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No matter where you are on your leadership journey, discover an experience that meets you right where you are—guaranteed to grow your capacity, widen your perspective, and orient your service toward greater personal and collective thriving.

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Colorado Governors Fellowship

This Is for you if you’re a mid to senior-level professional in the private, public, or nonprofit sector who is ready to deepen your civic engagement, expand your leadership influence, and drive change on the issues that matter most to you and your community.

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Leadership Accelerator

This Is for you if you’re a purpose-driven professional or changemaker — possibly new to your role, team, or organization — who’s eager to grow your influence, lead collaboratively, and prepare for what’s next. You care about making a meaningful contribution and are ready to accelerate your growth with intention and confidence.

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Community Membership

Who It's For: Individuals passionate about supporting and advancing civic leadership across Colorado.

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Personal Development Forum

Personal Development Forum (PDF)

This Is for you if you’re a successful executive or entrepreneur who’s committed to deep personal and leadership growth. You’re ready to explore beyond strategy and performance — into presence, vulnerability, and the kind of growth that transforms how you lead, relate, and live. You value a confidential, professionally facilitated space where challenge and support coexist.

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Strategic Connections

Strategic Connections is for seasoned leaders who believe business growth starts with meaningful relationships. If you’re well-connected, service-minded, and committed to supporting your peers, this is your invitation to show up with purpose — and watch what opens up in return.

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WiseWomen

WiseWomen

This Is for you if you’re an executive-level woman of influence who values authentic connection, lifelong learning, and legacy-minded leadership. You recognize that impact isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how you show up for yourself, your peers, and the next generation. You’re seeking a community that feels as real, wise, and vibrant as you are.

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From our community

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Over the last 5 years, these friendships have seen me through major career transitions. I know that if I need a shoulder, an ear, or a firm nudge that I can rely on these women to understand where I’m coming from and to cheer me on. Achieving career success can occasionally feel lonely, and this group celebrates each other’s strengths and journey.

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Hillary Biskner

Founder & Managing Partner, HBH Strategy

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The quality of people that I’ve met through Strategic Connections has been incredible!  The organization is full of smart, down-to-earth individuals who care about having a positive impact in their circles of influence.

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Angela Sasseville

Executive Therapist & Coach, Flourish Executive Counseling & Coaching

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I fully believe in the HEART level leader concept and keep it in mind throughout my day. The authenticity and professionalism of the people I have met during my time in Strategic Connections is proof that amazing people exist in this world.

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Rick Goodmay

Director of Client Relations, Industrial Constructors Managers, Inc.

Colorado Governors Fellowship

Why This Matters
Colorado’s future depends on courageous, informed, and connected leaders who are willing to step into civic life with purpose. This Fellowship exists to cultivate those leaders — equipping them with the tools, relationships, and insights to lead with impact, integrity, and heart across every sector of our state.

This Is for You If…
You’re a mid to senior-level professional in the private, public, or nonprofit sector who is ready to deepen your civic engagement, expand your leadership influence, and drive change on the issues that matter most to you and your community.

What You’ll Gain

  • A deeper understanding of Colorado’s regions, challenges, and people
  • Practical tools and skills for effective civic and public leadership
  • A powerful network of peers, mentors, and public leaders across sectors
  • Confidence to navigate complexity and advance real solutions
  • Insights from current and former government officials
  • A personal pathway for sustained civic contribution

How We Gather
This 10-month journey blends in-person gatherings across Colorado’s regions with online peer sessions and a self-paced digital curriculum. Fellows engage deeply with place, policy, and people — growing together in a dynamic, supportive cohort committed to leading Colorado forward.

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Leadership Accelerator

Why This Matters
The next generation of leadership isn’t defined by titles — it’s defined by mindset, courage, and the ability to create change from wherever you are. Leadership Accelerator exists to cultivate those qualities in rising leaders, equipping them with the tools and confidence to lead with impact in their teams, organizations, and communities.

This Is for You If…
You’re a purpose-driven professional or changemaker — possibly new to your role, team, or organization — who’s eager to grow your influence, lead collaboratively, and prepare for what’s next. You care about making a meaningful contribution and are ready to accelerate your growth with intention and confidence, gaining skills that allow you to lead from right where you are.

What You’ll Gain

  • Practical skills in self-leadership, communication, and collaborative problem-solving
  • Greater confidence and capacity to thrive in your current role
  • Tools to contribute meaningfully to high-functioning teams and organizations
  • An expanded professional network of mission-aligned peers
  • Clarity and momentum for your next step in leadership

Program Benefits
Leadership Accelerator participants receive a powerful blend of personalized development, professional growth, and civic connection — all designed to help you lead from where you are and prepare for what’s next.

  • Four 1:1 coaching sessions with an ICF-certified coach to accelerate growth and deepen self-awareness
  • Expert facilitation from a rotating team of five seasoned professionals with decades of experience across sectors
  • Six months of free CiviCO membership, including access to Purpose Hour events focused on civic learning, networking, and mentorship
  • A cross-sector cohort experience that builds a diverse and values-aligned professional network
  • Tangible tools and practical frameworks for self-leadership, communication, and collaboration
  • Certificate of completion for your professional portfolio or HR records
  • Opportunities to explore your civic identity, broaden your perspective, and engage more meaningfully in your organization and community. Harvard Business Review and Gallup have both published research showing that employees who connect their work to a greater purpose — including civic or community engagement — report:
    • Higher job satisfaction
    • Greater resilience
    • Increased engagement and retention

How We Gather
This two-month journey includes four half-day, in-person sessions designed to fit into full-time schedules. We maximize our mornings together — sessions run from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM — so you have your afternoons free to return to work, meetings, or life. Each session offers immersive learning, peer connection, and actionable tools to help you grow your leadership from the inside out.

