• Practical skills in self-leadership, communication, and collaborative problem-solving 

• Greater confidence and capacity to thrive in your current role 

• Tools to contribute meaningfully to high-functioning teams and organizations 

• An expanded professional network of mission-aligned peers 

• Clarity and momentum for your next step in leadership 

Leadership Accelerator participants receive a powerful blend of personalized development, professional growth, and civic connection — all designed to help you lead from where you are and prepare for what’s next. 

• Four 1:1 coaching sessions with an ICF-certified coach to accelerate growth and deepen self-awareness 

• Expert facilitation from a rotating team of five seasoned professionals with decades of experience across sectors 

• Six months of free CiviCO membership, including access to Purpose Hour events focused on civic learning, networking, and mentorship 

• A cross-sector cohort experience that builds a diverse and values-aligned professional network 

• Tangible tools and practical frameworks for self-leadership, communication, and collaboration 

• Certificate of completion for your professional portfolio or HR records 

• Opportunities to explore your civic identity, broaden your perspective, and engage more meaningfully in your organization and community. Harvard Business Review and Gallup have both published research showing that employees who connect their work to a greater purpose — including civic or community engagement — report: 

• Higher job satisfaction 

• Greater resilience 

• Increased engagement and retention 

Session 1: Leading Self—topics include Leadership and Emotional Intelligence

Session 2: Leading Others—topics include Curiosity and Multiple Interpretations

Session 3: Leading Others—topics include Intervention and Energizing Others

Session 4: Leading with Purpose—topics include Collective Leadership and How To Put All The Skills Together

This two-month journey includes four half-day, in-person sessions designed to fit into full-time schedules. We maximize our mornings together — sessions run from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM — so you have your afternoons free to return to work, meetings, or life. Each session offers immersive learning, peer connection, and actionable tools to help you grow your leadership from the inside out. 

In addition to group learning, every participant receives four personalized 1:1 coaching sessions with an ICF-certified coach. Coaching sessions are scheduled directly between you and your coach to fit your calendar — ensuring flexibility, relevance, and real-time application. 

Continental breakfast and box lunch are included at each session. 

The Leadership Accelerator Difference 

What sets this program apart: 

• 1:1 Coaching for Every Participant 
  Coaching is typically reserved for mid-to-senior level executives — only 25–40% of Fortune 500 companies offer it, and rarely to rising professionals. We believe leadership begins early. That’s why every participant in the Leadership Accelerator receives personalized one-on-one coaching to accelerate growth, confidence, and clarity. 

• Leadership Tools, Not Just Titles 
  We don’t train for a role — we build a mindset. This program equips you to lead from wherever you are, focusing on self-awareness, influence, and resilience that benefit any position or path. 

• Cross-Sector, Mission-Aligned Network 
  Participants come from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors — all united by purpose. The result is a vibrant network of peers who challenge and support each other long after the sessions end. 

• Immersive, Human-Centered Learning 
  Our sessions blend practical skill-building with deep reflection, peer learning, and real-time application. You won’t just learn leadership — you’ll practice it.