All programs are taught by accomplished C-suite leaders and certified executive coaches.
LEADForwardSM Roundtables
Orlando and Tampa, Florida
Open-enrollment, in-person roundtables comprised of female leaders at a similar stage of professional growth. Participants are high potential leaders from a variety of industries who have been successful to date and aspire to grow their careers at least one-to-two levels, or business owners ready to lead their company to the next level. Time on the Opportunity Seat helps participants get to breakthrough on an issue or challenge.
Orlando Cohort
In Partnership With Orlando Economic Partnership
Begins March 2025
Tampa Bay Cohort
In Partnership With Amplify Clearwater
Begins March 2025
AT-A-GLANCE:
Year-long program
Up to 13 women
Typically 10-25+ years career experience,
demonstrated leadership
Nine half-day, themed sessions
Pre-work assignments and Accendo learning tools
Three individual coaching sessions
$4,800
per person
LEADForwardSM LIVE
A La Carte Live Coaching Sessions
Are you ready to level-up? Don't have time for long and expensive on-line programs? Choose the topic or topics that suit you best, sign-up and accelerate your career.
Learn from the best! Join our virtual live group coaching sessions which includes a customized playbook of videos, tools and resources; all created exclusively to help women leaders succeed. Karen and Cari will guide you through each themed topic, lead an interactive discussion and answer your top-of-mind questions.
AT-A-GLANCE:
Join Karen Dee and Cari Coats LIVE for a themed coaching session with like-minded peers. Get valuable tools, resources and video access.
$49 - $149
per course
LEADForwardSM Corporate
Internal Leadership
Development Program
Women’s themed content customized for select, high potential leaders from within the same company. An intensive leadership development opportunity for women leaders ready to level-up their career and accelerate their succession readiness within the organization. Opportunity Circles are a positive way for participant sub-groups to leverage the collective wisdom of the larger group in order to help their peers get to break through on an issue or challenge.
AT-A-GLANCE:
Eight-month program
Typically 15-20 women
Middle to early senior management
Five, full-day, themed sessions
Pre-work assignments and Accendo learning tools
2-3 individual coaching sessions
Corporate Rates Available
Upon Request
LEADForwardSM Program Details
LEADForward is focused on harnessing the power of proven leaders to ignite equal opportunity for the next generation of
women leaders. Accendo partners provide group and individual leadership coaching, the benefits of which are proven to
accelerate leadership success. Our proven LEADForward formula — stay small and go deep; tackle leadership themes
specific to women; leverage the power of peer support; execute over time to allow for practice, reflection and learning;
engage accomplished women to model and share; and support through executive coaching — delivers a winning
combination that helps women achieve breakthrough on their ascent to leadership at the top.
PROGRAM THEMED TOPICS
Leading Through Self-Discovery and Personal Vision
Leading with Emotional intelligence
Practicing Balance and Renewal
Developing Confidence and Executive Presence
Negotiating to Get What You Want
Communicating with Power and Authority
Accelerating Your Career Through Development, Networks, Mentorship and Sponsorship
Leading and Coaching to Ignite and Engage People
Leadership Simulation
(LEADForwardCorporate and LEADForwardSM Roundtable Only)
“This experience is so powerful because of the diverse opinions and feedback from members of the group as well as from Accendo coaches Karen and Cari.”
Jacqui, a Nonprofit Professional
“LEADForward gave me the confidence to explore my own gifts and work on my areas of development so I can continue to grow in my career."
Chelsea, a Digital Marketing Executive
"I would never have been able to perform to the fullest in my role without the LEADForward experience."
Suneera, an Entrepreneur and Business Owner
"The pre-work, development plan and other tools, coupled with the one on one coaching, helped me take my leadership to the next level."
Helen, an Attorney and Entrepreneur
"I would recommend others to this program because they get coached by Karen and Cari and get to dive into specific challenges pertinent to their industries and individual careers. The one-on-one coaching has been a tremendous benefit to me."
Amy, A Bank Executive
"Not only did it give me a path, I actually saw the results in my career! I would refer LEADForward to another high potential woman because it can be the difference that you’ve been waiting for."
Trish, A Sports Executive
"I would recommend this program to anyone because it forces you to think about where you are, where you want to go, and how best to connect those dots – both professionally and personally."
Rachael, A Law Firm Shareholder
"This program offered a safe space for me to talk about my fears and insecurities and push through so I could move forward and achieve my goals. It helped get me ‘unstuck.’"
Beth, A Real Estate Sales Professional