ILEAD: Learn. Engage. Achieve. Discover. August-December 2026

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LEARN best practices to develop quality leadership skills

ENGAGE with current and future leaders

ACHIEVE success

DISCOVER your inner leader

Designed for leaders who want to build their strengths in self-awareness, ability to influence, community development, team work, and adaptability while forging life-long relationships with other trailblazers in the Auburn Hills business community. From August through December 2026, participants will meet one day each month to LEARN best practices to develop quality leadership skills, ENGAGE with current and future leaders, ACHIEVE success, and DISCOVER your inner leader.

The ILEAD Class of 2026 will be recognized during the 2027 State of the Community, a great way to build recognition and awareness for your company.

Attendee Benefits

You will be exposed to a wide variety of perspectives. Each of the sessions focuses on a thought-provoking topic ranging from community development and outreach, business and cultural ethics, diversity, and self-discovery. ILEAD will help you:

Connect with others from a variety of backgrounds
Develop resilience and adaptability when dealing with difficult situations
Build a road-map to leadership success

Employer Benefits

Supporting your early to mid-level leaders shows value for their contribution to your business and a deeper awareness of community engagement while forging life-long relationships with other trailblazers in the Auburn Hills business community. ILEAD will:

Provide a bigger picture to their role in making an impact to your bottom line
Build recognition and awareness for your company
Serve as a retention strategy for employees ultimately boosting morale

2026 ILEAD Expert Presenters

SESSION 1: LEAD WITH SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Wednesday, August 26 | 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Presenters: John Ball & Lisa Goyette
Co-Founders

CH Training & Coaching

It is no secret that workplace dynamics have radically changed over the past several decades. It has left business leaders working to stabilize their teams while seeking to maintain productivity and profitability. Globalization, cultural & generational diversity, a transient workforce, and shifting values and expectations from their employees have contributed greatly to the challenges leaders face. In this seminar, we will share insights and leadership strategies for creating healthy, engaging, productive, and attractional work environments. This session includes an assessment.

SESSION 2: PERSONALITY DIMENSIONS AWARENESS
Wednesday, September 16 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Presenter: Joscelyn A. Davis
President & CEO
JADE Strategies, Inc.

Personality Dimensions Awareness Workshops are effective in developing leaders and strengthening teams. As a research-based, trait disposition tool, Personality Dimensions is especially useful for professionals managing others or seeking to work cooperatively with a variety of personality types. This session includes an assessment.

John Ball & Lisa Goyette CH Training & Coaching SESSION 4: PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE
Wednesday, October 21 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Presenter: Chris Drouin
Sales Performance Coach - Senior Trainer
Sandler by EAM Consulting Group

Embark on a transformative journey with the tools to construct a solid foundation for success, navigate common obstacles, and conduct meaningful coaching dialogues. Learn to build trust, strategize effectively, and cultivate a culture of perpetual growth. Master the art of coaching with authority and empathy to elevate your team’s performance and achieve tangible outcomes. Revolutionize your coaching methods and lead with assuredness.

SESSION 4: LEADING WHOLE: BUILDING TRUST THAT PERFORMS UNDER PRESSURE
Wednesday, November 18 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Presenter: Bill Green
Founder & Chief Momentum Officer
Vibe Optimizer

There are deeply embedded patterns in how leaders think, respond, and communicate that quietly shape team performance, especially under pressure. In this session, you will explore the direct connection between Whole and Intentional Leader Development and measurable trust. We will examine the 10 dimensions of whole leadership and how integrity, ability, reliability, strength, and truth determine whether teams execute with clarity or stall under tension. Through practical reflection and dialogue, you will uncover the habits and assumptions that either strengthen credibility and accountability or erode them. This workshop equips leaders to build trust that holds when it matters most, creating stronger communication, resilient teams, and consistent performance.

SESSION 5: THE ART OF LEADING IN THE MESSY MIDDLE & ILEAD GRADUATION CELEBRATION
Wednesday, December 16 | 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
(Includes Graduation Celebration Luncheon)
Presenter: Kathy Biermann
CEO & Leadership Development Coach
Elevating Potential

Leadership is the art of guiding individuals and teams towards shared goals and objectives while fostering positive relationships and productivity. Effective leaders understand the delicate balance between tasks and relationships—the essential interplay between achieving results and nurturing the people who make it happen. In this course, we will use case studies and experiential learning to explore the skills needed to lead in this grey space - holding tension and leading with intentionality; thereby, inspiring trust, empowerment, collaboration, and success within a team environment.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Contact us at info@auburnhillschamber.com or 248-853-7862 for more information.
Ensure maximum visibility & full value of your sponsorship investment.
Secure your sponsorship by Thursday, July 9.

CHAMPION SPONSOR $3,500

Top digital and print visibility for all ILEAD program events
Logo prominently displayed on event signage
Distribution of sponsor marketing materials
Logo on website event page
4 registrations for entire ILEAD series

EVENT SPONSOR $1,900

Digital and print branding visibility
Logo displayed on event signage
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2 registrations for entire ILEAD series

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Refund & Registration Policy

Payment is considered final, and non-refundable, unless there is a quality issue that cannot be otherwise addressed. Registration for all events, programs and membership is considered complete upon full payment. An invoice payment option will be available on most events until 14 days prior to the event date. Cash and credit cards are always accepted. A confirmation will be sent for all transactions with the Auburn Hills Chamber.

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Date and Time

Wednesday Aug 26, 2026 Thursday Dec 10, 2026

August 2026 - December 2026

Time varies by session

Location

Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills
1500 N Opdyke Rd,
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Fees/Admission

Member Tuition: $750
Future Member: $1,000

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Chamber Office 248.853.7862
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PO Box 214083, Auburn Hills, MI 48321 – 248.853.7862 – info@auburnhillschamber.com

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