Leadership
Accelerator™
An integrated leadership development approach combining assessment, executive coaching, cohort learning, strategic application, and AI-enabled development support to strengthen leadership capability at every level of the organization.
The Leadership Accelerator™ Model
An integrated, evidence-based leadership acceleration framework that combines assessment, coaching, cohort learning, strategic application, the DEEPEN Method™, and the IDENTITY Framework™ into a cohesive development experience — supported by executive involvement, AI-enabled development, and an alumni learning network.
Assessment
Multi-instrument leadership assessment establishing a comprehensive, data-driven baseline for development.
Executive Coaching
Individualized coaching with an organizational psychologist to translate insight into sustained behavioral change.
Cohort Learning
Structured leadership development sessions that build critical capabilities through facilitated learning and peer engagement.
Strategic Application
Leaders apply new capabilities to real organizational challenges with coach-supported reflection and feedback.
DEEPEN Method™
A proprietary coaching methodology — Discovery, Exploration, Envisioning, Planning, Execution, Navigation — that provides a structured yet flexible framework for leadership development.
IDENTITY Framework™
A self-awareness and leadership identity model that strengthens who leaders are and how they show up — across Self-Knowledge, Relational Awareness, Organizational Identity, and Leadership Presence.
Leadership Impact
Measurable improvements in leadership readiness, effectiveness, and organizational contribution.
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Executive Leader Involvement
Active involvement of senior executives creates relevance, visibility, and organizational alignment throughout the development experience — signaling that leadership development is a strategic priority.
AI Development Companion™
Coming SoonAI-enabled development support extends learning between coaching sessions and cohort experiences — supporting reflection, meeting preparation, leadership journaling, and learning reinforcement.
Alumni Learning Network™
Organizations may extend development beyond the formal cohort through quarterly alumni learning experiences — sustaining growth, strengthening networks, and continuing leadership development long after the program concludes.
Program components
Leadership Assessment
Multi-instrument assessment architecture provides a comprehensive, data-driven view of leadership capabilities, derailers, and development priorities.
- Hogan Leadership Forecast Series
- EQ-i 2.0
- TKI Conflict Styles Assessment
- 360 Feedback Assessments
Executive Coaching
One-to-one coaching with a master coach using the DEEPEN Method™ and IDENTITY Framework™ to translate assessment insight into sustained behavioral change.
- Individual coaching sessions
- Development planning
- Stakeholder alignment
- Leadership effectiveness
Cohort Learning Sessions
Structured cohort-based sessions that build critical leadership capabilities through facilitated learning, peer engagement, and real-world application.
- Strategic Thinking
- Conflict & Collaboration
- Change Leadership
- Influence & Networking
- Presenting to Senior Leaders and Executives
Executive Leader Involvement
Active involvement of senior executives creates relevance, visibility, and organizational alignment throughout the development experience.
- Executive guest speakers
- Leadership panels
- Strategic business context
- Capstone project reviews
- Senior leader Q&A sessions
Explore program pathways
Each pathway integrates the DEEPEN Method™ and IDENTITY Framework™ with assessment, executive coaching, cohort learning, and strategic application — tailored to the leadership level and organizational context. Select the pathway that best matches your leadership population and organizational priorities.
A sample 8-month journey
Click through each month to explore how assessment, coaching, cohort learning, and strategic application unfold across a typical Leadership Accelerator™ engagement.
Strategic Capstone Experience™
Many Leadership Accelerator™ experiences include an optional Strategic Capstone Experience™ where participants work in teams to address a real organizational challenge — applying the analytical rigor of the DEEPEN Method™ and the self-awareness lens of the IDENTITY Framework™ while conducting discovery, analyzing business issues, developing recommendations, and presenting findings to senior leaders.
Capstone Process
Discovery
Teams conduct discovery to understand the business challenge, gather data, and frame the problem.
Analysis
Rigorous analysis of business issues using frameworks from cohort sessions and coach guidance.
Recommendation Development
Development of actionable, evidence-based recommendations grounded in analysis.
Executive Presentation
Formal presentation of findings and recommendations to senior leaders with Q&A and feedback.
Development Benefits
Client outcomes
Improved succession strength
Higher retention of key talent
Increased internal mobility
Stronger leadership bench strength
Improved collaboration across functions
Increased leadership confidence
Organizations that invest in structured leadership development see measurable returns — including higher leadership retention, stronger succession pipelines, and improved leadership effectiveness.
Research consistently demonstrates that replacing a senior leader costs organizations 1.5–3× annual salary when accounting for recruitment, onboarding, lost productivity, and organizational disruption. Leadership acceleration programs that strengthen readiness, engagement, and retention deliver substantial financial returns while building organizational capability.
Abloom AI Development Companion™
The AI Development Companion™ extends learning between coaching sessions and cohort experiences — supporting reflection, meeting preparation, leadership journaling, stakeholder conversations, development planning, and learning reinforcement.
Designed as a developmental support resource that complements — not replaces — coaching and leadership development experiences within the Leadership Accelerator™.
AI Companion Capabilities
Leadership Alumni Network™
Organizations may choose to extend development beyond the formal cohort experience through quarterly alumni learning experiences — sustaining learning, strengthening networks, and continuing leadership growth long after the formal program concludes.
Alumni Offerings
Executive Resources
Executive-ready resources designed to support leadership development planning, stakeholder discussions, succession planning, and organizational decision-making. Resources include executive briefings, program overviews, assessment information, and leadership development guidance.
Leadership Accelerator™ Executive Briefing
Strategic framework for accelerating leadership capability. Ideal for CHROs, executive sponsors, and decision makers evaluating leadership development investments.
Ideal for CHROs, Executive Sponsors, HR Leaders, and Decision Makers evaluating leadership development investments.
Assessment Guide
Comprehensive overview of evidence-based leadership assessment instruments — Hogan, EQ-i 2.0, TKI, and 360 Feedback — purpose, measures, and applications.
Emerging Leaders Accelerator™ Overview
Six-month leadership development experience for new and aspiring leaders building foundational capability, self-awareness, and communication skills.
High Potential Accelerator™ Overview
Eight-month development experience to fast-track leadership readiness among your organization's most promising talent identified for succession.
Senior Leader Accelerator™ Overview
Eight-month pathway for senior leaders navigating complexity, enterprise leadership, stakeholder management, and executive presence.
Executive Team Accelerator™ Overview
Twelve-month program to strengthen alignment, trust, decision quality, and collective effectiveness across executive leadership teams.
Let's build the leaders your organization needs next
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