Airbnb

Cisco

Comcast Center Campus

Whataburger

The Mosaic Company

Preston Sharpston

The Career Coach for HR & TA

How to Make the Jump Into HR Leadership

UC Berkeley

Yale University

Comcast Center

Amazon

UT Knoxville

We'll identify exactly how HR leaders think and operate differently from contributors.

How to think like an HR leader before you have the title

We'll break down how HR leaders are evaluated vs practitioners.

How to position yourself as a leader to executives

You'll leave with concretes action to take in the next 30 days to actively position yourself for a leadership role.

How to make your move into HR leadership

Build Executive Visibility with self-advocacy, assertiveness, influence, conflict, being strategic & navigating organizational dynamics 

 Global VP(ex-IBM); $2B P&L; 2000+ team

Palantir

Google

Microsoft

Monica Aggarwal

Executive Leadership I Global VP (ex-IBM) I Engineering, Product & Partnerships

Cohort 11

Cohort 12

You’re already good at your job. That’s not the problem. The problem is this. AI is reshaping how teams work. Roles are shrinking. Layers are flattening. The bar for leadership is rising. The people who advance aren't just the most competent. They're the ones who act like leaders before they get the title. In high-stakes meetings, under pressure, in front of senior leaders, someone is getting that opportunity — because they know how to frame, influence, and command trust in 30 seconds flat. Those skills aren’t taught anywhere. This cohort changes that.Zero passive videos Zero generic advice 9+ hours of Live Practice Lab Every Session includes:• Live role-play using real scenarios • Direct coaching and reframing on the spot • Immediate feedback on language, structure, and delivery • Bite-sized frameworks you can use rightaway • Peer observation (learn 5x faster watching others get coached) What you’ll walk away able to do✔ Frame updates so execs get your impact in 30 seconds ✔ Answer tough questions without rambling ✔ Influence decisions in cross-functional teams ✔ Handle conflict without losing composure ✔ Navigate org dynamics without playing dirty ✔ Make your work impossible to ignore

Own the room. Move the C-suite. Shape the outcome.

How to Advocate for Yourself - Own your story

How to Be Assertive - Lead with conviction, not compliance

How to Influence Without Authority - Get things done when power is distributed

How to Manage Conflict: Handle heat w/o losing your cool

How to Be a Strategic Leader: For clarity & foresight

Navigate Organizational Dynamics - Understand the game & elevate your impact 

You are a Leader of People - Founder, Entrepreneur, CXO, VP, Senior Director, Director, Senior Manager, etc.

Senior Individual Contributors (ICs) - Product Manager, Engineer, Marketing/ Finance/Technical lead, Program/ Project Manager &amp; UX/CX Lead

New In Your Role and looking to develop Executive Visibility right at the outset (Congrats!)

Master proven AI frameworks to automate HR tasks, build ethical policies, and lead strategic implementation that drives measurable impact.

CPO , Advisor & Future of Work Expert

Deloitte

Paper

Q Hamirani

Global CPO, Advisor & Educator shaping the future of people and AI

HR Leader & AI Strategist

Walmart Global Tech

Cognizant

Tata Consultancy Services

Sandhiya Thiruvengadam

HR Leader & AI Strategist transforming how people and tech work together

People Professionals - Cohort 1

People Professionals - Cohort 2

AI is transforming HR but most teams are still stuck experimenting.Over the last year, we engaged with 3000+ HR professionals and found that while 65% are exploring AI, only 13% have integrated it into workflows, and just 2% are driving measurable transformation.This 5-week, hands-on program closes that gap. Designed by HR leaders for HR leaders, it helps you move from curiosity to capability—building real AI prototypes, mastering compliant prompt frameworks, and designing safe, scalable workflows using tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude ( Including Claude code &amp; Cowork ) - even within your own enterprise workspace.Each week blends live workshops, peer “shark tank” sessions, and executive deep-dives with CHROs and CPOs who’ve implemented AI successfully. By the end, you’ll walk away with a working HR solution, a 90-day rollout roadmap, and the confidence to lead AI adoption in your organization.If you’re ready to save time, amplify impact, and position yourself as an AI-Native HR professional, this course is your is your fastest path forward.

