A year-long virtual leadership academy for emerging, evolving, and executive leaders who want to grow with intention..
Join the Academy Schedule a 15-minute Info CallImagine creating a thriving team, building trust, enhancing communication, and shaping a culture where everyone succeeds - while building leadership habits that last a lifetime.
Today’s leaders are overwhelmed by constant demands, endless distractions, and a lack of real support. Most leadership programs are one-time events that offer inspiration for a moment but no real transformation. If you’re tired of being busy but not making progress, you’re not alone.
Right now, your leaders may feel:
* Frustrated by lack of clarity or focus
*Â Burned out from trying to do it all yourself
*Â Struggling to connect with and motivate your team
*Â Experiencing high stress and decision fatigue
*Â Feeling isolated without a true leadership community
*Â Wishing you had a system for real, sustainable improvement
I was once a high-achieving individual contributor who was promoted to a leadership role. The new responsibilities felt exciting - until the reality of endless decisions, constant pressure, and team challenges set in. I tried reading books, attending conferences, and watching webinars, but nothing seemed to truly stick or create lasting change. My breakthrough came when I realized that leadership isn’t an event - it’s a habit. Consistency, community, and accountability are the true engines of transformation. That’s why I created the Focus-Driven Leadership Model™ and built the Midwest Leadership Academy - to help others overcome these same challenges and create real impact.
*Â Greater confidence and presence as a leader
*Â More effective, empathetic communication
*Â Stronger team relationships and trust
*Â Better decision-making and problem-solving
*Â Increased emotional intelligence and self-awareness
*Â Sustainable growth habits that become second nature
*Â Lower stress and more balance
*Â Part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders
*Â Lasting positive impact on your team and organization
For starters, you'll receive:
12 monthly live leadership training sessions
Practical, interactive, and tailored to your leadership journey—emerging, evolving, or executive.
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24 group coaching sessions
Q&A, masterminds, and “hot seat” coaching to drive real change.Â
An online space to connect, share, and grow with leaders across industries.Â
Templates, reflection prompts, and on-demand access to session recordings and materials.
A self-paced course to unlock your unique leadership superpowers.
Total Retail Value: $61,291
** All memberships are a one-year commitment.
PER MONTH
Full MLA Core Membership Benefits
1 private coaching session quarterly
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Best for leaders who want personalized guidance.
PER MONTH
Full MLA Core Membership Benefits
1 private coaching session monthly
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Ideal for high-growth leaders scaling teams and culture
If you hired a private coach or sent your team to multiple conferences, you’d easily pay $10,000+ for less personalized support. Plus, think about the cost of lost productivity, weak culture, or leadership turnover - which can run tens of thousands per year.
Trying to do it all on your own often leads to months—or years—of trial and error, wasted time, and missed opportunities. Most leaders read a book or attend a seminar and then slip back into old habits within weeks. Without a proven system and supportive community, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of frustration and stagnation. MLA helps you shortcut this learning curve, avoid costly mistakes, and build habits that last. Don’t risk another year of overwhelm and missed potential.
 Investing in MLA is less than $7 a day - less than your daily coffee or a lunch out. Compare this to the cost of hiring a full-time leadership coach, a single workshop, or the price you pay for lost time and team disengagement. Developing your leadership is one of the highest ROI decisions you’ll ever make - for yourself, your team, and your organization.
People-focused leadership is the heartbeat of Midwest Leadership Academy. We don’t just teach strategy - we teach understanding. Leaders learn to communicate more effectively, build trust, solve real problems, and transform how they think about themselves and their teams.
We created Midwest Leadership Academy because we believe great leadership should be accessible, practical, and habit-forming—not just inspirational. Too many leaders are left to figure it out alone, feeling frustrated and unsupported. Our mission is to cultivate a community where growth is consistent, support is real, and transformation is sustainable. If you’re ready to build your impact and become the leader others remember, we invite you to join us.
John & Kathie Rotz will guide you through your leadership journey. They will facilitate thought-provoking conversations during the Midwest Leadership Academy. We created MLA from our own journey of leading, focusing first on people.Â
At MLA, we’ll walk alongside you as you cultivate your people-focused leadership habits. Oskee and Simba may have cameo appearances throughout our journey together!
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Leaders at all stages: emerging, evolving, and executive.
MLA is a year-long habit-building community, not a one-time event. We focus on practical, people-centered growth that actually sticks, increases results, and influence.
Most programs offer inspiration for a moment. MLA creates transformation through consistency.
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Yes - all sessions and resources are delivered online for your convenience.
The core commitment is:
One Monthly Leadership Training (60–75 minutes)
One Group Coaching session (60–75 minutes)
Coaching sessions depending on your track
Most leaders spend 3-4 hours per month inside MLA, with additional optional exercises and resources available.
Every training session is recorded and uploaded to a private website. Group session will not be recorded.
You’ll have access to the recordings, tools, and resources so you can catch up anytime. Many leaders choose a “learning hour” each month to stay consistent.
Yes. MLA serves leaders in banking, real estate, accounting, manufacturing, healthcare, education, nonprofits, and more.
The content is industry-neutral but role-specific — meaning the skills directly apply to any team, any organization, any leader.
Most companies do. Leadership development improves retention, engagement, and performance.
If you need to request employer reimbursement, we can provide:
A justification letter
A program overview
Pricing breakdown
A suggested email template for your manager
(just ask!)
Yes - corporate group pricing is available.
We also offer affiliate partnerships for colleges and organizations that refer participants.
Leaders report:
Greater confidence
Better communication
Stronger team relationships
More effective decision-making
Improved emotional intelligence
More consistent leadership habits
Reduced stress and clearer thinking thanks to weekly wellness sessions
And — most importantly — longer-lasting leadership impact.
Yes. If MLA isn’t aligning with your needs, you may cancel within the first 30 days of the program.
Click the Join the Academy button or book a 15-minute info call.
We’ll walk through the track options, answer your questions, and help you prepare for your team's leadership journey.