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Leadership Discovery
Learning from experienced leaders

Leadership Discovery is an innovative and skills-based leadership program that will allow emerging business and community leaders to learn from experienced regional leaders.

Through Leadership Discovery, participants will build strong peer relationships, community connections and valuable leadership understanding in this accelerated mentor-based program.

"This is a unique avenue for gaining valuable skills, learning from incredible leaders and becoming part of a community committed to serving, growing and creating the best future!"

Benefits:
3-month program with a total of ten sessions
Gain leadership skills that will directly impact current work
Receive a personalized DiSC Leadership Profile Assessment
Attend a 3-course business etiquette dinner
Improve communication skills through interactive dialogue with peers and executives
Build valuable community connections

Congrats to the Fall 2022 Class!

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Meet the Spring 2023 Mentors
  • Jennifer Blumenthal, Partner, Burr & Forman LLP
  • Mamie Bush, Senior Event & Logistics Specialist, Boeing
  • Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Colonel Freeman, Commander, Joint Base Charleston
  • Natalie C. Hauff, Deputy Director of Innovation, Charleston County Public Library
  • Bernie Mazyck, President and CEO, SCACED
  • Mayor Tecklenburg, City of Charleston

About the Program

Spring 2023 Schedule:

  • Wednesday, February 22(9am-12pm): Orientation and Everything DiSC Workshop
  • Wednesday, March 1(8-9:30am): Colonel Freeman, Commander, Joint Base Charleston
  • Wednesday, March 8(8-9:30am): Mayor Tecklenburg, City of Charleston
  • Wednesday, March 15(4:30-6pm): Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Wednesday, March 22(8-9:30am): Mamie Bush, Senior Event & Logistics Specialist, Boeing
  • Wednesday, March 29(8-9:30am): Bernie Mazyck, President and CEO, SCACED
  • Wednesday, April 5(4:30-6pm): Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Wednesday, April 12(8-9:30am): Jennifer Blumenthal, Partner, Burr & Forman LLP
  • Wednesday, April 19(8-9:30am): Natalie C. Hauff, Deputy Director of Innovation, Charleston County Public Library
  • Wednesday, May 3(5:30-8pm): Business Etiquette Dinner

Ideal Candidate:

  • Career-driven with a strong focus on professional development
  • Eager to learn from both mentors and peers
  • Charleston Metro Chamber or Charleston Young Professionals member

Not sure whether Leadership Discovery or Leadership Charleston is the right program for you? Learn the difference between the two.

Cost:

There is a $850 fee to participate, which includes:

  • 10 Leadership Discovery sessions
  • Personal DiSC assessment
  • 3-course business etiquette dinner

Application Timeframe for Spring 2023 Class:

  • December 12 - Applications Open
  • January 20 - Applications Close

Session Recaps

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors

Leadership Discovery Staff

Celeste O'Keefe
Leadership & Programs Coordinator
843.805.3040
Contact Celeste