Cohort 2027 — Applications OpenNavigatingCourage
A humanistic approach to leading and being — for leaders ready to turn collective outrage over injustice and inequity into action that spurs lasting change.
Two cohorts in 2027. Twenty leaders per cohort. Admission by application only.
Apply NowLeading
beyond
fear.
“Rage can act as a catalyst inspiring courageous action.”— bell hooks
Navigating Courage is grounded in the African philosophy of Ubuntu — I am because you are. It is a call to move beyond the individualistic model of leadership toward an integrated, human-centered practice where power, privilege, and responsibility are shared.
We are living in extraordinary times. The flaws in our systems are more visible and urgent than ever, and they threaten the collective future we all share. Action is the only way forward.
For leaders determined to forge a different path.
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Executives and senior operators ready to turn outrage over injustice into durable action.
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Founders and institutional leaders reimagining management and culture beyond a 'more is more' model.
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Leaders of color and women leaders building coalitions that dismantle systems of oppression.
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People aligning their values with their actions — for personal growth and systemic change.
Four principles.
One coalition.
- Be Human. Be in Community.
- Develop empathy and foster collaboration. Shared responsibility between leaders and followers creates ripple effects that amplify impact across entire systems.
- Be Curious. Be Courageous.
- Cultivate curiosity and act with integrity, even in the face of adversity. The four guiding principles from Dr. Martin's Navigating Courage framework anchor every session.
- Twenty Seats. Two Cohorts. 2027.
- Admission is by application and conversation only. Spring cohort convenes March 2027. Fall cohort convenes September 2027. Twenty leaders each, and no more.
Dr. Robin
Martin.
Dr. Robin Martin is a transformative leader and the visionary behind Navigating Courage — a framework and consultancy dedicated to empowering leaders and organizations to build courageous, human-centered communities.
With over 20 years across social impact investment, higher education, and strategic leadership, she has served as Deputy Director of Strategy, Planning, and Management at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — overseeing a $128 million initiative to transform higher education — and as Associate Provost at the University of Cincinnati.
A master-level certified executive coach and author of Navigating Courage: Leading Beyond Fear (2018), she is building a global movement to dismantle systemic injustices and advance a world where humanity, equity, and dignity take center stage.