AUTHENTIC LEADERS DK
CHARLOTTE SØNDERGAARD
BECOMING AN AUTHENTIC LEADER
THE PROGRAMME
Become the Leader
You Already Have
the Potential to Be
Over six months, you'll develop the presence and confidence to communicate with clarity, influence stakeholders, and navigate the conversations that matter most.
Grounded in strengths, values, and purposeful action, Becoming an Authentic Leader is leadership development that starts with who you are — and transforms how you lead, the impact you create, and the meaning you bring to your work.
COHORT SIZE
LANGUAGE
WHO IS IT FOR
6-MONTHS PROGRAMME
UP TO 12 LEADERS
ENGLISH & DANISH
MANAGER & SENIOR MANAGER
SEPTEMBER TO MARCH
A CAREFULLY CURATED EXPERINCE FOR LEADERS READY TO REDEFINE THEIR IMPACT
Designed for leaders who are ready for their next chapter
This programme is for you if you recognise yourself in this:
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Lead people and want to deepen your impact
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Feel successful, yet know there is another level of leadership available
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Want to lead with authenticity without losing yourself
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Value reflection, courage, and meaningful change
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Want to leverage your strengths and step more fully into your leadership potential
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Want to stop performing leadership and start embodying it
WHY THIS PROGRAMME?
KNOW YOURSELF
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OWN YOUR LEADERSHIP
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EXPAND YOUR IMPACT
Where authentic leadership begins
Whether you're stepping into a new leadership role, navigating a significant transition, or simply ready to lead in a way that feels more genuinely your own, this programme meets you where you are—and helps you discover the leader you were never meant to imitate.
This is not a traditional leadership course. It is a deeply personal leadership experience, thoughtfully designed around your unique strengths, values and aspirations.
Through immersive learning experiences, individual coaching and meaningful dialogue with accomplished leaders, you will develop the clarity, confidence and self-awareness to lead with authenticity, sound judgement and lasting impact.
Imagine walking into executive meetings without rehearsing who you need to be. Leading difficult conversations with calm confidence instead of second-guessing yourself afterwards. Making decisions grounded in your values and leading with consistency—not only on your best days, but every day.
To create the trust, openness and depth that meaningful transformation requires, each cohort is intentionally small and carefully selected. Every participant contributes to an environment where honest conversations, thoughtful challenge and mutual learning can flourish. The result is a trusted community of leaders who grow together and build relationships that often extend well beyond the programme itself.
Throughout the programme, you will be guided by experienced coaches and supported by a carefully selected circle of accomplished guest leaders, each bringing valuable perspectives from their own leadership journeys. Together, we create a confidential space for reflection, challenge and growth—empowering you to lead with greater confidence, authenticity and purpose, in a way that is uniquely your own.
CHARLOTTE'S FRAMEWORK
The Authentic Leadership
Journey™
The Authentic Leadership Journey™ is my signature leadership development framework, underpinning all my work with leaders. Developed through years of coaching and leadership development across the Nordic region, it guides leaders from deeper self-awareness to intentional action and lasting organisational impact.
Leadership is not about becoming someone else. It is about understanding yourself deeply enough to lead with clarity, confidence and authenticity — and creating an impact that extends beyond you.
CHARLOTTE SØNDERGAARD · AUTHENTIC LEADERS
The Mirror
You can't lead others well until you see yourself honestly.
Using CliftonStrengths and values-based coaching, we create a clear, unfiltered picture of how you actually show up as a leader — not how you think you do, or how you hope others experience you. Together, we uncover your patterns, blind spots and untapped strengths, giving you the self-awareness to lead with greater clarity, confidence and authenticity.
CLIFTONSTRENGTHS
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VALUES MAPPING
SELF-AWARENESS
The Shift
Awareness without action is just insight.
This is where awareness becomes action — where old patterns are replaced by new choices, and clarity becomes confidence in real leadership situations. We work within your actual leadership context: your team, your organisation and your challenges, ensuring every insight translates into how you lead on Monday morning.
The Ripple
Authentic leaders don't just perform better — they change the rooms they walk into.
We build the presence, communication and influence that make your leadership felt long after you leave the room. Your impact ripples outward — shaping your team, your organisation and your relationships, creating cultures of psychological safety, belonging and sustainable performance.
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
IMPACT
CULTURE BUILDING
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CONFIDENCE
REAL- WORLD LABS
PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY
"The journey from knowing yourself to changing the culture around you — that is the entire work of authentic leadership. And it is always worth doing."
"The journey from knowing yourself to changing the culture around you — that is the entire work of authentic leadership. And it is always worth doing."
Charlotte Søndergaard · Authentic Leaders
HOW THE SIX MONTHS UNFOLD
A programme you can picture
Month 1
Getting started
A welcome call to align on your goals, your Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment, and the first pre-residential masterclass to open the programme.
