Collier LEADS: Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills and drive meaningful impact for yourself, your organization, and your community? Collier LEADS is the Greater Naples Chamber’s premier leadership development program, an eleven-month, immersive experience designed exclusively for Chamber members ready to grow beyond traditional leadership training. Tailored for emerging and high-potential leaders, the program combines group learning with 1:1 executive coaching, a robust suite of leadership assessments, and personalized goal setting to help participants lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
What sets Collier LEADS apart is its focus on the individual. Participants receive dedicated support from a facilitator who takes time to understand their unique leadership style and goals. Success is measured through pre- and post-program 360° feedback, offering real insight into growth and impact. Whether you’re preparing for your next role or reigniting your professional path, Collier LEADS equips you to lead with authenticity and make a lasting difference in your organization and community.
What You’ll Gain:
Collier LEADS equips participants with the practical tools, expert support, and personal insight needed to lead with authenticity, clarity, and confidence. This is more than a traditional training program, it’s a personalized leadership experience designed to accelerate growth and deliver measurable results.
Program benefits include:
- Strategic, authentic leadership skills
- Stronger communication and collaboration
- High-performing teams and a culture of trust
- Greater confidence and resilience under pressure
- Expanded cross-industry professional network
- Tools to drive meaningful impact in Collier County
Program Highlights:
- Expert Facilitators: Learn from nationally recognized executive coaches Kirstin Lynde and Andy Robinson, who bring decades of real-world leadership development experience.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in dynamic group workshops, receive real-time feedback from your coach and peers, and participate in meaningful dialogue with fellow leaders from across Collier County.
- Real-World Application: Walk away with practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately, this program focuses on solving real leadership challenges, not teaching abstract theory.
- Customized Growth: Benefit from personalized 1:1 coaching sessions, in-depth leadership assessments, and custom goal setting designed to support your individual growth and leadership vision.
- Flexible Scheduling: The program is thoughtfully structured with monthly workshops and coaching sessions that fit alongside your professional responsibilities.
Program Structure and Schedule:
Below is an overview of our program schedule and you can learn more in-depth information about our individual workshops here.
Eligibility Requirements:
To participate in Collier LEADS, applicants must:
- Be employed by an organization that is a member in good standing of the Greater Naples Chamber
- Supervise at least one direct report
- Have an internal sponsor (manager, supervisor, or senior leader)
- Commit to attending all program sessions
Application Process & Important Dates:
To apply for Collier LEADS, submit your online application form and ensure your sponsor completes the letter of recommendation.
- All applications and sponsor reference forms must be received by September 25, 2025.
- Selected participants will be notified by October 17, 2025
- The program will officially launch with a Kickoff Reception on November 12, 2025
If you want to learn more about Collier LEADS, we will be holding two informative sessions.
- Virtual Informative Session: September 3rd at 4:00 p.m.
- In-person Informative Session: September 11th at 4:00 p.m.
Investments:
If selected, the Collier LEADS program is $8,500. Payment may be made in two installments: the first payment is due upon acceptance to the program, and the final payment is due halfway through the program. The cost includes all materials, assessments, and expert facilitation throughout the eleven-month experience.