Leadership training that actually changes how your team works together.

Most programs teach skills. Our programs transform people.

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The Problem with Leadership Training Today

We’ve all sat through leadership workshops that feel good at the moment.
We walk away energized, with a notebook full of ideas and a slide deck.

But then Monday comes - and nothing changes.

  • Teams slip back into the same patterns.
  • Leaders feel more overwhelmed, not less.
  • Culture stays stuck.

That’s because most programs focus on quick fixes instead of transformation. They give you tips and tricks, but not the time, practice, and support to truly become a leader others choose to follow.

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Our Approach to Transformation

At MacklinConnection, we believe leadership isn’t taught - it’s lived.

  • Trust before tactics. Connection is the foundation of leadership.
  • Long-term engagement. Habits don’t form over a weekend.
  • Real practice. You apply skills in your daily life, not simulations.
  • Community support. No one changes alone.

“We don’t teach leadership. We guide people into becoming the kind of leader others choose to follow.”

Pathways at MacklinConnection

Every leader’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer multiple ways to step into transformation.

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Human Praxis Lab

A community learning space where we explore transformative texts together and practice bringing new ideas into life and work.

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Leadership & Connection Accelerator

For leaders who want to deepen their skills fast in a concentrated practice environment.

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Coaching

Personalized one-on-one or executive coaching. Confidential conversations tailored to your leadership challenges and goals.

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The MacklinConnection Method Workshop

Our 18-week foundational workshop. Learn The MacklinConnection Method that reshapes how you lead, build trust, and create cultures that thrive.

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The Arena

A live weekly practice ground for graduates of The MacklinConnection Method. A safe space to practice leadership, with feedback and support that builds courage and confidence.

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Winnings and Learnings

A weekly celebration open to everyone. Share one win and one learning from your week — and experience how shifting from “failure” to “learning” changes everything.

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Alacrity

For graduates of The MacklinConnection Method who are ready for a deeper dive. Alacrity is where leaders return with bold readiness to act — bringing energy, intention, and purpose into mastering the MacklinConnection Method at a higher level.

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The Art of Being a Coach

A 14-week program for current MacklinConnection Method practitioners who want to step into the role of coach with clarity, courage, and skill. Learn the art of creating space for others to grow — with live practice in The Arena, a pro bono client, and ongoing support from MacklinConnection coaches.

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What Leaders Experience

Before

After

  • From siloed teams → to open trust and collaboration
  • From burnout → to leaders people choose to follow
  • From short-term fixes → to lasting cultural transformation

“Working with MacklinConnection didn’t just change how I lead — it changed how my entire company works together.”

Why It Works

Transformation takes time — and practice.

  • Workshops and programs create enough time for new habits to form.
  • Daily application in real work makes them stick.
  • Community + coaching ensures you’re never on the journey alone.

This is why our programs succeed where traditional training fails.

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Change doesn’t start with a checkout page — it starts with a conversation.

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