A 12-week online training integrating Authentic Leadership and Right Use of Power™ concepts and practices for leaders of teams, organizations, and communities.
No prior Right Use of Power training is required. Foundational Right Use of Power concepts from the Basics Training are woven directly into the PCAL curriculum, making this program accessible to leaders who are new to the Right Use of Power approach.
Authentic Leadership encourages leaders to bring themselves fully and creatively to their leadership challenges and to invite others to do the same. Becoming an authentic leader involves expanding self-awareness and presence, cultivating strong communication skills, and leading with both vulnerability and courage. Yet even well-intentioned leadership can be complicated by power dynamics that create awkward moments, erode trust, and impact relationships.
Integrating Right Use of Power™ concepts and practices into your leadership approach strengthens your ability to lead with integrity and empathy by enhancing access to your personal power and increasing awareness of the impact that role and status power have in all of our interactions.
Together, we will explore the 5 types of power in the context of Authentic Leadership, helping you understand the power you have and how to use it skillfully, responsibly, and with empathy and compassion. This is especially important in diverse work environments where power is distributed unevenly and leaders seek to create more inclusive, collaborative workplaces and communities.
The 6 bi-monthly, 2-hour class sessions will include community-building, lecture, dialogue, small-group interaction, self-reflection, and embodiment exercises.
In addition, there will be four 1.5-hour coaching and integration sessions with the facilitators to explore specific leadership challenges and receive personalized coaching. All coaching sessions are open to everyone, although only 2 are required for course completion.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the role of authenticity in cultivating trust and engagement in the workplace
- Understand how the “Right Use of Power” can enhance one’s ability to lead with integrity and heart
- Learn and apply the 3 core competencies of Authentic Leadership
- Explore the 5 types of power and how they influence leadership roles
- Increase self-awareness, credibility and leadership impact using a variety of methods
- Discuss how to effectively bring these skills into the workplace
Class Sessions
Wednesday
October 7, 2026 12pm – 2pm MT ~ Introduction to Authentic Leadership and Right Use of Power
October 21, 2026 12pm – 2pm MT ~ Embodied Presence and Personal Power
November 4, 2026 12pm – 2pm MT ~ Skillful Communication and Role Power
November 18, 2026 12pm – 2pm MT ~ Compassionate Change and Status Power
December 2, 2026 12pm – 2pm MT ~ Creating a Culture of Authenticity, Trust and Empowerment
December 16, 2026 12pm – 2pm MT ~ Practicing Authentic Leadership Moments, Integration and Celebration
Group Coaching (Participants are required to attend two group coaching
sessions, but may attend as many as they like.)
October 14, 2026 12pm – 1:30pm MT
November 11, 2026 12pm – 1:30pm MT
November 25, 2026 12pm – 1:30pm MT
December 9, 2026 12pm – 1:30pm MT
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
- Full refund minus a $50 admin fee available up to 2 weeks before the first day of training OR
- A voucher for the full amount paid for a future training is available up to 1 week before the first day of training
Additional Questions?
We’re happy to answer them! Email us at [email protected] .
Instructor:
Dr. Susan Skjei
Susan Skjei , PH.D., PCC, is a RUPI Faculty Member and teaches in the Core and Teacher Training programs. Over the last 25 years, Susan has worked with thousands of leaders in the US, Canada and Europe to cultivate mindfulness and authenticity, strengthen relational, coaching and strategic skills, and effectively lead the changes they want to see in their organizations and in the world. She has a unique ability to create energetic and high trust learning environments that accelerate the achievement of practical organizational results while building strong, collaborative relationships. Formerly a Vice-President and Chief Learning Officer in the technology sector and an international consultant, she was also the founder and Director of the Authentic Leadership Center at Naropa University. She enjoys hiking, biking and watercolor painting.
Maya Shaw Gale
Maya Shaw Gale is a Board Certified (BCC) life and leadership coach, a certified Hakomi practitioner and trainer, an energy medicine teacher, and an advanced RUP teacher. Over the past year, she has been part of a team developing a RUP coaching and consulting application. Based in Sedona, Arizona, Maya maintains a private practice where she coaches community and business leaders, healers, spiritual teachers, artists, and highly sensitive and empathic individuals.
Throughout her life, she has studied with a number of shamanic and indigenous teachers and is deeply committed to integrating indigenous perspectives of interconnectedness and reverence for all life into contemporary culture. She has served on the Board of the Tribal Trust Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting indigenous cultures and supporting wisdom keepers in sharing their teachings. Currently, she is collaborating with two corporate consultants to develop Business Beyond Usual, a new-paradigm approach to business.