Lean into the opportunity to maximize your effectiveness and influence as you lead from the middle.
What You'll Gain
- Leverage the Academic Impressions Leadership Framework (see below) to strengthen influence and collaboration.
- Discover your leadership style through the Five Paths to Leadership® Self-Assessment.
- Develop key skills in communication, influence, and team leadership.
- Create a Personal Leadership Development Plan to apply insights directly to your role.

Overview
Leading from the middle is no easy task. This event brings together seasoned mid- and senior-level leaders to tackle the essentials: expanding influence, honing self-awareness, and building impactful relationships. Dive into our leadership framework, which guides you from personal to team mastery, to help you:
- Strengthen your influence as a mid-level leader and liaison.
- Define and refine your unique leadership style.
- Build a powerful network in a collaborative, interactive setting.


Who Should Attend
Middle and senior managers who have experience leading teams or units will benefit most.
How You'll Use This to Move Work Forward
- Directors & Senior Managers - Strengthen your ability to lead in both directions, influencing senior leadership while guiding your team.
- HR & Talent Development Leaders - Equip emerging leaders with practical skills in communication, influence, and decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Leaders - Build collaborative partnerships across departments and drive institutional initiatives more effectively.
Bring a team to develop a cohort of mid-level leaders on your campus! Register 3 or more people and save more than $1,000! Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout.
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What Makes Our Events Different?
Academic Impressions workshops provide the opportunity for quality conversations and relationship-building through both formal and informal networking opportunities in an intimate setting. Our in-depth and hands-on approach to learning provides you with actionable takeaways.
Learn More About the Academic Impressions Workshop Experience ➞
Location
Denver, CO – Academic Impressions Office
5299 DTC Blvd, Suite 1400
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Invest in Your Team Before Fiscal Year-End
Make the most of your budget and support your team’s leadership growth with Workshop Group Packs. For a limited time, save up to $795 per registrant with special fiscal year pricing—available through June 30. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout.
What Our Attendees Are Saying
"This was an incredible reset for me as a leader. It helped me celebrate things I was already doing and refocus on areas that could be improved. I loved the small setting with like- minded leaders who just want to be great for their teams. "
Pricing
September 8 - 9, 2025
Denver, CO
Starting at:
- Member Price: $2,245/person
- Non-Member Price: $2,495/person
- Teams: Save $1,000+ for teams of 3 or more
Additional optional add-ons are available during checkout.
Questions About the Event?
