Building Career Capital2025-01-28T16:41:18+04:00

building career capital

building career capital

How Are You Developing Your Future Leaders?

It’s one of the most pressing questions Talent teams face—and for good reason. Future leaders will one day steer the organization, making their development a shared priority between Human Resources and the Executive team.

Yet, despite organizations collectively spending nearly $360 billion annually on workplace training (Statista), the challenge remains: ensuring these investments truly prepare emerging leaders for what’s ahead.

What Will Participants Learn from Career Capital Program?

  • Align Development with Organizational Goals: Learn to leverage personal growth to support and drive your organization’s ambitions.

    Uncover Career Motivations: Gain clarity on what drives your career choices and aspirations.

    Train Your Default Mindset: Understand how to shift habitual thinking to adopt new, more effective practices.

    Master Key Concepts: Dive into transformative ideas like Personal Mastery and Deliberate Practice for long-term growth.

    Build a Strong Reputation: Develop strategies to enhance your personal brand within and beyond your organization.

    Expand Your Network: Connect with individuals who can help accelerate your personal and professional development.

Who Is This For?

 

High-Potential Employee Development
Tailored for employees identified as high-potential, seeking to accelerate their career progression within their organizations.

National Development Participants
Ideal for individuals enrolled in National Development programs across the UAE, KSA, and other GCC countries, aiming to enhance their leadership capabilities.

Graduate Development Programs
Perfect for recent graduates participating in structured development programs, providing them with the tools to build a solid career foundation.

Career Advancers
Suited for professionals eager to take the next step in their careers by acquiring skills that set them apart in any industry.

 

Emerging leaders juggle immense responsibilities: excelling in current roles while developing the skills needed for future ones. To succeed, they must take ownership of their growth. While organizations can provide tools, resources, and opportunities, it’s up to the individual to seize them.

That’s where we come in. Our training program is designed to empower emerging leaders by equipping them with the mindset and skills to own their development—ensuring they don’t just learn what to do but how to lead for the long term.

After all, as the saying goes: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.”

How does Career Capital help future leaders to get ready for the next step?

Success doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built. That’s where Career Capital comes in. By intentionally developing rare and valuable skills, future leaders can take control of their growth and position themselves for success in both current and future roles. It’s not just about working harder; it’s about working smarter—seizing opportunities that align with long-term goals.

This unique program combines the principles of Career Capital Theory with a tailored regional perspective, empowering individuals to craft their careers and lead with confidence.

What Are the Benefits of Developing Career Capital?

Increased Confidence: Gain the self-assurance to take on new challenges and roles.

Mastery Awareness: Recognize how to cultivate Personal Mastery and apply it to your career.

Skill Development Opportunities: Learn to actively seek and utilize Deliberate Practice to grow your expertise.

Stronger Professional Brand: Proactively shape your reputation, both within your organization and externally.

This program equips participants with the tools and mindset to excel in their careers and support organizational success.

The Career Capital program is based on 3 key pillars:

Know the Why?
Understand the drivers behind their actions and how to adopt new practices
Know the What?
Understand the key practices to further the development of technical and behavioral skills
Know the Who?
Identify how their networks can be intentionally grown to support their development

The Career Capital program is based on 3 key pillars:

Know the Why?
Understand the drivers behind their actions and how to adopt new practices
Know the What?
Understand the key practices to further the development of technical and behavioral skills
Know the Who?
Identify how their networks can be intentionally grown to support their development

Week 1 overview

Awareness/Confidence

  • What is a Protean Career?
  • Characteristics, Preferences, Strengths, Limitations
  • Meta competencies of Adaptability and Identity
  • Self-directed in personal career management​

Week 2 overview

Motivation

  • Drive and Determination to act
  • Work / Life Balance, Integration, Matrix
  • Individual agency in the workplace
  • Deliberate practice​

Week 3 overview

Flexible Skill Set

  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking​
  • Initiative
  • Pursuit of Personal Mastery
  • Developing Learning Agility
  • Building your portfolio of skills

Week 4 overview

Experience & Knowledge

  • What is an experience map (Playing Bingo)?
  • How do you play Bingo in your current seat?
  • Adjacent Skills Set
  • Non-Domain Skills
  • Contextual Adaptability

Week 5 overview

Networks

  • Strengths and benefits of networks
  • Who are in your networks (and types of relationships)
  • Benefits / Challenges faced by being in the GCC
  • Contextual Adaptability

Week 6 overview

Reputation

  • What is the reputation of those we look up to​?
  • Why do they have that reputation (actions)​?
  • How do you discover what is your reputation?
  • Repositioning your reputation
  • What can your reputation do for you
  • What leads to confidence?​

Week 1 overview

Awareness/Confidence

  • What is a Protean Career?
  • Characteristics, Preferences, Strengths, Limitations
  • Meta competencies of Adaptability and Identity
  • Self-directed in personal career management​

Week 2 overview

Motivation

  • Drive and Determination to act
  • Work / Life Balance, Integration, Matrix
  • Individual agency in the workplace
  • Deliberate practice​

Week 3 overview

Flexible Skill Set

  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinking​
  • Initiative
  • Pursuit of Personal Mastery
  • Developing Learning Agility
  • Building your portfolio of skills

Week 4 overview

Experience & Knowledge

  • What is an experience map (Playing Bingo)?
  • How do you play Bingo in your current seat?
  • Adjacent Skills Set
  • Non-Domain Skills
  • Contextual Adaptability

Week 5 overview

Networks

  • Strengths and benefits of networks
  • Who are in your networks (and types of relationships)
  • Benefits / Challenges faced by being in the GCC
  • Contextual Adaptability

Week 6 overview

Reputation

  • What is the reputation of those we look up to​?
  • Why do they have that reputation (actions)​?
  • How do you discover what is your reputation?
  • Repositioning your reputation
  • What can your reputation do for you
  • What leads to confidence?​

Interested in bringing this workshop to your organization?

