Programme detail
A small-group programme for founders and directors moving into executive leadership, built around peer accountability, strategic communication, and decision confidence.
“Clear expectations turn leadership pressure into forward motion.”
Fig. 4: Programmes are built around the 90-day arc.
Who this is for
Founders and directors stepping into executive leadership for the first time.
What’s included
Live cohort workshops, private portal, office hours, leadership playbook.
The arc
Four steps over 12 weeks
01
Week 1
Cohort launch
Meet your peer group, set a personal leadership goal, and take a baseline.
02
Week 4
First leadership lab
A live workshop on communication and decision cadence, with peer feedback.
03
Week 8
Second lab and integration
Apply the work to a real situation, with an individual integration session.
04
Week 12
Graduation showcase
Present your leadership narrative to the cohort and leave with a 6-month plan.
Format and investment
from $2,100
Duration
12 weeks
Cadence
Monthly live labs plus individual integration sessions
Format
Live online, cohorts capped at 16 leaders
What the fee covers
Live cohort workshops and monthly labs
Private portal, office hours, and peer groups
The Northstar leadership playbook
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“Hearing how other founders handled the same stall was worth more than any book on leadership.”
Priya Raman, Founder, Cedar Quorum
FAQ
How large is each cohort?
Cohorts are capped at 16 leaders to keep feedback practical.
What time commitment should I plan for?
About three hours a month for labs, plus short exercises between sessions.
Is the cohort recorded?
Labs are recorded for cohort members who cannot attend live.