Leadership Academy

Stop chasing leadership books that gather dust. Start building real skills that actually stick.

12-Week Intensive

Hands-on program mixing workshops, real scenarios, and actual work you can apply Monday morning.

Small Cohorts

Max 15 participants per session - we're not about cramming 50 people in a room and calling it development.

Certified Outcome

Walk away with legit credentials and a portfolio of work that proves you've done the work.

Why Another Leadership Program?

Look, I've sat through enough "leadership workshops" where someone reads PowerPoint slides at you for 8 hours. That's not what we're doing here.

We built this academy after working with hundreds of execs who told us the same thing: most training doesn't translate to real work. So we flipped it - you'll spend more time doing than listening.

Our facilitators? They've actually led teams, dealt with tough HR situations, and know what it's like when theory meets reality at 9 AM on a Monday.

What You'll Actually Learn

Twelve weeks broken into modules that build on each other. No fluff, just stuff that works.

Can't lead others if you don't know yourself, right? We start here.

Deep-dive assessments (the kind that actually reveal stuff, not horoscope-level insights)
Understanding your triggers, strengths, and blind spots
Building your personal leadership philosophy (not copying someone else's)
Getting honest feedback from peers - the uncomfortable but necessary part

Deliverable: Your personal leadership manifesto that'll guide your decisions

Moving from tactical firefighting to actual strategy. Game-changing stuff.

Spotting patterns and trends before they smack you in the face
Making tough calls with incomplete info (because that's real life)
Risk assessment frameworks that don't require a PhD
Scenario planning exercises based on real company situations

Deliverable: Strategic plan for a real challenge you're facing at work

Your team makes or breaks you. Let's make sure they're making you.

Hiring people who'll actually thrive (not just look good on paper)
Having the tough conversations without being a jerk
Creating psychological safety - the buzzword that's actually important
Developing high performers and dealing with low performers
Building succession plans that aren't just org charts

Deliverable: Team development plan and succession roadmap

Culture eats strategy for breakfast, but managing it doesn't have to give you indigestion.

Diagnosing what's really going on in your organization
Leading change when everyone's resistant (spoiler: they usually are)
Communication strategies that actually land
Building buy-in from skeptical stakeholders
Measuring culture beyond surveys nobody reads

Deliverable: Change management plan for an initiative you're leading

That intangible thing that separates good leaders from great ones. We're making it tangible.

Communicating with impact (without sounding like corporate robot)
Presenting to senior leadership and boards
Influencing without authority - the secret sauce
Managing up, down, and sideways
Personal branding that feels authentic, not manufactured

Deliverable: Board-level presentation and personal brand strategy

Pulling it all together and making sure this wasn't just a nice 12-week break from reality.

Creating your 90-day action plan
Building accountability systems that actually work
Final capstone project presentation
Peer coaching circles for ongoing support
Alumni network access and continued learning resources

Deliverable: Comprehensive leadership portfolio and action roadmap

Learn From People Who've Been There

No career academics here. Our facilitators have the scars to prove they've done this work.

Sarah Chen

Program Director & Lead Facilitator

Spent 15 years as VP of People at two tech unicorns before they were cool. Seen hypergrowth, brutal downsizing, and everything in between.

MBA, Organizational Psychology ICF Master Coach Change Management Certified

"I teach what I wish someone had taught me before I learned it the hard way."

Marcus Thompson

Strategic Leadership Instructor

Former C-suite exec who's led turnarounds, mergers, and built departments from scratch. Now helps others skip the mistakes he made.

20+ Years Executive Leadership Board Advisor Strategic Planning Expert

"Strategy without execution is hallucination. Let's keep you grounded in reality."

Dr. Amira Patel

Organizational Culture Specialist

Organizational psychologist who traded the ivory tower for real companies. Specializes in making culture tangible and measurable.

PhD Organizational Psychology Culture Transformation Team Dynamics Expert

"Culture isn't ping-pong tables. It's how your team acts when nobody's watching."

What Happens After 12 Weeks?

Real results from people who've gone through the program. No cherry-picking here.

of grads got promoted within 18 months

report improved team performance

implemented major strategic initiatives

would recommend to a colleague

What Alumni Are Actually Saying

"I've done executive education at a top business school. This was more practical and applicable than any of that. Seriously."

— Jennifer M., Director of Operations

"Finally used the tools from Module 5 to turn around my struggling team. Three months later, they're crushing it. Worth every penny."

— David K., VP of Engineering

"The cohort model is brilliant. Still meeting with my group quarterly, year after the program ended. Built real relationships."

— Priya S., Senior Director HR

Program Logistics

Duration

12 weeks, 2 full days per week (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 AM - 4 PM)

Location

Hybrid - Toronto office + virtual sessions (flexible for your schedule)

Cohort Size

Maximum 15 participants - small enough to matter, big enough to learn from diverse perspectives

Certification

Glaivorth Stronghold Leadership Certificate + 60 continuing education credits

Investment

Individual Enrollment: $8,500 CAD

Corporate Rate (3+ participants): $7,200 CAD per person

Includes all materials, assessments, lunch on in-person days, and 6 months alumni support