SHAPE Career Accelerator™

Strategic Development for Leaders

The SHAPE Career Accelerator™ is a structured six-month professional development program designed to equip high-potential employees with the critical skills, strategic insight, and personal agency required for senior leadership roles. Participants engage in a thorough process of assessment, career planning, strategic leadership training and professional development using the SHAPE Career Assessment® Framework — a research-based model grounded in advancing leadership effectiveness in today’s workplace.

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Core Program Elements

Career Assessments: SHAPE Career Assessment® and Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0®)
Individualized Coaching: One-on-one debriefs to interpret assessment results and define strategic next steps
Strategic Planning Sessions: Guided meetings aligned with organizational needs and leadership pathways
Ongoing Development Support: Structured office hours for sustained growth, reflection, and implementation
Expert Facilitation: Led personally by Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, an executive advisor, researcher, best-selling author, and leadership development expert specializing in multigenerational workforce dynamics

Program Outcomes

Greater strategic clarity regarding career progression and leadership goals
Stronger alignment between individual aspirations and organizational objectives
Enhanced leadership readiness, decision-making capacity, and executive presence
Increased employee retention, engagement, and leadership pipeline strength

Delivery Format

The SHAPE Career Accelerator™ is delivered virtually through live, interactive sessions over six months. Optional in-person kickoff, touch base, or closing sessions are available for enterprise cohorts.

Time Commitment

Participants should plan for approximately 2–3 hours per month, including assessments, one-on-one coaching, strategic planning sessions, and optional office hours.

Candidate Profile

This program is designed for employees who have demonstrated strong performance and are positioned to take on broader leadership responsibilities within their organization
Ideal cohort size: 4–8 participants per group for maximum interaction and impact
Program Investment: $7,500 per participant (Cohort pricing options available upon request)

ABOUT DR CANDACE STEELE FLIPPIN

Dr. Candace Steele Flippin is an award-winning executive and founder of the Global Career Advancement Institute (Global CAI). She is the best-selling author of Get Your Career in SHAPE, Generation Z in the Workplace, and Millennials in the Workplace. The Global CAI helps individuals and organizations navigate leadership pathways, strengthen professional growth, and achieve measurable results. She has held senior executive roles at Fortune 500 companies across the life sciences, financial services, and industrial technology sectors. Candace’s insights have appeared in Forbes, CNBC, CBS, NBC, and Today.com. She has also delivered presentations at major companies, nonprofits, universities, and professional organizations.

Real Feedback. Real impact.

"Dr. Steele Flippin advised me from senior leadership to the c-suite and put me on the national stage."

- Tanya, Chief Human Resources Officer

"Through Candace's mentorship, I've experienced holistic personal and professional development. Her dedication is truly remarkable."

- Chanel, Senior Executive in Financial Services

"Candace's insight into my strengths empowered me to navigate any problem with confidence."

- Hillery, VP Marketing, Health Care System

“It’s not just theory—it’s practical and clear. SHAPE gives me language and structure I didn’t have before.”

— LaToya, SHAPE Career Assessment Certified Coach

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