I Lead Me
A Leadership Development Certificate Program For Managers
I Lead Me is a coaching-led leadership development experience designed to strengthen the people-leadership dimension of the manager role. Participants deepen self-awareness while building greater confidence and intention in how they lead people, navigate complexity, and influence across the organization.
Through facilitated group sessions, individual check-ins, and real-time application, participants work with the leadership situations they are navigating now—strengthening both how they lead themselves and how they lead others.
Led by two ICF Professional Certified Coaches (PCC)
Program Registration
Format
Virtual
Pre-Launch
September - October 2026
Virtual Kick-Off
Friday, October 23, 2026
Monthly Sessions
November 2026 - March 2027
Virtual Wrap-Up
Friday, April 16, 2027
Program Investment
US$ 15,500.00
Fully covered by your RTX ESP benefit
Registration Deadline
Monday, September 28, 2026
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Format
Virtual Kick-Off and Wrap-Up
Virtual group and 1:1 check-in sessions
Up to 10 participants
Led by two ICF Professional Certified Coaches (PCC) with deep experience in leadership development and coaching.
Program Includes
Energy Leadership Index™ Assessment and 1:1 Personalized Debrief
Virtual Kick-Off + Wrap-Up Session
5 Monthly Group Coaching Sessions
5 Individual Check-In Sessions
Peer Learning Groups
Workbooks and Resources for Continued Self-Learning
End of Program Individual Milestone Review
Certificate of Completion
Total Coaching Contact Hours: 25 hours
- 2 Hours Personalized Debrief Session
- 6 Hours Kick-Off & Wrap-Up Session
- 5 Hours Individual Check-In Sessions
- 10 Hours Group Coaching Sessions
- 2 Hours Individual Milestone Review Session
Program Overview
Who This Is For
- Managers currently leading teams who want to strengthen their leadership presence and effectiveness.
- Leaders navigating increased responsibility, complexity, or organizational change.
- Functional leaders working across teams and areas who need to influence without relying on formal authority.
- Managers seeking greater clarity, confidence, and consistency in how they lead themselves and others.
What Participants Say:
"Unlike run of the mill leadership courses we have taken, NKL's approach is more personal and inviting. Overall a very great experience filled with new approaches to leadership."
"Before this program started, I expected it to be like many of the leadership courses I’ve taken, where corporate initiatives are pushed on you. I was pleasantly surprised that the focal point here is really about me—my own awareness and the people I lead.”
Use Your RTX ESP Benefit
I Lead Me is eligible for funding through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program (ESP), which provides up to $25,000 per calendar year for eligible professional development.
At $8,500, the program can be covered through this existing benefit rather than paid out of pocket.
How to Enroll
We’ll help make the process simple:
- Enroll in I Lead Me — it takes about two minutes and reserves your spot. Afterwards, you’ll receive your welcome information and details for the October 15 kickoff.
- Submit your request through the RTX ESP portal (Bright Horizons) — we’ll send you clear step-by-step instructions.
- Once approved — you’ll receive an internal email with a voucher to forward to A New Kind of Leadership
Have Questions About the Program or ESP?
Talk with your manager about the I Lead Me experience and whether the program could be a good fit for you. Or schedule 15 minutes with John.
More Information
The Energy Leadership™ Methodology
At the core of I Lead Me is Energy Leadership™ — a methodology that helps leaders become aware of how they show up, how they lead, and how to lead with greater intention and influence.
Through the Energy Leadership Index™ (ELI) assessment and personalized debrief, you gain insight into the mindset driving your behavior, communication, and decision-making — particularly in moments of pressure or complexity.
By increasing awareness at this level, you expand your capacity to lead with greater composure, consistency, and intention — strengthening both how you lead yourself and how you lead others.
Sample Leadership Topics
We design each group session to reflect the real-time challenges and priorities of the cohort. The topics below are examples of areas explored through both group sessions and individual check-in conversations — each participant applies the learning directly to their current leadership context. The final emphasis is always shaped by what the group brings into the room.
About A New Kind of Leadership
Most leadership development works on behavior. We work on the leader — going beyond role and responsibility to the core of what shapes how people lead. Self-leadership sits at the center: the foundation for presence, influence, and sustained impact.
We help leaders understand how their energy — how they show up, especially under pressure — shapes the way they communicate, make decisions, and influence those around them. When that shifts, alignment strengthens, influence expands, and performance follows.
NKL is a coaching-based leadership development practice partnering with organizations navigating growth, organizational shifts, and key transitions. We work across the United States and Europe and have supported 800+ leaders across corporate, nonprofit, and higher education environments. anewkindof.org
ADAPTIVE
Programs that meet you where you are, ensuring relevance and impact at every stage of your leadership journey.
DYNAMIC
An interactive approach grounded in real challenges, introducing tools and mindsets for immediate application and long-term value.
COACH-BASED
We don't teach people — we coach with them, helping leaders deepen awareness, unlock their potential, and grow their leadership from within.
Program Details
Duration
6 months
Format
Virtual
Total Hours
25 coaching hours
Monthly Time
~3–4 hrs/month
Investment
US$ 15,500
Fully covered by your RTX ESP benefit
Deadline
Monday, September 28, 2026