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A high-impact virtual leadership experience led by seasoned CMOs and industry leaders. Designed for experienced and emerging leaders to expand their influence, sharpen strategic leadership, and elevate enterprise-wide impact.

 


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January 21 - February 11, 2027

(4) Virtual Sessions: 10am - 2pm PT

 

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Trusted by the World's Leading Brands to Develop their Leaders

Designed for Senior Marketing Leaders

LEAP Essentials is a focused leadership experience built for immediate impact and long-term value. Gain practical insights you can apply right away, expand your strategic perspective, and build lasting connections with a community of accomplished peers.

Discover the LEAP Essentials Advantage.

Top Tier CMOs & Playbooks

Learn directly from top CMOs, CBOs and Brand Presidents sharing the real playbooks behind their leadership.

Mentorship & Community

Extend the experience through 1:1 executive mentorship and access to the LEAP Alumni Community.

Curated Network of Peers

Build trusted relationships with experienced marketing leaders across industries and organizations.

Core Leadership Outcomes

The LEAP Essentials curriculum has been refined through the insights of 500+ alumni and built around the LEAP Six Pillars of Leadership, ensuring a focused learning experience centered on practical, real-world leadership skills that drive immediate impact.
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"The Leap Virtuosi Essentials program was exactly what I needed at this stage in my career. It was helpful to validate and emphasize the fact that leadership starts with mastering yourself. This program gave me both the space and the inspiration to double down on that belief."

VP of Marketing

"What a great opportunity to learn from top business leaders, sharpen my skills, expand my influence, and network with a powerful marketing community."

VP of Brand & Purpose

"LEAP Essentials couldn't have come at a better time. Spending focused time for 6 weeks "mastering me" and giving myself space to think has been invaluable and I already see it paying dividends in how I show up as a leader."

Head of Marketing, Cinnabon

"I had the privilege of meeting incredible classmates who have now become my trusted peers on this journey driven by our shared purpose."

Sr. Design Director

"What makes LEAP Essentials so powerful is its practicality. It doesn't just inspire; it equips you with real frameworks and tools that help you navigate every aspect of leadership."

VP of Marketing

1:1 Mentorship from Top C-Suite Leaders

In addition to virtual course lessons and peer-to-peer discussions, participants receive personalized, 1:1 mentorship from a curated group of C-level marketing change-makers from some of the world's top brands.


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Thank you to to our Summer 2026 Course Top C-Suite Leaders. Our January Leaders will be announced soon.

Daniel Cherry III-2

Daniel Cherry III
Global CMO, Vans

Danielle Lee (2)

Danielle Lee
Board Director, former President, Warner Music; former Chief Fan Officer, NBA

Kalen Thornton (1)

Kalen Thornton
Global Chief Brand Officer, Pizza Hut

Musa Tariq (1)

Musa Tariq
Founder, Science x Story, former GoFundMe; Airbnb Experiences

Soyoung Kang

Soyoung Kang
President, eos (former Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer)

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Rustom Dastoor
EVP, Head of Marketing & Communications, Mastercard

 

LEAP Essentials FAQs

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What is the cost of the program?

LEAP Essentials is an investment in your or your team’s leadership journey. Designed for both organizational L&D budgets and individual career development, the program is $3,800 and includes four interactive class sessions, one-on-one mentorship, and ongoing access to the entire LEAP alumni community.

What is the cost of the program?
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Who is the program designed for?

LEAP Essentials is designed for marketing and business leaders who are leading teams and looking to strengthen their leadership skills and advance their careers. Throughout the program, participants are placed in small discussion groups curated by role, experience level, and leadership goals.

Who is the program designed for?
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What is the format of the program?

LEAP Essentials is built around the LEAP 6 Pillars of Leadership. Sessions combine insights from C-suite leaders with real-world case studies that explore both the intellectual and emotional aspects of leadership, complemented by interactive whole-group and small-group discussions.

What is the format of the program?
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What is the winter schedule?

The LEAP Essentials Winter Program will take place January 21 to February 11, 2026. Over the course of 4 weeks, participants will attend four highly interactive 4-hour sessions, held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. PT. Start the new year by investing in your own growth or your team’s leadership development.

What is the winter schedule?

 

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Start your new year strong, join our January cohort.