Impact shows up in how leaders operate—faster decisions, stronger ownership, and more effective influence.

We align upfront with the leader and sponsor on where the leader needs to operate differently to deliver business outcomes.

That typically includes shifts such as:

• escalations → independent decision-making

• delayed or avoided conversations → direct, effective communication

• rework or stalled initiatives → clear, aligned execution

Progress is visible in the work itself—how quickly key issues move forward, how decisions are made, and how effectively the leader navigates stakeholder dynamics.

We reinforce this through sponsor alignment and periodic check-ins to ensure focus stays on the right outcomes.

For more detail, see our ROI overview.

Co/Lab combines the rigor of professional facilitation with the perspective of peers operating at comparable leadership scope. The focus is not theory or advice—it is working through real leadership and business challenges while they are happening.

Coaching
Coaching provides deep one-on-one reflection.
Co/Lab adds the challenge and perspective of experienced peers navigating similar levels of complexity and responsibility.

Mastermind groups
Many mastermind groups are informal and advice-driven.
Co/Lab is intentionally curated for comparable leadership scope and uses disciplined facilitation to ensure depth, rigor, and forward movement on real issues.

Executive education
Executive education teaches frameworks and leadership concepts.
Co/Lab focuses on live situations leaders are actively navigating—strengthening judgment, alignment, and execution in real time.

In short, Co/Lab is a confidential working forum where senior leaders sharpen judgment on the decisions that matter most.

Co/Lab complements internal development—it doesn’t replace it.

Many organizations already offer:

• leadership programs

• coaching

• internal mentoring

What’s often missing is a space to work through real decisions live, without risk and without relying on internal escalation.

Co/Lab fills that gap—accelerating application and reducing reliance on internal escalation.

Co/Lab is designed for a small subset of leaders operating at meaningful scope.

We run distinct cohorts for:

• Director-level leaders leading leaders

• VP/SVP-level leaders operating at enterprise scope

The right candidates are high-performing, accountable for business outcomes, and in a period of expanded scope or complexity.

Leaders are nominated by their organization and screened to ensure strong fit and cohort alignment.

Sponsors of Co/Lab participants:

• Nominate the participant

• Align on leadership priorities and growth areas with participants

• Support full engagement and attendance

• Participate in periodic high-level progress checks with participant (without breaching confidentiality)

• Sign-off on final cohort composition

Cohort quality is critical.

Each leader is nominated and screened for role scope, readiness, and mindset, then placed with peers at a comparable level.

We maintain:

• one leader per organization

• no direct competitors

• small cohorts (6–8) for depth

This ensures a high-trust, high-caliber environment.

Co/Lab follows a selective process in partnership with company sponsors to ensure a high-trust, high-value peer environment:

1. Sponsor nomination

   Brief context on candidate scope and development priority

2. Candidate application & interview

   Readiness, fit, scope and cohort contribution assessed

3. Cohort assembly

   Scope alignment, company diversity, and conflict check

4. Sponsor confirmation

   Final review before launch

Qualified nominees not placed due to scope differences or conflicts are prioritized for future aligned cohorts.

Designed for senior leaders’ schedules, Co/Lab emphasizes depth over volume:

• Full day cohort kick-off and onboarding

• Monthly half-day sessions over 12 months

• Focused preparation between sessions (1-3 hours monthly)

• Issue prep calls with facilitator, as requested

Between sessions, leaders commit to practical 30-day actions and share progress and outcomes to reinforce accountability and real-world application.

Most participants are nominated and sponsored by their organizations. Sponsorship helps ensure strong alignment, commitment, and a high-caliber peer cohort.

In select cases, leaders may apply independently. These applicants complete an additional screening process, including third-party review and references, to ensure cohort quality and fit.