Leadership Ddvelopment Facilitator

About The Capellan InstituteDeveloping Leaders. Strengthening Organizations. Advancing Responsible Leadership.The Capellan Institute is an executive education, leadership development, and organizational advisory firm dedicated to advancing leadership excellence, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and transforming how individuals and institutions exercise authority and responsibility.Serving corporations, government agencies, universities, and organizations across the United States and internationally, the Institute bridges rigorous academic research with practical executive experience to deliver evidence-informed leadership development, executive coaching, organizational consulting, and transformative learning experiences.Our MissionTo develop principled, capable, and courageous leaders who recognize that leadership is not simply a position of authority, but a responsibility to people, organizations, and society.We exist to strengthen leadership capacity, elevate organizational performance, and cultivate environments where accountability, ethical decision-making, human dignity, and meaningful results are inseparable from effective leadership.Our Core ValuesIntegrity and Accountability: We believe leadership begins with personal responsibility. We uphold the highest standards of professional integrity, ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability.Excellence and Intellectual Rigor: We combine scholarly inquiry, evidence-informed methodologies, and practical expertise to deliver leadership development experiences that are intellectually substantive, professionally relevant, and results-oriented.Human Dignity and Inclusion: We recognize the inherent worth of every individual. We champion leadership practices that respect diverse perspectives, expand opportunity, and foster environments where people can contribute, develop, and thrive.Courage and Responsible Authority: We believe effective leaders must possess the courage to make principled decisions, challenge ineffective practices, address difficult realities, and exercise authority responsibly.Continuous Learning and Growth: We approach leadership as an ongoing commitment to reflection, intellectual curiosity, professional development, and meaningful personal and organizational transformation.Collaboration and Collective Impact: We value professionals who combine individual expertise with humility, mutual respect, shared accountability, and a genuine commitment to advancing outcomes beyond personal recognition.The Professionals We SeekWe collaborate with accomplished professionals who view leadership development as both a discipline and a responsibility.Our network brings together individuals who demonstrate exceptional professional competence, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, cultural awareness, and a commitment to delivering meaningful results.We value professionals who can translate complex leadership concepts into practical learning experiences, engage diverse audiences with confidence and respect, and uphold the highest standards of client service.We seek more than talented facilitators. We seek trusted professionals whose character, expertise, and commitment to responsible leadership reflect the standards of The Capellan Institute.Our CommitmentAt The Capellan Institute, leadership development is not simply about improving individual performance. It is about strengthening the decisions, relationships, cultures, and institutions that shape our collective future.Leadership is a responsibility. We develop professionals who understand what that means—and demonstrate it through their work.QualificationsWe seek accomplished, dynamic, and participant-centered professionals who combine leadership expertise, exceptional facilitation skills, and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding client experiences.Required Qualifications* Leadership Development Experience: Demonstrated experience in leadership development, executive education, management training, organizational development, or professional learning, with a proven ability to facilitate high-quality workshops and group learning experiences.* Exceptional Audience Engagement: Proven ability to capture and sustain audience attention, generate enthusiasm, encourage active participation, and create memorable learning experiences. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to move beyond traditional lecture-based instruction and maintain participant engagement throughout full-day training programs.* Participant-Centered and Customer-First Mindset: A genuine commitment to understanding participant needs, respecting their time, adapting to different learning styles, and delivering meaningful value. Facilitators must prioritize the participant experience while meeting client objectives and maintaining exceptional service standards.* Dynamic and Interactive Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to incorporate experiential exercises, case studies, simulations, group discussions, storytelling, collaborative activities, and real-world applications that make learning relevant, engaging, and actionable.* Emotional Intelligence and Situational Awareness: Exceptional ability to read the room, recognize shifts in audience energy and engagement, navigate group dynamics, and adapt facilitation techniques in real time.* Communication and Presentation Excellence: Outstanding verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and active listening skills, with the confidence and professional presence to engage supervisors, managers, executives, and diverse organizational audiences.* Leadership Coaching and Talent Development: Experience in coaching, mentoring, professional development, or talent development, with the ability to facilitate meaningful reflection, constructive dialogue, and practical leadership growth.* Instructional Competence: Strong understanding of adult learning principles, experiential learning, instructional methodologies, and evidence-informed leadership practices. Ability to deliver Institute-approved curricula while adapting facilitation techniques to participant needs and program objectives.* Professionalism and Client Service: Demonstrated reliability, preparation, sound judgment, discretion, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for participants and institutional clients.* Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Leadership, Education, Psychology, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.* Geographic Availability: Based in the United States, with the ability and willingness to travel nationally for in-person leadership development engagements as required.* Organizational and Evaluation Skills: Ability to coordinate training activities, manage session logistics, collect participant feedback, document learning outcomes, and contribute to continuous program improvement.* Alignment with Our Mission and Values: Demonstrated commitment to integrity, accountability, excellence, human dignity, continuous learning, collaboration, and the responsible exercise of leadership.Preferred Qualifications* Master’s or doctoral degree in Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Business, Psychology, Education, or a related discipline.* ICF coaching credentials (ACC, PCC, or MCC) or other recognized professional coaching qualifications.* Experience facilitating leadership development programs for federal, state, or local government agencies.* Experience delivering full-day workshops for corporate, executive, supervisory, or institutional audiences.* Expertise in supervisory development, organizational behavior, change management, emotional intelligence, communication, leadership assessments, or organizational effectiveness.* Bilingual English–Spanish proficiency and demonstrated cross-cultural competence.* Experience collaborating with executive education providers, consulting firms, or leadership development organizations.* Demonstrated success delivering highly rated training programs, supported by participant evaluations, testimonials, or professional references.Selection ProcessQualified applicants may be invited to participate in a brief interview and a 10-minute interactive facilitation demonstration to showcase their ability to engage participants, communicate leadership concepts, and create meaningful learning experiences.Our selection process prioritizes demonstrated facilitation excellence, professional credibility, participant engagement, and alignment with The Capellan Institute’s commitment to responsible leadership.Our Expectation: Exceptional facilitators do more than communicate information. They create experiences that challenge perspectives, inspire participation, strengthen capabilities, and leave a lasting impact.At The Capellan Institute, the quality of the participant experience is as important as the quality of the content delivered.