Leadership Accelerators
Early Career Professionals
Accelerator (LEAP)
Join early career peers [1-5 years experience] representing firms nationwide. Think of it as real-world grad school, where you learn, network with colleagues, and engage in experiences that will enrich and propel your career development for years to come.
Your Early Career Professionals Accelerator membership includes:
- Virtual workshops (6)
- Virtual cohort meetings (3)
- Spring and Fall Wellness Series (12)
2025-2026 Calendar & Topics
Date
Location
Topic
July 23
10:30am – 12:30pm CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
“Knowing Your Top Five Performance Strengths (and Why It’s Important)“
Kathie Rotz, Unity Consulting
August 27
10:30am – 12:30pm CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
“Be the CEO of Your Own Career”
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 Get to know your peers and learn how to lead your next cohort meeting
Art Kuesel and Chris Schulz
October 28
10:30am – 12:30pm CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
“The Role of Trust-Building Behaviors in Leadership Growth“
Deb Peters, Morgan McGuire Leadership
November
Via Zoom
Cohort Meeting #2: Meet with your small group this month
January 6, 2026
10:30am – 12:30pm CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
Preparation for Busy Season – Support and Enable Your Success and That of Your Team
Kathie Rotz, Unity Consulting
February / March / April 2026
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
Wellness Wednesdays
Kathie Rotz, Unity Consulting
May 12, 2026
10:30am – 12:30pm CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
“Accountability – The Power of Owning Your Impact“
Jon Lokhorst, CPA, Your Best Leadership
May 2026
Via Zoom
Cohort Meeting #3: Meet with your small group this month
June 16, 2026
10:30am – 12:30pm CT
Via Zoom – Contact Us to Reserve your Spot
“Career Planning – Whose Job is That?“
Devin Barnas, Kuesel Associates
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.
Join anytime, we will prorate your membership.
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.