Leadership Foundations
A gentle and approachable introduction to leadership
Why this workshop exists
Many people step into leadership roles without ever being taught what leadership actually is, let alone how to do it. They may feel anxious, skeptical about leadership training, or unsure how their role connects to leadership at all.
This workshop creates a steady and low-pressure space where people can explore leadership in a way that feels clear and human. There is no expectation of vulnerability or expertise. The focus is on simple concepts and early confidence.
Leadership Foundations helps people understand leadership as a human practice, not a title or personality type. Participants explore where leadership shows up in their daily work, how their presence and behaviour shape the people around them, and how small actions influence team culture. The goal is to give people a shared language and a sense of themselves as capable leaders, even if they have never thought of themselves that way before.
What this workshop covers
Participants learn:
- The basic difference between leadership and management
- How leadership shows up in everyday interactions
- How small behaviours shape how others experience them
- How values guide simple choices in daily work
- How to notice leadership moments in real time
Everything is practical and accessible. The focus is on clarity, early awareness, and building confidence.
Who this workshop is for
This session is designed for teams who are new to leadership development or who have never talked about leadership in a structured way. It works well for people who:
- Want a simple and approachable starting point
- Feel unsure about what leadership means in their role
- Are anxious or skeptical about leadership training
- Prefer steady and low-pressure learning
- Need shared language before moving into deeper values or emotional work
This workshop meets people where they are and helps them build early confidence.
What participants leave with
By the end of the session, participants have:
- A clear and usable definition of leadership
- A sense of themselves as leaders, no matter their role or title
- Awareness of how their behaviour shapes team culture
- Simple ways to show up with more intention
- One small leadership action to practice in daily work
These early steps prepare people for deeper development in the next levels of the pathway.
How we work in the session
The session is interactive but low pressure. People choose how much they participate. A typical flow includes:
- A warm reflection to help people arrive
- A plain-language introduction to leadership
- Everyday examples that make the concepts real
- Small-group conversations that support connection
- A short values exercise
- One simple action to carry into daily work
The tone is calm and grounded. There are no role plays, no icebreakers, and no expectation of vulnerability.
What is included
- A pre-session reflection
- Supporting materials for context (readings or videos)
- An optional prompt for continued reflection afterward
Investment
- Online: $1,500 per session, up to 10 people
- In person: $2,000 per session, up to 10 people, plus travel
- Three-session series: $4,000 online or $5,000 in person
