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LEAP Essentials

Taught by some of the world’s leading CMOs and C-suite leaders, LEAP Essentials is designed for experienced and rising marketing executives who are driving culture, growth, and transformation, and ready to lead at the next level. In six highly impactful, highly interactive sessions, participants gain access to the leadership playbooks that have taken top leaders years to achieve.

The last class of 2025 runs October 9 - November 13, 2025.

Trusted by Marketing Executives from some of the world's top and fastest growing brands:

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.
Additional fall class professors to be announced!

Craig Brommers

Craig Brommers
CMO, American Eagle

Kellyn Smith Kenny

KellynSmithKenny
Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, AT&T

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

Fall Class Runs Oct. 9 - Nov. 13th

LEAP Essentials is a six-week leadership program designed to deliver the transformative elements of our flagship program LEAP—which has accelerated the growth of 300+ leaders over the past four years—in a high-impact, highly-interactive interactive format. Class meets weekly for two hours October 9 - Nov. 13th.

A Modern Approach to Today's Leadership Challenges

Lessons led by Top CMOs

Highly actionable skills taught by esteemed CMOs and C-level executives who have risen to success.

Whole-Leader Focus

Holistic curriculum focused on IQ, EQ and SQ development, critical for today's leaders.

Peer-to-Peer Problem Solving

Real-time problem-solving and network building with a diverse peer community.

"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.

 

Frequently asked questions

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 you or your team?