Fall 2026 pilot cohort will take place in Sioux City, Iowa.
Dates: September 16, 30 and October 21

Lead with Alignment: A Women's Leadership Cohort is a Six Seconds emotional intelligence leadership experience for women who want to lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Using Six Seconds' practical EQ framework, participants will explore how emotional intelligence shapes leadership presence, decision-making, communication, relationships, and performance under pressure. Through peer learning, guided reflection, and practical application, participants will leave with tools they can immediately use in their leadership roles.

The cohort is facilitated by Blossom Beatty and Susie Lubbers, Ph.D., combining extensive experience in leadership development, emotional intelligence, coaching, and higher education to create a practical and engaging learning experience.

Program Format

The cohort combines virtual learning with an immersive in-person experience, giving participants time to build relationships, apply new skills, and continue learning together.

• Session 1 | Sept 16Kick-off (virtual)Build connections, introduce the Six Seconds EQ framework, and prepare for the in-person experience.
• Session 2 | Sept 30 In-person workshop    A highly interactive leadership experience in Sioux City focused on self-awareness, leadership presence, communication, and practical application.
• Session 3 | Oct 21 Follow-Up (virtual)       Reflect on learning, share successes and challenges, and strengthen ongoing leadership practice. Provide feedback on program.

Schedule

Who Should Attend

This cohort is designed for women in leadership or emerging leadership roles, including managers, directors, team leads, business owners, nonprofit leaders, educators, and women preparing for greater leadership responsibility.

It is especially relevant for women who want to strengthen their leadership presence, make better decisions under pressure, communicate with greater clarity, and build stronger workplace relationships.

What You'll Gain

• Understand Six Seconds' practical emotional intelligence framework and its application to leadership.
• Identify your natural leadership strengths and learn how to build on them.
• Recognize EQ patterns that influence leadership presence, relationships, and decision-making.
• Strengthen self-awareness and confidence in how you lead.
• Practice practical tools for navigating pressure, conflict, and complex interpersonal dynamics.
• Build meaningful peer connections and shared learning with other women leaders.
• Leave with a practical leadership experiment you can immediately apply in your work.

Facilitators

Blossom Beatty is a long-time leader and innovator in the education field with a Master's in Curriculum Design from Harvard University. As a Senior Consultant, Facilitator, and Executive Coach at Six Seconds, Blossom helps individuals and organizations align purpose, vision, and values to develop authentic, impactful, and responsive leadership.

Susie Lubbers, Ph.D. is a Business Development Executive with Six Seconds and Professor of Leadership at Morningside University. She works with leaders and organizations to strengthen emotional intelligence, improve team effectiveness, and build practical leadership capacity. With years of experience teaching, coaching, and developing leaders, Susie brings a grounded, human-centered approach to helping women lead with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.

Pricing

Cancellation & Refund Policy

If you need to cancel your registration, the following refund policy applies:

• On or before August 16: Full refund (less 5% processing costs).

• August 17–31: 50% refund.

• On or after September 1: No refund.