Lead with purpose, lead with people
Next Cohort
September 2025
A practical, people-first leadership development program for managers navigating the real challenges of leading teams today.
Leadership Isn’t Just a Title.
It’s What You Model Every Day.
You’re expected to be a coach, motivator, mediator, strategist – sometimes all in the same day.
You want to lead well – without burning out, second-guessing every decision, or micromanaging your team. But most leadership advice is either too basic or too abstract to actually help.
That’s where the People-Powered Leadership Program comes in.
Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all, but most training treats it like it is
You’re leading real people with real personalities, pressures, and priorities.
You’re managing up, across, and down, often at the same time. And you’re trying to get it right without losing yourself in the process.
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone:
“I don’t want to micromanage — but when I step back, things fall through the cracks.”
“I’m constantly navigating personality clashes, but I’m not trained as a mediator.”
“I know I need to give feedback and hold people accountable, but I don’t want to come off as harsh or kill trust.”
“I’m making it work, but there’s no time to actually step back and lead with intention.”
- “I’m doing what I can — but honestly, I’m figuring it out as I go.”
What People are saying
Start With a Clear Understanding of How You Lead
Watch to learn about Everything DiSC® Management ↴
Before jumping into any of the leadership modules, every participant begins with:
Your personalized Everything DiSC® Management profile with 27 page-insight report
- 2 half-day webinars to understand how to lead other personality styles
A 60-minute coaching session to apply it to your real-world leadership context
We help you uncover your strengths, blind spots, and communication style — so you can lead in a way that’s true to you and actually sustainable.
Everything DiSC® is backed by 50 years of research and used by over 1500 companies. It’s a practical framework that helps you lead different people, in different roles, with more clarity and less conflict.
Learn It. Apply It. Lead It.
Once you’ve completed DiSC, you can enrol in one phase or all four.
Each quarterly phase runs over 3 months, and includes 3 focused modules.
Each month, you’ll complete:
An in-depth e-learning module per month
A practical challenge or reflection activity
A live, expert-led webinar with a cohort of fellow leaders
Plus downloadable tools, templates, and real-time discussion boards for support in between.
You choose where to begin. Check out each phase:
1. Lead with Confidence
Master your mindset, communication, and presence.
- Self-Awareness & Leadership Identity:
Discover your leadership style, values, and blind spots using your Everything DiSC profile. Learn how to shift from peer to leader, reactive to intentional, and start showing up with more clarity in everyday interactions. - Confident Communication: Strengthen your ability to give and receive feedback, assert your needs, and set boundaries. Learn how to build credibility without being rigid or reactive — especially under pressure.
- Emotional Intelligence & Regulation:
Learn to self-regulate under stress, show empathy without overextending, and create psychological safety on your team. We’ll also tackle imposter syndrome and internal narratives that can hold leaders back.
2. Lead with Influence
Navigate power dynamics, tension, and complex relationships.
- Influence Without Authority:
Get buy-in without needing a title to back you up. Learn how to adapt your message and presence based on context, stakeholder, and style — especially when leading laterally. - Leading Up & Across:
Grow your ability to manage stakeholders, gain visibility, and communicate with senior leaders — without overexplaining or holding back. - Conflict Resolution & Mediation:
Learn how to handle interpersonal tension and team friction with clarity and calm. Practice rebuilding trust, facilitating conversations, and naming issues early — without escalating.
3. Lead with Impact
Coach, motivate, and shape your team culture.
- Culture by Design:
You’re already shaping culture — whether you mean to or not. Learn how to lead with intention, model values, recognize contributions, and meet core workplace needs like belonging, clarity, and autonomy. - Developing Others: Coaching, Feedback & Performance:
Get practical with performance development. Learn how to set clear expectations, deliver growth-focused feedback, coach in the moment, and make year-end reviews feel like a meaningful conversation – not a surprise. - Sustainable Leadership & Legacy:
Prevent burnout (in yourself and your team). Learn to lead in a way that’s energizing, inclusive, and tied to long-term impact. Includes mentoring, sponsorship, and setting the tone for the culture you want to leave behind.
4. Lead with Strategy
Zoom out, think big, and lead through change.
- Strategic Thinking:
Build systems thinking and strategic awareness — even in operational roles. Learn how to prioritize, align decisions with business goals, and create value beyond task execution. - Leading Through Change:
Manage resistance, handle uncertainty, and bring people with you through transitions. Includes communication strategies, storytelling, and supporting teams through disruption. - Decision-Making & Business Improvement: Make smarter decisions with less stress. Learn how to analyze root causes, work with imperfect data, and pitch improvements that align with your team’s reality and business needs.
