Leadership Excel Program
Specifically Designed for New Leaders
- Delve into leadership acumen with foundational tools
- Understand your own leadership style
- Identify personal obstacles hindering your success.
- Step confidently into your role and support your team.
- Incorporate work-life balance with wellbeing techniques.
- All through one on one coaching for nine months
Leadership Excel Program
Unleash your potential! Transform from manager to leader now. 🚀
Content
1. Excellence in Leadership
2. Values and Emotional Intelligence
3. Manager vs Leader
4. Managing Up and Down
5. Communications
6. Work-Life Balance
7. Coaching
8. Time Management & More
93%
Of True North clients meet their professional development goals and commit to further advancement in their learning.
Success Stories
Elise Servaroli
Business Developer and Sales Tech Leader
"I'm a global business development and sales leader in tech, envisioning new approaches aimed at significantly increasing the percentage of women in leadership. Working with Mara has helped me gain invaluable personal insights, explore their meaning and make powerful choices through those insights. I appreciate the way she combines executive leadership techniques with personal well-being, helping along the journey of continued growth and career expansion.”
Lourdes Maurice
Aviation Sustainability Expert
“I have had the pleasure to work with Mara for several years. She was a valuable resource to me as I went through a major transition in my life. Each session is personalized to connect at a deeper level, incorporating holistic approaches and then applying to life and career. She combines her corporate leadership skills with her mind-body expertise for a whole new executive coaching approach.”
Reggie Mention
Seniour Executive Administrative Aid
"I previously had the privilege of working and learning from Mara, so I was thrilled when I was presented with the opportunity to work with her as my coach. My focus was to gain a more complete, big picture view, so I could evolve personally and professionally. I will forever be grateful for Mara’s wisdom, as I have a greater sense of self-awareness that will act as my guiding light for my personal evolution."
Jamie Smith
Senior program manager
"Mara Benner served as my coach for a year. She provided such an amazing experience to learn and grow, and my professional life has truly transformed. Mara provided so many great tools that I can take with me forever; my confidence has grown so much, and she has helped me realize my own potential. I love that I was able to connect mind, body, and spirit to bring balance to all of my decisions, and Mara was always available to support me even outside of our scheduled sessions. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have gotten to know and work with Mara. She is truly gifted at what she does, and I know many others will continue to benefit from her coaching! “
Lori Wiggins
School leader
"Working with Mara has fostered my transformation as a school leader. Her skill in deep listening, posing powerful questions, and her ability to frame events has enabled me to grow in my effectiveness professionally and personally. Being able to view your work with a capable and compassionate coach is a gift. Being able to view your walk in the world with a wise woman accelerates development. The result of working with Mara has been a shift in perspective, a greater sense of my own intuition, which has led to better outcomes at work and in life. “
Key Benefits
Elevate your leadership impact with a deep understanding of essential traits and values, innovative and creative strategies, and enhanced communication skills, setting the stage for exceptional team guidance and organizational success.
Gain insights on effective management of relationships within projects, utilizing tools that support strong organization and for clear role delineation, and strategies for effective stakeholder communication.
Discover the profound influence of core values on leadership, develop a personal value proposition, and learn strategic hiring practices to align team members with organizational goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Leverage career milestones for coaching, differentiate between coaching styles to meet individual needs, and address challenging situations with a blend of recognition and feedback, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a supportive environment. Explore emotional intelligence, including the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation, and blend analytical thinking with creative.
Intuition to enhance leadership capabilities and personal growth.
Adapt various leadership styles to specific scenarios, employ the strong communication techniques for clear messaging, and appreciate the impact of tone and nonverbal cues, empowering leaders to inspire and align their teams effectively.
Dive into the multifaceted nature of leadership through an exploration of key traits, the importance of self-awareness and personal development, and use real-life experiences to further develop your leadership excellence.
Complete the training feeling confident in your leadership role and prepared to handle any obstacles, incorporating work-life balance approaches and prepared for the next steps in your ongoing professional development.
Understand your own leadership style
Overcome personal obstacles that keep you from success
Incorporate work-life balance techniques
Overcome impostor syndrome
Effectively support your team
Unleash your potential! Transform from manager to leader now.
Ongoing personalized executive coaching each month
Duration
9 Months
Training
9 Modules
Modality
100% Virtual
Featured Program
Leadership Development Program
Fortune 100 Companies
Nonprofit associations
Start up Organizations
Key Outcomes at a Glance
100%
Of leaders, across the board, indicated that the program was very beneficial at making them a better leader
2/3
Or 69% of leaders indicated it significantly impacted their leadership effectiveness
3/4
Or 75% of leaders indicated that the one-on-one coaching contributed significantly to their ffectiveness
Who will benefit?
New Leaders
Ideal for new leaders facing imposter syndrome and striving for work-life balance, our program offers targeted support and strategies for a smooth transition into leadership roles. Find the confidence and tools you need to excel in your new position.
Leaders
For existing leaders aiming to enhance skills in team communication, work-life balance, and creativity, our offerings provide advanced strategies and insights. Elevate your leadership with tools and guidance designed to foster growth and innovation in your team.
Aspiring Leaders
Managers and professionals eager to prepare for future leadership roles will find our resources invaluable. Designed to help you project yourself into a leadership position, our program focuses on skill enhancement and strategic career positioning. Get a step ahead in your leadership journey with us.
Your Executive Coach
About Mara
- Supports Fortune 100 in leadership development;
- 25+ years of professional leadership;
- Business acumen for corporations, nonprofit
- associations and small business;
- Passionate about supporting their best;
- Challenge individual – Seek stretch goals;
- Active listener;
- Provide safe + confidential environment.
Where to begin?
Request a Complementary Consult
- Feel confidant in the role of leader (releasing imposter syndrome)
- Understand the difference between a leader vs a manager
- Effective communication skills to unlock you and your teams potential
- Decipher personal obstacles and approaches to alleviate for stronger leadership
- Use emotional intelligence for better insights and results
- Incorporate wellbeing techniques for balanced leadership, including work-life support
Request a Complimentary Consult
- Personalized One on One Sessions
- Practical Exercises
- Flexible Scheduling
Four Directions Wellness, LLC
Affiliated with the GW Center for Integrative Medicine
