Legacy
Fellows.
Legacy Fellows (ages 21-30) help leaders of color achieve financial independence and life balance by discovering their purpose, developing business opportunities, and creating a network of success that generates generational wealth. We elevate young adults to become the best version of themselves and teach them to share their stories with the world!
What Am I Getting Out Of It?
What You'll Gain
As a Legacy Fellow, you'll gain access to meaningful experiences, valuable relationships, and practical leadership development opportunities designed to help you grow with purpose, confidence, and impact. Here's what you can expect:
Discover Your Purpose
Gain greater clarity about who you are, what you value, and how your unique gifts can make a meaningful impact in the world through DISC and other assessments.
A Strong Professional Network
Connect with mentors, leaders, and peers who can support your growth.
A Credential That Sets You Apart
Receive a certificate of completion that highlights your leadership experience and helps distinguish you in academic, professional, and career opportunities.
Accelerate Your Career or Business
Gain practical leadership, communication, and professional skills that can help you earn greater responsibilities, pursue new opportunities, or launch and grow your own business.
What Am I Putting In?
What We Ask of You
Great leaders aren't developed by chance—they are shaped through commitment, growth, and meaningful experiences. As a Legacy Fellow, you'll have the opportunity to invest in yourself, build authentic relationships, embrace new challenges, and actively engage in the learning process. We ask Fellows to bring their best effort, an open mind, and a willingness to grow.
Monthly Training
Legacy Fellows (ages 21-30) meet every last Saturday of the month from August through May in Chicago (8am to 3pm).
Out-of-State Retreat
This will take place in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin from October 8th to the 11th.
Mentor Coaching
You will be partnered with a professional mentor coach throughout the program cycle to meet with virtually.
Capstone Event
This is designed to bring all of your learnings together with all your other Fellows at the end of the program.
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Fellows Leadership Model
+ Personal Leadership Model
Ready to accelerate your leadership journey?
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Preferred Age 35+
Legacy Mentors.
One conversation can change a life.
As a Legacy Leaders Mentor, you'll have the opportunity to invest in a young adult's personal, professional, and leadership development by sharing your experiences, encouragement, and wisdom.
Through meaningful relationships and intentional guidance, mentors help participants discover their potential, navigate challenges, and pursue their goals with greater confidence. Whether you're a seasoned professional, entrepreneur, or community leader, your influence can create a lasting impact that extends far beyond the program.
Your Investment
How Mentors Make An Impact.
Meaningful Mentorship
Meet with a young adult Fellow virtually once a month (held on the last Saturday of each month from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) through conversations that provide guidance, encouragement, accountability, and support throughout their leadership journey from September through May.
Ongoing Development & Community
Attend 4 mentor virtual training sessions and engage in two in-person events designed to strengthen your impact and connection to the Legacy Leaders community.
Invest in Future Leaders
Partner with Fellows as they work through leadership development topics, helping them apply new concepts, navigate challenges, and grow personally and professionally.
Open Doors to Opportunity
Leverage your experience, connections, and network to help Fellows explore careers, discover opportunities, and expand their vision for what's possible.
Who We Look For
Ideal Mentor Qualifications.
We are seeking mentors who are committed to investing in the next generation of leaders.
Bring Professional Experience
Typically 35+ years old with leadership, coaching, mentoring, or industry experience.
Lead with Character
Demonstrate integrity, humility, compassion, and a commitment to leading by example.
Listen & Support Well
Create a safe space for Fellows to share, learn, and grow through authentic conversations.
Embrace Growth & Problem Solving
Encourage Fellows through challenges while helping them identify solutions and opportunities.
Serve with Passion
Are committed to helping others succeed and willing to go the extra mile to support Fellow development.
Value Diversity & Inclusion
Respect and celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Education
Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
Commit to Engagement
Participate in monthly mentor meetings, training opportunities, and ongoing communication with Fellows throughout the program year.
Invest in the Mission
Believe in developing future leaders and actively contribute to the success of the Legacy Fellows Program.
Legacy Coaching Promise
Discover who you are.
Align with where you're going.
Grow into the leader you're meant to become.
Multiply your impact for generations to come.
Services Included in the Model
- Executive Coaching
- Leadership Coaching
- Career Coaching
- Entrepreneur Coaching
- DISC Assessments
- 360 Feedback Assessments
- Team Development Coaching
- Leadership Retreats
- Peer Coaching Circles
Professional Development
THE LEGACY COACHING MODEL™
Discover
Gain Clarity on Who You Are
Every coaching journey begins with self-awareness. Through assessments, reflection, feedback, and meaningful conversations, clients identify their strengths, blind spots, values, passions, and opportunities for growth.
Outcomes
- •Greater self-awareness
- •Clarity of strengths and opportunities
- •Understanding of leadership style
- •Increased confidence and purpose
Align
Connect Your Values to Your Vision
Once clarity is established, coaching helps individuals align their actions, priorities, and goals with the leader they want to become. This stage focuses on creating intentional plans and eliminating barriers that create inconsistency.
Outcomes
- •Clear personal and professional goals
- •Increased focus and accountability
- •Improved decision-making
- •Stronger alignment between values and actions
Grow
Develop the Skills to Lead Effectively
Growth happens through action. Coaches challenge and support clients as they develop leadership competencies such as communication, emotional intelligence, delegation, conflict management, influence, and strategic thinking.
Outcomes
- •Improved leadership effectiveness
- •Stronger communication skills
- •Increased emotional intelligence
- •Better team and relationship outcomes
Multiply
Create Lasting Impact and Legacy
Leadership is not just about personal success—it's about empowering others. In the final phase, clients focus on sustaining growth, developing others, and creating meaningful impact within their organizations, families, and communities.
Outcomes
- •Increased influence and impact
- •Stronger mentoring and coaching abilities
- •Sustainable leadership habits
- •A legacy of developing others
Take Your Next Step
Whether you are looking to accelerate your own growth or invest in the leaders of tomorrow, there is a place for you at Legacy Leaders.
Become a Legacy Fellow
Join our next cohort to gain the mentorship, network, and skills necessary to maximize your potential.
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Share your expertise and guide a young adult through their leadership and professional development journey.
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Gain clarity, align your goals, and build practical leadership habits through the Legacy Coaching Model.
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