9 Month Program

Become a Leader of Your Generation

Calling all visionaries, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. It's time to make your most ambitions dreams a reality in a learning experience unlike any other.    

Detailed Outline

Education is not a transactional exchange of lifeless information but a transformational journey of experiential participation. We believe in respecting every individual as a leader of their own calling. The source of all learning is curiosity and all of our workshops are designed to invite in unique perspectives to directly apply the information to every student. Every workshop has a structure with a specific purpose and empowering student leadership will always be our guiding principle. Each workshop builds on the previous to make each learning experience more impactful than the last across 231 workshops of experiential learning. 

All workshops follow this general structure with a few exceptions: 

1. Workshop opens with a question of the day
2. Every student writes their answer
3. Every student verbally shares their answer
4. An open discussion is started
5. Concept 1 is shared on a whiteboard 
6. Activity 1 is assigned for small groups 
7. Concept 2 is shared on a whiteboard 
8. Activity 2 is assigned for small groups 
9. Every student writes their closing takeaway
10. Every student verbally shares their takeaway

Every workshop is accompanied by a workbook activity to further develop the concepts covered in the workshop. These assignments aren’t requirements for students to complete but opportunities for students to develop their own ideas in a personal journal format. 

For each course a student is also assigned a weekly one on one meeting time with the instructor. These sessions are designed to further the material covered in the workshops. This means every trimester students attend 7 workshops per week and 3 one on one sessions with instructors per week. This format optimizes for individualized learning so every student has a different outcome uniquely catered to their definition of success. Here is a detailed overview of all 9 courses and all 231 workshops. 

1. Divergent Thinking

How to Think with an Unlimited Mindset

In this course students practice setting weekly goals for individualized projects. We use an original Divergent U framework called the 12 Limitations to explore every barrier between the student’s imagination and reality. The course opens class discussions around every limitation one by one to systematically explain how to turn any imagined idea in a student’s mind into a tangible result in the present reality. Students set goals, attempt goals, and achieve goals every week. 

Course includes these 33 workshops and 11 One on One goal setting sessions: 

1. Divergent vs Convergent Thinking
2. Divergent Leadership Theory
3. The 12 Limitations
4. The 4 Pillars of Health
5. The Map to Emotional Awareness
6. The Divergent Thinking Model
7. The Power of Belief
8. The 4 Stages of Belief
9. Scarcity vs Abundance
10. The Levels of Culture
11. Defining Home
12. The 3 Macro Systems
13. The Purpose of Information
14. The Structure of Discipline
15. The 3 Decisions
16. Goal Setting
17. The Divergent Business Model
18. Entrepreneurial Brainstorm
19. Brand Equity
20. Repeatable Offers
21. Organizational Charts
22. Marketing Channels
23. Divergent Sales
24. Divergent Management System
25. Profitability
26. Financial Freedom
27. Investing
28. Goal Activation
29. Divergent Time
30. Time Setting
31. The Divergent Equation
32. What We Learned
33. Goal Completion

2. Emotional Awareness

How to Communicate from All Emotional States

In this course students practice emotional vulnerability and listening in small group discussions. We use an original Divergent U framework called the Map to Emotional Awareness to explore 9 different types of language and how to holistically produce and receive information in each one. This course creates a safe environment for both emotional expression and constructive feedback where all voices are heard. Students connect with their peers, adopt new tools for communication, and write an emotional map of their past, present, and future. 

