LEAP Academy

Women’s Executive Leadership Program

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Co-led by Marsha Clark and Jesse Ihde, LEAP Academy is a premier executive women's leadership program born out of Marsha Clark's Power of Self - a 25 year legacy equipping women to succeed in executive leadership.

We are a trusted Partner of organizations serious about building a pipeline of executive leaders and retaining their top female talent.

We are a growing network of women supporting one another through the many seasons of life and work.

Our transformational leadership experience is marked by best-in-class content and coaching. We have created a space for women that is both rigorous and nurturing, evidence-based and holistic, serious and fun.

25 year legacy of creating value & ROI for your organization:

  • Retain and advance your top female talent

  • Strengthen succession planning and culture

  • Demonstrate commitment to equity and leadership excellence

  • Receive measurable leadership growth and engagement outcomes

Consistently delivering on measurable outcomes and growth for participants:

  • 90% report being a stronger leader

  • 90% report being more equipped to lead at the most senior levels

  • 90% have enhanced their professional networks

  • 90% are more confident in their ability to lead and influence

  • 100% have a better understanding of themselves and how they impact others

  • 80% are more prepared to navigate internal politics and dynamics

  • 100% would recommend this program to a colleague or friend

The alumni of Power of Self speak for themselves calling this program life-changing and transformative. These women are consistently being promoted within their organizations. Specifically focused on women on the precipice of executive leadership, Power of Self is uniquely designed to equip women with the self-awareness, tools, business acumen and wisdom for the next level while also surrounding them with a support network for the life of their journey. 

LEAP LOGISTICS

LEAP Academy takes place in North Dallas and consists of 12 in-person days, 4 virtual coaching sessions, 5 assessments and 5 workshops for participant sponsors carried out over nine months. A healthy breakfast and lunch is provided daily and food allergies are accommodated. Women traveling in from out of town will be provided with hotel recommendations nearby to the meeting facility.

Thank you to these organizations for partnering with us to prioritize the advancement of authentic, powerful women leaders through your sponsorship of a LEAP Academy particpant:

MR. COOPER
national charity league
ONCOR
PAUL QUINN COLLEGE
RED VELVET
ruthie’s cafe
THE BONADIO GROUP
THE CHOCTAW NATION
THE good Foundation
THE OM GROUP
The Samaritan Inn
TITOS
The university of texas at dallas
7-11

advocate health
Bon Secours Mercy Health
CHIldren’s health
CHOLLA PETROLEUM
educate texas
everest collective
DALlas mavs
daniels & Erickson, PC
FOSSIL
Girls EMbracing Mothers (GEM)
haynes boone
HUnt oil
janie’s angels
Jubilee Park & Community Center

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