing in the way.
Confidence doesn't always arrive with the title — it's built through practice, support, and small wins.
Your Journey
A practical program designed to help you thrive in your role—from day one to promotion-ready.


Set your leadership foundation and define personal growth objectives.

Discover your communication style and emotional intelligence baseline.

Adopt the mindset shift from contributor to confident leader.

Learn to delegate effectively and make decisive choices under pressure.

Master the balance between leading people and managing tasks.

Develop coaching skills to unlock your team's potential.

Protect your time and focus on high-impact activities.

Navigate conflicts and solve problems with strategic thinking.

Build cohesive teams and handle tough conversations with confidence.

Lead through change and adapt your leadership style as needed.

Conquer self-doubt and step fully into your leadership identity.

Create your personalized roadmap for continued growth and success.
Full Value Package
Everything you need during the program and resources that last a lifetime.

Highly interactive built sessions, peer and expert coaching.

A full personality and communication debrief.

24/7 access to session links, replays, and materials.

Practical templates, scripts, and tools for real-world situations.

Network with peers across various industries including L&D, HR, Utilities, and Operations.

Ongoing access to core resources and session recordings.

A growing community of leaders to support your career long-term.

A clear path toward your next promotion or leadership role.
"The Ultimate Guide to Cultivate Emerging Leaders" — discover insights on identifying and cultivating emerging leaders.
Our Approach
We cut the theoretical fluff to deliver measurable transformation in just 14 weeks.

Begin with your DISC assessment and Emotional Intelligence debrief to lead from a place of clarity.

Master the tough conversations, effective delegation, time management, team engagement and strategies you can apply tomorrow.

Finish with a Personal Development Plan (PDP)—your customized blueprint for continued career advancement.
By the end of the Emerging Leaders Cohort, participants will be better equipped to transition confidently into leadership, communicate and delegate more effectively, understand their leadership style, build trust, manage priorities, navigate difficult conversations, coach team members, make stronger decisions, and apply practical leadership tools to real workplace situations. Each participant will also leave with a personalized leadership development plan to support continued growth.
For organizations, the cohort provides a structured and intentional approach to leadership pipeline development. It helps strengthen manager confidence and readiness, improve communication and accountability, reduce the trial-and-error approach to leadership development, support engagement and retention, and create greater consistency in how emerging leaders are developed across the organization.
Testomonials
The ELCP is a proven investment for organizations seeking to stabilize their talent pipeline.


Got Questions?
This program is ideal for newly promoted managers, supervisors transitioning from peer to leader, and employees an organization has identified for leadership development. It's designed for anyone stepping into — or preparing to step into — a leadership role.
Contact us for more detailed information about the full syllabus and curriculum structure at [email protected]
The program is completely virtual, allowing you to participate from anywhere with 100% flexibility.
The cohort includes eight live sessions held every other Wednesday at noon EST, alongside online coursework, coaching, and application assignments throughout the full 14 weeks. You'll receive access to the online portal after registering.
Absolutely! This program is designed to help you grow regardless of where you are on your leadership journey. We welcome emerging and aspiring leaders at all experience levels.
The program runs 14 weeks, with eight live sessions plus online courses, coaching touchpoints, and application work between sessions. Expect to spend 3–4 hours per week, including live sessions and assignments.
Yes! Group registration rate is available for 3-16 employees. They receive $1899 group rate per participant. Bulk registration applies for organizations registering 17 or more participants. They receive our bulk rate of $1,799 per participant. Contact us to get started.
All sessions are recorded and available through our online portal, ensuring you won't miss valuable content. You'll have lifetime access to recordings.
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Group discounts available for 3-16 employees. Referral and group also receiev early bird rate even outside the early-bird registration window
Bulk discounts for 17+ employees.
Group and bulk registration available —
contact [email protected]
8 Bi-Weekly Live Cohort Sessions
DISC Assessment & Debrief
Online Learning Portal Access
The Leader's Toolkit
Diverse Cohort Community
Expert coaching
Alumni Network Access
Personal Development Plan
Free eBook Bonus
Contuining Education Credits (10 DPOR CPEs, SHRM CEUs or CAE Credits
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