Leadership Workshops Designed for Every Stage of Your Career

Whether you're leading a team for the first time or guiding an organization through change, ACU's leadership workshops provide practical, in-person learning designed for your stage of leadership.

In-Person Leadership Development

In person at ACU in Addison, Texas

Small and interactive group learning

Earn a certificate and digital badge

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Leadership Foundations Workshop

Oct. 28-29, 2026

2 days New and emerging managers

Lead Self → Lead Through Conversations

$2,500

Eligible ACU partners, employees, students and alumni receive an additional $500 discount.

Ideal for you if you want to

Build confidence as a new leader
Communicate more effectively
Navigate difficult conversations
Coach and develop your team
Build trust through everyday leadership

You'll leave with

A 30-Day Leadership Practice Plan
Practical coaching tools
Stronger emotional intelligence
Strategies for building trust and accountability

Executive Leadership Workshop

Coming Spring 2027

Date TBD Senior executives

Self-Leadership → Culture Leadership → Organizational Resilience

Ideal for you if you want to

Strengthen executive presence
Shape organizational culture
Build resilient teams
Lead through change
Create environments where people thrive

You'll leave with

An Organizational Resilience Blueprint
A 90-Day Leadership Commitment
Practical culture-building strategies
Tools for leading adaptive change

Registration details for the Spring 2027 Executive Leadership Workshop will be announced soon.

Registration Benefits

What's Included

Your Leadership Foundations registration includes the instruction, materials and support you need to make the most of your workshop experience.

In-person instruction
Workshop materials
Lunch and refreshments
Certificate of completion
Digital badge
Networking opportunities

Participants collaborating during an ACU Executive Education leadership workshop

Schedule and Curriculum

Workshop Details

Leadership Foundations Workshop

Oct. 28-29, 2026

9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ACU's Dallas campus in
Addison, TX
Lunch provided
10-30 participants

Day 1: Lead Self

Understand your leadership style, recognize emotional patterns, regulate under pressure and build personal resilience.

Day 2: Lead Through Conversations

Practice coaching, active listening, conflict resolution, goal setting and trust-building conversations.

Executive Leadership Workshop

Coming Spring 2027

Date TBD
2.5-day workshop
Designed for senior executives
ACU's Dallas campus in Addison, Texas

Executive leadership development returns this spring.

The Executive Leadership Workshop will focus on self-leadership, culture leadership and organizational resilience. Additional details, including the Spring 2027 workshop date, will be announced soon.

Expert Guidance

Meet Your Facilitators

Brenda McAdoo, J.D.

Executive Director and Associate Professor

Brenda McAdoo brings more than 22 years of experience as an FBI hostage negotiator to her work in leadership development, conflict resolution and executive coaching. A certified mediator and de-escalation instructor, she helps leaders strengthen communication, build trust and navigate high-stakes situations with confidence.

Reagan Waggoner, M.S., M.Div.

Director of Training and Client Solutions

Reagan Waggoner brings experience in training, nonprofit leadership and organizational development. He designs leadership programs for a range of audiences and helps teams strengthen emotional intelligence, align around shared goals and build healthier organizations.

Plan Your Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Leadership Foundations Workshop held?

The Leadership Foundations Workshop will be held in person at ACU's Dallas campus at 16633 Dallas Parkway, Suite 800, Addison, TX 75001. The collaborative, face-to-face format provides opportunities to learn alongside peers, engage in facilitated discussions and apply new leadership strategies in real time.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who meet the attendance and engagement requirements receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge recognizing their achievement.

Can my organization register multiple participants?

Yes. Organizations may register multiple employees for the Leadership Foundations Workshop. For group registration or billing questions, contact our team before completing registration at matt.daniel@acu.edu.

What is the cancellation policy?

Registrants may cancel up to two weeks before the workshop for a full refund. Cancellations made less than two weeks before the workshop are eligible for a credit toward a future ACU leadership workshop.

Are meals provided?

Yes. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided on site each day of the Leadership Foundations Workshop.

Is parking available?

Yes. Complimentary outdoor parking is available at ACU's Dallas campus for workshop participants. Additional parking details and arrival information will be provided before the workshop.

How do I receive my digital badge?

After completing the workshop and meeting the attendance requirement, you'll receive your badge electronically through ACU's credentialing platform, along with instructions for accessing and sharing it.

What should I bring to the workshop?

Bring a laptop or tablet if you prefer digital note-taking, along with your leadership challenges and questions. ACU will provide the workshop materials needed for the experience.

Who is eligible for the $500 discount?

A $500 discount is available to employees of ACU's corporate and community partner organizations, as well as current ACU students, alumni and employees. Eligibility will be verified during the payment process.

Leadership Foundations Workshop

Register for Oct. 28-29

Complete your registration for the Leadership Foundations Workshop. Space is limited.

Questions?

Contact our team for registration or billing assistance.

Matt Daniel, AVP of Partnership Development
matt.daniel@acu.edu