Learn the essential leadership skills to create and drive a high-performing team
… be confident in tough conversations
… know how to hold people accountable
… have all the pieces to build your own team of ‘A’ players
What people are saying
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"I just attended the The Leadership Academy, and it was a game-changer for me! As a relatively fresh leader, handling tough conversations has been the most daunting part of my role. However, after attending this program, I feel equipped with a better understanding of different frameworks and methods. It's been incredibly helpful in reshaping my approach. I highly recommend this course to all inexperienced or seasoned leaders"
STUART METCALF GENERAL MANAGER LOWES INDUSTRIES
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"I recently had the privilege of participating in an exceptional leadership course that hugely impacted my professional outlook. This course, exceeded my expectations in every way possible.
Throughout the duration of The Leadership Academy, I gained invaluable insights into various leadership styles and techniques. The course content was meticulously designed to cover a wide range of topics essential for effective leadership. Each module was delivered with clarity and depth, with follow up coaching on how to apply them in real scenarios.
Glenda’s wealth of experience and genuine passion for leadership development were evident in every session, inspiring me to continuously strive for excellence in my own leadership journey"
MONIQUE LUKE BUSINESS & FINANCE MANAGER ACE LANDSCAPES
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"It has been really great to gain confidence in my leadership, when I started this course I did not lead a team, I did not feel like a leader and I was worried I would be wasting everyone's time and resources, but with every week I have grown in confidence and I have a team of people I trust, mostly A-players and I am learning how to become the manager I know I can be. "
CALLUM McGARVIE SENIOR BUSINESS MANAGER WATCHFUL
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“The Leadership Academy was a transformative experience for me. I gained invaluable confidence in my role as a manager by learning practical tools that I can apply in various situations. The course also shifted my perspective on the challenging aspects of leadership, making me excited about the opportunities that arise from overcoming difficulties. I now understand the immense power of feedback and the critical role it plays in employee development. Additionally, the course highlighted the importance of being aware of my leadership style, which has significantly enhanced my effectiveness as a leader.”
CAITLIN ROA SENIOR ACCOUNTANT NO FUSS BUSINESS
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“If you are looking for a practical roll your sleeves up programme to give you great ideas to improve your day-to-day leadership capabilities then I would highly recommend The Leadership Academy.”
PHILIP ABRAHAM GENERAL MANAGER CROSBIES SECURITY
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“This course has opened my mind and my way of thinking and has made me pay attention to some of my methods. Overall, Glenda’s course has been well presented with confidence and passion for the subject, and I would recommend it in the highest regard to anyone looking for advancement in their management careers. Thanks Glenda!”
DAWID CLOETE SENIOR MANAGER HUSTLER EQUIPMENT
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“I loved it! The most valuable leadership course I’ve ever done by far!”
AMELIA PHILLIPS MARKETING MANAGER WITHERS DENTAL
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“The Leadership Academy has improved my leadership in ways I never imagined. I love the pace and flow of the course, from module to module … I love learning from Glenda and highly recommend this course to anyone who might be newly on their leadership journey, to the more experienced leaders who have ‘heard it all before’. There is something here for everyone and Glenda is just a treat to work with. 10/10!”
SANJAY KRISHNA RECRUITING MANAGER CROSBIES SECURITY
Are you a driven leader, but know you have untapped potential?
Do you want to be challenged and want confidence in leadership?
Do you read leadership books and try new things, but the results don’t seem to change?
Are tough conversations ‘off the table’ because you're scared someone will quit?
Have you ever wished that your leadership would create more impact?
… I have been there too...
Introducing…
Do you want to say…
“I am a successful leader with a team of ‘A’ players under me”
“My team make my life easier”
“I am unafraid of tough conversations, in fact I look forward to the changes after them!”
“I constantly add value to my team and together we are achieving great results”
“I am a succesful leader!
I can take the day off and the wheels don’t fall off”
If the answer is yes to any of the above The Leadership Academy is for you!
“I know all the ways to motivate my team to unlock my team’s potential”
“I know how to hold my team accountable”
“I can delegate almost any task and know it will come back at a high standard”
What is The Leadership Academy?
The Leadership Academy helps driven leaders with untapped potential, learn the essential leadership skills to create and drive a high-performing team.
