The Emerging Leader Ascent

Helping high-potential emerging managers like you become leaders worth following.

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Who this is for

This program is specifically designed for new & emerging managers who:

Are PM 1-level leaders with at least 6 months of experience

Have less than 5 years' experience leading others

Are committed to their growth
& development

Take the next step in your leadership in less than 20 minutes

How to enroll

1

Get approval from your manager to enroll in this $950 program*

2

Click "Enroll now" to create an account, take the Leadership Assessment, and pick your schedule
~15 minutes

3

Receive your invoice & pay by credit card*
2 minutes

*Lead Belay will send you an invoice for your registration fee after you've agreed to your meeting schedule. You can pay the invoice by credit card. If your business unit’s internal process requires a different method of payment, please contact beth@leadbelay.com.

Enroll now

You must have your manager’s approval prior to enrolling.

Lead Belay will invoice you to pay by credit card after you've confirmed your meeting schedule.
If your business unit’s internal process requires a different method of payment, please contact beth@leadbelay.com.

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The basics

Program overview

Format
100% online

Meeting schedule
There is one group meeting each week (nine meetings total), and they happen at the same time and on the same day for each of the nine weeks. Meetings are 60 - 90 minutes.

Workload
Participants are expected to dedicate 2–3 hours/week to this program, which includes the weekly group meetings. As with most things in life, you get out of it what you put in. 

Attendance
It is
essential to attend every group meeting, since group meetings are where the magic happens.

Expectations
It's harder to learn on your own than with a trusted group of peers, which is why we designed the "peer group" aspect of this program. Come ready to engage and share your challenges.

Getting prepped

Supplies & gear

This is an entirely online experience that requires some specific gadgets.


Laptop or desktop computer

You'll need to be on a laptop or desktop computer (not a tablet or mobile device) for your weekly meetings and all group interactions.

This is because you’ll frequently be on a Zoom video call while also accessing and/or downloading web-based content.


Video camera

Your computer should also have a working video camera, which we keep on throughout the group meetings.

This is because making eye contact, even from a screen, is crucial for forming connections.


Reliable internet connection

To the extent that's possible, please ensure you have a solid internet connection prior to each meeting; video calls and downloading materials will require some bandwidth.


Security & privacy considerations

If you're using a device owned by your employer, test your tech ahead of time since some websites and app functions may be disabled, limited, or prohibited.

If you're participating in group meetings from your workplace, get familiar with your employer's internet security protocols and expectations for confidentiality.

Expect the unexpected

How this is different

Intentional group matching

Intentional group matching

Before your program begins, our grouping algorithm matches you into a 5–6-person "Belay Group" with other high-achieving and like-minded rising managers. 

Each Belay Group is formed intentionally leveraging more than 30 data points for every participant and factoring in things like experience, leadership style, and differing approaches to overcoming obstacles.

Learn more about Belay Groups

Peer-based learning

Peer-based learning

Each person in a Belay Group comes from a different organization. This helps everyone feel more comfortable to share openly, making it easier to establish trust, take risks, and accelerate growth.

You and your Belay Group will journey through all nine weeks of the Emerging Leader Ascent together, supporting and challenging one another along the way.

Learn more about how we match Belay Groups

Professional leadership coaching

Professional leadership coaching

An experienced, dedicated leadership coach guides each Belay Group through the program, introducing concepts, leading discussions, and driving experiential learning activities.

Lead Belay hires the most qualified coaches in their fields. Then, we give them the resources to facilitate the right conversations at the right pace and at the right time.

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