Indy Collective Leadership Circle
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Key Benefits of the Fellowship:
Leadership Transformation: Develop advanced skills in equity, psychological safety, and conflict resolution.
Personal Growth: Engage in reflective practices to challenge biases and grow as an empathetic, equity-centered leader.
Networking: Build a strong network of support.
Implementation Support: Learn actionable tools to design and execute impactful projects that address real-world challenges.
The Fellowship Experience
The fellowship integrates online and in-person components to ensure a comprehensive learning journey:
Asynchronous Learning Modules: Allow leaders to explore sensitive topics like psychological safety and systems of oppression in a private, reflective space.
Facilitated Group Sessions: Focus on skill-building, strategic planning, and fostering meaningful dialogue across differences.
Capstone Development: Participants design initiatives rooted in their organization’s goals, ensuring practical application of fellowship insights.
A unique aspect of the fellowship is its emphasis on healing and restoration. Dr. Nicole Carey’s vision ensures that participants not only learn but are cared for throughout the process, with warm meals, a welcoming environment, and intentional opportunities to build lasting connections.
The Indy Collective Leadership Circle Fellowship emphasizes intersectional leadership and equity-centered change through Dr. Nicole Carey’s Doing Intersectionality Framework. Participants gain practical tools to foster psychological safety, navigate conflict, and address systemic inequities. Through personal and organizational growth, tailored executive coaching, and applied capstone projects, fellows develop professional skills and lasting, equity-driven solutions across sectors.
Redefine Leadership. Create Transformative Impact.
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What is the Indy Collective Leadership Circle Fellowship?
The Indy Collective Leadership Circle Fellowship is an immersive leadership development program designed to empower executive leaders, managers, and emerging change agents with the tools, strategies, and networks needed to drive systemic, human-centered change within their organizations and communities. Unlike traditional leadership programs, this fellowship integrates actionable frameworks, such as Dr. Nicole Carey’s Doing Intersectionality, to address root causes of organizational misalignment, foster psychological safety, and promote collaborative innovation. The fellowship goes beyond theory, offering leaders the opportunity to apply what they learn to real-world challenges, transforming not only their leadership but also the culture and impact of their organizations.
Who Should Apply?
The fellowship is designed for:
Executive Leaders: Senior decision-makers seeking to strengthen their ability to navigate complexity and lead with strategy and empathy.
Emerging Leaders: High-potential professionals looking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive change from within their organizations.
Mission-Driven Innovators: Leaders across sectors eager to disrupt harmful systems and foster a culture of equity, collaboration, and strategic alignment.
Whether you’re a CEO, a department head, or a community leader, this program equips you to address challenges holistically and sustainably.
Why This Fellowship?
At the core of the fellowship are four interconnected pillars that distinguish it from other programs:
1. Data-Informed Strategy: Leaders are taught to collect and analyze data effectively to identify misalignments and systemic issues within their organizations.
2. Education and Professional Development: Customized learning arcs address skill gaps, enabling leaders to execute strategies with confidence and competence.
3. Leadership Empowerment: Participants are equipped with the skills to facilitate transformative conversations, align organizational culture, and drive strategic initiatives.
4. Human-Centered Leadership: Using the Doing Intersectionality framework, leaders learn to build collaborative, inclusive environments that benefit all stakeholders.
What is the Investment?
There are two tracks available. We highly recommend the team track for its maximum impact and best value. However, we recognize that circumstances vary, so we also offer an individual track. Below is a comparison of both options:
Individual Track: $6,500
- Nine-month program (February–December) featuring monthly sessions:
- Two full-day sessions
- Seven half-day sessions
- Executive coaching
- Capstone project designed to create equity-driven change
- Networking opportunities and warm meals during in-person sessions
Team Track: $21,000 (up to 3 participants)
- Includes all Individual Track features, plus:
- Year 2 extended coaching and curriculum support for project implementation
- Staff professional development with an annual license for up to 100 employees
Scholarships and payment plans may be available. Please reach out for more details.
Time Commitment
The fellowship requires monthly in-person sessions over nine months (February–December). These include two full-day and seven half-day sessions, along with asynchronous learning modules and readings.
Session Dates:
February 28, 2025: 9 AM – 5 PM (required)
March 28, 2025: 12 PM – 5 PM
April 25, 2025: 12 PM – 5 PM
May 23, 2025: 12 PM – 5 PM
July 25, 2025: 12 PM – 5 PM
August 22, 2025: 12 PM – 5 PM
September 26, 2025: 12 PM – 5 PM
October 24, 2025: 12 PM – 5 PM
December 5, 2025: 9 AM – 5 PM (required).
Please reach out for more details.
Apply to the Fellowship
Join the Indy Equity Collaborative Fellowship and take your leadership journey to the next level. Develop advanced facilitation skills, engage in transformative coaching, and build strategies for sustainable, equitable change. Apply today to become part of a community of visionary leaders committed to driving impactful change in their organizations and communities.
The Indy Equity Coaching sessions has assisted me in gaining valuable insight on how we think of ourselves as SMALL people in our communities/ work spaces , however we have a opportunity and obligation to make BIG impact be it good or bad…but leading in love, truth, trust, justice and good intention while maybe uncomfortable will always find victory. Coaching has been very impactful for me as it has helped me to stay on task, it has helped me find my own voice in leadership and provided me the support to trust myself. Coaching provided a compass to assist me in finding my way and staying the course and for that I am forever grateful!!
Dannielle
ICLC Participant
Coaching others well looks like asking questions, giving think time, and letting others (us) process. It also looks like operating from a point of view that we are the experts on our situation. It also has provided confidence and a feeling of strength in our work. In a practical sense, having the coaching sessions helps provide somewhat of a timeline that works to help keep us on track. It has also been a place for us to process and receive validation as well as questions to ponder. It is incredibly helpful for someone not “in the weeds” to look at our plans and actions.
Karen
ICLC Participant