In 16 weeks, you will emerge confident in having tough conversations that actually work, know how to hold people accountable, and have the tools necessary to build and drive your own high-performing team of ‘A players’.
The Leadership Academy teaches for real-life practial change. We learn in ‘bite sized’ chunks so you can implement everything one step at a time. We are all busy, so the commitment is less than 90 minutes a week i.e. no time off needed from your day job. You will learn practical skills , watch real life situations of what good leadership conversations look like and complete practical exercises to ensure everything you learn is implemented into your day-to-day life. Every 2 weeks you will have a group coaching session with me (Glenda), to cement and challenge learnings, and to assist with any real-life challenges or roadblocks.
If you manage a team (no matter how big or small) and want leadership confidence and a better team, set up a curiosity call with me today.
Course details
Course Modules
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First Lead yourself
Week 1 - 2
Your unique wiring as a leader
What does does success look like for you?
Leading people and processes
Set your your team up for success
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Leadership fundamentals
Week 3 - 8
Delegate so you are both successful
Monkey management
Holding people accountable
1-on-1’s
Keeping people on the right path - Positive & Negative feedback
Motivating and incentivizing
Ask better questions
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The tough ports of leadership
Week 9 - 15
Assess the players on your team
Ideal team players
Natural wiring of your team
Would you enthusiastically rehire everyone on your team?
Hiring A players
How to coach
Tough conversations
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Looking good and moving forward
Week 16
How to manage up
Your continual leadership development
Is this course for you?
This course IS for you if:
You are a newly appointed or existing leader with a desire and curiosity to massively accelerate your results.
You want to feel confident how to build, enable and drive your team into a high-performing team of A players.
You feel like your leadership potential is not being realised.
You have enough of theory and want practical tools.
You want to be challenged and supported.
You have 60-90 minutes per week to invest into your leadership development.
This course IS NOT for you if:
If you don’t ever interact with a team.
You enjoy having the same conversations over and over.
You don’t mind being burnt out.
You’re not interested in the growth and efficiency of your team.
You don’t want a promotion or pay rise.
About me
Glenda Lewis
Hi I’m Glenda!
I help driven leaders learn the essential skills to create and drive a high-performing team, and … have more fun in the process!
I am a business executive with over 15 years experience in roles such as CFO, COO and CEO in New Zealand and overseas. Although I love driving business and being an executive, I have realized my real passion is helping leaders be the best they can be. Plus my executive roles have taught me behind every business or financial problem there is normally a people problem!
Early on in my career I started focusing on growing my leaders and the impact was huge. However, I realised there was a big gap in the way leadership was taught and what we expected people to do back in their jobs. We sent leaders on 3 days courses hoping that when they returned to their desk they were magically different people. However, the reality was that less than 10% of what was taught was actually implemented. Why? Because leaders need practical tools to set them up for success not theory, and they need support as they change their leadership. Hence The Leadership Academy was born.
My training and communication style is fun and energetic. I make a point of communicating things in a practical and down to earth way - after all if you don’t understand what you need to do and how to do it, the training has failed. I use research and science backed approaches, and help you implement the learnings into your life through the exercises and fortnightly coaching sessions. When I first started teaching leadership people would often ask me to role play the conversations so they could see and hear what good conversations looked like. As such when I created The Leadership Academy I filmed over 20 real leadership conversations - so you can actually see what it looks like to hold someone accountable, have a tough conversation or have a 1-on-1. The Leadership Academy is a complete wrap around approach to foundational leadership, with heavy emphasis on practical implementation.
Personally I am a life long learner, consuming about 40-50 books a year (follow me on LinkedIn to see what im reading). I am a technically trained CA and CPA in New Zealand and Canada, a graduate of Harvard Business School, trained in Conversant Communication, as well as having a formal qualification as a CTI coach.
When I am not busy being a CFO and running The Leadership Academy – you will find me spending time with my husband and two young sons, cycling and eating great food!
If you are curious at all, please set up a call, and I look forward to helping you on your leadership journey!
Invest in yourself!
$3,295
NZD per person
Limited to 10 people per cohort
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Lifetime access - $4,500
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A lifetime of reference - $995
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$2,475
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For those on The Leadership Academy standard and premium, a virtual and physical workbook is provided. The professional reference book of the key naterials is couriered to you.
