Institute for Emerging Leaders
A life-changing leadership development program for high-potential employees
Invest in the high-potential employees and emerging leaders within your organization, providing the tools and connections for success.
PREVENT EMPLOYEE BURNOUT
IMPACT COMMUNITY AND SERVE OTHERS
VALUABLE CONNECTIONS AND NETWORKING
Spring Program 2027
Courses 5 & 6: May 18 -19, 2027
Fall Program 2027
Courses 5 & 6: November 16-17, 2027
The Institute for Emerging Leaders is the life-changing leadership program perfect for developing the high-potential employees in your organization into future leaders.
Throughout the course of three, 2-day experiences, future leaders will learn to think differently, build meaningful relationships, and lead effectively. This intensive learning experience meets the needs of an emerging leader and addresses the necessary competencies to lead effectively.
- Systems thinking
- Time Management
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Critical Thinking
- Personal Leadership
At Strata Leadership, we believe that investing in our community is just as important as investing in our organizations. For that reason, Strata Leadership reserves (2) scholarships, per class, for emerging leaders that have dedicated themselves to non-profit organizations in our great community.
We invite all Institute for Emerging Leaders Fellows to share their post-graduation professional updates with us. Your accomplishments and experiences are valuable to our community, and we would love to hear about your career milestones, new projects, promotions, or any other exciting developments. Keeping us updated allows us to celebrate your successes and stay connected with our Fellow network. Please take a moment to fill out the form below and share your news with us. We look forward to hearing from you!
“Participating in IEL has been a highlight of my career. Throughout the course I was challenged in unique and thought provoking ways, and connected with like-minded individuals. I am thankful to my organization for investing in me as a leader, and allowing me to continue to grow both professionally and personally.”
-Kiren Alberry, 180 Medical, Class XV
“IEL was an innovative, challenging and memorable experience. I am grateful for the Strata team and leadership for offering this training for the leaders of tomorrow.”
-Rachel Johnson, Jewish Federation of Greater Oklahoma City, Class XVI
Businesses with vision set on future success partner with IEL to invest in their emerging leaders.
-Ken Gentner, Kimray, Class XV
IEL was an opportunity to learn, network, and strategize with like-minded professionals in my community. The collaboration is something that I will carry forward!
Attending IEL was a worthwhile investment from my company and provided unique opportunities to fast track my leadership development over 6 immersive sessions. I will carry the lessons with me throughout the rest of my career.
T.G. HR Manager
This Bi-Annual program has limited seating for maximum impact. Get your seats today and invest in the future of your high-potential employees and your organization.
IEL Member Organizations (Current and Past):
AAR Aircraft Services
American Fidelity
ArcBest Corporation
ATC Drivetrain
Bob Moore Auto Group
Box of Balloons
Boy Scouts of America
CASA of Oklahoma County, Inc.
Chaparral Energy
Citizens Bank of Edmond
Cory’s Audio Visual
Cytovance Biologics
Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Fleetnet America
Fort Kids Children’s Museum
Greater OKC Chamber
Gulfport Energy
Heartland Payment Systems
Immediate Care of OK
INSURICA
Jewish Federation of Oklahoma
Kimray, Inc.
Locke Supply Co.
Lopez Dorada Foods
Love’s Travel Stops
Mammoth Energy
MidFirst Bank
Mosaic Personnel
Murray State College
Museum of the Bible
OG&E
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma Blood Institute
Oklahoma City Comets
Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Oklahoma Swim Academy
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Oseberg
Paycom
Remington Enterprises
Riley Permian
SandRidge Energy
Schlumberger
SEAL Company Ent, Inc.
SITECH-Texoma
Sox of Love
TEL Education
The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital
The Oklahoman
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Variety Care
Warren Equipment
WovenLife
Strata Leadership believes in creating a community of organizations that strive for excellence. We regularly meet with an advisory council to guarantee the programs we offer are relevant and essential.
IEL Advisory Council
Alison Abbott – Freestyle Creative
Angie Christopher – 180 Medical & Convatec
Brent Hart – OKC Philharmonic
Danny Bogard – Warren Equipment
Dr. Holly Osburn – University of Central Oklahoma
Jeff Beagle – Insurica
Jenna Byrnes – Diamond Baseball Holdings
Kellie Black – Arcbest
Dr. Kevin Penwell – Immediate Care
Lee Copeland – Oklahoma City Chamber
Dr. Nathan Mellor – Strata Leadership
Scott Briggs – OG&E
Scott Mueller – MidFirst Bank
Shad Glass – Insurica
Shanna Jones – Locke Supply
Dr. Susan DeWoody – Strata Leadership
Susan Prejean – Riley Permian
Tawn Merrill – Kimray
Thayla Bohn – American Fidelity