ElevateLeadership Development Program
Elevating Child Support Leaders to Lift Families
A six-month intensive designed to prepare and develop child support supervisors to adapt and grow their leadership skills through experiential learning, executive coaching, and peer support.
6 Months
Duration
11.5 Days
In-Person Days
7 Individual
Assessments
3 Sessions
Coaching
What is Elevate?
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Leadership begins with who you are, then moves to what you do.
The Elevate program is grounded in the belief that leadership is fundamentally about relationships. Through experiential learning, neuroscience-informed frameworks, and real-world application, participants develop the self-awareness and practical skills needed to lead with confidence and impact.
Our work is experiential and grounded in theory and research, including the latest in neuroscience, positive psychology, and emotional intelligence. We customize all sessions focused on "real work" as the centerpiece, making theory relevant, accessible, and practical.
30+
Years of leadership
development experience
Built for leaders who want to grow, not just manage.
Self-Awareness
Gain awareness and understanding of your leadership strengths and gaps through targeted assessments.
Impact on Others
Understand how your leadership style impacts others and learn to adapt to the differences of those you lead.
Build Trust
Build trust and respect within your teams. Learn to lead more inclusively across diverse perspectives.
Leadership Capacity
Understand the complexities of leadership and build the capacity to navigate them with confidence.
Practice in Safety
Develop skills and confidence by practicing leadership techniques in a supportive, safe environment.
Network of Support
Build internal and external networks of support that extend well beyond the program.
Six months of intentional growth.
Each session builds on the last, creating a progressive journey from self-awareness to organizational leadership. All sessions run 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Supervisor Orientation
- Overview of the program
- How to support your participant through coaching and feedback
Understanding Self & Others
- Program orientation and leading people
- Self-awareness and communication
- Defining personal leadership goals
Inclusive Leadership
- Leadership and implicit bias
- Leading with emotional intelligence
- Leading change and driving results
Leader as Coach
- Foundational coaching skills
- Openness and respect
- Performance management through coaching
Conflict & Performance
- Leading through conflict
- Emotions and stories in conflict
- Performance management best practices
Leading Teams
- Setting your team up for success
- Leading across boundaries
- Problem-solving models for best practices
Resilient Leadership
- Assessing key stressors
- Building renewable sources of energy
- Wrap-up, learnings, and graduation
Three dedicated coaching sessions just for you.
Every participant receives three individualized executive coaching sessions with ICF-certified coaches. These sessions provide a confidential space to process feedback, set goals, and develop strategies tailored to your specific leadership challenges.
ICF-certified coaches with 30+ years of leadership experience
Confidential, one-on-one sessions tailored to your goals
Support and reinforcement between program sessions
Practical strategies for your real-world challenges
Everything included in one comprehensive program.
11.5 Days of Intensive Training
Six in-person and virtual sessions over six months, led by expert facilitators.
7 Individual Assessments
Targeted assessments to understand your leadership style, strengths, and areas for growth.
3 Executive Coaching Sessions
One-on-one sessions with ICF-certified coaches for personalized development.
Peer Group Learning
Structured peer groups for ongoing support, accountability, and shared learning between sessions.
Supervisor Engagement
Pre-program orientation and ongoing touchpoints to ensure organizational alignment and support.
Developmental Activities
Between-session assignments including pre/post reflection, journaling, and real-world application.
Designed for supervisors ready to lead at the next level.
The Elevate program is built specifically for child support supervisors who want to deepen their leadership capacity, whether they are new to their role or looking to sharpen skills developed over years of service.
Child support supervisors relatively new to their role (1–5 years)
Experienced supervisors seeking to refresh and expand their leadership toolkit
Leaders interested in building emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Anyone committed to creating a more inclusive, effective team culture
Supervisor's Role
The participant's direct supervisor plays a key role in the Elevate experience. A pre-program orientation ensures alignment, and ongoing involvement supports the participant's growth throughout the six months.
Attend a 1-hour virtual orientation before the program begins
Schedule 30 minutes after each session to discuss learning and application
Encourage peer group learning between sessions
Allow time for developmental activities as needed
A boutique firm with deep roots in public service.
Grays Peak Strategies has spent over a decade delivering tailored consulting, training, and transformation services to federal, state, local, and tribal governments. Our core team of nine professionals brings 30+ years of hands-on leadership experience, complemented by a multicultural community of ICF-certified coaches.
Our leadership experience is not theoretical. It is derived from years of management experience and many years coaching, facilitating, and developing senior leaders and their teams. We bring "in the bones" leadership knowledge to every engagement.
10+
Years Serving Government
9
Core Team Members
ICF
Certified Coaches
Ready to elevate your leadership?
The 2026 Elevate program runs from May through October. Space is limited to ensure a high-quality, personalized experience for every participant.
Investment Per Participant
Cost per person decreases as more participants register
The more who join, the less everyone pays.