Relevant Insight

Organizations face a critical challenge in today’s dynamic business landscape: developing and retaining exceptional leaders who can drive success at all levels. To achieve this, they seek development programs that go beyond theoretical concepts and deliver measurable results. Too often, traditional training programs follow a generic one-and-done approach that fails to produce real-world, actionable outcomes.

Carole Stizza, founder and executive coach of Relevant Insight, brings a unique perspective to this challenge. She draws from her extensive career in human resources and deep understanding of what employees need from their leaders. She is a Senior Certified SHRM Professional, a Professionally Certified ICF Coach, and has a Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology.

With her foundation in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and diverse HR experience gained across multiple organizations—from talent acquisition and development to executive HR leadership roles managing billion-dollar accounts— Stizza has witnessed firsthand how coaching to improve leadership characteristics directly impacts talent retention and organizational success.

“My experience has shown me that traditional leadership development often misses the mark,” says Stizza. “We need approaches that understand the leader’s growth journey, time constraints, and real-time impact on employee engagement and retention- even while learning.”

Leadership Intel: Accessible Excellence in Leadership Development

Relevant Insight’s Leadership Intel program is an innovative solution to transform an organization’s leadership pipeline. This cost-effective virtual training platform combines research-based content with practical application, making strategic leadership development accessible to established and emerging leaders.

The program’s cohort-based structure, featuring 12 Mastermind-worthy group coaching sessions over four months, creates a shared ‘language of leadership’ within organizations. This approach helps break down silos while fostering strategic alignment across teams. What sets Leadership Intel apart is its affordability and accessibility, allowing organizations to invest in multiple leaders throughout their pipeline, creating a sustainable culture of leadership excellence.

We help organizations create sustainable leadership cultures that drive success and retention

The journey begins with comprehensive assessments— including strengths, energy, and Leadership 360 evaluations—that provide insights from direct reports and inform personalized development plans. Confidential debrief sessions ensure leaders understand their strengths and growth areas, while ongoing group sessions facilitate peer learning and practical application.

To sustain momentum, participants gain access to monthly Leadership Labs—virtual mastermind sessions where alumni tackle real-world challenges together. This continuing support ensures the program’s impact extends well beyond its initial four months.

Innovative Resources for Continuous Growth

Understanding that leadership development happens daily, Stizza created the Leadership Think Letter, a bi-monthly resource that delivers actionable insights directly to leaders’ inboxes. This cost-effective tool provides fresh perspectives and practical strategies that leaders can implement immediately, supporting their ongoing development between formal training sessions.

The Think Letter complements Stizza’s innovative approaches to leadership communication, including her pioneering work on feedback methodologies. Developed in response to research showing the ineffectiveness of traditional feedback training, her book, The ASK Framework, provides leaders with simple yet powerful tools for building stronger relationships through strength-focused communication.

Drawing on insights from neuroscience, national speakers, expert storytellers and various training methodologies, the simple framework centers around two key questions that align with positive psychology: “What am I doing well?” and “Where can I grow next?”

The framework equips leaders with practical tools to enhance communication and build stronger relationships with their direct reports by focusing on strengths and growth opportunities.

Measurable Impact Across Organizations

Recent success stories highlight the program’s effectiveness. In early 2024, a leader struggling with cultural differences transformed her team’s dynamics through the Leadership Intel program. By gaining insights into global leadership preferences, she developed a more inclusive approach that improved communication, collaboration, and employee retention.

“We’re not just developing individual leaders,” Stizza explains. “We’re helping organizations build sustainable leadership cultures that attract and retain top talent.”

With its HR expertise, accessible programming, and proven results, Relevant Insight emerges as an essential partner for organizations committed to developing visionary leaders at every level.