2026 Leadership Development Series

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About the Series

Leadership in community‑based, youth‑serving, and helping‑profession settings is demanding. The pace rarely allows time to pause or reset.

This series provides consistent, organization‑wide support that helps leaders remain grounded and lead with clarity even when the work is most challenging.

Facilitated by James Freeman (MA, Organizational Leadership), it draws on more than 30 years of experience in community‑based leadership and trauma‑informed practice.

Questions about enrollment? Contact James Freeman

Reflections from Organizational Leaders  

“Training Grounds strengthened leadership capacity across our organization in a clear and lasting way.” - Steve Gunther, CEO, Maryvale

“A practical and empowering experience that helped me recognize more of what I have to offer and lead with greater confidence.” - Rheanan Torres, Program Participant

Organizational Impact

The 2026 Leadership Development Series supports retention and leadership capacity by providing consistent, organization-wide development that strengthens supervisory stability, reduces reactive leadership patterns, and builds shared expectations across teams. 

Format and Enrollment

• Monthly live virtual sessions
• 10:00 - 11:00 AM Pacific on Wednesdays
• One organizational enrollment covers the full year
• Leaders across roles and levels participate together

Pricing

$2,400 per organization

Early Enrollment Savings

• Before December 1: $2,200 (save $200)
• Before November 1: $2,000 (save $400)

Organizations may enroll during the year and participate in remaining sessions.

Questions about enrollment? Contact James Freeman

Who should attend?

Supervisors, managers, senior leaders, and emerging leaders. Organizations are encouraged to include leaders across roles and levels to support shared language, alignment, and consistent leadership practice.

Can organizations join after January?

Yes. Organizations may enroll during the first half of the year and participate in remaining sessions.

What happens if we join mid-year?

Organizations joining mid‑year still benefit from consistent, organization‑wide leadership development. Sessions build shared leadership capacities that support stability, reduce reactive patterns, and strengthen supervisory consistency over time.

Is pricing prorated or offered monthly?

No. Enrollment is annual and offered at one organizational rate to support consistency, shared participation, and meaningful organizational impact.

What does enrollment include?

One organizational enrollment covers all monthly live sessions for the year and allows leaders across roles and levels to participate together.

Are sessions recorded?

Yes. Sessions are recorded and made available only to participating organizations.

Will there be an opportunity to continue next year?

Yes. Organizations participating in the 2026 Leadership Development Series receive priority enrollment and early-rate access for 2027.

Questions about enrollment? Contact James Freeman