From HR Experimenter to AI-Powered HR Leader

How to identify high-impact AI opportunities—and when not to use tech

How to build your first working AI solution—without coding

How to experiment safely with AI tools

How to pitch your AI use case to leaders

How to build a 90-day AI roadmap for HR — your course capstone

No technical background required — just an open mind and a drive to explore new possibilities in HR.

Curiosity

Access to the internet for course materials , tools and readiness to move beyond traditional HR methods.

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Be ready to challenge old assumptions and most importantly, bring willingness to experiment, make mistakes, and iterate as you build.

Willingness to Unlearn

Any people leader who wants to future-proof their role with AI.

You're curious about AI in HR and want to move beyond theory — ready to build real skills you can apply at work immediately.

You've tried AI tools but feel stuck or overwhelmed — and want a clear path to scale your ideas into real HR impact.

Learning HRBP Strategy: From Support Role to Business Partner and Advisor

 HRBP Executive, Author & Public Speaker

Spotify

Electronic Arts

American Express

Sony

The Walt Disney Company

Daniel Space (DanFromHR)

20-year F500 HRBP Exec, now turning HR pros into strategic business partners

Cohort 1

Cohort 2

Most HR Business Partners are expected to operate strategically - but very few are ever taught how.We’re told to influence leaders, drive decisions, and “be a true partner to the business,” yet most of us were trained in process, compliance, and employee support. The result is a gap between expectation and capability that leaves even strong HR professionals feeling reactive, under-leveraged, and unsure how to step into the role fully.This workshop is designed to close that gap.Across this session, we’ll break down what it actually means to operate as a strategic HRBP and how to apply it in practice. We’ll cover how to think like a business partner, build executive relationships, adapt communication styles, and deliver clear, actionable recommendations that influence outcomes. We’ll also introduce a practical framework to help you shift from administrative execution to strategic ownership across common HR challenges like org design, performance management, and workforce planning.This is not theory. It’s a structured, real-world approach to help you move from supporting the business to actively shaping it - including tools, guides and resources that you can begin apply immediately

HRBPs of all levels who want to increase their skills and competencies on the B and P of this role

HR Generalists of all levels who want to increase their impact, even if not being an HRBP

Students or recent HR graduates or those interested in learning more about the HRBP role

Leave with clear priorities and confidence to manage your team

Founder of Leadership Lab, ex-Amazon

Leadership Lab

The Wharton School

Myra Deshmukh

ex-Amazon, Founder of Leadership Lab, Communication Coach

Spr 2026

The skills that made you a high-performing individual contributor won’t make you a great manager—and relying on them too long will hold you and your team back. As AI reshapes how work gets done, the pressure to lead effectively from day one has never been higher. Yet most new managers are expected to just figure it out: manage former peers, scale themselves without losing visibility, build trust, handle difficult conversations, and balance execution with people leadership—all without real training or a playbook.This course teaches the practical, must-have manager skills you were never taught.You’ll learn how to shift from doer to leader, set clear expectations without micromanaging, build trust and accountability, and handle tough conversations with confidence. We’ll cover practical systems, mechanisms, and habits that keep you on top of everything—plus smart ways to use AI to save time and communicate better.This two-day intensive leaves you with practical frameworks, checklists, and a manager playbook you can use immediately, with much of the work done in-session so you’re ready for Monday. You’ll also get access to 1:1 coaching and peer circles for continued support.

The real skills you need to manage effectively in today's AI-driven workplace

Shift from top IC to effective team leader with these reframes

Move away from micromanaging to structured delegation with better mechanisms

Go from “new manager” to trusted leader 

Feel confident and prepared for tough conversations and curveballs

Lead proactively vs. reactively 

Use AI in the most effective ways to help you

You’re an IC who just became a manager and are overwhelmed with how to pivot from owning everything to trusting your team to deliver

Your scope expanded from 1-2 directs to 5+, and you need to scale yourself and your mechanisms.

For new managers in any function. Focused on people leadership and team operating mechanisms — not job or function-specific skills.