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The Connected Leader: Credibility, Influence & Impact

Become the Leader Others Trust, Follow, and Remember.

The Connected Leader: Credibility, Influence & Impact (CII) is Conversant’s premier executive leadership development multi-part program designed for experienced leaders who want to create meaningful business results through stronger relationships, purposeful conversations, and connected, authentic leadership.

Through immersive retreat experiences, executive coaching, peer collaboration, and real-world application, you’ll strengthen your ability to build credibility, influence others, reduce stress and create lasting organizational impact, all while becoming the leader your people need most.

Who Should Enroll in the Connected Leader (CII) Program?

This program is designed for senior leaders, executives, business owners, and organizational decision-makers who are ready to elevate both their leadership effectiveness and organizational impact.

You'll benefit most if you want to:

  • Build trust and credibility across your organization
  • Increase your influence without relying on authority
  • Navigate complex leadership challenges with greater confidence
  • Strengthen collaboration across teams
  • Reduce organizational friction and stress
  • Create measurable business and cultural impact
  • Invest in your long-term leadership growth
  • Create extraordinary impact and results in your business and your life

What You'll Experience During the Connected Leader (CII) Program

Unlike traditional executive leadership training, Connected Leader combines immersive learning with ongoing coaching and practical application over the course of eight months.

Your experience includes:

  • Four immersive in nature leadership conferences (one virtual and three in-person retreats)
  • Personalized one-on-one executive coaching
  • Facilitated peer coaching groups
  • Leadership assessments
  • Team consultation with a Conversant consultant
  • Practical leadership application between sessions
  • A supportive community of senior leaders from diverse industries
  • Highly experiential exercises, including work with horses, cattle, and peers

Why Leaders Choose the Connected Leader (CII) Program

Participants consistently describe CII as transformational because it extends beyond classroom learning. The program helps leaders:

  • Build credibility more quickly
  • Influence with authenticity
  • Lead through purpose instead of position
  • Increase business results while reducing stress
  • Develop leadership habits that create lasting organizational change
  • Support other leaders in developing these same capabilities

Program Results: What Connected Leaders Will Accomplish

How Do I Take the Next Step to Enroll in the Connected Leader (CII) Program?

  • Complete the enrollment form with your full name, email, company, and job title.
  • Look forward to an invitation to meet with a program leader for an enrollment conversation.
For additional details or to discuss a custom emerging leader program within your organization, contact info@conversant.com.

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Foundations of Connected Leadership Virtual: April 28, May 5, & May 12, 2027 from 10am-12pm MT

Build a foundation in high-performance conversations, leadership presence, and Connected Leadership principles through a series of interactive virtual sessions. You’ll receive:

  • Connected Leader 360 Assessment
  • Leadership framework introduction
  • Preparation for the immersive conferences
Credibility May 16-21, 2027 The Colorado Chautauqua Boulder, CO

Learn how authentic connection creates trust. Develop:

  • Purposeful leadership presence
  • Stronger relationships
  • Trust-building communication
  • Authentic credibility that encourages collaboration rather than compliance
Influence July 25-30, 2027 Highland Haven Creekside Inn Evergreen, CO

Discover how to create meaningful action through purposeful influence. You’ll learn to:

  • Understand your unique leadership strengths
  • Influence through connection rather than control
  • Improve collaboration
  • Lead meaningful organizational change
Impact October 10-15, 2027 Vista Verde Ranch Clark, CO

Bring everything together to create measurable organizational results. You’ll explore:

  • Purpose-driven leadership
  • Organizational agility
  • Sustainable leadership practices
  • Leading through uncertainty
  • Practical application through immersive experiential learning

Including unique outdoor leadership experiences that reinforce communication, trust, and teamwork.

Program Overview

Your tuition includes:

  • Four Connected Leadership conferences
  • Executive coaching throughout the program
  • Peer coaching groups
  • Leadership assessments
  • Organizational consultation
  • Experiential leadership activities
  • Program materials

Tution: $38,500

Estimated Room & Board Single:

Single fee for each conference includes lodging, meals from multiple caterers and restaurants, and associated local taxes. Prices may vary depending on room choices and price fluctuations. Participants should anticipate an additional investment of approximately $11,000-$12,000 total in room and board across all three conferences.

  • Credibility (Chautauqua Park, Boulder, CO)
  • Influence (Highland Haven, Evergreen, CO)
  • Impact (Vista Verde Guest Ranch, Clark, CO)

How Do I Take the Next Step to Enroll in the Connected Leader (CII) Program?

  • Complete the enrollment form with your full name, email, company, and job title.

For additional details or to discuss a custom emerging leader program within your organization, contact info@conversant.com.

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About our Program Leads

Roger Henderson
Roger Henderson
Roger brings a unique mix of experiences to his work at Conversant that include engineering, and talent development, as well as adult learning in the ski industry as a ski instructor and trainer. His engineering experience was gained in the aerospace industry as a software engineer and test engineer, including many years as an engineering manager.
Mickey Connolly
Mickey Connolly
My name is Mickey Connolly, the Chairman and co-founder of Conversant. For over 35 years, my colleagues and I have explored how the way leaders connect with others impacts organizational culture and strategic success.
Emma Rose Connolly
Emma Rose Connolly
With over a decade of experience in leadership development, organizational change, and strategy alignment, Emma Rose has partnered with leaders across industries, geographies, and disciplines to bring a human-focused approach to culture, employee experience, and performance.
Richard McDonald
Richard McDonald
With over 30 years experience organizations in North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Africa, Richard inspires mindfulness and interconnectivity in his work. He takes a holistic approach when working with clients.

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Great course. Helpful to insights on how to use Conversant methods of cycle of value, conversation meter, and intersection of views in practice. Enjoyed getting to connect with cohort members and felt the small breakout rooms were very helpful to hear others insights.

– 2026 participant

This program was great. Every meeting we had, I left feeling refreshed and motivated for my day. The structure was extremely valuable. It was helpful to have the forum to speak with others facing the same challenges as myself.

– 2025 participant

I learned so much about how to cut through waste in conversation, reduce friction, and lead more effectively. The workshops were so helpful to have an opportunity to discuss challenges and opportunities with leaders from all different types of organizations and find commonalties and shared purpose.

– Care Gerland
Director of Client Services, Savage Brands

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an executive leadership development program?

An executive leadership development program is designed to help experienced leaders strengthen the skills needed to lead organizations through complexity and change. Conversant’s Connected Leader: Credibility, Influence & Impact program combines executive leadership coaching, immersive retreats, peer learning, and practical application to help leaders build credibility, influence others, and create measurable organizational impact. Unlike traditional leadership training, the program focuses on transforming leadership behaviors that produce lasting business results.

Connected Leader goes beyond one-on-one executive coaching by combining immersive leadership experiences, personalized coaching, peer group learning, leadership assessments, and organizational application. Participants develop practical Connected Leadership skills that improve communication, trust, influence, and collaboration while immediately applying those lessons within their organizations. This integrated executive leadership development program creates meaningful, measurable change rather than short-term learning.

This executive leadership development program is designed for senior leaders, executives, business owners, and experienced professionals responsible for leading teams, driving organizational strategy, and creating business results. If you’re looking to strengthen your executive leadership skills, improve organizational influence, build stronger relationships, and lead with greater purpose, Connected Leader provides the coaching, community, and practical experiences needed to elevate your leadership.