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SUMMARY:Lead Forward 2026
DESCRIPTION:Develop the Leader Within\n\nA Leadership Development Program for Professionals Ready to Lead with Confidence\, Influence with Purpose\, and Grow with Intention.\n\nLeadership isn't defined by a title\, it's built through intentional growth\, meaningful experiences\, and the ability to inspire others.\n\nLEAD Forward is a 6-session leadership development program designed to equip professionals with practical tools\, strategies\, and confidence to strengthen their leadership skills and create a greater impact in their organizations and community.\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\n\n Gain insight for yourself and those around you through the DiSC Behavioral Assessment\n Strengthen communication and relationship-building skills\n Learn strategies for leading through change\n Develop your personal leadership brand\n Build confidence navigating difficult conversations and conflict\n Create a personalized leadership action plan\n Connect with local professionals and business leaders\n\n\nMeet Your Facilitators\n\nLEAD Forward will be led by three experienced facilitators who bring decades of combined experience in leadership development\, communications\, organizational strategy\, and professional growth.\n\n \n\n\n\nTim Harms\n\nFounder\, Bonfire Learning\n\nTim Harms helps organizations build stronger workplace cultures through practical and engaging training experiences. With more than 30 years of leadership experience and 10 years of delivering impactful training programs\, Tim brings a wealth of experience helping individuals and teams grow personally and professionally. His goal is simple: to create learning experiences that feel energizing\, meaningful\, and useful long after participants leave the room.\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nAmy Collier Carroll\n\nFounder\, ACC Strategies\n\nAmy Collier Carroll brings 25 years of communications expertise and extensive experience helping leaders across business\, government\, and nonprofit sectors build clarity\, credibility\, and influence.\n\nWith a Bachelor's degree in Organization Communication and a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership\, Amy specializes in coaching\, communications strategy\, leadership development\, and executive consulting. She has developed numerous leadership initiatives designed to help employees strengthen their skills\, improve performance\, and succeed in the workplace. Amy is passionate about helping others discover their unique purpose and achieve their highest potential.\n\n \n\n\n\nCraig Orona\n\nFounder\, Craig Orona Consulting\n\nCraig Orona is the founder of Craig Orona Consulting\, where he partners with nonprofits\, educational institutions\, and businesses to support strategic planning\, leadership development\, succession planning\, and organizational growth.\n\nPreviously serving as President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County\, Craig built a distinguished career designing innovative programs\, strengthening organizational systems\, and developing leaders who drive sustainable growth and long-term success. His leadership experience also spans organizations including the YMCA\, Modesto City Schools\, and Sierra Vista Child & Family Services.\n\nCraig holds an MBA and brings more than three decades of leadership experience. He combines strategic vision\, an execution-focused approach\, and leadership insight to help organizations grow stronger\, lead with purpose\, and achieve lasting impact.\n\nAn active Rotarian and Past President of the Modesto Sunrise Rotary Club\, Craig currently serves Rotary District 5220 as Youth Exchange Chair and Leadership Academy Chair. He also serves on the board of Love Stanislaus County and the Juvenile Justice Commission of Stanislaus County\, while contributing to various local community initiatives and projects.\n\n \n\nProgram Details\n\nSeptember 10 November 19\, 2026\n\nEvery Other Thursday\n\n8:30 AM 12:00 PM\n\nIn-Person Training\n\n PMZ Real Estate 1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351\n\n \n\nSession Dates & Locations\n\nWelcome Reception\n\nWednesday\, September 2\n\n5:00 PM 6:00 PM\n\n Modesto Chamber of Commerce\n\n1114 J Street\, Modesto\, CA 95354\n\nWelcome Reception\n\n\n\n\nSession 1: Know Yourself. Understand Others: Disc Assessment\n\nThursday\, September 10\n\n8:30 AM 12:00 PM\n\n PMZ Real Estate\n\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Leadership & Influence\n\nThursday\, September 24\n\n8:30 AM 12:00 PM\n\n PMZ Real Estate\n\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351\n\n\n\n\nSession 3: Building Stronger Teams & Cultures Servant Leadership\n\nThursday\, October 8\n\n8:30 AM 12:00 PM\n\n PMZ Real Estate\n\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351\n\n\n\n\nSession 4: Brand: You Lead with Purpose\n\nThursday\, October 22\n\n8:30 AM 12:00 PM\n\n PMZ Real Estate\n\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351\n\n\n\n\nSession 5: Lead Through Tough Conversations De-Escalation\n\nThursday\, November 5\n\n8:30 AM 12:00 PM\n\n PMZ Real Estate\n\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351\n\n\n\n\nSession 6: Lead Forward: Reflect & Integrate\n\nThursday\, November 19\n\n8:30 AM 12:00 PM\n\n PMZ Real Estate\n\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351\n\n \n\nInvestment\n\nChamber Members: $950\n\nLEMO Alumni: $1\,095\n\nNon-Members: $1\,295\n\nEmployer sponsorship encouraged. Many organizations cover all or part of the registration fee as part of their professional development budget.\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nIdeal for:\n\n\n Emerging leaders\n Supervisors and managers\n Business owners\n Team leads\n Entrepreneurs\n Nonprofit and community leaders\n Professionals preparing for leadership roles\n\n\nLead with Confidence. Influence with Purpose. Grow with Intention.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Develop the Leader Within
\n\nA Leadership Development Program for Professionals Ready to Lead with Confidence\, Influence with Purpose\, and Grow with Intention.
