LEAP Essentials

Next Generation Leadership Development for Senior Marketing Leaders and Rising Stars

Trusted by the World's Top and Fastest Growing 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 spring cohort starts April 15th - May 20th, 2026.

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 300+ 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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Course Lessons Led by Top C-Suite Leaders

These are our past professors, hand-picked C-level leaders whose leadership superpowers and experience span some of the world’s top brands. Spring 2026 professors TBA.
Craig Brommers

Craig Brommers
CMO, American Eagle

Eric Schwartz

Eric Schwartz
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Karin Timpone

Karin Timpone
Former CMO, Major League Baseball and Global CMO, Marriott International

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Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, AT&T

Kenny Mitchell

Kenny Mitchell
Global CMO, Levi Strauss & Co.

Najoh Tita‐Reid

Najoh Tita‐Reid
Chief Growth Officer, Mars Petcare

Zena Arnold

Zena Arnold
CMO, Sephora

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.

Meet the Fall 2025 Mentors

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Online Network of Supportive Peers to Accelerate Growth

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

 

"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."
Former VP of Marketing (Summer 2025 Partcipant)
"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 (Fall 2025 Participant)
"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 (Spring 2025 Participant)
"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 (Summer 2025 Participant)
"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 (Spring 2025 Participant)

FAQs

What is the cost?

Early Registration (until Jan 31, 2026)

$3800 INCLUDING a ticket to POSSIBLE in Miami (an $899 value, while supplies last). 

Please also inquire about opportunity for $750 travel credit via POSSIBLE.

Standard Registration (Feb 1 thru Apr 1, 2026)

$3800. POSSIBLE ticket sold separately.

Who is the program designed for?

Marketing leaders with 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 April 15th - May 20th, 2026.

Schedule Preview:

  • Apr 15: Reinforce Your Foundation - Lead authentically by connecting values to action to deepen trust and credibility.
    Professor: TBA
  • Apr 22: Understand The Landscape - Strengthen situational awareness and organizational influence to enhance impact.
    Professor: TBA
  • Apr 29: Clear The Path - Turn friction into opportunity to accelerate team performance.
    Professor: TBA
    (LIVE in-person at POSSIBLE in Miami)
  • May 6: Strengthen Your Teams - Empower and coach with clarity and accountability.
    Professor: Kofi Amoo-Gottfried, CMO, DoorDash
  • May 13: Build Bridges - Lead through relationships to drive alignment and innovation.
    Professor: TBA
  • May 20: Fortify Resilience - Sustain confidence, adaptability, and endurance through change. Professor: TBA

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.

Learn More About LEAP Essentials