COMPASSION AT WORK IS NECESSARY AND NEEDED
ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR THE COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION SUMMER 2O25 COHORT
In today’s climate of uncertainty, the need for compassionate leadership has never been more urgent. Research shows that organizations led by compassionate leaders achieve remarkable results, fostering trust, enhancing decision-making, and improving overall performance. A study by the University of Oxford found that compassionate teams can be up to 31% more productive.
Join over 600 alumni from more than 54 countries who have answered this call to lead with compassion through our Compassionate Leadership Certification Training.
This program equips leaders with evidence-based practices that create lasting change within organizations. The Center’s curriculum is crafted to create lasting results through growth in three core dimensions: inner strength, connection to others, and creating organizational change.
The People + Culture Method incorporates a people-first filter, talent management and organizational culture change into the program curriculum.
As a SHRM recertification provider, this courses qualifies for 12 PDCs.
We’re a good fit for leaders who are seeking:
A human touch to leading and tending to individual, team, and organizational needs in the age of AI advancement.
Pragmatic solutions for complex people, culture, and world issues.
Research-based curriculum developed and taught by experts in the field.
Proven interventions for accelerating change regardless of where you sit in the organization.
New tools to bring to your work - especially if you’re an experienced coach, CHRO, CPO, CDO, or a head of any HR function (L&D, Benefits, Comp, etc.).
To build community with other leaders who care deeply about humanity.
Program Schedule
Here’s the Summer 2025 Schedule:
Wednesdays from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm EST
Module 1
Wednesday, Jul 9 2025
Module 2
Wednesday, Jul 16 2025
Module 3
Wednesday, Jul 23 2025
Module 4
Wednesday, Jul 30 2025
Module 5
Wednesday, Aug 6 2025
Module 6
Wednesday, Aug 13 2025
Module 7
Wednesday, Aug 20 2025
Module 8
Wednesday, Aug 27 2025
Program Tuition
The investment is $1,250. This certification may qualify for your company's tuition reimbursement benefit. The Early Bird discount of $950 applies until April 30. Use code EARLYSUMMER25 at checkout.
Breast cancer survivors, disabled veterans, ADCOLOR FUTURES, ADCOLOR LEADERS (including all alumni), and the ADCOLOR Team receive a 20% discount off the regular tuition price. Use code AFFINITYSPRING25 for this discount at checkout.
why choose this program?
1
Ground Your Inner Strength:
According to Gallup, self-awareness and vulnerability enhance leadership presence and increase employee engagement by up to 20%.
2
Deepen Connections:
Build high-quality relationships and foster a caring culture, a culture of safety; research indicates that strong interpersonal connections can reduce turnover rates by as much as 50%.
3
Start to Shift Organizations:
Leverage proven frameworks and tools designed for high-performing teams. Organizations that practice compassion and demonstrate care see a significant boost in innovation overall.
By completing this program, you will:
Implement research-backed strategies that significantly enhance compassion within your organization; studies show such environments yield happier employees who are up to 30% more engaged.
Approach organizational challenges using a human sensibility; companies with empathetic leadership report a remarkable increase in employee satisfaction (highly correlated with retention).
Apply practical skills for long-lasting impact on team dynamics; participants report increased collaboration and improved conflict resolution abilities post-training.
Who Should Enroll?
Our program is tailored for leaders seeking:
A values-aligned approach that boosts engagement levels across all tiers.
Effective strategies for addressing today’s pressing challenges—participants often note heightened motivation after engaging in our training.
Connection with peers who share a commitment to meaningful change—a network where alumni frequently collaborate on initiatives driving social impact.
Register now to enliven your people strategy and your ways of working with compassion.
In 2023, the Center for Compassionate Leadership completed an 18-month longitudinal study of the course curriculum by world-class educational evaluators at Claremont Graduate University. They found that program participants showed statistically significant increases in all three dimensions: self-compassion, compassion for others, and compassion at work.
In addition, 70% of alums interviewed said they had seen organizational changes due to this compassionate leadership training.
And 90% of alumni said they would recommend the course to their friends and colleagues.
Regardless of title or tenure, participants gain practical skills to change organizations in ways that stick. Alumni tell us they experience a deep sense of common purpose and belonging in our community.
You can, too.
