LEAP Essentials

Fall Class runs October 9th to November 13th, 2025
Trusted by the world's top and fastest growing brands to develop their leaders:

Live leadership playbooks directly from CMOs

LEAP Essentials is a six-week leadership program taught by world-class CMOs and C-suite leaders and designed for experienced and rising marketing leaders. It delivers the most transformative elements of our flagship LEAP program—trusted by 300+ executives over the past four years—in a high-impact, interactive format.

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."

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."

1:1 Mentorship that Accelerates Progress

"Dedicated one-on-one time with my mentor crystallized my next steps and gave me confidence I couldn’t have reached on my own."

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."

Lessons Led by Top C-Suite Leaders

Sessions are guided by hand-picked C-level leaders based on their greatest leadership superpowers and experiences leading some of the world's top brands.

Craig Brommers

Craig Brommers
CMO, American Eagle

DC III

Daniel Cherry III
Global CMO, Dickie's

Eric Schwartz

Eric Schwartz
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Karin Timpone

Karin Timpone
Former EVP & CMO, MLB and global CMO, Marriott

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Kellyn Smith Kenny
Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, AT&T

Kenny Mitchell

Kenny Mitchell
Global CMO, Levi Strauss & Co.

Najoh Tita‐Reid

Najoh Tita‐Reid
Global Brand and Experience Officer, Mars Petcare

Todd Kaplan

Todd Kaplan
CMO, Kraft Heinz

Zena Arnold

Zena Arnold
CMO, Sephora

1:1 Mentorship from Top C-Suite Leaders

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 Mentors

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"My team LOVED LEAP Essentials, literally can't stop talking about the value."
CMO, Fandom
"The LEAP Essentials program has been the best investment I've made in my own growth as a leader. The lessons are tight, the breakouts are eye-opening, and the entire experience is designed for self-discovery."
SVP of Marketing (Spring 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)
"[Participant] has been so excited and engaged. I've seen her confidence increase and a shift towards asking more strategic questions."
CMO
"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)

Core Leadership Outcomes

The LEAP Essentials curriculum has been honed over the past four years of the flagship LEAP program through input from our 300+ alumni to ensure laser focus on applicable, real-world skills that truly matter. 

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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.

 

FAQs

Who is the program designed for?

Marketing leaders with 10+ years of experience who are currently leading teams. Small groups are curated based on role, experience level and leadership goals.

What is the program's format?

It's built around highly interactive, live virtual sessions, 2 hours per week for 6 weeks. Each session blends 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 six-week program takes place Oct. 9th - Nov. 13th, 2025, each Thursday from 9 am - 11 am PT (noon - 2 pm ET).

Full Schedule:

  • Oct. 9th: Session 1 (Reinforce Your Foundation)
  • Oct. 16th: Session 2 (Understand the Landscape)
  • Oct. 23rd: Session 3 (Clear the Path)
  • Oct. 30th: Session 4 (Strengthen Your Team)
  • Nov. 6th: Session 5 (Build Bridges)
  • Nov. 13th: Session 6 (Develop Resilience)
What is the cost?

$3800 per person which includes access to the LEAP community platform for connecting with peers, access to resources and more.

Who are the participating executives?

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

Interested in LEAP Essentials for yourself or your leaders?