Our Approach

We believe leadership is not about titles — it’s about clarity, confidence, accountability, and opportunity.

Our programs are:

  • Practical and outcomes-driven
  • Inclusive and equity-centered
  • Designed for real workforce and education environments

Academy + Foundation = Impact Without Compromise

  • The Olympians Academy delivers professional leadership and workforce programs.
  • Leadership WINGS Foundation expands access through scholarships and equity-centered participation.

This model allows partners to meet both performance goals and access goals.

FAQs

  • What is The Olympians Leadership & Career Development Academy?

    The Olympians Academy is a leadership development organization that designs and delivers cohort-based leadership programs focused on readiness, engagement, retention, and advancement. Programs are facilitated by certified Olympians facilitators and built on a standardized outcomes framework.

  • What is Leadership WINGS Foundation?

    Leadership WINGS Foundation is a nonprofit organization established to expand access to leadership development through scholarship-supported participation and mission-aligned partnerships. The Foundation supports responsible program access and governance while maintaining separation from program delivery.

  • How do the Academy and the Foundation work together?

    The Foundation administers scholarship and access initiatives, while the Academy delivers leadership programs. This structure allows for transparent funding, strong governance, and consistent program quality.

  • Who can partner with The Olympians Academy?

    We partner with organizations committed to leadership development, workforce readiness, and long-term participant success, including nonprofits, workforce organizations, employers, and education partners

  • Do you work with small organizations or pilot programs?

    Yes. Many partnerships begin with a thoughtfully scoped pilot cohort designed to evaluate alignment, delivery, and outcomes before expanding into longer-term engagement.

  • How are scholarships awarded?

    Scholarships are administered by Leadership WINGS Foundation and are applied directly to approved leadership programs. Funds are not distributed as cash and are used to support program participation and delivery

  • Can individuals apply directly for scholarships?

    Scholarship-supported cohorts are offered through approved initiatives and partner organizations. Not all programs are open for public application.

  • What outcomes do your programs focus on?

    Programs are designed to support leadership readiness, confidence, engagement, retention, and advancement. Outcomes may vary by cohort and partnership, but all programs follow the Olympians outcomes framework.

  • Are your facilitators certified?

    Yes. Programs are delivered by certified Olympians facilitators who complete a standardized training and onboarding process to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with program standards.

  • Do you offer in-person or virtual programs?

    Programs may be delivered virtually, in person, or in hybrid formats depending on partner needs and cohort design.

  • How can we explore a partnership?

    Organizations interested in exploring alignment can schedule a Leadership Program Partnership Conversation to discuss goals, audiences, and potential collaboration.