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In the meantime, here’s something that you might very well be interested in - and it could change your leadership journey for good! Real leadership training, with real people, in a real situations. Keep reading to find out more and how you can be participate...
Go beyond handling resistance
— lead so it rarely appears.
When you know exactly who you are as a leader — and how others experience you — you don’t just defuse resistance. You prevent it. You transform it. You lead with heart and clarity.
Leading From the Heart — a 6‑week leadership intensive
Designed for leaders who want practical tools and profound self‑knowledge.
Highly interactive. Zero fluff.
What you’ll achieve
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Answer “Who am I?” with uncommon clarity
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Define your leadership brand so others know what to expect
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Adopt tools to handle conflict, resistance, and uncertainty
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Apply learning in peer teams between sessions
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Strengthened your ability to lead with authenticity – showing up in a way that inspires trust and commitment.
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Practiced real-world communication strategies – so you can handle challenging conversations with confidence and empathy.
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Built a toolkit of mentoring and leadership approaches – ready to use with your team, peers, or clients.
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Gained deeper self-awareness – understanding your natural style, strengths, and opportunities for growth.
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Expanded your network – connecting with other committed leaders who share your values and vision.
When you join, you'll get
6 weeks, 90-minute live Zoom each week-
A hard copy of the book, "Leading from the Heart" by Bernard Kates (*).
This will be your companion and reference guide, with exercises and insights you’ll return to long after the program ends. -
Weekly topic videos – short, focused lessons you can watch on your own to understand the week’s theme and prepare for live discussions.
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A small-group environment – limited to 20 participants, ensuring you have space to share, be heard, and get personalized attention.
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Live weekly online sessions – interactive Zoom calls, including breakout groups where you’ll practice skills in realistic scenarios.
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Direct guidance from Bernard and Debby – expert facilitation, feedback, and encouragement to help you apply each week’s learning in your own context.
A €14,950 value — for €1,495
Expect at least 10× ROI through better communication, faster trust, and clearer decisions that scale your impact for years.
Only 20 seats per cohort. Secure yours today.
Guided by people who’ve been there
Join us — and Lead From The Heart.
Yes, I’m ready to Lead From The Heart
Debby Spaltmann & Bernard Kates


What participants say
“In just six weeks, I gained more clarity about my leadership identity than I had in the past six years. This program was a turning point for me.”
— Program Participant