Courses and support for professional progress
In response to the overwhelming need for on-demand learning due to COVID-19, I have co-founded Clear Crossing Academy, which will deliver robust, structured online courses and social learning support in three critical and interrelated areas: leadership, culture and storytelling.
Our beta launch is scheduled for Autumn 2020.
Courses and support for professional progress
In response to the overwhelming need for on-demand learning due to COVID-19, I have co-founded Clear Crossing Academy, which will deliver robust, structured online courses and social learning support in three critical and interrelated areas: leadership, culture and storytelling.
Our beta launch is scheduled for Autumn 2020.
The Founders Course
In response to the rise and growth of startups I’ve created The Founders Course; a ten week deep dive into further developing your leadership and foundational culture amid rapid growth followed by a two week review and revision period.
This course includes:
- Twelve 75min 1:1 coaching sessions or 15 hours of consulting scheduled over the course of a 10-12 week period
- A tailored PDF plan inclusive of relevant supplemental tools and resources
- Direct access to connect with me via phone or email in between our sessions should you require additional support or guidance
- Unlimited access to original content created throughout the duration of our time together
- Early access to special offers in the future
#1
Get Real
“Getting out of your own way”
Actions
- Identify your pain points
- Confront nervousness, anxiety and excitement among other things
- Acknowledge what has gotten you to this point
- Establish or refine your professional goals (hopes and dreams)
So that you can: Show up authentically and powerfully everyday!
#2
The Leaders
“Getting out of your own way”
Actions
- Build trust
- Get comfortable with conflict
- Achieve commitment
- Embrace accountability
- Focus on results
So that you can: Truly lead with confidence
#3
Words to live by…
“Mission & vision are your driving factors”
Actions
- Determine to what extent your mission and vision are driving your business
- Identify visible markers of congruent behavior and your mission
- Ensure your vision clearly identifies your wildest aspirations
So that you can: “Walk the talk”
#4
The Audit
“You’re growing what else is going on?”
Actions
Take stock of:
- Your services or products
- Progress towards your goals or KPIs
- Overall team morale
- Availability of resources
So that you can: Face growth realistically while ensuring the continued success of your organization.
#5
Be crystal clear
“Creating clarity has everything to do with achieving alignment.”
Actions
- Get real about the importance of clarity
- Examine the fundamentals
So that you can: Banish confusion and be aligned.
#6
The Plan
“Your playbook, roadmap, strategic or action plan”
Actions
- Clearly outline what your organization wants to achieve
- Define the purpose
- Identify tools needed
So that you can: Hit your targets!
#7
The Team
Actions
- Identify expansion roles
- Devise a clear purpose and key responsibilities for each role
- Assemble or expand high functioning teams
So that you can: Grow sustainably beyond the surge point you’re currently experiencing.
#8
Communication
Actions
- Consider your communication strategy, how might various stakeholders expect to be communicated with?
- Solidify a dependable approach
- Close the gap on expectations and reality
So that you can: Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
#9
Growing People
Actions
Identify or refine:
- Onboarding
- Mentoring, coaching
- Nurturing future leaders
- Benefits
- Off-boarding
So that you can: Establish a series of core documents or policies which will demystify your approach while systematically informing your people growth at your organization.
#10
Planning for the Crisis
Actions
- Get familiar with the various crises you’ll be confronted with
- Establish or refine your approach
- Determine or refine what resources you might need to help you successfully navigate the crisis
So that you can: Lead with strength and resilience when faced with a crisis.
#11 & #12
Recap
Actions
- Circle back on any aspect of our work together
So that you can: Ensure that your progress is sustainable and replicable in the future.
Bonus
Follow up
Actions
- Strategic follow up at a point in time of your choosing following our initial 12 sessions together.
So that you can: Reflect on progress and possibly readjust approach for optimal success.
The founders course is not:
- A one-size-fits-all approach to effective leadership and cultivating positive workplace culture
- A step-by-step foolproof plan
- A professional development course designed to help you ‘tick a box’
The founders course is:
A rigorous ‘hands on’ program aimed at empowering and arming founders with the knowledge and tools to lead effectively amidst navigating the challenges of nurturing a growing organization while mindfully cultivating a uniquely positive workplace culture where stakeholders belong and thrive.