\n\nLeadership isn&rsquo\;t defined by a title\, it&rsquo\;s built through intentional growth\, meaningful experiences\, and the ability to inspire others.
\n\nLEAD Forward is a 6-session leadership development program designed to equip professionals with practical tools\, strategies\, and confidence to strengthen their leadership skills and create a greater impact in their organizations and community.
\n\nWhat You&rsquo\;ll Gain
\n\n\n - Gain insight for yourself and those around you through the DiSC Behavioral Assessment
\n - Strengthen communication and relationship-building skills
\n - Learn strategies for leading through change
\n - Develop your personal leadership brand
\n - Build confidence navigating difficult conversations and conflict
\n - Create a personalized leadership action plan
\n - Connect with local professionals and business leaders
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\n\nMeet Your Facilitators
\n\nLEAD Forward will be led by three experienced facilitators who bring decades of combined experience in leadership development\, communications\, organizational strategy\, and professional growth.
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\n\nTim Harms
\n\nFounder\, Bonfire Learning
\n\nTim Harms helps organizations build stronger workplace cultures through practical and engaging training experiences. With more than 30 years of leadership experience and 10 years of delivering impactful training programs\, Tim brings a wealth of experience helping individuals and teams grow personally and professionally. His goal is simple: to create learning experiences that feel energizing\, meaningful\, and useful long after participants leave the room.
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\n\nAmy Collier Carroll
\n\nFounder\, ACC Strategies
\n\nAmy Collier Carroll brings 25 years of communications expertise and extensive experience helping leaders across business\, government\, and nonprofit sectors build clarity\, credibility\, and influence.
\n\nWith a Bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in Organization Communication and a Master&rsquo\;s degree in Organizational Leadership\, Amy specializes in coaching\, communications strategy\, leadership development\, and executive consulting. She has developed numerous leadership initiatives designed to help employees strengthen their skills\, improve performance\, and succeed in the workplace. Amy is passionate about helping others discover their unique purpose and achieve their highest potential.
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\n\nCraig Orona
\n\nFounder\, Craig Orona Consulting
\n\nCraig Orona is the founder of Craig Orona Consulting\, where he partners with nonprofits\, educational institutions\, and businesses to support strategic planning\, leadership development\, succession planning\, and organizational growth.
\n\nPreviously serving as President &\; CEO of the Boys &\; Girls Clubs of Stanislaus County\, Craig built a distinguished career designing innovative programs\, strengthening organizational systems\, and developing leaders who drive sustainable growth and long-term success. His leadership experience also spans organizations including the YMCA\, Modesto City Schools\, and Sierra Vista Child &\; Family Services.
\n\nCraig holds an MBA and brings more than three decades of leadership experience. He combines strategic vision\, an execution-focused approach\, and leadership insight to help organizations grow stronger\, lead with purpose\, and achieve lasting impact.
\n\nAn active Rotarian and Past President of the Modesto Sunrise Rotary Club\, Craig currently serves Rotary District 5220 as Youth Exchange Chair and Leadership Academy Chair. He also serves on the board of Love Stanislaus County and the Juvenile Justice Commission of Stanislaus County\, while contributing to various local community initiatives and projects.
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\n\nProgram Details
\n\nSeptember 10 &ndash\; November 19\, 2026
\nEvery Other Thursday
\n8:30 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM
\nIn-Person Training
\n \;PMZ Real Estate 1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351
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\n\nSession Dates &\; Locations
\n\nWelcome Reception
\n\nWednesday\, September 2
\n5:00 PM &ndash\; 6:00 PM
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\;Modesto Chamber of Commerce
\n1114 J Street\, Modesto\, CA 95354
\n\nWelcome Reception
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\n\nSession 1: Know Yourself. Understand Others: Disc Assessment
\n\nThursday\, September 10
\n8:30 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM
\n\n \;PMZ Real Estate
\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351
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\n\nSession 2: Leadership &\; Influence
\n\nThursday\, September 24
\n8:30 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM
\n\n \;PMZ Real Estate
\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351
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\n\nSession 3: Building Stronger Teams &\; Cultures &ndash\; Servant Leadership
\n\nThursday\, October 8
\n8:30 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM
\n\n \;PMZ Real Estate
\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351
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\n\nSession 4: Brand: You &ndash\; Lead with Purpose
\n\nThursday\, October 22
\n8:30 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM
\n\n \;PMZ Real Estate
\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351
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\n\nSession 5: Lead Through Tough Conversations &ndash\; De-Escalation
\n\nThursday\, November 5
\n8:30 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM
\n\n \;PMZ Real Estate
\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351
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\n\nSession 6: Lead Forward: Reflect &\; Integrate
\n\nThursday\, November 19
\n8:30 AM &ndash\; 12:00 PM
\n\n \;PMZ Real Estate
\n1600 N Carpenter Rd\, Modesto\, CA 95351
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\n\nInvestment
\n\nChamber Members: $950
\nLEMO Alumni: $1\,095
\nNon-Members: $1\,295
\n\nEmployer sponsorship encouraged. Many organizations cover all or part of the registration fee as part of their professional development budget.
\n\nWho Should Attend?
\n\nIdeal for:
\n\n\n - Emerging leaders
\n - Supervisors and managers
\n - Business owners
\n - Team leads
\n - Entrepreneurs
\n - Nonprofit and community leaders
\n - Professionals preparing for leadership roles
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\n\nLead with Confidence. Influence with Purpose. Grow with Intention.
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