Ascend New York Metro – 2026 Leadership Advantage Program: Applications Open

Today’s rapid change is reshaping how we work and lead, requiring a balance of operational growth and intentional skill-building.
The Ascend Leadership Advantage is a five-part program designed for professionals with 5–15 years of experience navigating growth, transition, and complexity.
Through facilitated dialogue, practical tools, and guided reflection, participants will build a personalized Leadership Handbook—a living resource to support their leadership as it evolves.
Program Sessions
Each facilitated 90-minute interactive session contributes to a cohesive arc of development that strengthens confidence, clarity, and impact.
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Managing Ambiguity & Building Resilience: Strengthen decision making, adaptability, and steadiness during uncertainty
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Future Proofing Your Career & Managing Transitions: Creating your story—clarifying skills, results, and reputation to support career pivots
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Modern Leadership & Executive Presence: Building presence, credibility, and emotional intelligence to lead with confidence
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Building Advocacy & Strategic Partnerships: Strengthen influence, collaboration, and effective stakeholder engagement
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Effective Communications & Owning the Room: Sharpen skills to lead and bring discussions to meaningful outcomes
Participants Leave With
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A personalized Leadership Handbook grounded in real world application
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Increased assurance in making decisions amid navigating pivots and ambiguity
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Greater ease and confidence in expressing your unique leadership story
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Practical tools to communicate with courage and strengthen influence
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Clarity to actively manage your career direction, to secure long-term stability and success
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Stronger peer connection with a practical toolkit to nurture relationships in your style
Program Schedule
Mix of in person (*) and virtual hands-on workshops
PwC | 300 Madison Ave | New York, NY 10017
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
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April 21*
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May 5
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May 21*
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June 2
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Jun 16*