Add More Support When you Need It
Some participants want more support — or a place to keep learning once their phase ends.
We also offer optional:
- 1:1 Coaching
Personalized support to help you apply what you’re learning, prepare for challenging situations, or build confidence on the job. - Mastermind Community
Ongoing monthly sessions and peer accountability for people who want to stay connected, continue growing, and learn from others.
These add-ons are available at registration or anytime after your phase begins.
What People are saying
What Makes this Program Different
- You’ll finally get tools that fit your team, not just one-size-fits-all advice
- You’ll learn in a way that fits your schedule, not someone else’s agenda.
- You’ll have space to ask questions, get feedback, and test new approaches.
- You’ll be part of a community of real leaders who get it
- You’ll actually use what you learn, because it’s built for day-to-day leadership.
Build the leadership path that fits you
We designed this program to be flexible — whether you’re just getting started or ready to go all in.
Everything DiSC® Management Only
Includes your 27-page DiSC profile, 2 half-day group sessions, and a 1:1 coaching session.
$750
Starter Pack: Everything DiSC® Management + 1 Quarterly Phase
Includes the DiSC package +
3 monthly modules, with e-learning, live webinars, and peer support.
$2,250
Full Year: People-Powered Leadership Program
Includes the DiSC package +
12 monthly modules with e-learning, live webinars and peer support
$6000
Want more support?
Add-on options available for additional quarters, coaching or mastermind access at checkout.
FAQs
Still have questions?
Reach out to our team and we’ll get back to you with answers, support, or a quick chat to talk it through.
What if I’m too busy for the live sessions? Will I still benefit from the program?
Yes — the program is designed to work with real schedules, not against them. Each module begins with a self-paced e-learning lesson you can complete anytime during the month. Live webinars are recorded and shared in the participant portal, so if you can’t join live, you can still reflect, apply, and stay on track.
How much time will this take?
Each module is designed to be doable within a busy schedule.
You’ll spend about 1–2 hours on the e-learning and real-world challenge at your own pace, then join a 90 minute live webinar at the end of the month.
You choose how deeply you engage — and how far you want to take it.
What kind of support will I get as I go through the program?
Each module includes live webinars, real-world practice prompts, peer discussion boards, and optional access to coaching or a mastermind group for deeper support.
We also offer a private platform where you can ask questions, share insights, and connect with a community of leaders navigating similar challenges.
What’s the investment? Can I get support from my company to cover the cost?
This program is eligible for the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG), which can cover up to 50% of the cost for eligible employers. We also provide a customizable business case email template and talking points to help you build a strong case for internal funding.
I’ve already tried other leadership development programs that didn’t stick. How is this different?
We hear that a lot. Most programs focus on surface-level theory or cram too much into a single workshop.
This one is different — it’s structured, spaced out, and grounded in behavioural science. You’ll get practical tools, personalized insight through Everything DiSC, and multiple chances to apply what you learn in your actual role. You don’t just hear about leadership, you become a better leader, one module at a time.
What is the Everything DiSC requirement?
Before starting your first phase, you’ll complete the Everything DiSC for Management assessment and receive a 1:1 coaching session with a certified facilitator.
This helps you understand your leadership style and sets the foundation for everything that follows — so you’re learning in a way that’s relevant to you, not just generic leadership advice.
Read this before you go
Hi, I’m Lori Ann.
If you’ve read my book, you know leadership wasn’t something I was handed early on, it’s something I built for myself.
I spent years in jobs where I felt stuck, disengaged, and underused. I was craving impact and growth, but I wasn’t getting it at work — so I started finding ways to create it outside of work. Volunteering. Side projects. Coaching certifications. Anything that helped me feel like I was moving forward.
Eventually, that path led me into leadership. But by the time I got there, I knew something a lot of people don’t say out loud: you don’t magically become a great leader the moment you get the title.
You need support. You need tools. And you need people who get the messy, nuanced, often uncomfortable work of leading other humans.
That’s why I built the People-Powered Leadership Program. It’s not just another leadership course full of abstract theories and hypothetical case studies. It’s grounded in behavioural science, built around Everything DiSC for Managers, and designed to help real people lead real teams — with clarity, confidence, and actual connection.
If you’re tired of generic advice and one-size-fits-all templates, you’re in the right place. This program will meet you where you are and help you lead from there — in a way that makes sense for your style, your team, and your goals.
Hope to see you in the next cohort,
Lori Ann Duguay
Founder of the People-Powered Leadership CERTIFICATION Program
