Connection-Centered Leadership Academy

Develop leaders through leadership development who embrace identity-centered leadership, foster trust through relationships, and create conditions for sustainable impact. Consider enhancing your skills with a virtual leadership certificate to support this journey.

Most leadership development programs tend to emphasize what leaders do. However, identity-centered leadership starts with who leaders are, recognizing that every decision, relationship, reaction, and interaction is influenced by the experiences, values, beliefs, and stories they hold. 

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Identity-Centered Leadership is about leading from who you truly are. In the context of leadership development, this approach emphasizes relational and reflective leadership, encouraging you to build deeper awareness and stronger relationships. When it comes to leading through conflict and connection, it's essential to navigate tension while maintaining trust. Finally, by fostering a culture through connection, you create the conditions where both people and organizations – including those engaged in a virtual leadership certificate program – can thrive.

Certificate in Identity-Centered Leadership

This 6-session virtual leadership certificate is tailored for leaders aiming to enhance self-awareness and strengthen their leadership presence. Participants will learn to lead with greater intentionality, authenticity, and connection through the concepts of identity-centered leadership.

Ideal for: Leaders, Senior Leaders, Executive Leaders

Identity-centered leadership involves understanding the intersection of values, beliefs, and meaning-making. As part of leadership development, it is essential to recognize both strengths and blind spots in leadership styles. The impact of lived experience on leadership cannot be overstated, as it shapes authenticity, alignment, and leadership presence. Additionally, reflection as a leadership practice contributes to effective identity-centered leadership, particularly in contexts such as a virtual leadership certificate program.

$597 which includes: 

- 6 Live Learning Sessions focused on identity-centered leadership 

- 2 Leadership Impact Project Weeks 

- Weekly Reflection Activities for comprehensive leadership development 

- Leadership Impact Project 

- Certificate Awarded Upon Successful Completion of the virtual leadership certificate program

Thursdays | July 30 – September 17, 2025 6:00 – 7:30 PM EST

Join us for a Virtual Cohort Experience focused on identity-centered leadership and leadership development. This series is part of our virtual leadership certificate program that empowers participants to enhance their leadership skills.

Jul 30

Aug 6

Aug 13

No live session Aug 20

No live session Aug 27

Sept 3

Sept 10

Sept 17