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Clarify
Name the executive future you are building, and the decisions that will move you toward it.
A curated conference for leaders on the threshold of the executive suite
Own TheCusp™
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Early registration pricing available through September 30.
November 5–6, 2026
Charlotte, North Carolina
Thursday Evening Welcome Reception + Friday Full Conference Day
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The next level is in sight
The strategic gap
The seat is within sight. The path is the challenge.
Own The Cusp is built for high-performing leaders one to three levels from the C-suite. Leaders whose ambition is proven and whose next move requires sharper guidance, stronger access, and a room curated for their trajectory.
Begin Thursday evening with a curated welcome reception, then step into a full day Friday of strategic conversations designed to turn proximity into progress.
Three levels. One threshold.
Your advancement, by design.
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Position
Strengthen your influence, visibility, and readiness for the rooms where enterprise direction is set.
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Ascend
Translate insight into a deliberate path forward, supported by a powerful circle of peers.
What to Expect
Leadership development built for the moment before the next level.
Own the Cusp™ combines practical leadership strategy, candid conversation, and tools leaders can immediately apply as they prepare for broader responsibility and influence.
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Navigating the Cusp
What changes as strong performers move into broader senior leadership roles.
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Influence, Alignment & Organizational Power
How relationships, influence, and organizational alignment shape leadership effectiveness.
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Executive Presence That Builds Trust
Strengthening credibility, communication, and presence without relying on performative leadership.
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From Execution to Enterprise Thinking
Making the shift from excellent execution toward strategic, enterprise-level leadership.
Sample session themes. Final program details may evolve.
Mark the threshold
When
Thursday, November 5
Welcome Reception
Friday, November 6
Full Conference Day
Where
Charlotte, NC
An evening of connection. A full day designed for leaders ready to shape what leadership looks like next.
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