Developing High-Performing Leaders
A Certificate Program in Leadership Practice
The Developing High-Performing Leaders program is a comprehensive, evidence-based leadership series designed to strengthen self-awareness, build leadership capability, and improve how leaders work with people, teams, and change.
This program can be experienced as:
- Individual workshops
- A four-part leadership certificate
- A customized leadership series aligned to organizational priorities
Programs are offered in person or virtually and can be adapted for intact teams, cohorts, or cross-organizational groups.
Program Overview
This dynamic leadership program supports leaders to move from insight to action. Participants engage in facilitated learning experiences that combine research-informed content, assessment tools, reflection, coaching, and applied practice.
The focus is not just on learning concepts—but on how leadership shows up day to day, especially in complex, people-centred environments.
Participants leave with:
- Greater leadership self-awareness
- Practical tools they can apply immediately
- Clear strategies for leading people, teams, and change
- A personalized leadership growth plan
Program Structure & Themes
Each session can stand alone or be combined into a cohesive leadership certificate.
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
Participants deepen self-awareness and explore how emotional intelligence influences leadership presence, decision-making, relationships, and performance.
Key focus areas include:
- Self-awareness and leadership blind spots
- Emotional intelligence and leadership feedback
- Strengths-based development
- Individual leadership growth planning
The Resilient Leader in Change
This session supports leaders to strengthen resilience and adaptability while navigating ongoing change. Participants explore practical approaches to managing performance, mindset, and uncertainty.
Key focus areas include:
- Leading self and others through change
- Adaptability and resilience
- Performance and accountability during transition
- Emerging workplace expectations and complexity
Building Team Culture & High Performance
Participants examine what enables teams to perform well over time. This session focuses on trust, collaboration, communication, and shared accountability.
Key focus areas include:
- Trust-building and psychological safety
- Collaboration and team dynamics
- High-performing team principles
- Experiential learning through simulation
Effective Communication & Conflict Resolution
Leaders develop practical skills for navigating difficult conversations, addressing conflict early, and maintaining strong relationships under pressure.
Key focus areas include:
- Emotional intelligence in communication
- Conflict navigation and resolution strategies
- Feedback and difficult conversations
- Service and stakeholder communication
Key Components of the Program
The program may include a combination of the following, depending on format and customization:
- Leadership assessments to support self-awareness
- Facilitated group learning
- Individual coaching conversations
- Simulation-based learning
- Reflection and peer learning
- Personalized leadership development planning
All components are intentionally integrated to support real behaviour change, not just knowledge acquisition.
Certificate Option
When offered as a certificate program, participants complete all four sessions and associated learning components. Certification recognizes commitment to leadership development and applied learning.
Organizations may choose to:
- Offer certification internally
- Customize requirements based on organizational goals
- Integrate the program into broader leadership development initiatives
Flexible Delivery & Customization
The Developing High-Performing Leaders program is designed to be flexible and scalable.
It can be delivered:
- In person or virtually
- As stand-alone workshops
- As a cohort-based certificate program
- As a custom leadership series aligned to strategic priorities
Content, pacing, and emphasis can be tailored to leadership level, sector, and organizational context.
Who This Program Is For
This program is well-suited for:
- Leaders and managers
- Emerging and aspiring leaders
- Intact leadership teams
- Organizations investing in leadership capacity
It is particularly valuable for organizations seeking practical, evidence-based leadership development grounded in real workplace challenges.
Ready to Explore a Signature Leadership Program?
If you’re interested in offering this program for your organization—or participating as an individual—I’d be pleased to discuss options and customization.