Aspiring Leaders
Development Training Module

The Aspiring Leaders Development Training (Tier I) is designed for individuals who are not yet serving in formal leadership roles but are motivated to explore their potential to lead. This program provides the foundation for understanding what leadership entails—before taking on the responsibility of guiding others.

Through guided reflection, practical exercises, and skill development, participants gain self-awareness, confidence, and insight into effective leader behaviors. The curriculum centers on four developmental areas: Self-Awareness, Identity, Motivation, and Foundational Leadership Concepts.

By the end of this tier, learners will have strengthened their understanding of leadership expectations, increased their personal readiness, and built the confidence to take intentional steps toward future leadership opportunities.

Enter focus area 1 for orientation.

Next Step: Personalized Coaching or Group Workshop

To reinforce the lessons learned in the Aspiring Leaders Development Training (Tier I), participants are invited to engage in a personalized coaching session or group workshop.

This session helps translate insights into actionable goals through guided reflection, feedback, and leadership readiness planning.

Recommended Follow-Up Options:

• Individual Coaching (60 minutes): Focus on applying your learning to real-world challenges and mapping your personal development plan.
• Team Workshop (2 hours): Engage with peers to discuss shared lessons, clarify leadership expectations, and build accountability for growth.

For scheduling or custom workshop facilitation, contact Dr. Ortiz Global Training & Development at DrOrtizTraining.com/Contact.

Flow Rationale

The Aspiring Leaders learning journey follows a structured developmental flow designed to move participants from self-understanding to applied leadership behaviors.

The sequence begins with building personal insight and confidence, progresses into shaping authentic leadership identity, develops motivational accountability, and culminates in applying foundational leadership principles that demonstrate readiness to lead.

This intentional structure ensures that learners develop from the inside out, forging the mindset and habits essential for future leadership roles.

• Stage 1 (Self-Awareness): Helps learners understand themselves first — their patterns, emotions, and mindset.
• Stage 2 (Identity): Encourages learners to shape and define how they want to show up as leaders.
• Stage 3 (Motivation): Focuses on internal drive, discipline, and accountability — readiness habits.
• Stage 4 (Foundational Leadership Concepts): Applies learned insights into practical leadership behaviors that demonstrate emerging capability.

Sequential Learning Path

Stage 1: Building Self-Awareness

1. Discovering Your Leadership Style
2. The Confidence–Competence Loop
3. Identifying Strengths Through Feedback
4. Understanding Emotional Intelligence
5. Growth Mindset for Aspiring Leaders
6. Imposter Syndrome: Name It, Tame It
7. Listening to Learn, Not to Respond

Stage 2: Shaping Leadership Identity

8. What Makes a Leader? (Myths vs. Reality)
9. From Peer to Leader: Understanding the Shift
10. Building Your Personal Leadership Brand
11. The Power of Empathy in First-Time Leadership
12. Speaking Up Without Overstepping

Stage 3: Strengthening Motivation & Accountability

13. Thermostatic Leadership: Set the Climate, Don’t Reflect It!
14. Time & Energy Management Basics
15. Accountability Starts with Me
16. Setting Micro-Goals for Macro-Impact

Stage 4: Applying Foundational Leadership Concepts

17. Decision-Making 101: Own the Outcome
18. How to Build Trust from Day One
19. Introduction to Situational Leadership
20. Leading by Influence, Not Authority