Dare to Lead™ V2 Virtual Learning Event

Written by Laurie Hillis

Hi, I’m Laurie Hillis, I love what I do: the learning, the process, and above all, seeing how my clients grow as leaders.

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July 1, 2025

New Dates have just been announced for our next Dare to Lead™ Courage Building

Check out the next offering of our Dare to Lead™ Learning Event – starting October 9 – November 27, 2025, seven modules of 2.75 hours each.

Dates: October 9, 16, 23 & 30 & Nov. 6, 20 & 27, 8-10:45 PT or 9-11:45 MT

This virtual learning event is based on the newest research of Brené Brown and the more than 100,000 people who have completed this courage-building program. New insights, new tools, and a 24-hour curriculum instead of 16 hours (more goodness). By attending the program, you will be granted a Dare to Lead™ Trained Certificate and Badge to continue using these practical tools in your own work situations, teams, groups and with your clients, and you will also receive a lovely start up gift kit!

If you’d like more information, pricing, etc. contact me or use the connection box below and receive my leadership blogs.

Yours in courageous leadership

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