Leadership Programs
Rising Stars
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NextUp Rising Stars is a leadership development program that empowers tomorrow’s leaders by increasing self-awareness, enhancing leadership skills, and helping participants expand their networks.
Ideal for high-potential individual contributors and early/mid-level leaders, this program uses straightforward feedback and practical learning to expand participants’ leadership capacity, give them the tools to succeed in mid-career positions and promote career advancement.
Based on the NextUp Career Accelerator Model™, the program includes: a customized 360 assessment; the Fascination Advantage branding tool; a three-day, in-person learning event including executive coaching; group coaching sessions before, during, and after the event; and one executive coaching session (with option to add additional sessions for a fee).
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Gain greater awareness of individual leadership style.
Connect with strengths and areas of potential derailment in advancing one’s career.
Learn strategies for maximizing strengths, balancing areas for improvement, improving workplace interactions, and boosting confidence to pursue career goals.
Get exposure to a network of industry peers to help navigate work/life challenges.
Who Should Attend?
Mid-level leaders, with or without direct reports – approximately 5 years of leadership experience.
Program Dates
- Program dates: May 14 – August 14, 2025
- In-person session (attendance required): July 9 – 11, 2025
Includes virtual and in-person group coaching and two individual coaching sessions.
Cost
Regular Rate: $3,695
1/6/25 – 4/30/25
Late Rate: $4095
5/1/25- 5/7/25
Observer: $1595
1/6/25 – 5/7/25
Full registration window: Jan 6 – May 7, 2025
Commitment
12 weeks
Rising Stars Purchase, Refund, and Transfer Policies*
Partner Purchase Codes: Your organization will receive an invoice for the codes based on when the request for the code was made.
Ex. You requested 50 codes on 1/6/25. You will get an invoice for 25 codes at the Regular Rate. You request 10 codes on 5/2/25. You will be billed for 10 codes at the Last Chance Rate. Billing rates and dates are listed below.
Billing rates and dates are as follows:
- 1/6/25 – 4/30/25 – Regular Rate $3695
- 5/1/25 – 5/7/25 – Last Chance Rate $4095
All invoice inquiries should be sent to invoice@nextupisnow.org
Individual purchase Refund and Cancelation: You may cancel your registration within 14 days of purchase or until April 30th 2025, whichever comes first. All purchases and registrations made after 4/30/25 are not eligible for cancellation or refund. The last day to cancel your registration is April 30th 2025. Cancellations incur a $500 fee. To cancel, log in to your NextUp Account and select “My Event Registration” from the left navigation. Here, you can cancel any upcoming registrations by clicking “Cancel.”
Partner Purchase Code Refunds & Cancellations: Codes can be cancelled (refunded) within 14 days of the code request or by April 30th 2025, whichever comes first. Please email learning@nextupisnow.org to request code cancelations.
Transfers: An unused Partner Purchase code(s) and individual registrations can be transferred to a different attendee until April 30th 2025. If an individual is not able to attend the Rising Stars program, another participant can be selected. Unused codes and individual attendee cancelations will not be eligible for refund or transfer after April 30th, 2025.
To transfer a code, please email learning@nextupisnow.org so that we can process the attendee transfer for you. Transfers will incur an administrative fee of $100 per transfer and are based on availability.
Why are cancellations not offered after April 30th?
As a 501c3 nonprofit organization, NextUp unfortunately does not have the flexibility to absorb the unexpected cost of cancellations after our cutoff date. Offering refunds at that time would negatively impact our ability to deliver on our mission, and to create events like NextUp Rising Stars learning program.
Why are transfers not allowed after April 30th?
Rising Stars is a robust learning program that includes assessments and coaching. We are unable to transfer a person after April 30th as assessments are ordered for the participant and coaching assignments are made. To preserve the quality of experience for each participant and their groups, we are unable to make changes to the roster after April 30th, 2025.
As no goods or services are provided for registrations that go unused after April 30th, you may contact us to request that your registration fee be converted into a tax-deductible charitable donation to NextUp if you are unable to use your registration. Please contact connect@nextupisnow.org for more information.
Hotel:
Hotel rooms and block rates are on a first-come, first-served basis from the opening of Rising Stars registration. We recommend booking as soon as possible after registration to avoid any issues with securing accommodations. Please note that the hotel room block and rates are limited and first come, first served. Throughout registration, but especially during the final 2 weeks registration is open, few or no rooms may be available.
*The policies listed are specific to Rising Stars 2025 only and supersede any other NextUp event policies.
