Leading from the Heart
A 6-Week Leadership Cohort for 20 Ambitious Leaders Ready to Inspire, Retain, and Excel
The best leaders don’t follow scripts. They lead with heart.
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Our Leading from the Heart workshop series is a practical, thought-provoking journey into humanistic leadership. Across six interactive sessions, you'll explore what it really means to lead with integrity, empathy and courage, without losing yourself in the process.
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Based on the principles in Bernard Kates’ book, this series blends deep reflection with real-world application. It’s not about fixing others, it’s about becoming the kind of leader others want to follow.
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Whether you're leading teams, mentoring others, or simply ready to show up more fully in your leadership role, these workshops will help you connect with your values, build trust, and create lasting impact.
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Because leadership isn’t about control.
It’s about connection.
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Why this Matters to You
In just 6 weeks, you’ll walk away with the mindset, skills, and confidence to:
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Build a team everyone wants to join — and stay on.
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Boost productivity and retention across your organization.
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Prepare for recruitment conversations with clarity and authority.
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Own your strengths and achievements without feeling self-conscious.
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Position yourself for stellar performance reviews.
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Show senior leaders you’re investing in your growth.
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Understand — and raise — the standard for the team you lead.
This isn’t just leadership theory.
It’s practical, real-world training designed to make you the leader people choose to follow.
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What You'll Gain
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role that inspires trust, drives results, and earns you the respect of peers and senior leaders alike — this workshop series is your launchpad.
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You will:
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Positively impact organizational productivity and staff retention by creating an environment people don’t want to leave.
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Foster a “They will want to work on your team” mentality that makes recruitment easier — and your team the place everyone wants to be.
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Prepare for recruitment conversations with clarity and confidence, so you can attract the right people from day one.
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Recognize and own your strengths and achievements — and learn how to toot your own horn without feeling awkward or self-promotional.
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Step into the “right space” for stellar performance reviews, so your growth and contributions are clearly seen and rewarded.
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Demonstrate to senior leaders that you are actively investing in your professional development and ready for greater responsibilities.
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Get crystal clear on what it means to be “the lowest common denominator of the team you are leading” — and how to raise that bar.
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How it Works
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Live Weekly Training with both instructors — Bernard Kates and Debby Spaltmann — blending deep insight with practical strategies.
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Exclusive Cohort of 20 Leaders — collaborate, share, and grow together in a safe and inspiring environment.
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Supporting Video Lessons to reinforce learning between live sessions.
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Interactive Group Exercises designed to turn insight into action.
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Ongoing Updates After the Series Ends — keep your learning alive with continued guidance.
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A Leadership Network for Life — make friends and connections with leaders who share your ambitions.
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Why This Series is Different
Most leadership training stops at theory.
This series blends Bernard’s heart-centered leadership philosophy with Debby’s proven strategies for communication, performance, and professional visibility — so you leave with both the mindset and the tools to lead at your very best.
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Who This Is For
This series is ideal for leaders who:
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Are currently leading teams (or about to step into leadership) and want to strengthen their impact.
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Are ready to build a culture where people want to work, grow, and stay.
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Want to be seen by senior leaders as invested, capable, and ready for bigger challenges.
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Believe that leadership is about inspiration, connection, and consistent results.

Introducing the Facilitators

Debby Spaltmann
brings a senior executive background, corporate leadership expertise and a strong foundation in Life Coaching, Mentoring and Psychology.

Bernard Kates
is a specialist in transformational leadership, emotional resilience and personal development.
Ready to Lead from the Heart?
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Places are limited to 20 Leaders. Once they're gone, they're gone.
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Cost: TBA
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Starts: The next workshop series is coming soon!
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Duration: A series of six weekly sessions
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Format: Live online training with video support
Can't wait?
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Join the free 5-Day Lead From the Heart Challenge — daily prompts to help you anchor your strengths, listen with presence, embrace resistance, define your leadership heart statement, and act with courage.
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Simple. Reflective. Impactful.
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Lead From the Heart: 5 Days to Stronger, Braver Leadership.
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