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Program Overview

At Conversant, our Emerging Leader Program helps new and aspiring managers unlock the power of conversation, resulting in a meaningful difference these leaders are proud to make. We evolve agile, reliable, and always available solutions to grow leaders who are confident and capable leading conversations that improve alignment, trust and achievement. The Emerging Leader program accelerates results and builds a lifelong Connected Leader mindset through practical, applied learning and insights from diverse peer perspectives.

Who Should Enroll in the Emerging Leader Program?

  • First-time people leaders and new managers
  • Employees preparing to take on a leadership role
  • Experienced leaders who want to reinvent their leadership approach
  • Individual contributors with influence and/or a strategic role requiring collaboration

Program Results: What Emerging Leaders Will Accomplish

Participants will strengthen critical skills and mindsets to excel in both current and future leadership roles. Through this program, you will learn to:
  • Drive results through others in alignment with organizational priorities
  • Clarify expectations and deliver meaningful feedback that inspires accountability and growth
  • Influence effectively without relying on authority, forging collaboration across teams and functions
  • Commit to personal growth actions that create near-term impact while fostering a lifelong learning mindset

What Program Formats Are Available?

We offer two flexible leadership development formats so organizations can choose the experience that best fits their emerging leaders.

In-Person Program + Coaching

  • 30-minute enrollment coaching session
  • 90-minute virtual kickoff
  • 1-day intensive workshop
  • 3 monthly individual coaching sessions
  • 90-minute virtual conclusion

2026 Schedule:

  • Houston, TX; September 17, 2026
  • Portland, OR; December 10, 2026

Tuition: $5,000

Virtual Program

  • 30-minute enrollment coaching
  • 3-hour learning sessions
  • 3-hour group coaching
  • 2-hour capstone presentations

2026 Schedule:

  • August 20 – September 24, 2026
    Thursdays 9am-12pm MT

Tuition: $3,500

Add 3 individual coaching sessions to the virtual program for $1,500 per person

How Do I Enroll in the Emerging Leader Program?

  • Complete the enrollment form with your full name, email, company, and job title.
  • Select your preferred program format (in-person or virtual) and session dates.
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

Emma Rose Connolly
Emma Rose partners with leaders to navigate complexity and strengthen culture, performance, and collaboration. With over a decade of experience in leadership development and organizational change, she brings a human-centered approach grounded in psychology and systems thinking. Her work focuses on helping groups move from uncertainty to clarity, trust, and shared direction.
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Katie Mingo
Katie brings a background in visual design and linguistics to her work helping leaders navigate complexity and build stronger connections. With over a decade at Conversant, she has partnered with global organizations across industries and now leads facilitation for the Emerging Leader program. Her approach emphasizes the role of human connection in leading through uncertainty and change.
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Patrick Kennedy

Patrick helps leaders and teams use conversation to create clarity, alignment, and more effective ways of working. Drawing on a background in motivational psychology and 15 years of experience with organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 500s, he focuses on purpose, outcomes, and the human side of change. 

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Ryo Penna
Ryo Penna is a global facilitator based in São Paulo who helps leaders use conversation to build clarity, trust, and results. Drawing on experience as an entrepreneur and leader of a large student organization, he focuses on how people connect and lead in practice. His work emphasizes unlocking potential through more effective, intentional interaction.

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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

How much does the Emerging Leader Program cost?

Conversant’s Emerging Leader Program is offered at two price points. In-person sessions in Houston, TX (September 17, 2026) and Portland, OR (December 10, 2026) are $5,000 per person. The virtual series running August 20 through September 24, 2026 is $3,500 per person. An optional add-on of three individual coaching sessions is available for the virtual format at $1,500 per person. All formats include enrollment coaching, facilitated sessions, group coaching, and a virtual conclusion.

Conversant offers two formats for the Emerging Leader Program. The in-person intensive includes a 30-minute enrollment coaching session, 90-minute virtual kickoff, one-day workshop, three monthly individual coaching sessions, and a virtual conclusion. The virtual series meets Thursdays from 9am to 12pm MT and includes structured learning sessions, group coaching, and a two-hour capstone and an option to add 2 individual coaching sessions. Both formats are grounded in Conversant’s Connected Leadership methodology and deliver the same core curriculum.
The Houston in-person session takes place September 17, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Tuition is $5,000 per person and includes a pre-program enrollment coaching session, 90-minute virtual kickoff, full-day intensive workshop, three monthly individual coaching sessions, and a virtual conclusion. The session is facilitated by Conversant consultants Katie Mingo and Patrick Kennedy. A second in-person session is available in Portland, OR on December 10, 2026.
The Emerging Leader Program is designed for first-time people leaders and new managers, employees preparing to step into a leadership role, experienced leaders seeking to reinvent their approach, and individual contributors in strategic or cross-functional roles. The program is also well suited for organizations building a pipeline of Connected Leaders who can drive results through others, deliver effective feedback, and influence across teams without relying on formal authority.
Participants develop the skills and mindset to drive results through others in alignment with organizational priorities, give feedback that inspires accountability and growth, influence across teams without formal authority, and commit to sustained personal development. The program builds a lifelong Connected Leader mindset through applied learning, peer coaching, and facilitated workshops, using Conversant’s Cycle of Value, the Intersection and Conversation Meter as core practical tools participants apply immediately.
Unlike conventional leadership training, the Emerging Leader Program grounds participants in Conversant’s Connected Leadership methodology, a conversation-based approach proven across Fortune 100 and mid-market organizations. Rather than lecture-style frameworks, the program combines individual coaching, peer learning, and facilitated practice to build habits that transfer to real challenges. Participants leave with practical tools including the Cycle of Value, the Intersection and Conversation Meter that create measurable changes in how they lead and influence.
The virtual Emerging Leader Program runs August 20 through September 24, 2026, with weekly sessions on Thursdays from 9am to 12pm Mountain Time. The program includes three-hour learning sessions, three-hour group coaching sessions, and a two-hour capstone presentation, all delivered online. Tuition is $3,500 per person, with an optional add-on of three individual coaching sessions for $1,500. The virtual format delivers the same Connected Leadership curriculum as the in-person program.
The Emerging Leader Program is facilitated by four Conversant consultants: Emma Rose Connolly, Katie Mingo, Patrick Kennedy, and Ryo Penna. Each brings more than a decade of experience in leadership development and organizational change. Their backgrounds span psychology, linguistics, motivational science, and cross-cultural facilitation. Participants benefit from a human-centered approach grounded in real organizational experience, with facilitation that adapts to individual development goals and team context.