Bi-Monthly Leadership Development Group
Lead with Impact: A Strategic Peer Forum for Leadership Excellence
➤ Launch Date: September 10, 2025
➤ Schedule: Meets Twice Monthly | 90 Minutes per Session
➤ Format: Live Online via Zoom
Program Overview
Today’s leaders are operating in environments marked by complexity, rapid change, and high expectations. Technical expertise and operational skill are no longer enough—leaders must also develop the interpersonal agility, systems awareness, and emotional intelligence required to lead with lasting impact.
The Leadership Development Group is a professionally facilitated, application-driven forum designed for leaders who want to elevate their effectiveness, expand their leadership capacity, and navigate real-time challenges with confidence.
Rooted in the Satir Growth Model, this program integrates proven leadership frameworks with structured peer consultation and guided reflection. Participants will engage with a cross-sector cohort of experienced professionals, gaining insight and practical strategies for high-stakes leadership in dynamic systems.
This is not a theoretical seminar—it’s a leadership lab. Each session offers focused, real-time consultation on the challenges that matter most to you and your organization.
What You’ll Gain
Tools to improve team performance and resolve real workplace challenges
Greater self-awareness to communicate clearly and make confident decisions
Practical strategies to manage stress and lead through complex situations
Structured feedback from peers to address current leadership issues
Connections with experienced leaders from diverse sectors for ongoing support
Insight into how culture and background influence your leadership style and choices
Designed For:
This program is built for professionals with leadership responsibility, including:
Senior managers, directors, and executives leading teams or departments
Organizational development professionals and leadership consultants
Founders, partners, and decision-makers in growing organizations
Leaders navigating transition, increased complexity, or broader scope
Facilitators
Joanne Perold
Marcus Blankenship
Marcus and Joanne are accomplished leadership consultants and facilitators with decades of combined experience across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial sectors. They specialize in leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and executive coaching.
Both have trained under Jean McLendon, a leading authority in the Satir Model and a senior organizational consultant with global experience. Marcus and Jo are active members of the Satir Legacy Program and co-lead its Leadership Working Group. Their work reflects a deep commitment to translating the principles of the Satir Growth Model into actionable strategies for today’s leaders.
Their facilitation approach is structured, focused, and grounded in real-world leadership—offering tools and insights that can be applied immediately in organizational settings.
Supervising Consultant: Jean McLendon
Jean McLendon brings over four decades of experience in leadership development, organizational consulting, and human systems change. A direct student of Virginia Satir, Jean is internationally recognized for her ability to integrate systems thinking, personal development, and leadership strategy. She serves as a senior advisor to this program and provides ongoing consultation to the facilitation team.
Program Investment
$100 USD per person per session
Billed monthly, regardless of attendance
Sliding scale available using Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) to ensure global access