Your Leadership Evolution Starts Here
The best leaders aren't born, they're built
Through experience, challenge, and continuous growth, leadership becomes a mindset, not just a skillset. At Catalyst Food Leaders, we don’t just teach leadership—we transform how you lead, think, and show up in your career and life. Our programs are not just one-time training; each is a progressive journey designed to elevate your leadership step by step. Each is crafted to help you move from where you are today to the leader you're meant to be - one who leads with confidence, resilience, and impact. Each is offered as virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
Every program gives you:
- Real-world leadership tools you can apply immediately
- Interactive group learning to practice and gain new perspectives
- A supportive community of ambitious leaders growing together
- Expert coaching & accountability to help you stay on track
- Professional credentials that showcase your leadership growth
Leadership is a choice you make every day. Make today the day you take the next step.
Which program will take you there?
Front Line Leader Program
For Early Career and First-Time Front Line Leaders. Program Length: 8 Weeks
This program equips front-line leaders in food manufacturing with practical skills in communication, decision-making, and inclusive leadership to confidently inspire and empower their teams.

What You'll Learn: A Glimpse into the Front Line Leader Program
✨ Critical Thinking – Developing Problem-Solving Skills: Teach your team to assess situations, analyze options, and think independently.
✨ Empowered Decision-Making – Cultivating Trust & Ownership: Create a culture where team members feel confident making decisions.
✨ Collaborative Choices – Strengthening Team Accountability: Partner with your team to build confidence and shared responsibility in decision-making.
And much more! Download descriptions for all 8 modules!
Front Line Leader Details
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Leadership Bootcamp
For Early Career and First-Time Managers. Program Length: 14 Weeks
Build foundational skills for effective communication, workload management, and personal growth. Participants learn how mindset shapes well-being and work quality, enhancing their impact and preparing them for the next stage in their career.

What You'll Learn: A Glimpse into Leadership Bootcamp
✨ Mindset Mastery: Increase self-awareness to lead with confidence and compassion.
✨ Influence Techniques: Learn effective methods to make your voice heard and build solid relationships.
✨ Expectation Management: Exceed expectations by evaluating workload capacity to drive business outcomes while taking care of your team.
✨ Building Relationships: Go beyond technical talk to connect with people to build safe spaces, trust, and positive team culture.
✨ Firefighting Strategies: Navigate crises with composure through curiosity and collaboration.
And much more! Download descriptions for all 14 modules!
Bootcamp Program Details
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Strategic Leader Program
For Leaders of Leaders. Program Length: 8 Months
Hone next level self-awareness, effective performance evaluation, and team coaching skills. This program focuses on developing personal influence and aligning with career goals to foster engaged, productive teams while engaging as a business partner.
What You'll Learn: A Glimpse into Strategic Leader
✨ Emotional Intelligence Mastery: Harness the true strength of emotional intelligence, a crucial skill for effective leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of the food industry.
✨ Team Performance Enhancement: Develop the skill to assess and nurture your team's readiness to elevate your team's performance through targeted strategies that turn individuals into a cohesive and successful unit.
✨ Coaching Habit Development: Transform your leadership style by incorporating coaching habits, fostering continuous improvement and growth within your team.
✨ Business Outcomes through Leveraging Relationships: Move from building relationships to leveraging relationships to effectively create value within and across the organization.
✨ Leadership Presence Exploration: Explore and enhance your leadership presence to create a plan to move forward in your career.
And much more! Download descriptions for all 14 modules!
Strategic Program Details
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Visionary Leader Circles
For Senior Leaders and Directors. Program Length: 1 Year
Equip senior leaders to set vision, navigate complexity, and drive organizational growth. Participants master cultural competence, sustainability, and big-picture thinking to lead with impact on a global scale. Emerge ready to tackle obstacles and reach new levels.
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What You'll Learn: A Glimpse into Visionary Leader
✨ Visionary Thinking & Big-Picture Leadership
Master the art of setting a bold, actionable vision while navigating complexity and uncertainty in today’s fast-moving business landscape.
✨ Cultural & Global Leadership Competence
Develop the skills to lead diverse, high-performing teams while fostering an inclusive, adaptable culture that drives sustainable success.
✨ Strategic Influence & Relationship Leverage
Go beyond networking—learn how to cultivate and strategically leverage relationships to amplify business outcomes across teams, functions, and industries.
✨ Sustainable Leadership & Legacy Building
Craft leadership strategies that not only drive immediate success but also create long-term, sustainable impact for your organization and beyond.
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Programs Overview
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