Fill out the form, and we’ll connect with you to explore how we can support your team’s growth.

Interested in bringing this workshop to your organization?
Fill out the form, and we’ll connect with you to explore how we can support your team’s growth.

What Industries Will Benefit?

The principles of Career Capital are universal and designed to apply across industries. Whether you’re in finance, technology, healthcare, or beyond, this program equips participants with the tools to succeed in any professional setting.

Common Misconceptions About Preparing Future Leaders:

Successful careers just magically happen.
Professional development is a one-size-fits-all process.
Growth doesn’t require effort.
Organizations should spoon-feed development opportunities to leaders.

Our program flips these myths on their head, empowering participants to take ownership of their growth, build critical skills, and create a lasting impact in their roles.


Ready to develop the leaders your organization needs for tomorrow?
Email shad@clairmontdevelopment.com and we will contact you.

Workshop delivery

Virtual

We offer public (open to participants from different companies) and private (participants from a single organization) group coaching done virtually over the course of 6 weeks (90 mins once a week).

Note: We can deliver the program on virtual basis for all GCC organizations.

In-person

Option 1: 6 weeks program, 90min each session
For organizations based in the UAE, we can deliver coaching sessions at the location of your choice.
Option 2: 2 days workshop
For organizations looking to run this program as a 2 days workshop, we can deliver at the location of your choice.

About Instructor

Shad Rogers
Talent Thought Leader

Shad Rogers

About Instructor

Shad Rogers
Talent Thought Leader

Shad Rogers

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), UAE

Head of Learning and National Development
– Lead organizational learning initiatives across the firm
– In charge of local talent development from graduate development through senior leadership programs

Pacific Investment Management Co (PIMCO), USA

Vice President – Learning & Development
– Lead global learning initiatives for staff of 2,600
– Focus on Portfolio Management, Product Management, Client Management, and Business Support
Associate – Business Development

UBS, USA

Advisor
– Focus on Municipals Bonds, Deep Value Equities, and Absolute Return Strategies

University of Pennsylvania, USA

Ranked #3 School of Education in the world, 2024

  • Doctorate of Education, 2024
  • Masters of Education, 2022

Pepperdine University, USA

  • MBA

Vanguard University, USA

  • Bachelors – Business

Testimonials

“Shad was able to bring to the classroom his many years of experience which made the training impactful”

Khaled A., UAE National Associate, Sovereign Wealth Fund

“Shad has a reputation for diagnosing learning needs and utilizing his deep financial services background and knowledge to deliver customized solutions that accelerate business performance.”

Heather Wyatt, Managing Director, Private Equity, The Carlyle Group, USA

“I truly enjoyed our training sessions, each time I felt like I learned something new and valuable”

Hamdan A., Analyst, Sovereign Wealth Fund, UAE

“Shad has a great delivery style and is so easy to work with, definitely goes out of his way to help and offer guidance”

Rashed A. , Analyst, Soverign Wealth Fund, UAE

FAQs: Building Career Capital Program

Career Capital refers to the rare and valuable skills, knowledge, and experiences that give individuals leverage in their careers. It’s the foundation for long-term career success, enabling professionals to seize opportunities, make an impact, and adapt to evolving roles.

This course is ideal for:

  • Participants in National Development and HiPo Employee Development programs in the UAE, KSA, and other GCC countries.
  • Professionals looking to take the next step in their careers.
  • Graduates entering leadership pipelines.
  • If you’re committed to growth and development, this course is for you!

The program blends:

  • Interactive workshops.
  • Case studies tailored to your industry or region.
  • Real-world applications of Career Capital principles.
  • Participants leave with actionable strategies they can immediately apply to their careers. If your organization is interested in implementing this program for your team and would like to explore delivery options, feel free to contact Shad at shad@clairmontdevelopment.com

Standard Format: Six 90-minute sessions, which include live sessions, group discussions, and personalized feedback.
Workshop Format: A 2-day intensive workshop is also available.
Flexible Options: Shorter sessions or virtual formats can be arranged based on your organization’s needs.

The concepts of Career Capital apply across industries, including finance, technology, healthcare, government, and more. The course’s universal framework ensures relevance no matter your field.

By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Understand how to align personal development with organizational goals.
  • Learn strategies like Deliberate Practice and Personal Mastery.
  • Build confidence in their career growth plans.
  • Enhance their reputation and expand their professional network.

The program is specifically designed with insights and case studies relevant to the UAE, KSA, and GCC, making it highly applicable to professionals and organizations in the region.

This course combines:

  • Cutting-edge theories like Career Capital.
  • Practical, real-world application.
  • A tailored focus on regional needs and challenges.
  • Participants don’t just learn concepts—they develop skills and mindsets to succeed in dynamic environments
Organizations can put together a private cohort with a minimum of 6 and maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, the course is offered in both in-person and virtual formats, providing flexibility for participants from different locations.

Contact shad@clairmontdevelopment.com to register or ask additional questions. Our team will guide you through the enrollment process.

Would you like to discuss this program or explore other L&D workshops tailored to your organization’s needs with Shad? Use the calendar link to book a time slot and we shall revert!

Would you like to discuss this program or explore other L&D workshops tailored to your organization’s needs with Shad? Use the calendar link to book a time slot and we shall revert!

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