Ready to level up your leadership?
This transformative series is built for managers who’ve never had formal training but are navigating real challenges like team dynamics, organizational change, and growing into people-first leaders. In just three sessions and one powerful group coaching call, you'll gain practical tools like DiSC assessments, feedback frameworks, and onboarding systems that immediately improve how you lead. Designed and delivered by seasoned experts in performance management, talent, inclusive leadership, and organizational health, this experience blends real-world strategy with deep identity-based reflection. Walk away with a customized leadership action plan, and the clarity, confidence, and tools to lead boldly and sustainably.
When? Dates?
The series will take place on January 22nd, 23rd, and 26th from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CT, for a total of 12 hours. Breaks will be included throughout the series.
There is an optional group coaching session late January 2026. At this session, participants will reflect on the series, discuss any goals and wins from the series, and be assigned a peer accountability partner.
Pricing?
$1000 per person
3 or more people: $850 per person
5 or more people: $750 per person
Organizations are encouraged to send multiple managers to enhance the learning experience and subsequent application in the organization.
High-Level Course Overview:
DAY 1: Leading Self + Leading Others
Session 1: Leadership Starts Within: Outcome: Increased self-awareness & clarity on leadership identity
Session 2: Understanding People, Power, Style & Conflict: Outcome: Courageous conversation toolkit + personalized conflict style plan
DAY 2: Moving from Manager to Leader
Session 1: Building Brave Teams: Outcome: Actionable team norms, onboarding practices, and equity-grounded trust-building tools
Session: Vision, Strategy, & Sustainable Leadership : Outcome: Individual & team strategies to lead with clarity and sustainability
DAY 3: Operationalizing Your Leadership: Tools & Action Planning: Outcome: Finalized leadership plan grounded in strategy, intention, and growth
Meet Your Facilitators
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Nicole Caridad Ralston
Dr. Nicole Caridad Ralston is a multiracial Latina leader and daughter of Cuban refugees, devoted to creating spaces where marginalized voices are centered, seen, and heard. She brings over 15 years of leadership experience in higher education and the nonprofit sector, most recently serving as Senior Director of Education and Programming at Beloved Community, where she built and led a diverse team of racial equity consultants. Her work spans curriculum design, social justice education, retention initiatives, and leadership development, and she currently teaches graduate courses at the University of New Orleans. Based in New Orleans.
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Yanika Daniels
Yanika S. Daniels brings over 20 years of experience in talent management, change management, and leadership coaching across private, nonprofit, and education sectors. As a consultant for the past seven years, she has helped organizations strengthen recruitment and retention strategies, ensuring both strong talent placement and sustainable systems. Previously, she led talent management for Fulton County Schools, coached regional leaders at Teach For America, and worked in consulting with IBM and PwC. Yanika holds degrees from Vanderbilt University, MIT, and The Broad Center, and is a certified John Maxwell coach and speaker.