Gearing Up

Your starting point for stepping into leadership with confidence, clarity, and intention. Why Gearing Up Matters Most new leaders are promoted for performance — not prepared for leadership. Gearing Up exists to close that gap. This experience gives emerging leaders the foundational mindset, language, and tools they were never formally taught — helping them transition from individual contributor to leader with confidence and clarity. It establishes the leadership habits, values, and awareness that shape long-term success. About Your Experience Gearing Up is a Camp-level, half-day leadership activation experience designed to help you step into leadership intentionally — regardless of title or tenure. This interactive session helps you: • Shift from “doer” to leader • Understand what leadership truly is (and isn’t) • Build confidence early in your leadership journey • Develop clarity around how you want to lead This is where leadership begins. You’ll Leave With • A clearer understanding of what leadership requires • Increased self-awareness as a leader • Confidence stepping into leadership moments • Your personal Core Leadership Values • A written Leadership Creed to guide your decisions • A mindset shift from waiting → owning leadership Core Takeaways • Leadership Self-Awareness • Early-Stage Leadership Mindset • Values-Driven Leadership • Confidence & Ownership • Influence Without Authority Ideal Audience This program is designed for: • Emerging leaders • High-potential team members • New managers and supervisors • Individual contributors preparing for leadership • Anyone ready to step into leadership intentionally What to Expect Welcome, Warm-Up & Activation Set the tone for connection, engagement, and learning. What Leadership Really Is Explore leadership as a choice — not a title — and break free from the “lone climber” myth. Leadership Attributes Identify the behaviors and qualities of effective leaders and how they show up daily. The Leadership Difference Understand the difference between managing, contributing, and leading. Core Values as Your Compass Clarify your Core Leadership Values and how they guide decisions under pressure. Your Leadership Creed Create a personal leadership statement that anchors how you show up and lead. Reflection & Activation Identify one immediate leadership action and leave with a 30-day activation challenge. What Makes This Different Gearing Up is not a lecture — it’s an activation experience. You’ll engage in: • Interactive exercises • Group discussions • Reflection tools • Real-world leadership scenarios • Facilitated conversations designed to build confidence You don’t just learn about leadership. You begin living it. Course Duration Half-Day - 8:30 AM - 12:15 PM (Doors Open At 8:00 AM)