Summit Chamber
Business Academy
Business Management and Leadership Essentials
Leadership isn’t just a job title—it’s a mindset. Whether you are managing a large team, working directly with customers, or looking to elevate your individual performance, this 11-week program offers the tools you need to succeed in every facet of business and life.
Conducted through PEAK Mindset in conjunction with the Summit Chamber, this course goes beyond traditional management theory. Through interactive workshops and personalized 1-on-1 coaching, we dive deep into the essential human skills that drive success:
- Mastering Communication: navigating difficult conversations and improving customer interactions.
- Emotional Intelligence: Understanding yourself and others to resolve conflict.
- Personal Effectiveness: Tools to manage your time, energy, and focus.
Who is this for? Everyone.
From frontline staff to seasoned executives, participants will leave with a stronger command of their professional life and the ability to influence positive outcomes. Through interactive workshops, deep-dive discussions, and personalized 1-on-1 coaching, participants will gain the tools to lead effectively, resolve conflict, and inspire teams.
Winter Session
- Feb 5th – April 16th at CMC Breckenridge.
- Thursdays 8:30 am – 11:30 am
- FIRST AND LAST SESSION will be FOUR HOURS. Please mark your calendars for 8 am – Noon on Thursday, February 5th, and Thursday, April 16th
Summer Session
- July 9th – Sept 17th at CMC Dillon
- Thursdays 8:30 am – 11:30 am
- FIRST AND LAST SESSION will be FOUR HOURS. Please mark your calendars for 8 am – Noon on Thursday, July 9th, and Thursday, Sept 17th
Fall Session
- October 1 – Dec 17 at Frisco location TBD
- Thursdays 8:30 am – 11:30 am
- FIRST AND LAST SESSIONS will be FOUR HOURS. Please mark your calendars for 8 am – Noon on Thursday, October 1 and December 17
COST
- $600 for members
- $750 for non-members
EARLY BIRD
Sign up for $50 discount through January 10th, 2026!
Workshop Topics and Design
Each session is tailored to the needs of the cohort through a pre-class participant and employer survey conducted by PEAK Mindset.
Covered topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Navigating Difficult Conversations
- Interpersonal Communication and Customer Service
- Effective Communication
- Learning to Lead
- Barriers to Workplace Productivity
- High Road Leadership
- Glossophobia (Fear of Public Speaking)
1-on-1 Coaching
Each participant receives five 30-minute private coaching sessions during the 11 weeks to apply lessons directly to their work role, address personal leadership challenges, and build accountability and growth plans. Sessions are scheduled by the participant through the instructor’s online calendar.
Instructional Tools
People perform best when they are free to trust their instincts. With the help of Kolbe A Index, this course can be more tailored for participant engagement through the core and personalized topics. The Kolbe A Index Assessment analyzes the way people take purposeful action and provides strategies for improving individual and group performance.