Leadership

Academies

Unlock the power of cohesive leadership. In our Leadership Academy, participants will build cross-organization collaboration & cohesion, and gain immediately implementable leadership skills.

A leader is one who knows and shows the way. –John Maxwell

Leadership Academy: Excellence in Leadership (Level 1)

Unlock the power of cohesive leadership. In our foundational Leadership Academy, participants will build cross-organization collaboration & cohesion, and gain immediately implementable leadership skills. This foundational program equips leaders at all levels with the tools and strategic mindset needed to align teams, elevate performance, and move the organization forward—together. 65 leadership topics brought to your organization with engaged, participatory learning with practical solutions. 9 training sessions, including a capstone project and accountability partners.

Leadership Academy Level 1

Leadership Academy: The Elevate Institute (Level 2)

After completing and implementing intentional leadership skills in Leadership Academy level 1, you are ready to level up your leadership. Leadership Academy Level 2 challenges leaders to deepen their influence, lead through complexity, and drive innovation across the organization. Participants will refine high-impact leadership practices, strengthen strategic thinking, and foster alignment that accelerates results and resilience. This next-level experience empowers leaders to move from managing teams to shaping culture and driving organizational growth. 17 leadership topics, 9 group coaching sessions, including participant-lead application-focused micro-sessions and formal 360 feedback.

Leadership Academy Level 2

University credit may be acquired for both Leadership Academies.

Leadership Academy: Level 1 Topics

Leadership Competencies in the 21st Century
Emotional Intelligence & Effective Communication for Leaders
Creating a Thriving Work Culture
Ethics & Values in Leadership
Belonging & Being a Workplace of Choice
Successful Performance Management for Prosperous Teams
Leadership Agility: Personality Styes & Generations in the Workplace
Managing People, Objectives and Change
Leadership in Action: Participant Projects, Stress Management & Resilience

Leadership Academy: Level 2 Topics

Intentional Leadership
Being a Values-Based Team
Future-Focus, Visioning
Developing Your Leadership Presence
Creating a “Lift as You Climb” Culture
Red Teaming: Inviting a “Challenge the Process” Focused Team
Organizational Health
Extreme Ownership: The Leadership of Navy Seals
Change Styles of Effective Teams
Neurolinguistic Programming & Intentional Communication
Positive Intelligence 1 & 2
Building Resilience & Stress Management
The Power of Vulnerability, Trust Building, Productive Perseverance
Authentic Connection & Change-Ready Teams
The Power Couple: Gratitude & Generosity
Possibility Thinking & Innovation Mindset
+ 360 Zenger Folkman Extraordinary Leader Assessment with Action Planning Coaching
+ Leadership Book
Force of Nature & Graduation

Leadership Academy Results

Client reported Leadership Academy statistics:

Over 1/3 of academy participants have been promoted.

Over 50% of academy participants applied for promotions. Over 60% of those that applied for promotion were successful in doing so.
Within the organization, 96% of the academy participants have been retained (3 years later).

Leadership Academy Participants

Through masterful facilitation (and a great sense of humor) Julie has transformed a group of supervisors and managers who had little knowledge of any programs outside their own within the Agency. She has not only provided them with the foundations of leadership but has created a cadre who can now reach across the Agency for solutions and support

Cathy Steers

Human Resources Director, Northern Arizona Council of Governments

It is rare to participate in a group Leadership Academy and walk away with a fresh uplifting perspective! After 20 years in management and numerous professional development classes, I found Julie Lancaster to be a gem, she shines like no one else. She is engaging, clever and witty, a subject expert, applies “real-world” tangible solutions to difficult situations and work place interactions, that will make a seasoned manager walk away with new outlooks and tools to get the job done.

Chris Maragos

Facilities Manager, Grand Canyon Conservancy

Julie creates a designated space—literal and figurative—for honest, authentic exploration and reflection. This space allows leaders to discuss key ideas, challenge status quo, and learn how to support one another away from their daily grind. These deep connections among the participants and with the content open pathways to improved engagement, increased accountability, and organizational progress.

Allie Stender

MPA, Program Manager III, Coconino County Public Works

Julie coaches leaders to excel to the next level! She recognizes that everyone is a leader and brings out the abilities in all team members to recognize what they do best in order to contribute to a successful team. I am so glad that we were fortunate enough to find and engage Julie in a series of trainings for our team which really brought us together from separate silos to a well-functioning group of individuals that are achieving phenomenal results!

Sandy Corder

Revenue Director, City of Flagstaff

Julie is a true inspiration to business leaders! She has a way of getting to the truth of the matter or addressing the elephant in the room when doing training with leadership teams. She does so without hurting feelings because she is positive and constructive with any feedback that needs to be delivered. I love her positive energy and her honesty! I always leave a session with the motivation and tools to be a more effective leader in my organization.

Lisa Graham

HR Manager, Grand Canyon Conversancy

Spending a day with Julie Lancaster brought a light back into our team! I thoroughly enjoyed Julie’s presentations, insight, and fun demeanor during our staff retreat. It was a most enjoyable day and our team brought back and have continued to build on what we learned!

Megan Cunningham

Budget and Planning Manager, Coconino County Finance Department

Thank you, Jeff Kennedy, for leading our group through such an inspiring and impactful leadership program. It has been wonderful to see the excitement and energy in the group as they leave the room after each session. That enthusiasm is truly a testament to the value of the program and your exceptional guidance. Your dedication and care for the group’s growth is deeply appreciated.

Jen brown

Facilities and Fleet Section Director, City of Flagstaff

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