L.E.A.D. Experience

Learn. Engage.Activate. Discover.

Step outside the classroom and into transformational leadership development

Leadership Development That Goes Beyond the Conference Room

What if leadership training wasn’t just another workshop, but an experience that transformed how you lead?

In a world where connection, resilience, and adaptability determine success, traditional classroom training often falls short. That’s why Talent Magnet Institute has partnered with Camp Joy to create the L.E.A.D. Experience, an immersive outdoor leadership development that combines TMI’s people-first leadership philosophy with Camp Joy’s experiential learning environment.

This isn’t just about learning concepts. It’s about developing self-awareness, building authentic relationships, and discovering what you’re capable of when you step outside your comfort zone.

What is L.E.A.D.?

The L.E.A.D. Experience is a cohort-based leadership development program that blends expert facilitation, outdoor experiential activities, and peer accountability over 6 or 12 months.

The Format:

Kick-off: Multi-day immersive retreat at Camp Joy
Duration: 6-month or 12-month cohort options
Facilitation: TMI executive faculty + Camp Joy program experts
Monthly sessions: Blending experiential learning with practical application
Location: Initially at Camp Joy’s outdoor facility, but with other locations throughout the program

What Makes It Difference:

You learn by doing, not just discussing
Outdoor challenges build confidence and reveal leadership patterns
Small cohorts create deep trust and lasting relationships
Integration of TMI’s unconventional leadership framework with hands-on experience
Option to continue beyond the program as a peer advisory group

L.E.A.D. : The Four Pillars

Learn

Gain actionable insights from expert-led sessions grounded in TMI’s people-first leadership philosophy and decades of executive search experience.

Engage

Strengthen authentic connections through meaningful challenges and collaborative problem-solving that builds trust and psychological safety.

Activate

Apply leadership principles in real-world scenarios - both outdoors and back at work - to build confidence, adaptability, and sustainable practices.

Discover

Step outside your routine to gain fresh perspectives on who you are as a leader, what matters most, and how you show up under pressure.

Who Is L.E.A.D. for?

The L.E.A.D. Experience is designed for leaders who:

Learn Best by Doing

If sitting in a conference room doesn’t bring out your best thinking, experiential learning might be your breakthrough.

Want to Build Authentic Peer Relationships

Shared challenge creates deep connection. You’ll build relationships with fellow leaders that extend well beyond the program.

Are Ready to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

Growth happens at the edges of what’s comfortable. L.E.A.D. creates safe challenges that reveal new capabilities.

Value Self-Awareness and Personal Growth

This isn’t just about becoming a better manager. It’s about becoming a more self-aware, grounded, effective human who is called to leadership.

Lead Teams or Organizations

While designed for individual leaders, the L.E.A.D. Experience works equally well for existing leadership teams who want to learn and grow together.

Why L.E.A.D. Addresses Today’s Leadership Challenges

Isolation and Burnout

Reconnect with purpose, renew your leadership energy, and learn to lead from a sense of abundance rather than depletion.

Team Disconnection

Build the authentic relationship skills that create trust, psychological safety, and genuine collaboration.

Need for Adaptability

Develop the mental agility and resilience needed to navigate constant change without losing yourself in the process.

Outside Perspective

Outdoor challenges and peer feedback reveal leadership patterns you can’t see in the office, and give you tools to evolve them.

The L.E.A.D. Experience In Practice

Kick-Off Retreat

Multi-day immersive experience at Camp Joy that launches your cohort journey. Participants can expect:

Outdoor leadership challenges facilitated by Camp Joy experts
TMI-led sessions on self-awareness, clarity, and people-first leadership
Cohort formation and relationship building
Personal leadership reflection and goal-setting

Monthly Cohort Sessions

Ongoing development that integrates outdoor experiential learning with practical application:

Some sessions at Camp Joy for hands-on challenges
Some sessions with TMI faculty for leadership framework development
Peer accountability and shared learning
Real-world application between sessions

Capstone & Continuation

Close your L.E.A.D. journey with reflection on growth and planning for what’s next:

Celebrate transformation and commit to continued practice
Ongoing connection with your cohort

What Makes L.E.A.D. Different?

Experiential + Expert

The combination of Camp Joy’s outdoor challenges with TMI’s leadership expertise creates breakthroughs that don’t always happen in traditional settings.

Small Cohorts, Deep Connection

Limited cohort size ensures personalized attention and authentic relationship-building.

People-First Philosophy

We develop self-aware leaders who lead from abundance, create clarity, and think long-term, not just execute short-term tactics.

Integration of Leadership + Self-Care

Learn to lead sustainably, recognize your patterns under stress, and build practices that support excellence without burnout.

Real-World Application

You’ll apply what you’re learning immediately, both in outdoor scenarios and back at your organization.

The Science Behind Developing Experiential Learning

Research consistently shows that hands-on, immersive learning creates lasting behavior change:

75% of participants

in experiential learning programs report enhanced leadership skills (Center for Creative Leadership)

Outdoor learning environments

improve creativity, problem-solving, and mental clarity.

Challenge-based learning

creates neural pathways that classroom learning doesn’t activate.

Peer-based cohorts

increase accountability and long-term application.

When you combine expert facilitation with experiential challenge, you create the conditions for genuine transformation.

L.E.A.D. Can Also Enhance Your ULP Program

Organizations using the Unconventional Leadership Program can incorporate Camp Joy’s facilities and experiential elements as part of their customized curriculum, bringing outdoor learning to your leadership development journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next L.E.A.D. launching?

L.E.A.D. cohorts kick off regularly but will depend on the availability of the Camp Joy facilities. Communicate your interest and we will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

What’s the time commitment?

The kick-off retreat is a multi-day immersive experience, followed by monthly sessions over 6 or 12 months depending on your program choice.

Do I need to be physically fit to participate?

No! Camp Joy’s experiential activities are designed to challenge your thinking and collaboration skills, not your athleticism. Activities are adaptable to different physical abilities.

What if weather is bad?

Camp Joy has indoor facilities and backup plans. Rain or shine, the experience continues (and sometimes, unexpected weather challenges can create the best learning moments).

Can my leadership team do this together?

Absolutely. While L.E.A.D. is designed for individual leaders from different organizations, it can be an excellent way for existing teams to learn and grow together. Reach out to our team to discuss how to customize the experience for your team.

How is this different from team building?

L.E.A.D. is leadership development that uses experiential challenges as a learning method. It’s not a one-day team-building event, it’s a sustained cohort journey focused on developing self-aware, people-first leaders.

Ready to Transform How You Lead?

The L.E.A.D. Experience isn’t for everyone. It’s for leaders ready to step outside the classroom, challenge themselves, and discover what’s possible when leadership development meets real experience.

Express Your Interest

Submit your interest below and a TMI representative will contact you with program details, dates, and investment information.