Course includes these 22 workshops and 11 One on One personal coaching sessions: 

1. The Map to Emotional Awareness
2. The Language of Gratitude
3. The Language of Joy
4. The Language of Hope
5. The Language of Strategy
6. The Language of Fear
7. The Language of Stress
8. The Language of Pain
9. The Language of History
10. The Language of Now
11. Fear vs Gratitude
12. Stress vs Joy
13. Pain vs Hope
14. History vs Strategy
15. Now Part 2
16. Past Emotional Map
17. Present Emotional Map
18. Future Emotional Map
19. Negative Emotional Map
20. Neutral Emotional Map
21. Positive Emotional Map
22. What We Learned

3. Healthy Habits

How to Commit to Habits of Self Improvement

In this course students practice creating and committing to personal habits. We use an original Divergent U framework called the 4 Pillars of Health to explore the foundations of a sustainable lifestyle. This course provides a personalized health plan for every student with a focus on breath, nutrition, exercise, and rest. Students work with an accountability coach one on one every week to practice intentionally adding and removing habits from their daily routine. 

Course includes these 22 workshops and 11 One on One accountability sessions: 

1. The 4 Pillars of Health 
2. Breath 
3. Meditation 
4. Breathwork 
5. Nutrition 
6. Water 
7. Sunlight 
8. Skin Care
9. Natural Food
10. Fasting
11. Macronutrients 
12. Micronutrients 
13. Meal Planning
14. Cooking 
15. Exercise 
16. Heart Rate 
17. Stretching 
18. Muscle Building 
19. Rest 
20. Sleep 
21. Well-Being Results 
22. What We Learned

4. CEO Mindset

How to Turn an Idea into a Scalable Business

In this course students practice creating a roadmap to make their business ideas a reality. We use an original Divergent U framework called the Divergent Business Model to provide students a checklist of tasks to complete to start their business and a breakdown of key business metrics to track to ensure business growth. This course invites successful business leaders to speak to students about the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship. Students implement a business strategy for their own business in this course.

Course includes these 33 workshops and 11 One on One business coaching sessions: 

1. The Divergent Business Model 
2. Ideation Brainstorm 
3. Business Leader Speaker 1 
4. Selecting an Idea 
5. Sharing an Idea 
6. Business Leader Speaker 2  
7. Establish Brand Equity
8. Price Repeatable Offers 
9. Business Leader Speaker 3 
10. Core Business Systems
11. Organizational Charts 
12. Business Leader Speaker 4 
13. Business Team Brainstorm 
14. Standard Operating Procedures
15. Business Leader Speaker 5 
16. Divergent Marketing 
17. Divergent Sales 
18. Business Leader Speaker 6
19. Hiring Staff 
20. Divergent Management System
21. Business Leader Speaker 7 
22. Financial Planning
23. Cash Flow Sheet 
24. Business Leader Speaker 8 
25. LTGP:CAC
26. Metrics Discussion
27. Business Leader Speaker 9
28. Core Business Metrics 
29. Reviewing Metrics 
30. Business Leader Speaker 10 
31. Exit Strategy 
32. Serial Entrepreneurship
33. What We Learned 

5. Brand Building

How to Attract Professional Opportunities

In this course students practice creating a professional profile online for themselves and/or their business. We use an original Divergent U framework called Divergent Marketing to open the door for inbound professional opportunities for every student. This course guides students step by step through the process of starting and growing a professional brand. Students have the option to register their own business at the end of this course. 

Course includes these 22 workshops and 5 One on One meetings with new mentors: 

1. Intro to Brand Building
2. Name & Mission Statement
3. Core Values
4. Logo
5. Brand Guidelines
6. Core Offer
7. Lead Magnet
8. Funnel Creation
9. Platforms
10. Launch Accounts
11. Content Strategy
12. Content Creation
13. Website Overview 
14. Website Pages 
15. Website Development 
16. Website MVP 
17. SEO 
18. Email List 
19. Paid Advertising 
20. Live Events
21. Register LLC
22. What We Learned

6. Sales Training

How to Cultivate Lasting Professional Relationships

In this course students practice networking, creating offers, and selling their own products or services. We use an original Divergent U framework called Divergent Sales to train students how to sell with a collaborative strategy instead of a transactional strategy. This course provides real world opportunities for students to pitch and sell their own skills and ideas. Students close a sale for their business by the end of this course. 

