Core Leadership Academy | Program Modules Overview

Our curriculum is built around five powerful leadership development modules that help first responders and civilians lead with clarity, confidence, and connection—even under pressure. Each module stands alone or can be combined as part of our full 2-day "Foundational Leadership" experience.

Foundational Leadership (2-Day Program)
Includes all five modules in a deep, immersive experience. Designed for cross-functional teams, high-pressure roles, or leadership cohorts seeking cultural transformation. Participants leave with shared language, tools, and renewed commitment to leading with courage.

Day 1: Self-Awareness + Grounding

• Module 1: Values-Based Life and Leadership (3 Hours)
  Aligning What You Do with What You Believe is Important.

• Module 2: Adaptability (3 Hours)
  Leading Through Change and Uncertainty with Resilience.

• Module 3: Effective Communication Anywhere (2 Hours)
  Say It Clearly. Hear It Fully.  Deepen curiosity skills.  Practice feedback. 

Day 2: Communication, Trust, and Sustainability

• Module 3 Cont.: Effective Communication Anywhere (2 Hours)
  Say It Clearly. Hear It Fully.  Deepen curiosity skills.  Practice feedback. 

• Module 4: Intentional Trust (2 Hours)
  Trust is Built. Not Assumed. Understanding Character and Competency.

• Module 5: Tactical Resiliency (4 Hours)
  Setback Recovery for High-Stakes Professions and how to “Bounce Back.”

Customization available.  Pre-development surveys and post-development impact reports are available.

Module Descriptions

1. Lead From Your Core: Values-Based Life and Leadership (3 Hours)
Aligning What You Do with What You Believe is Important
Participants explore their personal and organizational values and learn to use them as a filter for decision-making, boundary-setting, and courageous leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify core personal values

• Navigate values conflicts at work and home

• Practice decision-making rooted in integrity and alignment

2. Adaptability in Action: The Omaha Pivot (3 Hours)
Leading Through Change and Uncertainty with Resilience
Learn how to pivot under pressure, adjust to uncertainty, and stay grounded when everything around you shifts. This module helps participants identify their change style, respond flexibly, and lead others through transition without losing direction.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the cost of resistance to change

• Develop tools for staying grounded through uncertainty

• Practice leading with stability, even when plans shift

3. Effective Communication Anywhere (4 Hours)
Say It Clearly. Hear It Fully.  Deepen curiosity skills.  Practice feedback.
This session helps leaders communicate under pressure—especially when emotions are high. We explore tools for engaged listening, curiosity practice, message clarity, and addressing conflict directly without causing a negative impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Improve emotional presence in tough conversations

• Practice giving and receiving feedback with care

• Build team trust through consistent communication

4. Intentional Trust (2 Hours)
Trust is Built. Not Assumed. Understanding Character and Competence.
A focused session on understanding the elements of trust, what breaks it, and how to rebuild it intentionally. Participants learn how to model trustworthy behaviors and support psychological safety.

Key Takeaways:

• Identify specific behaviors that build or erode trust

• Understand where trust is impacted through character or competence

• Practice micro-skills that support team confidence

• Reflect on your own trust style and presence

5. Tactical Resiliency: The Bounce Back Framework (4 Hours)
Strength and Recovery for High-Stakes Professions and How to “Bounce Back”
Designed for those who serve under constant stress (e.g., first responders, healthcare, military), this session covers mental, emotional, and relational tools to recover from setbacks, navigate repeated exposure, and sustain momentum.

Key Takeaways:

• Explore the difference between surface toughness and deep resilience

• Learn actionable skills for burnout prevention

• Build a personal resiliency practice

6. Support & Integration:  Coaches in Your Pocket

Real-time leadership support when it matters most.

Ideal For:

• Public safety professionals, new leaders, or solo decision-makers

• People juggling urgent decisions and emotional labor

• Leaders who want ongoing support without long sessions

What’s Included:

• Two 30-minute private coaching sessions/month
  Focused, tactical, and personalized for high-impact moments.

• Text, voice memo, or short-call access
  Think: “Coach, I need a quick script before this conversation” or “What’s the best next move?”

Minimum 3-month commitment recommended to build traction.