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Preparing for Leadership

| Learning Path: Aspiring Leaders &
High-Potential Employees

Develop the leadership skills of confident leaders. Get noticed and selected for a leadership position! 

Uniquely designed to help new and aspiring leaders create a professional reputation of strong, authentic leadership. Discover the core elements of leadership as you gain insights into your personal leadership style while creating a leadership brand that empowers, inspires, and motivates the people around you. Explore leadership roles as strategist, change agent, coach, manager, communicator, mentor and team member.  Uncover the courage and confidence required to be an authentic, impactful leader.

How You Will Benefit

  • Project a powerful, leadership presence that earns trust and followership
  • Hold conversations that motivate and inspire others to take action 
  • Exude confidence as you take on new leadership challenges
  • Engage employees and maximize productivity through effective leadership
  • Ensure work challenges are being addressed pro-actively and with confidence by your new leaders
  • Define the true work of leadership and understand the impact you have on your team and your organization
  • Discover your personal leadership style and leverage it to strengthen your influence and enhance your effectiveness
  • Create an inspiring leadership brand that differentiates your talent and guides your actions as a leader
  • Build a strong leadership presence and gain credibility, buy-in, and trust through effective and persuasive communication 
  • Approach difficult leadership situations with courage, authenticity, and tact

Course Features

  • Self-assessment for insight into how you are perceived by others
  • Worksheets and exercises to enhance participation and learning
  • You will have an opportunity to be video-recorded for the purpose of deepening your self-awareness and enhancing your leadership presence. 

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Who Should Attend

Individuals who are preparing for a leadership role; high potential individuals who are candidates for leadership positions; individuals who are new to leadership and looking to enhance their leadership impact.

 

 

$2,695 Non Member Fee
$2,395 Member Fee
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$2,695 Non Member Fee
$2,395 Member Fee
View our pricing options
  • Date
    Location
    Time

Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 I’m an individual contributor with no direct reports. Is this leadership training right for me?

Yes. This leadership training is designed for professionals who are preparing for leadership roles and want to transition from individual contributor to leader. The course focuses on developing core leadership behaviors, communication skills and the mindset required to step confidently into greater responsibility.

 How will this course help me take the lead without a leadership title?

Many professionals are expected to influence others before receiving a formal promotion. This program supports leadership preparation by helping participants strengthen communication, build credibility and demonstrate leadership behaviors that earn trust and respect—even without direct authority.

 What skills will I develop in this preparing for leadership course?

In this preparing for leadership course, you’ll build skills in communication, accountability, decision making and influencing others. The course emphasizes the behaviors and attitudes that differentiate effective leaders from high-performing individual contributors.

 How does this leadership course help with the transition from peer to supervisor?

Moving from peer to leader can be one of the most challenging professional shifts. This seminar addresses that transition directly, helping you set expectations, establish boundaries and lead former peers with clarity and professionalism.

 What should I expect from a leadership course like this?

If you’re asking what to expect from a leadership course, this program focuses on foundational leadership development rather than advanced strategy. You’ll gain practical tools to improve communication, build confidence and prepare for increased leadership responsibilities.

 How is this different from other leadership training programs?

Many leadership programs target experienced managers. This leadership preparation course is designed for emerging leaders who want to build a strong foundation before stepping fully into a management role. It focuses on readiness, mindset and essential leadership behaviors.

Course Reviews

4.4 ★★★★★★★★★★ 292 Reviews

Participant Feedback Summary (AI generated based on all reviews)

Participants say Preparing for Leadership: What It Takes to Lead is informative, relevant, and useful for people considering or preparing for leadership responsibilities. Participants describe gaining insight into the distinction between leadership and management, appropriate workplace language, and methods for handling conflict, praise, and colleague interactions. They also valued the mix of lectures, individual activities, small-group scenarios, and discussion, which helped keep the learning experience engaging and connected to leadership development. Several comments note that the course helped participants reflect on their next career steps, build confidence, and identify future learning needs as they prepare for leadership roles.

  • Leadership readiness
  • Leadership vs management
  • Workplace language

Recent Reviews

  • Past Participant, Account Manager Dec 14, 2025

    Great tools for preparing for leadership. It seems to be one of many required courses to ensure a full and comprehensive awareness, but I enjoyed that this created that realization and included a few recommendations along the way for future course considerations.

  • Caesar R., Account Manager, AEC Industry Dec 14, 2025

  • Andre L., Account Manager Sep 14, 2025

    It was great to learn appropriate workplace language and work on methods to handle conflict/praise with colleagues.

  • Past Participant, Senior Relationship Manager Mar 26, 2025

  • Past Participant, Reinsurance Analyst Mar 26, 2025

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