The Leadership Circle

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The Leadership Circle *

Solve challenges. Meet goals, Lead sustainably.

The Circle helps experienced leaders overcome constant firefighting and stress so they can reclaim their time, develop their people, and get the right work done.

The challenge of leadership today.

Leadership today isn’t just demanding—it’s relentless.

You have to balance the demands and pressure from your own leader, with the work-life balance needs of your employees. These high expectations, competing priorities, and the need to deliver results, all while keeping your team engaged, is exhausting.

What if you could solve challenges, achieve results, and lead sustainably without working harder or longer?

Why The Circle works.

Leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.

Most leadership programs focus on adding new skills to your toolkit. The Circle is different.

It’s designed for experienced leaders who want to move beyond training and theory to focus on practical solutions and real-world application.

The Circle helps you:

  • Reclaim your time: Learn how to prioritize effectively, cut through the noise, and focus on what truly matters.

  • Develop your people: Build strategies to help your team grow, stay engaged, and deliver consistently.

  • Get the right work done: Solve challenges with actionable solutions, guided by insights from peers and certified coaches.

  • Lead with confidence: Strengthen your leadership habits so you can achieve results without working longer hours.

  • Stay grounded and focused: Use evidence-based practices like emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and mindfulness to manage stress and lead with intention.

This isn’t about abstract theory or one-size-fits-all advice. It’s about helping you lead smarter—not harder—and creating real impact through meaningful conversations, shared insights, and practical action.

The Circle is leadership, transformed—one action, one conversation, one breakthrough at a time.

What you’ll experience.

The Circle is your dedicated space to step back, refocus, and lead with purpose ON purpose.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • Clarity to focus on what matters most: Begin with the EQi 2.0 Leadership Assessment and a 1:1 debrief to uncover your strengths and growth areas, so you can align your efforts with the impact you want to make.

  • Confidence to tackle your toughest challenges: Work alongside other experienced leaders to solve real-time issues, build strategies, and apply practical tools that create meaningful results.

  • Support to take action and grow: Get the guidance and accountability you need through peer advisory circles, certified coaches, and masterclasses designed to meet your unique needs.

    This isn’t another course or a rigid curriculum—it’s a real-time, action-driven experience built for leaders like you, helping you move from firefighting and stress to reclaiming your time, developing your people, and getting the right work done.

The Circle’s 4 key aspects.

The heart of The Circle lies in these 4 core elements, designed to help you tackle challenges, foster growth, and create meaningful, measurable impact.

  • Monthly Coaching Circles

    In live, 90-minute sessions, join a small, confidential group of 4–6 leaders to share wins, tackle challenges, and gain actionable insights. Build relationships that last.

  • Monthly Masterclasses

    Starting in Month 2, these 60-minute sessions explore high-impact leadership topics selected by the group. Optional and recorded for flexibility.

  • Weekly Drop-Ins

    Real-time coaching for immediate challenges in small, live group sessions. Bring a challenge or learn from others’ experiences to uncover valuable insights. Optional and NOT recorded to maintain confidentiality.

  • Private LinkedIn Community

    Stay connected 24/7 for ongoing support, feedback, and shared insights. It’s your go-to space for timely advice and celebrating wins with peers.

The Circle is about more than just group coaching and discussions—it’s a framework designed to guide your growth throughout the year, with built-in support and accountability with touchpoints to anchor your progress:

  • Kickoff Session: Begin with clear intentions, clarify your goals, and form your peer coaching circle (so that you start strong with clear objectives.)

  • Mid-Year Checkpoint: Reflect on your progress, pivot if needed, and recalibrate your goals.

  • Year-End Review and Celebration: Celebrate your wins, reflect on growth, and set intentions for the next chapter of your leadership journey.


These structured milestones ensure that you stay focused on impactful actions with built-in accountability, take time to reflect, pivot, and refine your approach as necessary, and close the program with clarity, confidence, and a milestone celebration that brings the year full circle.

The research speaks for itself.

Leadership isn’t just about managing tasks—it’s about driving meaningful results for your team and organization.

Here’s why coaching and community-centered leadership development works:

💡 The Quality of Leadership Matters: "70% of business performance depends directly on the quality of leadership." (Source: Gallup)

📊 Coaching Drives Long-Term Success: “Organizations investing in coaching see 5x higher behavior change and long-term leadership success than traditional training alone."
(Source: Deloitte)

📈 Better Coaching = Better Results: "Leaders receiving coaching are 4x more likely to apply what they’ve learned, leading to stronger team engagement, higher productivity, and better organizational outcomes." (Source: International Coach Federation)

Is The Circle right for you?

This is for leaders who:

  • Care deeply about achieving organizational results through better people practices.

  • Feel overwhelmed and stretched thin by competing demands.

  • Are open to new approaches to solving leadership challenges.

  • Are committed to showing up for their coaching circle and taking meaningful action.

  • Want to build trust, connection, and engagement within their teams.

This is not for leaders who:

  • Are looking for a traditional, content-heavy training program.

  • Aren’t ready to explore new ways of leading, thinking and working.

  • Don’t have the time or commitment to actively engage with peers and coaches.

  • Aren’t open to exploring your leadership mindset or habits.

Pricing & the investment.

The Circle is offered at a special inaugural rate for the founding cohort:

  • $4,500 CAD/year (CAD for Canadian participants, USD for US participants)

  • Monthly Payment Option: $400 CAD/USD per month for 12 months (reflecting payment processing overhead).

*This program will retail for $7,500 following the inaugural cohort.

Includes:

  • Emotional Intelligence Leadership Assessment (EQi 2.0) & 1:1 Debrief: Gain clarity on your emotional intelligence strengths and areas for growth.

  • 10 Monthly Coaching Circles: Ten, 90-minute live group coaching calls over 12 months with space to tackle challenges, gain insights, and grow with a trusted peer group.

  • Monthly Masterclasses: 60-minute learning sessions - workshop, panel interviews, or guest speakers on group-selected leadership topics to help with challenges that matter most to you (starting Month 2).

  • Weekly Drop-Ins: To access real-time coaching and peer support for immediate challenges.

  • Private LinkedIn Group: Access to your small group cohort for leadership support, accessible anytime.

  • Year-End Review and Celebration: Group wrap up to reflect on progress, celebrate wins, and set future leadership intentions for growth and development.

This pricing will not be available again, making it a rare opportunity to join the founding cohort at a reduced rate.

Need Support for Professional Development Funding?

Many participants secure funding through their organization’s professional development budget. Download a Customizable Letter to help you make the case for your growth and its impact on your organization.

Meet Louise.

Seasoned HR Leader. Certified Organizational Coach. Bestselling Leadership Author.

With over 20 years of experience in HR, leadership development and coaching, Louise has worked with leaders at every level—from emerging managers to C-suite executives. Her passion lies in helping leaders build the clarity, skills, and mindset they need to thrive in their roles and inspire their teams to deliver great work.

As a certified coach, bestselling author, and leadership expert, Louise brings evidence-based tools and a heart-centered approach to every coaching engagement. She created The Circle to provide leaders with the support, community, and resources they need to succeed—not just in their roles, but in their lives.

For more information about Louise and her experience, please see her LinkedIn profile or email her directly here.

How to join —>

Join The Circle. Because leadership doesn’t need to feel like a solo journey.

Applications for this inaugural cohort are open January 6–January 24, 2025. .

Book a call today to join The Circle’s Founding Cohort. Spots are limited to only 10 leaders.