Leadership by Design™
For New & Emerging People Leaders
An 11-Week People-First Leadership Course so that you can lead with Clarity, Confidence, and Connection
This program is your blueprint for unlocking potential—within yourself, your team, and your organization.
Why Leadership by Design?
If you’re a new or emerging leader, you already know: leadership isn’t just about getting things done — it’s about inspiring people, managing complexity, and navigating tough conversations with confidence. But most new leaders are handed a title, a team, and a to-do list — without the tools, guidance, or support to truly lead.
That’s where Leadership by Design™ for New & Emerging Leaders comes in. This 11-week course helps rising leaders develop the core practices they need to build trust, communicate with confidence, and lead high-performing, inclusive teams from the very beginning.
Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role or looking to strengthen your foundation, this program gives you the mindset and skillset to lead with purpose — not pressure.
''When you put your people first performance will follow''
Cecilia Stanton Adams - CEO, Organizational Development Consultant
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REGISTER TODAYWho Is This Program For?
New or Current People Leaders
You’ve just stepped into your first formal leadership role and want to build a strong foundation rooted in trust, clarity, and people-first practices.
Team/Project Managers
You’re leading initiatives or cross-functional work and want to strengthen your leadership presence before moving into a people management role.
Mid-Career Professionals
You’re leading without a title — mentoring peers, coordinating projects, or guiding team decisions — and you’re ready to lead more intentionally and inclusively.
Program Details
- Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2025 - December 4th (no class November 27th)
- Â Time: 9 am - 10:30 am CT
- Â Duration: 11 weeks (6 instructional sessions + 5 Leadership Labs)
- Â Format:
- Â Live virtual sessions via Zoom
- Access to course platform for replays, worksheets, and bonus tools
- High-touch cohort experience with small class sizeÂ
What You’ll Learn
Each week builds on the last, weaving together core competencies that transform how you lead and inspire:
Week 1: Integrity – Lead with Purpose
Week 2: Leadership Lab – Values in Action
Week 3: Emotional Intelligence – Connect with People
Week 4: Leadership Lab – Practicing EQ
Week 5: Conflict & Communication – Navigate What’s Hard
Week 6: Leadership Lab – Feedback & Trust
Week 7: Adaptive Leadership – Thrive in Uncertainty
Week 8: Leadership Lab – Leading Through Change
Week 9: Strategic Vision – Build for the Future
Week 10: Leadership Lab – Vision in Action
Week 11: Integration & Application
Have questions about this program?
Please email me at: [email protected]
This isn’t a webinar. It’s a guided leadership journey designed to help you grow, connect, and apply real skills immediately. The small group format ensures deep learning, meaningful relationships, and personalized feedback that sticks.
If you're ready for a leadership course that’s practical, empowering, and aligned with how you want to lead — this is it.
Why It Matters to Your Business
Leadership by Design is not just about personal growth—it’s about creating measurable impact within your organization:
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Boost Team Performance:
Stronger trust, better collaboration, and increased productivity.
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Attract and Retain Talent:
A leadership approach that fosters connection and values individuality.
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Drive Business Success:
Strategic decisions that balance profitability with long-term sustainability.
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Future-Proof Your Organization:
Build a culture of innovation, resilience, and purpose.
Meet Your Instructor: Cecilia Stanton Adams
 Hi, I’m Cecilia Stanton Adams | CEO of Stanton Adams Consulting and Co-Founder of The Diversity Institute.
For over two decades, I’ve helped leaders build inclusive, people-centered workplaces where performance and purpose go hand in hand. With a background in psychology, sociology, and organizational development, I bring a unique blend of strategy, insight, and empathy to everything I do.
Before launching my own firm, I led DEI efforts at companies like Allianz Life, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Metropolitan State University. Now, through programs like Leadership by Design™, I support leaders in growing the mindset and skills needed to lead with clarity, confidence, and care.
If you're ready to lead differently—to create a culture where people thrive and results follow—you're in the right place. Let’s get started.
Have questions about this program?
Please email me at: [email protected]
