A Fresh Take on Leadership Development

There has never been a more important time in the world to build resilient leaders. Whether you lead a team at work or show up for others in your community or family, you are a leader. But, with the busy pace of life and all that you are juggling, how do you find the time and the resources to invest in yourself and grow your leadership skills? 

There are countless approaches to leadership training. At A Fresh Chapter, we focus on the human side of leadership. Our programs are designed to give you the tools (and the time) to pause and reflect on your values and leadership goals while also offering frameworks to help you build resilience and emotional intelligence. In addition to your personal development, we also give you tools, perspectives, and connection opportunities to help you invest in others — particularly those who come from different backgrounds.

Since 2013, AFC has offered our unique personal growth and development programs to hundreds of people impacted by cancer, including leaders across the advocacy community.

Program Overview

The AFC Leaders Program is a foundational leadership and professional development program that focuses on themes like emotional intelligence, compassionate leadership, resilience, embracing a growth mindset, and inclusion. The core program consists of six weeks of virtual one-hour sessions where we explore leadership through the lens of AFC’s tools as well as I.D.E.A. (inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility). Those that complete the core program also have the opportunity to register for additional training sessions related to advocacy and facilitation.

This program welcomes cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers within the AFC Alumni Community as well as cancer advocates from around the world, with limited spots available.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, AFC offers scholarships to ensure that people around the world can participate in this program at no personal cost.

Program Components:

• Skill-building: Attend weekly facilitated one-hour zoom calls filled with new perspectives and thought-provoking discussions.
• Connections: Build new friendships with leaders and advocates from around the world through group calls and 1-1 discussions.
• Personal & Professional Growth: Engage in weekly individual activities, including guided readings, journaling prompts, and more.

Program Commitment:

• The 2025 AFC Leaders Program will run every Thursday from May 1 to June 5, 2025 from 9:30-10:30am PT / 12:30-1:30pm ET / 6:30-7:30pm SAST / 7:30-8:30pm East Africa Time.
• In addition to the weekly facilitated call, participants should plan for 1-2 hours of additional time each week to dedicate to personal reflection activities.

Application Timeline:

Applications for AFC Leaders are open February 1st – February 28, 2025. We will notify all selected participants by April 4, 2025.

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Exclusive Opportunities for AFC Leaders Graduates

AFC is committed to supporting our community through ongoing opportunities for growth and learning, as well as the ability to make new connections around the globe. Here are just a few ways AFC Leaders alumni can stay engaged with A Fresh Chapter.

• AFC Amplify: After successful completion of the Facilitation Track of the AFC Leaders Program, alumni can apply for a multi-step facilitator training program that blends curriculum and hands-on experience facilitating AFC’s virtual and onsite programs. If selected to participate in Amplify, you will have the chance to strengthen your leadership and facilitation skills, while offering AFC’s programs to a group of your peers.

• Cross-Cultural Onsite Opportunities: Ignite or the AFC Leaders program are an eligibility requirement for anyone interested in applying to the Africa Elevate Fellowship program – an immersive cross-cultural volunteer experience.
• The AFC Community: A vibrant, ever-growing community and the opportunity to continue to grow alongside new friends.

The 2025 AFC Leaders Program is funded through the generosity of our donor community as well as independent grants from our sponsor organizations: