Simple strategies. Confident leadership.
Practical frameworks and real-time coaching that turn everyday management moments into opportunities for impact.
FAQ
About Activate
My company already made me take a mandatory training for new managers. Why do I need to enroll in Activate by Leadology?
While most companies will put first-time people managers into a course or program, they’re often self-paced, high-level, and too generic. There are often no hands-on elements or real-world application as you’re learning, which makes you more likely to forget what you’re learning as you go through the curriculum.
I already know my CliftonStrengths. Should I retake the assessment?
Your first completion of the assessment offers the most accurate reflection of your natural talents. Gallup’s research shows that talents remain relatively stable throughout adulthood, and most differences in retake results are typically minor shifts among your top themes.
Most people do not need to retake the CliftonStrengths assessment. But in some cases, doing so could be reasonable: it’s been a long time, you’ve experienced a major life change, your initial results were not ideal, or you originally took the assessment in a non-native language.
In these situations, the goal isn’t to get “new” results; it’s to get clearer results that more accurately reflect your talents. Partner with your Leadology coach to decide if retaking the assessment is best for you.
Why is this course a hybrid model with self-paced videos, group coaching sessions, and 1:1 strategy sessions?
Because lasting behavior change requires more than one learning format. Self-paced videos build your foundation, group coaching exposes you to diverse real-world scenarios and practice that accelerates growth, and 1:1 sessions help you apply everything to your specific challenges. This isn’t about checking a training box — it’s about developing managers who actually use what they learn.
I’m looking for a combination of trainings or a custom curriculum for my team or organization. Is this something you can design for me?
Absolutely! We have a handful of custom facilitation openings each year to curate a manager, leadership, or individual contributor curriculum that will work for you. Just fill out this form and let us know what you’ve got in mind.
We’ve compiled a list of commonly asked questions about Activate, who it’s for, and what exactly you’ll receive.
1. Program FAQ
Who was Activate designed for? Who shouldn’t enroll in Activate?
Activate was designed with the new manager in mind. It is the foundation for being a great people manager. However, we have had clients who have been leading people for 15+ years and they also experienced meaningful transformation by using Activate as a way to evolve their leadership style.
Activate might not be for you if you…
→ don’t believe in development (you’d be surprised).
→ are not ready to lean into the work (whether that’s because of interest or bandwidth).
→ are not committed to showing up to the group coaching sessions.
→ are not ready to own your part and try new things.
What exactly will I receive inside Activate? How long is my access?
Activate is a 12-week, online group coaching program loaded with training materials such as video lessons, key takeaways, fillable PDF worksheets, quizzes, and so much more. Through 3 Phases and 9 Sessions, we will go through 56 different lessons. There is a group coaching call at the end of each session to further solidify your learning and give you an opportunity to ask questions and receive 1:1 support. At the end, you’ll receive an Activate LinkedIn badge to boost your profile! You’ll retain access to everything in Activate for one full year.
How much time will this take?
The entire program lasts 12-weeks in total. There are 3 week long sessions per Phase. Each Session varies in length, with 5-9 video lessons per session (there are 56 individual lessons in total). Some videos are just a few minutes long, while others may be up to 20 minutes in duration. Each Session includes 1 worksheet and 1 quiz. While the quiz was designed to be quick and easy, the worksheets will vary depending on the person and their commitment to the coursework. After each Session we take a 1-week break.
What tech do I need to have in order to access Activate?
Activate is located inside a secure membership site, which can be accessed from any device with an internet connection – desktop computers or laptops are recommended. The group coaching calls will take place on Zoom, which is free video conferencing software. You will need to access a PDF reader (if you want to fill in the worksheets digitally), or you can print them to fill out instead.
For questions specific to support and billing, please see this section.
2. Support + Billing FAQ
What kind of support will I receive?
Throughout the 12-week program, you’ll receive 9 group coaching calls. If you have any questions or need support between calls, you can reach out to Carrie by email with your questions or during one of your 2 private strategy sessions. Coaching calls will be the perfect time to work through your challenges, make your mistakes, and try new things.
If you fall behind on your learning modules, we encourage you to still attend the group coaching. We will never shame you. We will only support and encourage you.
What if I need support to receive funding from my company?
Most companies these days offer reimbursement for continuous learning opportunities and programs like ACTIVATE — and we want to help you take advantage.
We’ve prepared a guide to help you approach the conversation, including an email template that you can use to send to your company.
We hope you’re able to get a reimbursement — but if not, don’t be afraid to invest in yourself anyway. It’s easy and even comfortable to accept the status quo during times of uncertainty, but we have to make an ongoing effort to move forward — to focus on our personal development. Especially now.
You’ll be a more confident leader, build a more productive team, and you just might get that promotion you’ve been waiting for in return.