Leadership Academy

Dominican University of California's Leadership Academy will prepare you to become the best leader you can be.

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In an increasingly volatile and complex world, executives need to embrace the dynamic landscape and develop leadership competencies different from those that helped them succeed in the past.

Dominican’s Leadership Academy empowers participants to meet these evolving demands, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to ascend to new professional heights.

Participants emerge from the program with a heightened sense of purpose and a clear understanding of the necessary steps to accomplish their objectives. They lead with greater confidence, adaptability, and effectiveness, contributing to both their personal growth and the success of their organizations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the role of a leader in today’s volatile and complex business environment
  • Learn the principles of leading people as well as AI agents
  • Develop the ability to create and foster organizational change
  • Acquire skills to maximize the performance of teams
  • Increase your capacity for leading through greater emotional intelligence
  • Gain coaching skills to improve performance and increase accountability

Who Should Attend

Mid- to senior-level professionals seeking to improve their ability to lead.

Program Schedule

The program consists of seven sessions, three (3) in-person at the Dominican campus and four (4) live online:

  • Thursday, Mar. 26, in-person, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    21st Century Leadership: What it Means to Be a Leader
    Principles for Leading in the Age of AI
    Instructors: Jorge Choy, Matt Stringer
  • Thursday, Apr. 2, live online, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Leading Organizational Change
    Instructor: Dr. Natasha Munshi
  • Thursday, Apr. 9, live online, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
    Instructor: Michael Scates
  • Thursday, Apr. 16, in-person, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Creating High Performance Teams
    Cultivating Team Innovation
    Instructors: Jim Schutz, Guryan Tighe
  • Thursday, Apr. 23, live online, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Improving Performance Through Accountability
    Instructor: John Wyek Sr.
  • Thursday, Apr. 30, live online, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Coaching for Performance
    Instructor: Susan Snyder
  • Thursday, May 7, in-person, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Managing Difficult Conversations & Conflict
    Building Organizational Culture
    Instructors: Lisa Miller, Candra Canning

All in-person sessions will be held at Dominican University of California, Creekside Room, 100 Magnolia Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901

Fees 

Program fees are $3,300. Fees include tuition and course materials. For in-person sessions, breakfast and lunch are included.

Discounts
  • Early Bird Discount: 15% discount for registrations received before December 31, 2025 (fee after discount: $2,805).
  • Group Discount: 20% discount for 2 or more individuals from a single organization (fee after discount: $2,640).
  • Alumni Discount: 30% discount for Dominican University of California degree program alumni (fee after discount: $2,310).

Note: Only one discount may be applied per participant.

Registration Deadline

February 2, 2026. Participants are admitted on a rolling, space-available basis. Early applications are encouraged.

For any questions, please email ils@dominican.edu or call (415) 482-1918.