Leadership Mastermind


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Join us on a six-month journey designed to strengthen your leadership skills and grow your professional network. The Leadership Mastermind Program offers an opportunity for seasoned leaders to connect, reflect and evolve together.

Each month, participants gather for a 90-minute session—offered in a dynamic blend of in-person and virtual formats. With small cohorts, the experience ensures personalized engagement and meaningful relationships.

Every session includes:

  • A leadership hot seat or mastermind round
  • Group coaching and peer feedback
  • Strategic leadership development content
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals

General Session Agenda

  • Welcome & Connection Warm-Up 
  • Spotlight (Hot Seat or Mini-Case Study) 
  • Facilitated Topic & Tool 
  • Roundtable Reflection 
  • Commitment to Action: Shine with Schaefer, LLC

Mastermind Sessions & Objectives

Session 1: Kickoff – Your Leadership Lens
Objective: Reconnect with your leadership identity and define what you want from the mastermind experience.
• Define your current leadership challenges and wins
• Establish mastermind goals • Network with intention: share your “leadership lens” story Tool Introduced: Leadership Identity Map

Session 2: When Confidence Collides with Doubt
Objective: Identify and normalize fears and self-doubt in leadership while building mental resilience.
• Explore imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism
• Understand how fear shows up in decision-making
• Share fears that leaders don’t often say out loud
• Co-create confidence rituals Tool Introduced: Fear-to-Fuel Worksheet

Session 3: Leading People is Messy – Let's Talk About It
Objective: Create psychological safety to discuss team challenges and difficult dynamics.
• Mastermind team-related case scenarios
• Discuss boundaries, burnout, and trust erosion
• Share coaching techniques to address resistance
• Explore how to lead with both empathy and accountability
 Tool Introduced: Difficult Conversation Blueprint 

 Session 4: Influence Without a Title – Strategic Impact
Objective: Elevate your strategic thinking and influence even when you're not “in charge.”
• Discuss positional vs. personal power
• Share influence tactics that work in complex organizations
• Explore how to pitch ideas and advocate effectively
• Create your "Visibility & Voice Plan" Tool Introduced: Power, Politics & Purpose Canvas

Session 5: Success Redefined – What Does Winning Look Like Now?
Objective: Reflect on how your definition of success has evolved—and where to grow next.
• Share your version of success as a leader today
• Explore the gap between success and satisfaction
 • Challenge the “busy = valuable” narrative
• Design a sustainable leadership rhythm Tool Introduced: Success Alignment Grid

Session 6: Celebration + Expansion
Objective: Celebrate collective growth and set next-step commitments for continued evolution
 • Highlight personal and group breakthroughs
• Discuss what’s changed in mindset, habits, and courage
• Co-create a “sustain and stretch” action plan • Final networking celebration + peer accountability matching
 
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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Tue.  
  Tue.  
  Tue.  
  Tue.  
  Tue.  
  Tue.  

Location : NICC Town Clock Business Center Location : 
  NICC Town Clock Business Center.

Instructor : Lisa Schaefer Shine with Schaefer 

 

Notice

Please read:  Format Overview • 6 sessions over 6 months • 90-minute monthly gatherings • Group face to face coaching • Strategic leadership content • Peer feedback & networking Session Flow (General) Tuesday, November 17, 2026 9:00am-10:30am Tuesday, December 8, 2026 9:00am-10:30am Tuesday, January 12, 2027 9:00am-10:30am Tuesday, February 9, 2027 9:00am-10:30am Tuesday, March 9, 2027 9:00am-10:30am Tuesday, April 13, 2027 9:00am-10:30am For more information, www.nicc.edu/leadershipacademy

Tuition: 

$495.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
11/17/2026 Tue 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dubuque, NICC Town Clock Business Center  Map Lisa Schaefer Shine with Schaefer 
12/8/2026 Tue 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dubuque, NICC Town Clock Business Center  Map Lisa Schaefer Shine with Schaefer 
1/12/2027 Tue 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dubuque, NICC Town Clock Business Center  Map Lisa Schaefer Shine with Schaefer 
2/9/2027 Tue 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dubuque, NICC Town Clock Business Center  Map Lisa Schaefer Shine with Schaefer 
3/9/2027 Tue 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dubuque, NICC Town Clock Business Center  Map Lisa Schaefer Shine with Schaefer 
4/13/2027 Tue 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Dubuque, NICC Town Clock Business Center  Map Lisa Schaefer Shine with Schaefer 

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