ASCEND Leadership Monthly
Inspire. Inform. Empower.
ASCEND Leadership Monthly was a live, open-enrollment webinar series designed to explore leadership as an outcome – not a title, role, or set of tactics. Built around the ASCEND leadership model, the series examined how leadership is experienced by others and shaped by how we show up, connect, navigate complexity, and take action in everyday moments that define trust, influence, and credibility.
Across the series, each session focused on a core leadership theme, offering practical insight, real-world context, and a human-centered perspective on leading with clarity, confidence, and intention. Together, the sessions form a cohesive body of work grounded in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, trust, resilience, empowerment, and decision-making – all through the lens of leadership as lived experience.
Sessions
The ASCEND Leadership Monthly series included the following sessions:
January 31: Leadership Essentials
Discover the foundational principles that make great leaders effective.
February 28: Mastering Emotional Intelligence
Learn how self-awareness and empathy enhance your leadership impact.
March 28: Building Trust in Teams
Explore strategies to foster trust, accountability, and collaboration.
April 25: Confident Decision-Making
Gain tools to make informed, decisive choices under pressure
May 30: Facilitating Difficult Conversations
Navigate challenging discussions with clarity and mutual respect.
June 27: Mindful Leadership
Strengthen focus, resilience, and presence with mindfulness techniques.
July 25: Empowering Your Team
Inspire ownership, innovation, and excellence within your team.
August 22: Communicating with Clarity & Impact
Hone your communication skills to lead and influence effectively.
September 26: Leading Change
Learn to guide teams through transitions and embrace new opportunities.
October 31: Balancing Work and Life
Discover strategies to sustain success without burnout.
November 21: Networking for Leaders
Build meaningful connections to expand your influence and opportunities.
December 19: Your Leadership Brand
Define and showcase the unique value you bring as a leader.