CEO-Pods: How can you overcome challenges and continue to grow?

Managing your most valuable assets in these difficult times

The world has changed. The job market is uncertain. Employees are nervous about job stability. Customers are not spending. Market is not growing. As the CEO of your company, are you asking any of these questions:

• Are you stuck and need a boost to grow your business?
• Do you have the right people in the right roles to get you there?
• Can your team embrace change and handle this tough environment?
• How can you drive creativity and innovation in your business?
• Are you in transition and need advice and counsel?

We can help

Join a CEO-Pod today and network with a peer group of other CEO’s who are grappling with similar issues. A CEO-Pod is a peer-based leadership and networking group for CEOs focused on:

1) Developing your own leadership style through individual coaching, assessments and 360-degree feedback

2) Value of asking help from your peers and networking with other leaders

3) Expert advice and training on topics including innovating and leading in the global economy, hiring the right people for the right roles, bringing out creativity in your organizations and adaptive leadership to manage uncertain times

How we can help

We believe that our Pod experience and our approach are unique and differentiated in 3 primary ways:

• Caliber and expertise of our team of consultants and coaches (bios included)
• Differentiated content we will train on including creativity and innovation and adaptive leadership
• Our unique approach integrates the head (knowledge and training), the heart (assessment and coaching) and the hands (real-time practice in the moment)

Our CEO-Pods are launching this year. Each CEO-Pod is limited to a small group of executives in order to facilitate a confidential and intimate learning environment. Participation is by special invitation and application only. All applicants will be interviewed to ensure the right mix of CEOs to maximize learning for the entire group. We are accepting applications now. Apply by filling out the application form at the bottom of this page. After applying, you will be contacted for an interview.

Meeting Dates: Second Friday of every month from 9-5 PM

Investment: Please contact us at contact@theawakengroup.com

Return on investment: 1) individual development as leader to increase employee engagement, productivity and morale, 2) broader and deeper professional network and 3) deeper engagement on cutting edge topics of leadership

Format:

• 1 full-day of peer-based problem solving and learning per month
• Real-time team-based learning and development including self-assessments and 360-degree feedback
• Expert speakers at least once every other month on topics including creativity and innovation, how to integrate diversity including cultural diversity, CEO succession and transition, bringing out the best in your team.
• Two 1:1 executive coaching sessions per month

Location: Hosted by Pod members at our CEO Playroom in Los Angeles, CA (address to be provided after confirmation and can change based on group preferences and hosts)

Questions: contact@theawakengroup.com

Frequently asked questions:

What is the value of the CEO-Pods?

To provide a safe, confidential peer-to-peer learning environment and networking opportunity for senior executives. Topics addressed include the most pressing issues facing executives today and are tailored to the group of executives in each group.

Who will be part of the CEO-Pods? Will my competitors be there?

Each group is made up of executives with similar roles and responsibilities within their organizations. The groups are designed to be diverse in background, industry and experience to create the richest discussions and opportunity to learn from each other. Direct competitors will not be placed in the same Pod to maintain confidentiality and privacy.

Are the Pods industry and geography-specific?

The Pods are not industry-specific but they will be held in the same region to facilitate local relationship building. The value of the diversity in industry is to provide cross-industry learning and broadening of professional networks.

If I join a CEO-Pod , what is my commitment?

As a member, you will be required to attend and be an active participant in the monthly discussions. Each member will be expected to present an overview of their company, financials, strategic plan and critical issues. Each member will also participate in gathering data and providing feedback to other members of the group. You will be expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the content of the discussions as well as be committed to being open, honest and willing to learn to get the most out of the experience. We ask members to commit to at least 6 months and recommend at least 12 months to get the maximum benefit from the Pods.

What is The Awaken Group’s role in these CEO-Pods?

The majority of the learning will come from the participants in each Pod. The Awaken Group will provide expertise on topics such as innovation to lead globally, hiring the right person for the right role, integrating diversity, and CEO succession and legacy. The Awaken Group will also provide frameworks and training, as appropriate, to facilitate the discussions.

What types of Pods are there?

Currently, the Pods are targeted to the C-suite of executives: CEO, CFO, CSO, COO, and CIO.

What if I need more individual customized solutions?

Based on your needs, The Awaken Group provides additional consulting and coaching services and will work with you to customize a solution with clear objectives and goals so that you can measure progress.

What are the exact dates and locations for the upcoming sessions?

The exact meeting dates and locations will be finalized by each Pod to best meet the needs of the group but are generally held on the 2^nd Friday of every month for the face-to-face meetings. Each month, one member of the Pod will host the group’s lunch and may host the location as well.

How can I get the Pods in my region?

Great question! While we are kicking off in Southern California, if you are interested, please fill out an application indicating your interests. Based on demand, we plan to launch in several regions.

How can I get involved as a facilitator for a CEO-Pod?

Given the intense nature of the leadership training, development and coaching we have embedded into this program, we will be drawing from our internal team of consultants and coaches who have been through a rigorous interview and assessment process. Our highly qualified facilitators are skilled in BOTH business strategy and leadership development and coaching. If you are interested in joining our team, please contact us and we would be excited to get to know you better.

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