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 may have lived experiences very different from your own. 

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. In 2024, we’re excited to open up a limited number of spots in the newly launched AFC Leaders Program to cancer advocates from around the world. 

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, facilitation, and project leadership.

In addition, alumni of the AFC Leaders Program gain access to:

• Cross-Cultural Onsite Opportunities: Ignite or the AFC Leaders program are an eligibility requirement for anyone interested in applying to the Kenya Elevate 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.

Applications are currently closed.

The 2024 AFC Leaders Program is funded through the generosity of our donor community as well as independent grants from our sponsor organizations: