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Leadership Accelerator

What Makes Us Different

Our leadership training questions the status quo.

Our Method

Leadership Practice in Action

Imagine being dropped into a high-stakes leadership moment, with a professional actor across from you and a group of your peers watching. The Hot Seat is our signature learning method: a live simulation where students lead through tension, try new approaches, and receive immediate coaching from peers and faculty. It's intense, iterative, and unforgettable.

Three Pillars of Our Unique Approach to Leadership Development

Immersive Experiences with Professional Actors

Students engage in unscripted leadership scenarios with trained actors playing direct reports, peers, or managers. These surface real emotions, preparing students for the nuances of real-world leadership.

Repeated Practice

Through multiple rounds of scenarios, students experiment, adapt, and strengthen their leadership muscles until new behaviors stick.

Peer Coaching

Students grow together through observation, feedback, and reflection. The process deepens trust, expands awareness, and makes leadership development a shared practice.

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Testimonial

Christopher Laizure-Metz | NYU Stern School of Business '25

"The Hot Seat gave me practice with real-life scenarios and the muscle memory to lead with confidence. When leadership opportunities arise in professional or personal settings, I can draw from experience because I’ve done this before."