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
Leadership Bootcamp
Strategic Leader
Visionary Leader

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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Looking to nominate an Emerging Leader?  Learn more HERE.

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.

For applications, email [email protected]

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.

Not sure where to start?

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Programs Overview

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