eLEAD-HR with Sandra McDowell is a powerful leadership masterclass for HR professionals looking to increase their leadership presence and impact. Over the course of one month you will work with Sandra—an experienced executive with a proven track record for developing a learning culture and building the executive leadership presence in others—to gain strategies to enhance your professional leadership effectiveness.

We know that leading in the HR profession has never been more complex because of the realities of work-life blend, geographically dispersed workforces, reduced in-person communication and collaboration, declining focus, and increased rates of mental health issues and burn-out. HR professionals play a crucial role in terms of helping others navigate and thrive in these challenging times. 

The eLEAD-HR online curriculum is aimed at helping you lead and influence with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. The course features convenient online content, interactive webinars, cohort learning, networking, and faculty guidance—all of which provide a foundation for you to achieve significant personal growth and leadership impact. 

eLEAD-HR Modules and Webinars

Module 1 | Lead with the Brain in Mind — The Neuroscience of Leadership

Module 2 | Hone your EQ — Developing a Growth Mindset and Fostering Resilience

Module 3 | Harness the Leadership Paradox — Balancing your Heart and Backbone

Module 4 | Leading with Confidence — Clarify your Values and Desired Leadership Presence and Impact

Who Should Enroll?

If you are an established HR professional serious about taking your leadership to the next level, this program is for you. If you will be requesting approval from your employer to enroll, you can click HERE for an email template you can download and customize. 

The Benefits of Participating

• You'll define and express your own authentic leadership presence and supporting action plan—gaining strategies and insights that will allow you to lead with unapologetic confidence.
• You'll learn how to harness the brain for improved productivity, communication, and overall well-being. 
• You’ll engage in weekly forums where you can share insights and ask questions about relevant HR specific issues.
• You'll learn how to avoid the pitfalls that deteriorate focus and thinking and how to lead yourself and others with the brain in mind for increased effectiveness and well-being.
• You'll identify the ingredients of a growth mindset and learn how to leverage the power of what’s possible for yourself and others.
• You'll have the opportunity to expand your professional network, and work directly with leadership expert Sandra McDowell.

What others are saying about eLEAD courses:

"eLEAD really opened my eyes about what it means to be a great leader! The learning platform offers many opportunities to interact with the other participants and gain valuable information (over and above the course content). Sandra does fantastic job of explaining the concepts and is so knowledgeable! I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to develop their leadership skills and presence."  ~Maureen Waugh

"eLEAD has opened my mind to a whole new approach to management, both of self and of others. It has equipped me with the resources and tools to tackle the many issues that can come with people management in a more efficient and positive way. From as early as the first module you will see benefits to your personal and professional life. I would highly recommend this program to any leader wishing to better themselves and others." ~Darren O'Reilly

"Taking part in eLEAD has changed the way I view leadership. The course content is insightful, thought-provoking, and challenges you to become the best leader you can be. The course offers many different forms of interaction through reading material, videos and discussion forums. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on what great leadership truly encompasses." ~Marilyn Reimer

"I have taken other leadership courses and thought this may be duplication but have taken away so much more relevant knowledge that I can apply in my leadership role. I have so many more tools and resources in my back pocket and feel better prepared to tackle my next leadership challenge." ~Trish Rasmussen