The Empowered Leader Certificate Program
In today’s fast-changing business landscape, exceptional leadership is a must. Every business faces complex challenges that most leaders haven’t been trained to manage.
That’s why Facet has brought together top instructors—who are business owners themselves—to help Canadian businesses thrive. They equip managers with real-world skills to lead confidently, motivate teams, and navigate challenges with ease.
Why Enroll in the Empowered Leader Certificate Program?
Our comprehensive 12-week program is designed to deliver immediate and practical results.
How you will benefit
- Boost your confidence with proven leadership methods
- Master change management strategies
- Expertly navigate diversity and inclusion
- Foster innovation and continuous improvement
- Gain personalized guidance tailored to your strengths
How your organization will benefit
- Aligning goals with organizational objectives
- Implementing data-driven decision making
- Team building and performance management
- Fostering innovation and continuous improvement
- Expertly navigate diversity and inclusion
- Managing responsibilities and accountabilities
- See actionable results within 12 weeks
Course Outline
The key topics covered in the Empowered Leader Certificate Program
Here’s what each module covers
Module 1 – Journey Kick-Off
In this module, you'll explore the basics of leadership, starting with understanding your personal leadership style and why it matters. We’ll cover key topics like communication, trust, and psychological safety, along with the difference between management and leadership. You'll also learn about the importance of emotional intelligence and fostering inclusion in your team.
By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation to build on as you move into more advanced leadership strategies.
Module 2 – Strategize
In this module, you'll dive into strategic thinking and planning. We’ll start by exploring the process of setting both personal and organizational goals, ensuring they align with your values and long-term vision. You’ll learn how to think strategically, focusing on planning for success while anticipating challenges.
By the end of this module, you’ll have the tools to create clear, actionable goals and the strategic mindset needed to guide your team or business toward achieving them.
Module 3 – Organize
This module focuses on the practical skills of managing resources, time, and people effectively. You’ll learn about talent management—how to hire, develop, and retain the best team members. We’ll also cover time and priority management techniques to help you make the most of your day while balancing multiple responsibilities.
By mastering these skills, you’ll be better equipped to organize your business and teams in a way that maximizes efficiency and drives productivity.
Module 4 – Lead
Here, you’ll focus on what it truly means to lead a team. You’ll discover how to motivate and engage employees, build a strong workplace culture through stories and traditions, and use influence effectively. We’ll also touch on creativity and innovation, helping you to foster an environment where new ideas can thrive.
By the end of this module, you’ll understand how to inspire and lead your team toward a shared vision with confidence.
Module 5 – Measure
In this module, you’ll learn the importance of setting clear goals and measuring performance. We’ll dive into analytics, budgeting, and other metrics to track progress and impact. You’ll also discover how to have tough but necessary conversations that drive improvement and take corrective action when needed.
By mastering measurement and feedback, you’ll be able to guide your organization toward sustained success while balancing competing priorities.
Module 6 – Take the Next Step
This final module helps you create a concrete plan for continued learning and development, both for yourself and your workplace. You’ll build an accountability plan, such as a 30-60-90-day roadmap, and learn how to support the growth of those around you.
By the end of this module, you’ll have a personalized plan to keep growing as a leader and helping others do the same
Personal Coaching
As a bonus, this module offers one-on-one personalized coaching sessions. You’ll apply the concepts learned in the course through three 30-minute coaching sessions, ensuring the lessons are practical and tailored to your specific leadership journey.
Important: This is the current course outline, but this is subject to change during the course design phases. Each module may be split into further modules or combined where appropriate to provide a better learning experience.
Meet your instructors
Doreen Macaulay, PhD
Award-winning instructor with over 20 years of leadership development experience, having worked with Fortune 100 and 500 companies like IKEA and Under Armor.
Janelle Wells, PhD
Leadership and career development expert, professor, and published author specializing in organizational behaviour and gender equity.
Sue Oland
Leadership expert and MBA graduate with 20 years of corporate experience in business strategy and team development, founder of Good People, and Executive in Residence at St. FX University.
Course feedback
〝Thank you for the enlightening and challenging opportunity.It really allowed me to take the appropriate steps to further my career.〞
〝I found the program greatly helpful. Just today my colleagues and I made reference to learnings from the course at a senior management retreat where we were working on our strategy plan.〞
The Empowered Leader Certificate Program
Cost per participant: $5,400
Discount of 10% for groups of 5 or more
FAQ
- Who is this program for?
This program is designed for Canadian business leaders, managers, and executives who want to develop practical, real-world leadership skills. Whether you're new to leadership or an experienced manager, the program equips you to confidently navigate complex challenges, motivate teams, and drive success.
- How is this program different from other leadership courses?
Our program is led by business owners with real-world experience, not just theoretical knowledge. This hands-on approach ensures that what you learn is immediately applicable. Plus, we focus on practical leadership skills that produce results in just 12 weeks.
- What kind of results can I expect?
Participants will see improved confidence in leading teams, stronger change management abilities, and a better understanding of diversity and teamwork dynamics. You’ll gain the tools to lead effectively in today’s fast-paced business world, and your organization will benefit from immediate results.
- How is the program delivered?
The Empowered Leader Certificate Program is a 12-week, interactive course combining online learning, peer engagement, and personalized coaching. All materials and resources are provided during onboarding, and our facilitators guide you through each step.
- What’s the time commitment?
The program is designed to fit into the busy schedules of professionals. You’ll need to commit roughly 3-5 hours per week for lessons, exercises, and peer discussions to make the most of the program.
- Is this workshop online or in person?
Both! We offer flexibility based on your preference. If you’re in the Halifax region, we can do an in-person session. Otherwise, we’re happy to host it virtually. Just let us know what works best for you!
- How much time will the course take each week?
You’ll need about 90 minutes for live sessions and 30 minutes to 1 hour for reading or videos. In total, expect to spend around 2 hours per week on the course.
Don’t miss out on transforming your leadership skills
The future of your business starts with exceptional leadership. Take the first step toward becoming the leader your team needs and set yourself up for success in 2025 and beyond.
Ready to lead with confidence?
Secure your spot in The Empowered Leader Certificate Program.