Course includes these 22 workshops and 11 marketplace opportunities to sell offers: 

1. Divergent Sales
2. Speed Networking
3. Ranking Network
4. Warm Outreach
5. Power Base Value Add
6. Value Proposition
7. Deciding Offer
8. Pitch Power Base
9. Pipeline Created 
10. Sales Tracking 
11. Cold Outreach
12. The 3 Cs of Sales 
13. Curiosity
14. Collaboration 
15. Closing 
16. Sales Script
17. Follow Up 
18. Long Term Relationships
19. Daily Routine
20. Sales Celebrations 
21. Final Pitch
22. What We Learned

7. Divergent Leadership

How to Lead from Within and Expand Leadership

In this course students practice creating a culture around their mission, writing standard operating procedures for their business, and hiring team members to achieve goals. We use an original Divergent U framework called Divergent Leadership to explore the philosophy of power expanding from within. Students are the leaders and the course itself is a co-created experience in which the student and instructor become equal participants in leading the space by the final day. 

Course includes these 33 workshops and 11 leadership coaching sessions: 

1. Divergent Leadership 
2. Core Values 
3. Practicing Values
4. People  
5. Oneness 
6. The Map to Emotional Awareness 
7. Empathy 
8. Authority 
9. Trust 
10. Organizational Chart 
11. SOPs & JDs
12. Project Management 
13. Interview Process
14. Hiring Process 
15. Firing Process
16. Daily Core Values Meetings 
17. Weekly Development Sessions
18. Quarterly Evaluations 
19. How We Got Here 
20. Student Leader 1 
21. Student Leader 2
22. Student Leader 3
23. Student Leader 4
24. Student Leader 5 
25. Student Leader 6 
26. Student Leader 7 
27. Student Leader 8 
28. Student Leader 9 
29. Student Leader 10 
30. Student Leader 11
31. Student Leader 12
32. Group Student Leaders
33. What We Learned

8. Financial Freedom

How to Acquire and Develop Appreciating Assets

In this course students practice investing in their own business, purchasing assets, and creating a long term financial plan. We use an original Divergent U framework called the 4 Steps to Financial Freedom to set students up for a lifetime of financial success. Students create a monthly and annual budget as well as a long term financial plan.

Course includes these 22 workshops and 11 financial planning sessions: 

1. The Nature of Money 
2. Personal Finance Fundamentals
3. Budgeting 
4. Saving & Debt 
5. Taxes 
6. Investing 
7. Investing in Stock
8. Investing in Real Estate
9. Investing in Business 
10. Acquiring Businesses
11. Micro Economics 
12. Macro Economics 
13. Financial Boundaries 
14. Financial Goals
15. Relationship with Money 
16. Family & Friends 
17. Raising Business Capital 
18. Choosing Investors 
19. The 4 Steps to Financial Freedom 
20. Financial Abundance 
21. The Future of Money
22. What We Learned 

9. Public Speaking

How to Share Your Message on Stage

In this course students practice crafting a unique message to share on stage in front of a crowd of hundreds. At the end of the course we host an original Divergent U event called Divergent X. Every graduating student gives a short speech and sets up a booth to market their business at this graduation ceremony. Students write their own speech and practice sharing it in front of the class to receive feedback to prepare for Divergent X. 

Course includes these 22 workshops and 11 speech writing sessions: 

1. Divergent X 
2. Story Telling
3. The Audience 
4. Divergent X Audience 
5. Clarify Message
6. Structure Speech 
7. Body Language 
8. Voice Modulation 
9. Volume Practice 
10. Improv Class
11. Peer Review Draft 1
12. Peer Review Draft 2 
13. Group 1 Practice 
14. Group 1 Feedback 
15. Group 2 Practice 
16. Group 2 Feedback 
17. Group 1 Practice 
18. Group 1 Feedback 
19. Group 2 Practice 
20. Group 2 Feedback 
21. Divergent X Intentions 
22. What We Learned