Registration Open Now: Leaders of Color Circles 2026

Brand New offering by Leading From Within – A peer leadership community for women and men of color

Leaders of color are often expected to lead with excellence while carrying additional emotional, cultural, and representational burdens. Many experience isolation, heightened scrutiny, and limited access to spaces where they can speak openly and be fully understood.

The Leaders of Color Circles respond directly to these challenges by creating intentional spaces of belonging, affirmation, and shared wisdom. These circles allow leaders to show up authentically, reflect honestly, and access collective insight—without the need to explain or justify their lived experience.

Circles Overview

The Leaders of Color Circles are a new alumni offering from Leading From Within (LFW). We will begin by celebrating and honoring our collective resilience. Each session will center on themes of belonging, inclusivity, and navigating systemic racism, creating space to explore the unique experiences of leaders of color. Through connection and a supportive environment, participants will engage in meaningful dialogue about the challenges and opportunities they face.

The program includes two distinct circles:

• Women of Color Leadership Circle
• The Women’s Circle is specifically designed to support executive directors, CEOs, and senior leaders of color who hold significant organizational responsibility.
• Men of Color Leadership Circle
• The Men’s Circle is open to all men of color.

Each circle brings together 8–12 leaders in a confidential, peer-advisory setting that acknowledges the unique realities of leading while navigating race, power, and systemic inequities. Over nine months, participants build trusted relationships, strengthen leadership capacity, and gain tools to sustain themselves and their organizations.

Circles Details

• Duration: 9 months, monthly sessions
• Session length: 4-6 PM (Note: Opening and Closing Retreat sessions are 3 hours)
• Location: Leading From Within – Convening Space
• Cost: $500 (scholarships available)
• Schedule:
• Women of Color Circle: last Thursday of the month
• Men of Color Circle: 2nd Wednesday of the month

The Leaders of Color Circles are spaces of belonging, wisdom, and shared strength—where leaders of color can be fully seen, supported, and challenged to lead with courage, clarity, and sustainability.

Apply Here by March 6

Monthly gatherings | Starting in March | In person at Leading From Within