Enabling Leaders™
Build a network of support when you engage in leadership communication skills development for leaders with disabilities in Enabling Leaders™
Leaders with disabilities are entering the workforce in increasing numbers. When they are empowered to leverage their leadership voice, they can be a huge asset to your organization. Investing in learning and development for leaders with disabilities not only improves performance, but also helps to establish a thriving community of support and elevates disability inclusion.
Ideal Audience
Appropriate for new and aspiring leaders with disabilities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focused on disability inclusion.
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: 3, 1.5-hour live online sessions over three weeks + 30-minutes of 1:1 virtual coaching.
Our Approach
Enabling Leaders™ transforms the way leaders communicate by shifting their mindset and providing practical tools to develop exceptional leadership communication skills.
Sustainment
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 Enabling Leadership™ Program
Enabling Leaders™ is a purpose-built space for leaders with disabilities to share their unique challenges and learn from one another's experiences while building leadership communication skills. We recognize that the specific communication challenges facing leaders with disabilities can vary by organization, so the first step in the development process is a partnership to determine exactly which skills we need to address in your program. We then develop a learning experience for your leaders with disabilities tailored to your needs. Though specific learning outcomes may vary, the overall goal is to empower your leaders with disabilities to overcome barriers, thrive, and show leadership in the workplace.
In this learning experience, your leaders receive the knowledge and tools to:
Approach communication as an act of leadership.
Cultivate a strong core of conviction to support their brand.
Design a leadership brand that aligns with their core convictions and values.
Build resilience in the face of challenges.
Project a powerful and authentic presence, both in-person and virtually.
Use storytelling to share their convictions authentically and persuasively.
Grow their accessibility network and strengthen existing networks within the organization.
Is Enabling Leaders™ Right for You?
This program is ideal for new or aspiring leaders with disabilities who are struggling with one or more of the following challenges:
Developing a powerful and authentic leadership presence.
Cultivating core values and sharing them with others.
Building a network of support with other leaders with disabilities.
Enabling Leaders™ Program Modules
Leadership Brand
Articulate the values that are core to your leadership identity, learn how to balance authenticity with audience-centeredness, and practice adapting your communication to align intention with impact.
Know Your Story
Learn how to create message-driven stories to influence and inspire and practice crafting stories in-the-moment for a variety of audiences and situations.
Share Your Story
Practice delivering your stories to the instructor, receive feedback, and identify strategies to improve your stories.
Spark Your Learning with Tailored Program Add-Ons:
The Enabling Leaders™ program design is tailored to your specific needs. A couple of exercises we highly recommend adding to a program for leaders with disabilities include:
Facilitated Kick-Off Panel
Kick off the learning experience with senior leaders and members of your equity-seeking group to help clarify organizational commitment and support for development.
Facilitated Closing Networking Session
Close your learning experience with a facilitated networking session including senior leadership and members of your equity-seeking group to strengthen the relationships built during the course of the program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the key differences between virtual and in-person Enabling Leaders™ training?
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Both our virtual and in-person Enabling Leaders™ 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 3 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 Enabling Leaders™ 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.
Connect With Us
Whether you’re ready to invest in development for your leaders, or just want to learn more about who we are and how we can help, we’re ready to answer your questions.
Your Challenges Are Solvable
It doesn’t have to be complicated. Our solutions incorporate simple, easy-to-apply tools and methods that drive big impact.
We Look Forward to Chatting!
We can’t wait to talk about how we can help you develop leaders who inspire.