$495
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One coaching session 3 months after successful completion to ensure maximal learning $275
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You will get access to the online learning platform and all updates and improvements of those lessons. You can keep coming back to it to improve your leadership
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$8,465
Next Academy
February 2025
Sold out:
October 2024
Risk-Free Guarantee
“I guarantee if you don’t feel more successful and confident as a leader after you implement all the techniques in The Leadership Academy, I will coach you until you do.”
Three Investment Options
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The Leadership Academy Lite (Without Coaching) $795
Receive the full Leadership Academy content but without any of the coaching support. You can run through everything at your own pace, and have the choice to upgrade to the coaching model if and when you find you need the support.
This package includes:
24 Online Learnings Modules
Practical Exercises and Resources
>20 Real Life Leadership Conversations
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The Leadership Academy $3,295
The full Leadership Academy as outlined above a wrap around training approach of both theoritical learning and regular 1-on-1 coaching with Glenda throughout the program.
This package includes:
24 Online Learning Modules
Practical Exercises and Resources
A Professional Reference Book of the Key Materials (couriered to you)
>20 Real Life Leadership Conversations
9 x Group Coachings
1 x 1-on-1 Coaching with Glenda
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The Leadership Academy, Premium Coaching Package $6,450
The full Leadership Academy as above plus for the 6 months following the Academy receive personal 1-on-1 executive coaching with Glenda every fortnight to further transform your leadership.
This package includes:
24 Online Learning Modules
Practical Exercises and Resources
A Professional Reference Book of the Key Materials (couriered to you)
>20 Real Life Leadership Conversations
9 x Group Coachings
6 months of Fortnightly 1-on-1 Coaching with Glenda
FAQ’s
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The ideal candidate for this program is a newly appointed, or existing, leader with a desire and curiosity to massively accelerate the results you see from your leadership. If you want to make an impact through thought leadership and want practical techniques to create and drive a high performing team - this is the course for you.
You also need to ensure you have 60-90 minutes per week for 16 weeks to get maximum benefit and realise your full potential.
If you can't commit to this amount of time considering buying the Lite version and doing it at your own pace.
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Absolutely, this course is especially for you. Great leadership starts at the top, and the impact of your leadership is felt throughout.
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If you hope to become a future leader, or are in any position of influence, this course would still be good for you. It’s never too early to invest in yourself and develop your foundational leadership skills.
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The fortnighly coaching calls are normally on a Tuesday at 9am NZST. If a different time works better with the whole cohort, we will arrange for these to be at an alternative time.
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Magic really goes does happen on these coaching calls, so try and attend as many as you can. However, if you need to miss one, we record the coaching you missed by watching it in your won time.
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The Leadership Academy is run in cohort groups so you get the benefit of learning and developing together and coaching can be more targeted. As such you must start at the start at the beginning of each cohort. You will get access to the online course as soon as you purchase it so you can get started early on the online portion if you like.
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Yes absolutely! If you would like your organization to have their own cohort please contact us directly to set this up.
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You get a lifetime access! This means you’ll get access to all of the lessons, role plays and exercises including any future updates for your whole life time. Constant leadership upskilling makes our graduates stand out.
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The course will take about 60-90 minutes each week. The modules are designed to work around your life and are able to be watched in 5-15 minute increments, so can be completed in your lunch breaks, in the evening or even while you are watching your child’s swimming lessons.
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Typically leadership courses are informative and immersive, but unsupported - the research says that these types of courses result in less than 10% of the things being implemented once you are back at your desk.
The Leadership Academy is designed very differently to ensure this doesn’t occur. The Leadership Academy uses a workbook to ensure the learnings are actually implemented in your life and the coachings support you throughout and allow personalised guidenace on current challenges and speed wobbles. I have also found people need to see what ‘good’ leadership conversations look like in real life, so they can build confidence in how to have them theirselves. So the conversations in our online course are separate and can be watched over and over to assist you in having these conversations yourself.
I guarantee if you don’t feel more successful and confident as a leader after you implement all the techniques in the The Leadership Academy, I will coach you until you do.
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You have lifetime access to all the content and exercises, so if something pops up where you cannot complete right to the end, you are welcome to complete the remainder in your own time at your own pace. However, you will only have access to the coaching sessions for the duration of the 16 week course.