What Is the L.E.A.D.™ Method?

The L.E.A.D.™ Method is a premium, 16-week professional development experience designed for women who are ready to elevate their careers with clarity, confidence, and strategy.

This is not a job placement program—it's a rigorous, research-backed leadership accelerator tailored for working women who want to scale into senior roles or expand their impact where they are. Whether you're navigating career plateaus or preparing to step into a new leadership tier, L.E.A.D. equips you with the tools and confidence to lead authentically and boldly.

Who It's For

• Women in mid-level or senior roles preparing to step into executive or strategic leadership

• Women feeling “stuck” in their current positions and ready for elevation

• Aspiring leaders who want to be more visible, strategic, and sponsored in their organizations

• Professionals from all sectors: business, education, STEM, nonprofit, and beyond

• Recent women college graduates

Why It Works

• Grounded in Research: Built on 20+ peer-reviewed studies and real-world insights from women (many women of color) and intersectional leadership theory.

• Structured & Practical: 16 weeks of spaced repetition, practice labs, and guided tools—not just inspiration.

Enrollment Info

Format: Hybrid (virtual-first with in-person opportunities)

Length: 4 months (plus optional alumni support)

Eligibility:

• Empowered women professionals

• Recent women college graduates

Thrive provides each client with a roadmap to success, combining theory and practice.

Join us to expand your career opportunities!

The Four Stages of the L.E.A.D.™ Method

Each 4-week stage blends academic theory, intersectional equity, and practice-driven tools:

1️⃣ Discover Your Potential

Uncover your purpose and reframe internal narratives that block advancement.

• Identity Mapping & Strengths 360

• Imposter Thought Audit & Career Counter-Story

• Values-to-Vision Strategy

2️⃣ Achieve Your Goals

Set high-stakes goals and amplify your visibility.

• 12-Month OKR Career Blueprint

• Visibility Sprint (thought-leadership or pitch project)

• Resilience & Recovery Toolkit

3️⃣ Empower Your Journey

Gain power through networks, sponsorship, negotiation, and boundary-setting.

• Social Capital Mapping

• Mentor–Sponsor Strategy Matrix

• Negotiation Labs

• Boundary & Bias Interruption Playbooks

4️⃣ Lead with Confidence

Master executive presence and legacy positioning.

• Executive Presence Labs (voice, gravitas, stance)

• Stakeholder Influence Mapping

• Board-Readiness Portfolio

• Legacy Capstone

Completion: Live panel pitch to three sector leaders + 360 feedback.