Empowerfy Leadership Lab

Turn who you are into how you lead

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An in-person experience rooted in our original Embodying Leadership research. This is an opportunity for you to step away from your daily routine to reconnect with your story, your values, and your impact as a leader. You will leave with language, resources, and tools you can use the very next day.

Why join us?

  • Learn how identity, culture, and context shape the way you lead.

  • Engage in a day of inspiration, workshops, and meaningful networking.

  • Learn from the researchers of the original Embodying Leadership research study.

  • Walk away with a ready-to-implement, personalized 90-day professional development plan.

  • Exclusive access to original evidence-based frameworks and tools developed by Dr. Norlan Hernández, Dr. Sal Bueno, and Dr. Alía A. Rodríguez.

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Spots will be limited. Join the early interest list to be the first to register!

Meet the Team

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Dr. Norlan Hernández

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Dr. Alia Rodriguez

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Dr. Sal Bueno

What you’ll get

  • ✺ Half-Day Immersive Experience ✺

    Step into a room of fellow leaders and do the real work of leadership. You will hear from scholars and leaders, engage in honest dialogue, and practice evidence informed tools that strengthen how you show up when it matters most.

  • ✺ Leadership Curriculum ✺

    An easy to follow participant workbook with practical, research-based leadership content.

  • ✺ 90-Day Leadership Plan ✺

    You’ll walk away with a custom roadmap to guide your leadership journey beyond the program.

  • ✺ Meaningful Networking ✺

    Access to an opportunity to meet, learn, and network with other leaders from various industries.

What Topics are Included?

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  • Program intro, assessments, personal leadership vision

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Limited Enrollment

Limited Enrollment

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What you need to know

    • Format: In Person

    • Date: Friday, April 24th.

    • Location:‍ Vanguard University

    • Duration: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

  • This program is ideal for:

    • Emerging and mid level leaders who want to lead with greater confidence and clarity

    • Senior leaders who carry responsibility for diverse teams and complex change

    • HR, learning, and inclusion professionals who design leadership and culture initiatives

    • Nonprofit and education leaders who sit at the intersection of community, mission, and institution

    • Understand your leadership identity narrative with greater clarity

    • See how your culture, upbringing, and lived experience shape the way you lead

    • Gain practical language for talking about identity and leadership in your organization

    • Leave with a ninety day professional development plan that is specific and realistic

    • Receive tools and frameworks you can adapt for conversations with your team

    • Renew your sense of purpose, courage, and hope in your leadership journey

  • The leadership lab is planned as a half-day in-person experience at Vanguard University (Costa Mesa, CA).

  • No. The content is designed for leaders across sectors. We especially welcome participants from corporate, nonprofit, higher education, healthcare, and faith based or community organizations.

  • Yes. Leadership is a team sport. We encourage groups from the same organization so you can support each other in living out your ninety day plans. Group pricing information will be shared first with the interest list.

  • Cost varies based on when you register. We have early bird, regular, and at-the-door rates and options for team registrations.

    Join the interest list to receive the cost details!

  • Yes. Participants will receive access to white papers, tools, and suggested follow up practices. You will also receive occasional email prompts over your ninety day plan to encourage you to keep going.

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