CDA Leadership Institute
(Formerly CDA Leadership Academy)
Powered by GRITT Business Coaching
April - June 2026
| It's time to challenge outdated models with a fresh new take on what it means to have Leadership Presence. Breathe life into teams and find your own sense of balance between authority, authenticity, and approachability as industry experts lead you through evidence-backed methods of creating cohesion in the workplace.
High-Potential Employees, New Managers, and other Managers who look to broaden their communication, managerial, financial and leadership skills should register today!
Contact Lauren Herbert with any questions. | |
| April 13 | Virtual Session
Welcome Orientation | April 28 – May 1 | Chicago, IL
3.5-Day In-Person Session |
| Week 2 After Chicago | Virtual
Group Session #1 | Week 4 After Chicago | Virtual
Group Session #2 |
Three Virtual 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Optional Enhancement: Leadership Alignment Conversations with Company Leader
Space is limited, register today to secure your spot.
Deadline for registration is March 20, 2026.
Travel expenses and hotel accommodations are not included in course price.
Please contact Lauren Herbert with any questions.
MEET YOUR COACH
OUTCOMES
Participants return to their workplace with:
New Perspectives
Find the opportunities within current challenges and approach them with a new set of solutions.
Growth Mindsets
Build your own personal development plan for continuous improvement with individualized feedback from your own Executive Coach.
"Found" Strengths
Gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage your own strengths as well as how to spot them in others.
Industry Best Practices
Come away with tried-and-true approaches to crafting teams, giving difficult feedback, and speaking to inspire.
Leadership Presence
Intentionally create yourself as the kind of leader that unites, elevates, and motivates teams and individuals to their highest potential at work and at home.
The CDA Leadership Institute is presented in partnership with GRITT Business Coaching,
who oversees all aspects of program registration, delivery, content, and logistics.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund if canceled before 30 days. 50% fee will be charged for cancellation less than 30 days out.
Any cancellation less than 7 days out is non-refundable, however GRITT will honor the registration for the
next CDA Leadership Institute or any GRITT Leadership Academy open cohort.