For energy leaders who are ready to grow.

Ascend

The Ascend group coaching program

You’re preparing high-potential leaders in the energy sector to take on challenging roles with confidence.

Ascend provides a way to accelerate their development of skills, relationships, systems thinking and impact that will build Canada’s energy future.

Ascend blends coaching, peer learning, and practical reflection to equip, encourage and support a new generation of leaders.

Participants meet weekly for the 12-week program.

Program Details:

  • Select cohorts of 8–12 leaders (open enrollment, or from within your organization)

  • Live weekly sessions alternating Masterclass sessions and group coaching

  • Leadership Dashboard tool to enhance clarity and immediate impact

  • Online learning portal with insights and tools for real-world application

  • Options to add a 360 Review and debrief, 1:1 Focus Coaching, a DISC style profile, and an Executive Readiness Roadmap

The leap from managing to leading strategically is one of the most challenging — and defining — transitions in a career. The Ascend program helps you to make that leap by developing the mindset, relationships, and systems thinking that give you the boost you need.

Our Ascend readiness program is designed for leaders in the energy sector who want to thrive and advance in their career. It’s ideal for organizations investing in their future leadership bench.

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GrowthPoints’ research-based program approach

During our multi-year research into success factors for leadership in the energy sector, three areas of focus emerged and became core to the Ascend group program.

Mindset — Learning to think and act more effectively as an executive leader.
Relationships — Strengthening trust, influence, and communication.
Systems Thinking — Seeing beyond silos and leading with clarity.

Our programs connect energy sector leaders

Ascend can be offered as a program within your organization, or customized in partnership with other organizations.

Build internal cohorts, or collaborate with other companies to foster networking and shared learning.

Let's discuss the possibilities