LEAP Essentials

Next Generation Leadership Development for Experienced and Rising Marketing Leaders

Summer 2026 Class: July 15 - August 19

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Trusted by the World's Leading Brands to Develop their Leaders

LEAP Essentials is a high-impact, interactive leadership development program taught by world-class CMOs and other C-suite leaders. It delivers the most transformative and essential elements of the more immersive LEAP Flagship program. 

The LEAP Essentials Advantage

Access to Top CMOs & Their Playbooks

"Talking directly with top CMOs unlocked candid insights and dialogue I could never access elsewhere."

Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately

"This experience doesn’t just inspire; it equips you with frameworks and tools that change how you lead the moment you put them into practice."

Built-in, Curated Network of Peers

"My network is exponentially stronger, and the lessons I’ve gained from C-Suite peers and mentors are already influencing how I lead and make decisions."

Core Leadership Outcomes

The LEAP Essentials curriculum has been honed and shaped with our 400+ alumni and the LEAP 6 Pillars of Leadership to ensure a laser focus on applicable, real-world skills that truly matter.
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Summer 2026 Course Led by Top C-Suite Leaders

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Daniel Cherry III
Global CMO, Vans

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Diana Haussling
CEO, Hello Products

Danielle Lee (2)

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

Musa Tariq (1)

Musa Tariq
former CMO, GoFundMe; Global Head of Marketing, Airbnb Experiences

Soyoung Kang

Soyoung Kang
President, eos (former Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer)

Tressie Lieberman

Tressie Lieberman
Global Chief Brand Officer, Starbucks

1:1 Mentorship from Top C-Suite Leaders

In addition to virtual course lessons and peer-to-peer discussions, participants receive personalized, 1:1 mentorship from a curated group of C-level marketing change-makers from some of the world's top brands.


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"The Leap Virtuosi Essentials program was exactly what I needed at this stage in my career. It was helpful to validate and emphasize the fact that leadership starts with mastering yourself. This program gave me both the space and the inspiration to double down on that belief."

VP of Marketing

"What a great opportunity to learn from top business leaders, sharpen my skills, expand my influence, and network with a powerful marketing community."

VP of Brand & Purpose

"LEAP Essentials couldn't have come at a better time. Spending focused time for 6 weeks "mastering me" and giving myself space to think has been invaluable and I already see it paying dividends in how I show up as a leader."

Head of Marketing, Cinnabon

"I had the privilege of meeting incredible classmates who have now become my trusted peers on this journey driven by our shared purpose."

Sr. Design Director

"What makes LEAP Essentials so powerful is its practicality. It doesn't just inspire; it equips you with real frameworks and tools that help you navigate every aspect of leadership."

VP of Marketing

FAQs

What is the cost?

$3800 which includes the 6 class sessions, individual mentorship sessions, and ongoing access to the alumni community platform.

Who is the program designed for?

Brand Marketing leaders with 10-15 years of experience who are currently leading teams. Small discussion groups during the program are curated based on role, experience level, and leadership goals.

What is the program's format?

LEAP Essentials is built around 6 highly interactive, virtual sessions, each based on one of the LEAP 6 Pillars of Leadership.

Each session is 2 hours, held one day a week for 6 weeks.

The sessions blend intellectual with emotional stimuli, lessons from C-Suite leaders, as well as whole and small-group discussions and workshops to create the conditions for meaningful reflection, fresh thinking and growth. 

What is the schedule?

The next LEAP Essentials program will take place July 15th - August 19th, 2026.

Schedule Preview:

  • Virtual Orientation (1pm-2pm ET): July 8th
  • Virtual Sessions (1pm-3pm ET): July 15th, July 22nd, July 29th, August 5th, August 12th, August 19th

More details to be announced.

Who are the participating executives?

Each class is made up of a senior group of brand-side marketing executives from some of the world's most recognized and fastest-growing brands. Prior to each class start-date, participants will be onboarded onto the LEAP Community Platform where you will get to meet and interact with your fellow peers ahead of, during, and after the program kick-off.

Reserve Your Seat Today

Are you a brand-side marketer with 10-15 years experience and ready for a transformative leadership development experience?

Join our next cohort and invest in your career advancement this year.

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