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 2025-2026 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.
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.