Certified Leadership Empowerment and Development

Elevate Your Leadership Potential: Transforming Visionaries into Impactful Leaders

We are a team of independent, certified John Maxwell coaches, teachers, and speakers located in Eastern North Carolina. We are prepared to bring the World Class Maxwell Method to individuals, organizations, and businesses. Our leadership training is designed to enhance your personal leadership skills, improve your team dynamics, and positively impact your bottom line. If you are seeking to develop dynamic leaders within your organization or aiming to elevate your business and/or career to the next level, C L.E.A.D offers training solutions to help you achieve your goals.

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Testimonials

Catie Hollis

I was able to relate almost every chapter to personal goals and growth opportunities that I have identified and have been working towards, both personally and professionally.

Chris McNeely

Aside from it being fast, fun and engaging, the Leadership Game opened my eyes to characteristics about myself I was not aware of, as well as seeing an- other side of my coworkers. Time well spent!

Hiram Grady, R.N.

As the Director of a department, I had multiple new employees within the organization. It was not until we played the leadership game that I got to know the real person. This awareness has since – afforded me the opportunity to use different strategies with different people in order to motivate them.

Ray Johnson - GySgt, Retired, USMC

The leadership game caused me to reflect on how the balance between my personal and professional life affects my ability to lead and my job.

Caron Schienle

The Mastermind course is a great way to synthesize the Highroad Leadership Roadmap.

Erica Johnson

Thank you for all that you did during our learning opportunity.   High Road Leadership taught me that true leadership is not about power or position, but about serving others by being honest, humble and committed to making a positive impact.

Lisa Davis

This group offered so much depth and honesty. I looked forward to those conversations every week. Now time to apply some of those wonderful words.

Scott Lodder

My experience in High Road Leadership was very thought provoking.  The guided reflection and discussion with colleagues established new levels of relationship and leadership for everyone.

Cassie Minerva

I am truly grateful for having had the opportunity to be a part of this experience. The group meetings have been incredibly enriching, and I’ve appreciated the open conversations and the vulnerability that was shared. This has been a valuable opportunity for both personal and professional growth, and I’m excited to apply the practices we’ve learned through this study moving forward.

April Clark

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the John Maxwell book club and doing it with One Place. You are a fantastic facilitator and just seem to know all the right things to say and when to say them. I wonder if other companies/organizations express as much care and concern as the staff at One Place. I think that is inherent of the people there but also of the JM leadership work. The work begs us to get real, to be accountable, to be vulnerable and courageous, to be the leaders that we are determined to be. I love being in community with people, sharing experiences, stories, ourselves, and being met with what we need, sometimes insight, or best practices, but more than that with empathy and compassion. That’s the gift and benefit of having community and I think you help to foster and encourage it and bring us together.

Dr. Annette Gibbs

My journey as a High Road Leader changed the entire trajectory of my Leadership Journey. This Mastermind class opened a plethora of opportunities and strategies to take me to the next dimension in leadership. I will apply and complete the process of being a High Road Leader!

Renee' L. Rhodes – Senior Vice-President of Providence Bank

Being offered the opportunity to attend Live2Lead in a virtual environment gave our team a chance to attend when otherwise we could not have attended. It was cost effective and efficient for our company. The knowledge and enthusiasm of the CLEAD host and the team was so energizing. It was as if we were live for the event. I highly recommend it.

Former Executive Director Jane Schirmer of the New River YMCA

We really appreciated the opportunity you provided by hosting the Live2Lead event.  I am looking forward to the possibility of partnering to continue the development of youth groups in our community.   What a great event!

Atrez Timpson-Program Manager of the New River YMCA

It was very captivating and informative. I would love to discuss more on how we can provide this experience to our staff and to our youth community. It was a phenomenal experience!

BRENDA A. HARRIS, CPCU, CIC, ARM, CBIA Partner | Commercial Risk Advisor – Broker USI Insurance Services

It was an amazing experience. It was worth the time to travel to the event and spend time with like-minded people interested in developing personal and professional growth.

Dr. Theresa Foster, DBA

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic leadership training. The knowledge, insights, and inspiration I gained during the training have already begun to significantly impact my leadership approach, and I am genuinely thankful for the opportunity to learn from the prestigious panel. The expertise and passion for leadership were evident throughout the training, and it was clear that each speaker genuinely cared about the growth and development of the participants. 

In summary, it was an extraordinary experience that left me inspired, enlightened, and brimming with new perspectives. The sheer magnitude of knowledge and innovation showcased at this event was mind-blowing. Every moment was filled with valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions, from thought-provoking keynote speakers to insightful breakout sessions. It was not just a conference but an experience that will resonate with me for a long time.

C L.E.A.D Trainings

The Leadership Game

Players will learn how important communication is for effective leadership productivity and profitability. While learning about each other and your team

The Maxwell Method of Selling

This course offers a rich sales training boot camp on important topics such as:

– Bullet point building upon their relationship

– How to track and measure your success

– Understanding the relationship between sales and marketing

Speaking For Influence and Impact

Discover why effective speaking skills are vital for all leaders. Are you confident in your communication abilities? Join us as we explore the essentials of speaking skills in this insightful session.

We Also Offer

– Mastermind Groups

– Lunch N’ learns

– Half and Full Day Workshop and/or Seminars

– In House Corporate Training

– D.I.S.C Certified Training

Meet The C Lead Team

Dr. Vanessa Ervin

Dr. Vanessa Ervin

JMT Executive Director

DISC Behavioral Analysis Speaker & Trainer

Lora Morse

Lora Morse

Lead Trainer - C L.E.A.D

DISC Behavioral Analysis Trainer

Mary Butts, MA

Mary Butts, MA

Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer

Sebrina Phillips

Sebrina Phillips

Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer

Richard Walker

Richard Walker

Certified Coach, Speaker & Trainer

Kevin Hooker

Kevin Hooker

Certified Trainer

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