Emerging Leader Program

Lead from who you are

A retreat-style leadership experience focused on self-awareness, connection, and building a strong foundation for how you lead.

Applications open July 1, 2026.

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What This Program Is

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a cohort-based experience designed to help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect to what matters most in your leadership.

In a world that often pushes leaders to move faster and do more, ELP creates space to pause — so you can better understand yourself, strengthen how you relate to others, and lead with greater clarity and intention.

Who It's For

ELP is designed for individuals who are:

Early to mid-career in their leadership journey
Looking to deepen self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Wanting to build stronger, more authentic relationships
Navigating team or organizational dynamics and seeking more clarity
Ready to invest in personal growth and reflection
Participants come from diverse sectors, including agriculture, natural resources, and community development.

What You'll Experience

ELP is intentionally designed as a retreat-style, immersive experience.

Participants engage in:

In-depth reflection and personal exploration
Small and large group dialogue
Experiential learning activities
Practices that build awareness, empathy, and trust
Time and space to step back from day-to-day demands

This is not a traditional classroom — it is a space for honest reflection, connection, and growth.

What You'll Gain

Through ELP, participants develop:

A deeper understanding of their values, identity, and leadership style
Tools for emotional awareness and regulation
Stronger skills in listening, communication, and navigating conflict
The ability to build trust and work across differences
Greater confidence in how they show up as a leader

“A powerful experience that challenges you to grow, reflect, and become a better leader — for yourself and for others.”

Program Structure

ELP is a 6-month cohort experience that includes:

Three retreat-style sessions held at locations across Michigan
Structured reflection and application between sessions
A cohort of peers from diverse sectors and backgrounds

Time Commitment: Three 3-day Sessions over 6 Months
Location: Retreat centers across Michigan
Cost: $3,500

Upcoming Cohort

Next cohort begins April 2027. Applications open on July 1, 2026.

Application deadline: September 1, 2026

How to Apply

The application process includes:

Completing the online application
Submitting required materials
Participating in the selection process

We are looking for individuals who are:

Open to reflection and personal growth
Willing to engage honestly with others
Interested in working across differences

Why This Work Matters

Leadership begins with self-awareness.

When leaders understand who they are, how they show up, and how they relate to others, they create the conditions for trust, collaboration, and meaningful change.

ELP is designed to build that foundation.

“The connections we built and the space for honest reflection made this unlike any other experience I’ve had.”