In addition to group learning, every participant receives four personalized 1:1 coaching sessions with an ICF-certified coach. Coaching sessions are scheduled directly between you and your coach to fit your calendar — ensuring flexibility, relevance, and real-time application.

Continental breakfast and box lunch are included at each session.

The Leadership Accelerator Difference

What sets this program apart:

  • 1:1 Coaching for Every Participant
    Coaching is typically reserved for mid-to-senior level executives — only 25–40% of Fortune 500 companies offer it, and rarely to rising professionals. We believe leadership begins early. That’s why every participant in the Leadership Accelerator receives personalized one-on-one coaching to accelerate growth, confidence, and clarity.
  • Leadership Tools, Not Just Titles
    We don’t train for a role — we build a mindset. This program equips you to lead from wherever you are, focusing on self-awareness, influence, and resilience that benefit any position or path.
  • Cross-Sector, Mission-Aligned Network
    Participants come from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors — all united by purpose. The result is a vibrant network of peers who challenge and support each other long after the sessions end.
  • Immersive, Human-Centered Learning
    Our sessions blend practical skill-building with deep reflection, peer learning, and real-time application. You won’t just learn leadership — you’ll practice it.
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Community Membership

Key Outcomes:

  • Free access to Purpose Hour events. 
  • Discounted tickets to various CiviCO events. 
  • Opportunities to contribute to and engage with the broader civic leadership community. 

Structure:
Membership costs $375 per year and includes complimentary entry to Purpose Hour and discounts on ticketed events. It offers a way to actively support and participate in advancing civic leadership throughout Colorado. 

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Personal Development Forum (PDF)

Why This Matters
Leadership at the top can be isolating — but it doesn’t have to be. The Personal Development Forum offers senior leaders a rare and powerful space to slow down, reflect deeply, and grow alongside trusted peers. In a world that often prizes output over inner clarity, this forum honors the truth that sustainable impact begins with self-awareness and authentic connection.

This Is for You If…
You’re a successful executive or entrepreneur who’s committed to deep personal and leadership growth. You’re ready to explore beyond strategy and performance — into presence, vulnerability, and the kind of growth that transforms how you lead, relate, and live. You value a confidential, professionally facilitated space where challenge and support coexist.

What You’ll Gain

  • Expanded capacity to lead with clarity, awareness, and intention
  • Greater authenticity and presence in personal and professional relationships
  • Insightful reflection and accountability from a trusted peer group
  • A sense of connection and camaraderie with others who understand the unique challenges of top leadership roles
  • Space to grow beyond titles — into wholeness

How We Gather
This long-term forum meets in a professionally facilitated, confidential peer group setting for 2.5 hours each month. The structure offers consistency, depth, and space for transformation — fostering relationships that are both grounding and growth-oriented.

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Strategic Connections

Why This Matters
In an era of transactional networking, Strategic Connections is a stand for something deeper: relationships rooted in trust, generosity, and meaningful service. When leaders support one another beyond the bottom line, they build stronger communities, grow more sustainable businesses, and lead with greater integrity.

This Is for You If…
Strategic Connections is for seasoned leaders who believe business growth starts with meaningful relationships. If you’re well-connected, service-minded, and committed to supporting your peers, this is your invitation to show up with purpose — and watch what opens up in return.

What You’ll Gain

  • Strong, lasting relationships with a community of like-minded, service-driven peers
  • Expanded influence and impact by consistently supporting others
  • Access to curated business opportunities through high-trust, relationship-based referrals
  • A sense of purpose and belonging within a values-aligned network

How We Gather
Members meet twice a month in a rhythm of intimate chapter sessions and program-wide gatherings. Each experience is designed to deepen trust, encourage service, and create space for meaningful connection that drives both business and personal growth.

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WiseWomen

Why This Matters
Leadership doesn’t stop at the boardroom door. WiseWomen is a space for accomplished, big-hearted women to connect beyond titles — to grow, give, and gather in ways that nourish both their inner world and outer impact. Through shared experiences, real conversations, and a spirit of generosity, this community cultivates purpose, presence, and deep belonging.

This Is for You If…
You’re an executive-level woman of influence who values authentic connection, lifelong learning, and legacy-minded leadership. You recognize that impact isn’t just about what you do — it’s about how you show up for yourself, your peers, and the next generation. You’re seeking a community that feels as real, wise, and vibrant as you are.

What You’ll Gain

  • Meaningful relationships built on relatability, shared insight, and trust
  • Growth and connection through social, educational, and philanthropic gatherings
  • A space to offer your time and talent with a “hand forward, hand back” spirit
  • Deepened sense of belonging, support, and authentic camaraderie
  • Moments of joy, reflection, and renewal throughout the year

How We Gather
WiseWomen offers a variety of monthly experiences — from intimate gatherings to larger community events — designed to foster connection, growth, and impact. A signature annual retreat provides dedicated space to deepen relationships and recharge. (Additional retreat fees apply.)

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