Leadership Accelerators
Mid-career Professionals
Accelerator (Ascend)
Join mid-career peers [5-15 years experience] representing firms from across the country as you learn and explore topics, skills, and experiences that will enrich and propel your career development for years to come.
Your Mid-career Professionals Accelerator membership includes:
- Virtual workshops (6)
- Small-group cohort meetings (3)
- Individual coaching meetings (2-4)
- Spring and Fall wellness series (12)
2025-2026 Calendar & Topics
Date
Location
Topic
July 22
1:30 – 3:30p.m. CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
“Boosting your Client Relationships”
Art Kuesel, Kuesel Associates
August 27
1:30 – 3:30pm CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
“How to Sharpen your Critical Thinking Skills”
Jon Lokhorst, CPA, Your Best Leadership
August / September / October
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
Wellness Wednesdays
Kathie Rotz, Unity Consulting
August
Via Zoom
Cohort Meeting #1 This meeting will help members get to know each other and understand the cohort meeting structure
Art Kuesel and Chris Schulz
October 28
1:30 – 3:30pm CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
Lead in Every Direction for Maximum Impact
William Arruda, Reach Personal Branding
November
Via Zoom
Cohort Meeting #2: Meet with your small group this month
January 6, 2026
1:30 – 3:30pm
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
Preparing for Opportunity Season: Supporting Client and Personal Success
Art Kuesel, Kuesel Consulting
February/March/April 2026
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
Wellness Wednesdays
Kathie Rotz, Unity Consulting
May 12, 2026
1:30 – 3:30pm
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
Coachability Check: Are You Open to Learning and Adapting?
Deb Peters, Morgan McGuire Leadership
May 2026
Via Zoom
Cohort Meeting #3: Meet with your small group this month
June 16, 2026
1:30 – 3:30pm
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
How Others See You vs. How You See Yourself – and Why That Matters
Chris Schulz, Kuesel Consulting
Fees & Credits
Fees: 2 for 1 Memberships through 7/31/26. $3,500 for two memberships for the year. . Please contact us directly for details.
CPE Credits: up to 12.6
Facilitators
Art Kuesel and Chris Schulz will guide accelerator groups through each session, providing insights from leading professionals and maximizing both individual benefits and group engagement.