Ignite the Spark for Leadership

Interactive Programs and Tools to Turn Early-Career Talent into Inspiring Leaders

The School for Inspiring Leaders

Where early-career professionals ignite their potential through our unique SparkShops™

These hands-on, reimagined workshops combine practical leadership training with an energizing approach to deliver real results in communication, collaboration, and confidence.

Our mission is to help your team thrive by focusing on the essential leadership skills that truly matter – but are often overlooked or never taught.

With our unique SparkShops™ and practical toolkits, your team will gain real-world skills that drive results, enhance productivity, and inspire innovation.

Ignite the spark. Build better leaders. Watch your team soar. Let’s go!

How Good Are You at Giving Feedback?

Find out with this free guide to stress-free, effective feedback.

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New Offerings

Leadership Xcelerator 

JAN 24 – FEB 28, 2025

FOR NEW MANAGERS AND HIGH-POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES

3-7  YEARS EXPERIENCE

A 6-week SparkShop™ to sharpen leadership, strengthen communication, and build collaborative strategies to tackle real-world challenges with confidence.

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Early-Career Xcelerator

FEB 6 – FEB 27, 2025

FOR ENTRY-LEVEL AND NEW EMPLOYEES

0-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE

A 4-week SparkShop™ designed to build foundational skills in communication, productivity, and collaboration, helping early-career professionals contribute confidently and effectively to the organization.

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The Inspire Lounge – Podcast

NEW EPISODES EVERY 2 WEEKS

Real stories, actionable advice with worksheets, and inspiring conversations to ignite leadership growth and connection. Motivates you to push past fears and take action.

 

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Participants network and learn new perspectives from leaders in various industries.

 

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ACCELERATED. ACTIONABLE. AFFORDABLE.

INTERACTIVE TRAINING.

 

Simple to Start

Send a link to your team (or send us a list of names) and you’re done. We manage all the details.

Results that Stick

Essential skills to practice and apply right away, with follow-up sessions to keep the momentum going.

Increases Engagement

Motivate teams to collaborate. Options to promote “Return to Office” perks with our CLaaS™ model. 

Effective (and Engaging!) Executive-Quality Training for Early-Career Professionals

Equip your early-career teams with the skills they need for success today – tailored for new managers, team leads, and entry-level employees.

 

Imagine what your team could achieve…

if they could quickly build, practice, and master real-world leadership skills

  • FOR NEW MANAGERS AND HIGH-POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES
  • 3-7 YEARS EXPERIENCE

OFFER VALID UNTIL 12/31/24

  • FOR ENTRY-LEVEL AND NEW EMPLOYEES
  • 0-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE

OFFER VALID UNTIL 1/17/25

Proprietary E-Score for Pre-and Post-Assessments

Assessments & Toolkits

Our proprietary E-Score measures pre-and post-assessments to see tangible results.

It measures across five areas:

  • Effective

  • Empowered

  • Engaged

  • Entrepreneurial

  • Enjoyment

There is also a Leadership Toolkit with tools to put into practice immediately: Feedback Flashcards and Playbook, Meeting Audit, 80/20 Scorecards and more!

FEEDBACK FLASHCARDS

About the Founder

Developed by Erin Moran McCormick, former executive in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship at Babson and UMass Boston, Erin has been CIO, led innovation for a leading PropTech firm and founded three companies. Author of Year of Action, with certificates from MIT in Business Innovation and Stanford in Positive Psychology, Erin designs programs that inspire leaders to be more innovative, confident, happy and successful – providing practical tools and a supportive community to achieve real results.

MORE ABOUT ERIN

It was a great investment. I’m able to achieve more and to add more value to the company. I’m more confident and focused. It was really amazing.”

Glenda Robalino

AMADEUS

I expected to pick up a new tip or two, but this class exceeded my expectations. I was inspired by so many incredible people in the class.”

Lori Beck

COMCAST

Sending you a HUGE Thank You! Because of you, this class, and what you inspire, I just accepted a promotion to Plant Controller. Again, thank you so very much for your time, lessons, books and everything. You are truly an inspiration.”

Jennifer Corridori

SAINT-GOBAIN

A crash-course in how to succeed at work. I loved the insight into advocating for oneself and projecting confidence, and the discussion of leadership styles was eye-opening.”

Stephanie Inverso

AMAZON

We are being equipped with all the tools to get what we want. The change is incredible and our motivation is through the roof. Your course makes us feel like we can do anything. So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.”

Paola Canales

AMADEUS

Erin is phenomenal. It was an absolute privilege to be part of this class. The interactive sessions and diverse expertise made this a step up from other programs. I am a more confident leader because of this program.”

Matt Cotugno

MASS EYE & EAR

Try Our New CLaaS™ Model

Collaborative Learning as a Service

Our CLaaS™ – Collaborative Learning as a Service – model makes it easy to train your organization with ongoing, bite-sized SparkShop™ sessions. Strengthen culture, upskill your team, and foster real connections—all while giving employees a reason to return to the office. Simple, effective, and designed to fit seamlessly into your workday.

Want to inspire your team and build great leaders?

 

We make it easy for you.

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