Authentic Leadership™
Become the Leader You Aspire to Be
True inspiration stems from authenticity—when your voice, values, and actions align, you build trust and inspire those around you. Authenticity is often described as one of, if not the most, important leadership characteristics. When employees work for authentic leaders, they’re happier, more engaged, and more productive because they work in an environment of safety and trust.
Ideal Audience
Appropriate for leaders at all levels. Especially beneficial for new or experienced leaders who need to establish a leadership brand.
Delivery Method
In-Person or virtual. Hybrid learning options are also available.
Available In: English, French, and Spanish.
Timing
In-Person: 2 days, or;
Virtual: 4, 1.5-hour live online sessions over four weeks + pre-program, self-paced learning modules + 30-minutes of 1:1 virtual coaching.
Our Approach
Authentic Leadership™ transforms the way leaders communicate by shifting their mindset and providing practical tools to develop exceptional leadership communication skills.
Learn more about Our ApproachSustainment
Receive 30-day access to our full digital resource library. Revisit key concepts from the program while also exploring content from our entire suite of offerings. With access to a range of insights and tools, you can reinforce your learning and explore new, complementary skills.
What Participants Learn in our Authentic Leadership™ Program
Authentic Leadership™ equips you with a simple model for cultivating an inspiring and authentic leadership identity. You leave this experience with a strong sense of the leader they are today, the leader they aspire to be, and the steps they must take to get there.
In this Signature Learning Experience, you receive the knowledge and tools to:
Discover how leading authentically builds trust and inspires others.
Explore your values and understand how they help shape your leadership brand.
Identify your preferred communication styles and how to leverage them effectively for authentic communication.
Integrate other communication styles authentically when necessary.
Identify the triggers that undermine your values and develop strategies for managing proactively in the moment.
Refine your body language, eye contact, pace, and expression to project an authentic presence.
Align your authentic presence with their leadership brand, even in high-pressure moments.
Adapt your communication style when needed to balance authenticity with audience-centeredness.
Is Authentic Leadership™ Right for You?
Authentic Leadership™ is appropriate for leaders at all levels who are struggling with one or more of the following challenges:
Establishing a personal leadership brand.
Gaining commitment from teams and peers.
Increasing self-awareness.
Improving transparency and building trust.
Authentic Leadership™ Program Modules
The Power of Authenticity
When leaders leverage their unique leadership brand, grounded in personal values, it builds trust and inspires others. You’ll explore the role of communication in bridging identity and leadership style and identify key values that shape your leadership brand.
The Authentic Communication Spectrum
Explore the six communication styles and identify your natural preferences and when to leverage them effectively. You’ll learn how to integrate other styles authentically and navigate triggers that may challenge your authenticity.
Owning Your Presence
Your presence tells a story–so it’s critical that it aligns with your authentic leadership brand. Through practice with body language, eye contact, pace, and expression, you’ll learn to maintain your authentic presence even in high-pressure moments.
Authenticity
in Action
There’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to leadership authenticity. Sometimes you have to adapt your message and delivery to the audience. Learn how to balance being audience-centered while maintaining the essence of your authentic leadership voice.
Spark Your Learning with Tailored Program Add-Ons:
As part of our extensive suite of leadership communication training offerings, we have a number of additional Spark modules that complement Authentic Leadership™. If you are interested in strengthening a particular skill that is not covered in the core program, we make it easy to add additional modules to your core program design. Our top recommendations for Authentic Leadership™ are:
Leadership Presence
Learn how to harness your unique charisma to command the attention of others and strengthen connections with any audience.
Simple STORY Framework
Make storytelling accessible by learning a simple, effective method anyone can use to craft stories that resonate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is authentic leadership and why is it important?
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Authentic leadership is about leading with integrity, self-awareness, and a clear sense of purpose. It means staying true to your values, communicating transparently, and fostering trust through consistent actions. By creating an environment of psychological safety and openness, authentic leaders inspire confidence, strengthen relationships, and empower their teams to perform at their best.
Want to learn more? Get instant access to our white paper: Demystifying Authentic Leadership and learn more about how authentic leadership can positively impact employee engagement feelings of connection, creativity, and individual performance.
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What skills will I develop in this program?
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Authentic Leadership™ helps you build the skills to lead with confidence, clarity, and conviction. Through interactive, hands-on learning, you will:
- Develop a strong leadership brand by aligning your values with your actions.
- Build trust and inspire others through authentic leadership.
- Increase self-awareness to recognize how your communication style impacts others.
- Adapt your communication style to balance authenticity with audience needs.
- Strengthen your presence using body language, eye contact, and vocal delivery.
- Manage leadership challenges by identifying triggers that may undermine your values and developing strategies to respond effectively.
By the end of the program, you’ll have the tools to lead with authenticity in any situation, fostering stronger relationships and driving team success.
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What are the key differences between virtual and in-person Authentic Leadership™ training?
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Both our virtual and in-person Authentic Leadership™ programs deliver the same impactful content, but with different formats to suit your needs.
- In-person training is a concentrated, 2-day experience. It emphasizes hands-on practice and peer feedback within the classroom setting.
- Virtual training extends the learning over 4 weeks, with 1.5-hour sessions each week. This allows you to integrate new skills into your daily work and receive personalized feedback and one-on-one coaching from your facilitator.
Ultimately, the best format depends on your learning style, schedule, and organizational requirements.
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What qualifications do the Authentic Leadership™ coaches and facilitators have, and how does their expertise impact training quality?
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Our coaches and facilitators are highly qualified professionals with diverse industry experience, relevant certifications, and proven success in leadership communication. Backed by The Humphrey Group's 35+ years of experience and 1 million+ program alumni, our facilitators undergo a rigorous onboarding process, ensuring they meet our high standards.
This expertise, combined with a low facilitator-to-participant ratio, allows for personalized coaching in group settings and one-on-one for virtual training, maximizing your learning and development. Our team comprises seasoned industry experts and passionate leadership communication specialists dedicated to teaching and promoting inspiring communication.
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We want to get started right away. How soon can you begin training for my team?
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We’re ready when you are! We can deliver training for your team with as little as two weeks of lead time.
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Can we customize a program to better meet our needs?
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Yes! We specialize in tailoring our leadership communication training to your organization's unique goals. We customize the delivery and content to ensure the best fit. This includes:
- Flexible Program Design: Adjusting the core program, rearranging modules, or adding content.
- Targeted Skill Development: Enhancing your program with Spark modules focusing on specific skills like like The Q&A Playbook or The Simple STORY Framework.
- Expert Guidance: Our Learning Specialists partner with you throughout the process.
Contact us to discuss your specific needs and explore our full range of customization options.
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