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October 28, 2026 •
11:00am MT
Drawing on new research, explore the human capabilities leaders need most as AI transforms the workplace.
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November 2, 4, & 6, 2026
An intensive live online training process that provides skilled facilitators with the knowledge and tools to effectively deliver standard or customized versions of The Extraordinary Leader Workshop within their organizations.
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Virtual Workshop
December 15, 2026
Give yourself the gift of development as you prepare to thrive in 2027. Join us for a special holiday edition of Coachability and discover how becoming more receptive to feedback can help you unlock your potential and get more out of every development opportunity.
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January 12 & 14, 2027
The Extraordinary Coach draws on research and practical experience to help leaders become more effective coaches. Develop stronger coaching skills through greater self-awareness, a flexible conversation framework, and practical application that empowers employees to discover their own solutions and take action.
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January 26 & 28, 2027
Elevating Feedback uses research and practical tools to help leaders make feedback more effective and impactful. Build a culture of continuous development by helping leaders deliver clear, actionable feedback and create the conditions for employees to actively seek, receive, and apply it.
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February 9 & 11, 2027
The Extraordinary Leader bridges the gap between leadership research and practical leadership development by leveraging research that identifies the differentiating behaviors of highly effective leaders. Elevate your leaders and your organization by combining personalized, powerful leader data with a distinct, data-driven, strengths-based development approach.
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February 23 & 25, 2027
The Extraordinary Leader 360 Assessment Certification utilizes a proven process to prepare participants to have one-on-one coaching conversations by providing experienced coaches with the process, tools, and framework to leverage The Extraordinary Leader 360-degree Assessment and Development Guide with those they coach.
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March 8, 10, & 12, 2027
An intensive live online training process that provides skilled facilitators with the knowledge and tools to effectively deliver standard or customized versions of The Extraordinary Leader Workshop within their organizations.
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Research shows that many coaches believe they are better than they are. This eBook focuses on practical tips and extensive research to point leaders in the right direction.
Organizations need to become more inspiring and more human in order to meet the needs of the people who populate them today. Coaching is one of the best ways to achieve this, creating greater interaction between leaders and direct reports, and thereby aligning goals and progress.
Many leaders are intimidated by coaching, especially younger leaders, but they don’t have to be. Every leader can be an extraordinary coach with the right tools and mindset.
Chapter 1: Are You A Good Coach?
Chapter 2: A Coaching Mindset
Chapter 3: The Framework for Coaching
Chapter 4: Feedback and Coaching
Discover a proven framework for coaching that allows the coach to own the process and the coachees to own the content.
Becoming a great coach begins with aspiring to be a good one.