ASPIRE Together
Develop Your Leadership Savvy, Change Your Future!
ASPIRE, a compliment to MASTERMIND, is a focused eight-month program for mid-level managers and aspiring career services leaders (assistant directors, associate directors, directors) to grow their leadership depth, assess how they can lead more effectively in career services today, and explore what it takes to advance in their career.
Growth & Connections
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3-Days in the Rocky Mountains plus 5 online events
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Thrive inside a community group (C-Group) to build robust connections.
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Interact with multiple leading experts inside and outside the field.
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Dialogue together through the skillset it takes to be the Top-Level Leader of a Career Center.
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Experience a personal refresh!
Schedule
In-Person
The Lodges at the YMCA of The Rockies, Estes Park, CO
NOTE: ASPIRE begins at 2:00pm on Day 1 and ends at 11:30am on Day3. It takes 1 hour 45 min to get to Estes Park from DIA in a rental car. It is one of the most beautiful drives in the USA.
4 Additional Sessions
Online Video Training & Community with your C-Group
ASPIRE
ONE OF TWO ANNUAL SIGNATURE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Estes Park, CO
What is the difference between ASPIRE and MASTERMIND?
ASPIRE is for...
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Mid-Level Managers
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Emerging Leaders
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You are an assistant director, associate director, or director but not the Top-Level Career Staff in your Office
Are you interested in attending but don't fit in the above categories? Contact us to schedule a check-in and learn more by emailing services@careerleadershipcollective.com
MASTERMIND is for...
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Top-Level Leaders
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You are the Top-Level Career Staff in your Office
Logistics
TRANSPORTATION & LODGING
TRANSPORTATION ON YOUR OWN
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We recommend renting a car and carpooling with colleagues.
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Round Trip Shuttle from DIA to Estes Park (Plan ahead, book ahead). If arriving to DIA after 10:00am on Day 1, then you should carpool with colleagues or rent a car. 10:00am is the last best shuttle to Estes.
LODGING FAQs
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Can I get to Estes the night prior or stay an extra night? Yes! The cost is on you, but you can extend your stay. Ask about current lodging and meal rates and book directly with the YMCA Estes Park by calling 888-613-9622. General lodging information can be found at https://ymcarockies.org/Lodging. Important information about staying in the same room throughout your stay is shared in the confirmation email.
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Can I bring a partner or kids to stay with me? Yes! The YMCA of the Rockies was recently named the #1 Family Resort in the Country by USA Today. There are many things for partners and kids to do onsite and in the area. While they won't see you much during Mastermind and are responsible for purchasing their own meals, they are welcome to come. Additional information about bringing guests is shared in the confirmation email.
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Want to chat about ASPIRE before registering?
Email Sharon Attaway
2026 In-Person Agenda
Day 1
2:00-3:00pm
Check-in
3:00-5:00
Training Session 1: The challenges ahead of you
5:00-6:00
Dinner
6:00-6:30
Break
6:30-7:30
Leadership Strength + The Path Forward
8:00-10:00
Drinks + Socializing by the Fire
Day 2
7:30-8:30
Breakfast
8:30-10:30
Training Session 2: Persuading Campus Stakeholder
10:30-12:00
C-Group Time
12:00-1:00
Lunch
1:00-3:00
Training Session 3: Managing Staff Conflict
3:00-5:00
C-Group Connection Time
5:00-6:00
Dinner
6:00-10:00
Free Time in Estes Park Village
Day 3
7:30-8:30
Breakfast
8:30-9:30
Training Session 4: Advancing Forward: How do I get there?
9:30-10:30
C-Group Reflections
10:30-11:30
The Path Forward
11:30
End