LEAP Flagship

A Transformational Leadership Development Experience for Senior Marketing Executives

 

Developing Leaders in the Age of AI and Disruption, in Partnership with

 

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Equipping Leaders for the Now, While Preparing Them for What's Next

Designed for Today’s World

Unlike pure academic or general leadership development, LEAP addresses real-world leadership challenges and outcomes with transformative capabilities.

Focuses on the Whole Leader

From personal, self-reflection to sharpening future-focused skills, LEAP is designed to serve the whole individual.

Builds Future-proofed Skills

Equips leaders to thrive through AI transformation and the accelerated pace of innovation.

Sept 15 - Oct 22 2026

A three-day in-person immersion + four virtual sessions to follow.

Transform How You Lead

Proven ROI through retention, stronger leadership pipelines and business impact.

400+ Leaders Since 2020

Alumni continue to strengthen teams and shape company culture.

Trusted by the world’s leading brands, LEAP Flagship helps organizations future-proof their top talent to lead confidently through disruption and AI-driven change. Built by today’s top CMOs and industry visionaries, it develops culture-shaping leaders who thrive through uncertainty, delivering both personal growth and organizational impact

“LEAP was the most actionable leadership training I have ever attended because it connected on both an intellectual and emotional level.”

SVP of Marketing, Citi

"By far the best executive leadership experience that I’ve attended. The holistic approach to uncovering gaps, sharpening skills, and blending EQ and IQ stimuli was invaluable to my career growth."

VP, Content and Growth, Sirius XM and Pandora

“We’ve had 17 leaders go through LEAP, each who brought back instrumental new skills for leading their teams."

Fortune 500 CMO, client since 2022

“Truly the most refreshing and honest leadership course I've been a part of to date.”

Head of Marketing - Arcadia, Snap Inc.

Lessons Taught by Esteemed CEOs, Presidents, and CMOs

Ana Sanchez

Ana Sanchez
President of McCormick and Company (Europe)

Anton Vincent

Anton Vincent
President, Mars Wrigley, North America & Global Ice Cream

Antonio Lucio

Antonio Lucio
CMO & Corporate Affairs Officer, HP

Clive Sirkin

Clive Sirkin
former Chief Growth Officer, Kellogg Company and Kimberly-Clark

Deborah Wahl

Deborah Wahl
former Global CMO, GM, Cadillac and McDonald’s

Greg Welch

Greg Welch
Partner, Spencer Stuart

Jeff Jones

Jeff Jones
President and CEO, H&R Block

John Iwata

Jon Iwata
former CBO, IBM; Executive Fellow, Yale SOM

Rebecca Messina

Rebecca Messina
former Global CMO, Uber and Beam Suntory

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Rishad Tobaccowala
Author, Futurist, former Chief Strategist, Publicis Groupe

Rudy Wilson

Rudy Wilson
former President, SC Johnson

Tiffany R. Warren (1)

Tiffany R. Warren
EVP, CDIO, Sony Music Group

LEAP Flagship Mentors

Danielle Lee

Danielle Lee
Board Director, former President, Warner, Music, Chief Fan Officer, NBA

David Edelman (2)

David Edelman
Board Director, former CMO, Aetna, Harvard Business School Professor

Deborah Wahl

Deborah Wahl
Board Director; former Global CMO of GM, Cadillac and McDonald's

Deirdre Findlay

Deirdre Findlay
former Global Chief Commercial Officer, Sonos

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John Dillon
President, la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe; former President, CBO, CMO, Denny’s

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Maurice Cooper
former Chief Customer Officer, Bath & Body Works and SVP, Marketing Target

Linh Peters

Linh Peters
former CMO, Walgreens and Global CMO, Calvin Klein

Randi Stipes (1)

Randi Stipes
former Chief Marketing & Communication Officer, The Weather Company; former VP, IBM

Rebecca Messina (2)

Rebecca Messina
former Global CMO, Uber and Beam Suntory

A Two-Part Immersive Journey

A 3-day in-person experience with The Aspen Institute focused on reflective, grounded leadership, combined with a 4-week virtual journey led by global C-suite leaders focused on future-ready skills.

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4-week virtual sprint
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Personalized Development

Each participant is carefully matched with a senior C-suite mentor who provides dedicated, one-on-one coaching tailored to their growth goals.

Individualized Guidance
Three, 1:1 Sessions
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A Diverse Peer Community 

By engaging with a diverse executive cohort, participants gain fresh insights, innovative ideas, and a broader perspective that fuels both personal and organizational growth.

Built-in Network
Outside Perspectives
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Turning learning into lasting impact

Leaders leave with a customized action and accountability plan that ensure lessons are applied in the real-world—driving measurable progress for themselves, their teams, and their organization.

Personalized Handbook
Peer Accountability
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In-person Immersion with The Aspen Institute

To kick off the experience, we'll spend three days with The Aspen Institute in a location selected to support the kind of reflection and deep exploration that this component of the program necessitates. Our last class met at Carmel Valley Ranch, a coastal mountain retreat two hours south of San Francisco. The

Fall 2026 location TBA.

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Supportive Network of Peers to Accelerate Growth

Program participants will join a cross-industry community of peers supporting their growth, offering fresh perspectives and helping to expand their network and personal board of directors.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the program designed for?

Senior marketing leaders with 15+ years of experience (10+ years leading teams). Small groups within the program are curated based on role, experience level and leadership goals. 

What is the program's format?

LEAP Flagship is a comprehensive and immersive leadership development experience spanning eight weeks with a dedicated three days in person with the Aspen Institute followed by a four-week virtual sprint (four hours per week). 

What is the cost?

$20,000 per person which includes the eight-week program and access to the LEAP community platform for connecting with peers, ongoing access to exclusive resources, and more. 

What is the timing for the next program?

The Fall 2026 LEAP Flagship program schedule is as follows:

Sep 16th-18th: In-person immersion with The Aspen Institute (evening reception on the 15th). Location TBA.

Oct 1st - Oct 22nd: Four-week virtual sprint meeting once weekly on Thursdays 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, and 10/22.

Registration deadline: July 31st

Who are the participating executives?

The current cross-industry class is made up of 40+ marketing executives from the world's leading brands. Past and current participating executives come from Google, HP, PepsiCo, Verizon, StateFarm, Target, DoorDash, Chime, e.l.f. Beauty and more. Participants for the Fall 2026 class will be of a similar profile.

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