85% of people step into leadership roles without any formal training.
That means your managers are likely improvising—and so is your culture.
While most organizations recognize the need for strong leadership, few have the budget, time, or structure to support consistent development. Hiring a Chief People Officer might be the ideal—but for many companies, it’s simply out of reach.
That’s where a Fractional Chief People Officer comes in.
And that’s where the Evolving Leader Fellowship becomes your secret weapon.
What Is a Fractional Chief People Officer?
A Fractional Chief People Officer (CPO) is a seasoned executive who helps organizations with their people strategy—without the full-time price tag. They focus on things like:
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution and communication
- Culture design and employee engagement
- Change management
- DEI and wellness initiatives
- Coaching and talent strategy
They operate part-time or on contract, providing executive-level support to organizations that can’t justify a six-figure CPO salary.
But here’s the reality: even a fractional CPO can stretch your budget—or may not scale well across teams.
The Scalable Solution: The Evolving Leader Fellowship
The Evolving Leader Fellowship is a yearlong leadership development experience that gives your team the tools, structure, and coaching they’d get from a fractional CPO—at a fraction of the cost.
This program is designed to support:
- Emerging leaders finding their voice
- Mid-level managers navigating conflict and burnout
- Executives leading through growth or change
It blends self-paced curriculum with optional live coaching, monthly masterminds, and even facilitator support to build a culture of leadership across your organization.
What’s Included?
There are two powerful ways to bring the Fellowship to your team:
Option 1: Online Curriculum Only ($300/person/year)
- 12 monthly leadership modules (e.g., Radical Care, Conflict, Motivation, Bias, Change)
- Downloadable tools and reflection workbooks
- 10% discount for 25+ participants
- Great for asynchronous teams or remote workplaces
Option 2: Curriculum + Monthly MasterMind
- Pricing scales by team size (starting at $500/month)
- Monthly live facilitated sessions or coaching for your team
- Facilitator guide + welcome kits available
- Add-on workshops and 360s available
It’s like hiring a Chief People Officer—just spread across your entire team.
Why It Works
The Fellowship isn’t just “training.” It’s transformational infrastructure.
With expert facilitators like Christine Fonner, M.Ed and Dr. Kristine Medyanik, your people get access to coaching, psychological insight, and behaviorally-informed leadership tools that stick.
Here’s what makes it stand out:
- Cost-effective: Less than 10% of what a full-time CPO would cost
- Scalable: Works for teams of 5 or 50
- Customizable: Add coaching, workshops, or even 360 feedback
- Inclusive: Options for women-only groups and whole-org cohorts
- Low lift for HR teams: We provide the structure—you focus on engagement
Is This Right for You?
The Evolving Leader Fellowship is ideal for organizations that want to:
- Build a common leadership language
- Increase manager confidence and capability
- Reduce burnout and improve team cohesion
- Invest in internal talent without overhauling systems
- Offer meaningful development without massive overhead
Start Small. Scale Fast.
You don’t have to overhaul your entire HR strategy overnight. Start with a single cohort. Choose online-only or hybrid. Add coaching later. Let the program grow with your team.
And if you already support clients or manage external teams?
Yes—you can offer this as a value-add service, bringing the Fellowship to your partners and stakeholders.
Final Thought: Don’t Let Your Leaders Lead Alone
Leadership can be lonely—especially for those who were never given the tools to succeed.
The Evolving Leader Fellowship bridges the gap between what leaders need and what organizations can provide. It’s the next best thing to hiring a CPO—and in some ways, even better. Because it builds a system of support, not a single point of contact.
Ready to give your team what they need to thrive?
Let’s bring the Fellowship to your organization.
