My Career Accelerator Program (MCAP)  

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MCAP was designed for HR professionals by HR professionals to help bridge the gap that exists when they prepare to transition from one level to the next. This cohort-based program integrates group learning, executive and peer-coaching, experiential learning activities with a strong emphasis on personal development and self-awareness. These four components offer a powerful way to quickly develop managers and leaders at any level.

Program starts on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 and ends Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Sessions are held virtually. 

Application deadline has passed. 

Speakers & Coaches

Speakers: Stacey Bledsoe, AJ Lauter, Melissa Leland, Tracy Graf, Dr. Jea and Jeremy Edmonds

Coaches: AJ Lauer, Gillian Faith, Rachel Lucas, Wendy Allen, and Yvette Costa

Learn more about our speakers and coaches. 

MCAP 2024 Cohort

Learn more about our 2024 participants.

MCAP Curriculum

Session 1: Setting the Stage

May 21, 2024

Speaker: Stacey Bledsoe

• Traits of a Great manager
• Truth About Leadership

Session 2: Introducing Your Imposter Monster

June 11, 2024

Speaker: AJ Lauer

• Why and when you experience Imposter Syndrome
• Turn Imposter Syndrome to your advantage

Session 3: Relationships, Influence & Navigating Politics

July 9, 2024

Speaker: Melissa Leland

• Relationships & Trust
• Who is on Your Team? Whose Team are YOU on?
  

Session 4: Effective Communication

July 30, 2024 

Speaker: Tracy Graf

• Giving and Receiving Feedback 

Session 5: Work-Life Integration

August 20, 2024

Speaker: Dr. Jea

• Boundaries
• Eat/Move/Sleep
• Positive Psychology Tools

Session 6: Expanding Your Role

September 10, 2024

Speaker: Jeremy Edmonds

• Taking on New Challenges & Additional Responsibilities
• Being Effective After Promotion

HR Panel Session & Final Happy Hour

September 24, 2024

Location: TBD

Application deadline has passed. 

MCAP Testimonials

"Providing me with examples via classroom instruction or just listening to others in the group allowed me to realize my worth and professional expertise to become an advocate for myself. I initially thought, I will go through this class and think about where in my career I want to be next. However, and fortunately, I switched jobs one month in and that was the best move I could make. I am a much stronger HR professional now than what I was prior to the class starting. Thank you for this opportunity!" - Karen Piper, PHR/SHRM CP, HR Manager for Tipping Point Solutions 

"The MCAP program helped me build a community of HR professionals to learn from and engage with. As a department of one for most of my career community is vital. I also believe this program really helped me grow my confidence level and improve my interactions with C-Suite level leaders at my company and other organizations. I have been taking more risks, more chances and benefiting immensely." - Ashley Rawling Director of People and Purpose FBC Remodel 

"Mile High SHRM's MCAP had a profound effect on my career and personal development. Each month, we had the opportunity to learn new ways of thinking and challenge our assumptions on what it takes to be a human resources leader. The connections made are ones I'll value throughout my career and the lessons have helped me to grow and open myself up to new and exciting possibilities." - Meghan Kandel, HR Manager at McREL International