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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!"

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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

Get Notified When Applications Open for the Fall Session of Leadership Discovery

Leadership Discovery Interest List
Meet the Fall 2024 Mentors
  • Thomas Anderson, Market Executive, Wells Fargo
  • Natasha Lee, CEO, Floyd Lee Locums
  • Bryan Derreberry, President and CEO, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Captain Andrew Peterson, Retired, Deputy Commander, Joint Base Charleston and Commander, Naval Support Activity Charleston
  • Fabian Grimm, Managing Director, Mankiewicz Coatings
  • Kerri Forrest, Vice President of Grantmaking and Community Leadership, Coastal Community Foundation
  • Elizabeth Burwell, SVP, Team Leader, Southern First Bank

About the Program

Fall 2024 Schedule:

  • Tuesday, October 8 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm): Orientation and Everything DiSC Workshop
  • Tuesday, October 15 (8:30 – 10:00 am): Thomas Anderson, Market Executive, Wells Fargo
  • Tuesday, October 22 (8:30 – 10:00 am): Natasha Lee, CEO, Floyd Lee Locums
  • Wednesday, October 30 (8:30 – 10:00 am): Bryan Derreberry, President & CEO, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Tuesday, November 5 (8:30 – 10:00 am): Bryan Derreberry, President & CEO, Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
  • Tuesday, November 12 (8:30 – 10:00 am): Captain Andrew Peterson, Retired, Deputy Commander, Joint Base Charleston and Commander, Naval Support Activity Charleston
  • Tuesday, November 19 (8:30 – 10:00 am): Fabian Grimm, Managing Director, Mankiewicz Coatings
  • Tuesday, November 26 (8:30 – 10:00 am): Kerri Forrest, Vice President of Grantmaking and Community Leadership, Coastal Community Foundation
  • Tuesday, December 3 (8:30 – 10:00 am): Elizabeth Burwell, SVP, Team Leader, Southern First Bank
  • Tuesday, December 16 (5:30 – 8:00 pm): Business Etiquette Dinner at Halls Signature Event Space with Cindy Grosso

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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 $895 fee to participate, which includes:

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

Application Timeframe for Fall 2024 Class:

  • Applications Open - August 5
  • Applications Close - The application deadline has been extended to September 20

Session Recaps & Leadership News

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

Leadership Discovery Staff

Therese Gordon
Associate Vice President of Leadership
843.805.3007
Email Therese