Month 2
The first residential
A two-day residential masterclass at Bautahøj, followed by the first two My Story sessions with Nordic guest speakers.
Month 3
Widening the view
Two further My Story sessions, each bringing a different senior leader's story and perspective into the room.
Month 4
The final story
Your fifth and final My Story session, closing out this part of the programme.
Month 5
Preparing to return
A second pre-residential masterclass, setting up the final residential at Bautahøj.
Month 6
The closing residential
A second two-day residential masterclass at Bautahøj, marking the close of the six months.
Three months on
Coming back together
A hybrid group follow-up session to check in on what has changed, and what's next.
Your four individual coaching sessions are yours to book whenever suits you across the six months. Please note that changes may occasionally be required — you'll always be informed in good time.
Are very happy with the programme and would recommend it to other leaders
Believe the combination of coaching, webinars, and masterclasses is highly inspiring
100%
Have developed their own authentic leadership style through the programme
Have built a valuable and lasting leadership network with their peers
Find the strengths-based approach instrumental in their leadership journey
Report increased self-awareness leading to career ownership and progression
OF PARTICIPANTS
THE INVESTMENT
Programme fee
DKK 29.750
Excl. VAT. Covers the full six-month programme, September to March.
Included in your investment
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Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment and a one-to-one feedback session
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Four one-to-one coaching sessions, flexible across the six months
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Two pre-residential hybrid masterclasses
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Two 2-day residential masterclasses at Bautahøj, Nordsjælland with own room
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Five hybrid masterclasses — My Story, with Nordic guest speakers
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A hybrid group follow-up session
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A peer community of up to twelve ambitious leaders
READY TO BEGIN
Ready to become
an authentic
leader?
Applications are now open for our September cohort.
To create the trust, depth and personal attention that meaningful leadership development requires, we intentionally keep each cohort small.
Apply for a complimentary 30-minute
Discovery Conversation to explore whether this programme is the right fit for you. No obligation—simply an open and honest conversation.
"It's an understatement to say that I learned more about myself in those 7 months than in the previous 15 years. I found out that I have every quality and strength to become a transformative leader."
SIGFRIDUR GUDJONSDOTTIR
Manager, Deloitte Iceland
Explore Whether This Programme Is Right for You
CASE STORY
Delivered at Deloitte across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway & Sweden
I have delivered this programme for Deloitte across multiple Nordic markets, working with Managers, Senior Managers and Directors.
The programme has consistently received 100% satisfaction scores, and participants have achieved tangible career progression, promotions, and leadership breakthroughs.
"I found out that I have every quality and strength to become a transformative leader who leads by inspiring others."
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY
Voices from the programme
"It's an understatement to say that I learned more about myself in those 6 months than in the previous 15 years! I found out that I have every quality and strength to become a transformative leader who leads by inspiring others."
SIGFRIDUR GUDJONSDOTTIR
Manager, Deloitte Iceland
"To follow the programme over several months has been an absolutely incredible journey for me in my personal development. The individual and classroom sessions gave me the ability of deep self-insight and self-reflection."
METTE ANDREASSEN
Senior Manager, Deloitte Denmark
"I got clarity on my strengths, and confidence, tools and guidance to develop as a leader. Charlotte is a warm-hearted coach who also knows when to push you for concrete progress."
SANNA TOPPARI
Senior Manager, Deloitte Finland
"The biggest takeaway was self-assurance — knowing one's strengths and embracing them. Charlotte was able to connect and unlock our inhibitions and create a safe space for all of us."
RUCHIKA SHARMA
Senior Manager, Deloitte Denmark
"I appreciate that the entire programme is designed around maximising strengths — not fixing weaknesses. Do more of what you're good at!"
Senior Manager, Deloitte Denmark
MONSURAT NURUDEEN
"A fantastic programme that helps you capitalise on your ideas and personalise your growth as an individual and as a leader."
ESTEFANIA MONTANO
Senior Manager, Deloitte Sweden
LILLY HOLMSTRÖM DORINGER
Senior Manager, Deloitte Sweden
RESIDENTIAL MASTERCLASSES
A beautiful setting for deep development and collaboration
As part of the Becoming an Authentic Leader journey, you will join our residential Masterclasses at the beautiful and tranquil Bautahøj.
Surrounded by nature and removed from the pace of everyday leadership, Bautahøj offers the ideal regenerative setting for reflection, deep learning, meaningful conversations.
During your stay, you will have your own private room and enjoy full catering throughout the Masterclass, allowing you to be fully present and immersed in the journey.
Bautahøj is easily accessible. You are welcome to arrive by car, with convenient parking available, or travel by S-train to Frederikssund followed by a short taxi ride to the venue.
This dedicated time away from daily responsibilities creates the space to pause, gain new perspective and learn together with likeminded leaders.