Next Level Leadership Series
Leadership Development for Emerging Leaders & Mid-Level Professionals
As aging services providers look to grow and enhance their organization’s bench strength, establishing a pipeline of future-ready leaders is one of the most valuable workforce investments LeadingAge members can make. It helps reduce turnover and hiring costs, while also impacting how individuals and teams adapt to shifting realities—with a deeper sense of purpose.
Register by February 10
This series is open to LeadingAge provider members and is limited to 36 participants.
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About the Series
This virtual series guides rising stars and high potential professionals through the core practices of leading from within—a deep dive into learning more about who they are as leaders, how to leverage their strengths, and ways to fine-tune their leadership skills.
As part of a small and highly engaged cohort, participants will hear from experienced leadership subject-matter experts and engage in peer-to-peer learning to:
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Gain an Understanding
of the key leadership principles and practices of effective leaders.
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Build the Leadership Muscles
needed to step into future leadership roles.
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Develop a More Complete Understanding
of self and one’s unique leadership style and approach.
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Incorporate Prepared-to-Lead Competencies
into their leadership toolbox, including curiosity, resilience, confidence, and reflection.
Series Information
The series will be held held weekly between February and April via Zoom and consist of six 3 hour sessions, plus an orientation.
- To enable participants to share and learn from each other’s experiences, sessions will be highly interactive and include opportunities for open dialogue and small group discussions.
- To encourage personal exploration and continued learning, suggested readings and other resources will be shared between sessions.
- To foster engagement and community-building, participants will be expected to be on camera and be present for the full duration of all sessions.
The program is open to aspiring and emerging leaders and mid-level professionals affiliated with LeadingAge provider members—irrespective of their professional experience or job title. We encourage participants from across the aging services continuum, including at-home and community-based organizations.
- Space is limited to a small cohort of 36 participants.
- A non-refundable fee of $1,350 per person is required to participate.
- Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis; registration closes on February 10, 2025.
- Participation in the program is limited to two individuals from the same organization.
LeadingAge seeks to eliminate barriers to participation in education programs by providing need-based discounts (up to 50%) to provider members with a demonstrated financial need or hardship situation and a commitment to ongoing professional (and personal) development. To be considered for financial assistance, please submit a request by Jan 17 using our online form; LeadingAge will notify recipients ahead of the start of the program.
Orientation | February 24 (11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET)
The Intersection of Leadership, Management, and Coaching | February 25 (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET)
Kevin Davis shares how to let go of the “super-doer” mentality and embrace a balanced and empowered leadership role.
Finding Your Leadership Strengths and Building Confidence | March 4 (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET)
Marsha Wesley Coleman explores how to harness our strengths to overcome the limiting beliefs of self-doubt that hold us back.
Navigating Difficult Conversations | March 11 (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET)
Julie Thorson reveals how to approach hard conversations with courage and vulnerability to reduce fear and anxiety, instill confidence, and build trust.
Embracing a Growth Mindset | March 19 (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET)
Rev. Zina Jacque reflects on how to use setbacks and failures as a springboard for ongoing learning, growth, and development.
Sustaining Your Leadership Journey through Reflective Practice | March 25 (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET)
Judy Brown uncovers the unique and powerful leadership wisdom that come from mindfulness, personal exploration, self-awareness, and continuous reflection.
A Balanced Leadership Approach | April 1 (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET)
Kevin Davis returns to provide guidance on adopting healthy habits and commitments, rooted in supportive accountability, to foster continued leadership growth.
Guest Speakers
Judy Brown
Dr. Brown is a leadership educator, author, poet, speaker and coach. She has developed countless leadership initiatives for organizations and serves as facilitator for the LeadingAge Leadership Academy.
Marsha Wesley Coleman
Ms. Coleman is an organizational development practitioner and executive coach. In her role with FSA, she designs educational programs for employees of aging services organizations and works with leadership teams to diagnose issues and develop strategies to improve organizational performance at individual, group, and system levels.
Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque
Dr. Jacque is Board Chair of National Senior Campuses and Assistant to the Pastor for Small Groups at the Historic Alfred Street Baptist Church. Her work focuses on creating change while sustaining hope and faith.
Kevin Davis
Mr. Davis is a passionate and engaging facilitator with a diverse background in consulting, nonprofit leadership, and global training. He guides individuals and teams to rediscover their core values, navigate challenges, and unlock their full potential.
Julie Thorson
Mrs. Thorson helps people find their inner leader by tapping into their strengths. She is an award-winning mentor, leadership coach, speaker, and CEO who facilitates LeadingAge Iowa’s Leadership Academy with heart and humor.
Wendy Green, M.A.
Vice President, Leadership Engagement and Development, LeadingAge, Washington, DC
As vice president of leadership engagement and development, Wendy leads a variety of leadership initiatives and learning opportunities for executive-level peer groups, including the design, implementation, and facilitation of the Leadership Academy. Before LeadingAge, Wendy worked in DC-based associations and think tanks to strengthen capacities of current and emerging leaders. She uses her expertise to create engaging education opportunities for leaders at every level.
BreAna Moss, M.A.
Manager, Education & Leadership Programs, LeadingAge, Washington, DC
BreAna draws on her Master’s in Management of Aging Services to contribute to all aspects of the content development of conference-based programming and online learning opportunities. In her role, she is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization’s leadership programs and related initiatives, including the coordination of all programmatic aspects of LeadingAge’s flagship leadership program, the Leadership Academy.
Jaia Davis
Education Programs and Services Coordinator, LeadingAge, Washington, DC
As the Education Programs and Services Coordinator, Jaia assists with the logistical and operational aspects of LeadingAge’s Leadership Academy program, as well as other leadership programming and engagement opportunities for c-suite/executive-level peer groups; including the day-to-day coordination of program data and related support systems/infrastructure. Jaia also supports various educational offerings including conference education, online learning, and shared learning events.
Hi, I’m Jaia!
Contact me with any questions you have about the Next Level Leadership Series.
LeadershipPrograms@LeadingAge.org