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.
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?
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.
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”
“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.”
“I truly enjoyed our training sessions, each time I felt like I learned something new and valuable”
“Shad has a great delivery style and is so easy to work with, definitely goes out of his way to help and offer guidance”
FAQs: Building Career Capital Program
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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