Services & programs
Three populations. One foundation. Find your path.
All SWLI programs are rooted in the Formidable 8 but the format, depth, and duration are shaped by who you are. See which path is yours.
Who we serve
Which path is yours?
Each model draws on the Formidable 8 but the format and depth differ based on who you are. Find your column.
Life is Leading with Meaning
For Gen Z leaders who want to grow from the inside out, gaining formation, clarity, and a global leadership perspective.
What's included
- 2-week formation intensive rooted in Formidable 8
- Coaching
- Cohort-based · In-person or virtual
- Path to becoming a SWLI Ambassador
FORMAT
2-week intensive
Customizable for your cohort’s needs
Life is Vocation
For organizational leaders who need to integrate personal formation with professional leadership and institutional culture.
What's included
- Full Formidable 8 program
- Coaching
- Life is Vocation workshop (half-day or full-day)
- Consulting & organizational advising
- Keynote speaking for your team or event
FORMAT
Customizable 2 weeks to ongoing
Tailored to your institution’s needs
BEST FOR
Universities · Nonprofits · Faith institutions · Corporations
Life is Everyday Leadership
For entrepreneurs committed to leading with integrity, refusing compromise, and building their business from a place of wholeness.
What's included
- 9-week Formidable 8 program
- 1:1 coaching with Grace
- 1:1 with SWLI therapist
- Formation-centered entrepreneurial development
- Retreats + global alumni network
FORMAT
9-week program
BEST FOR
Founders · Business owners · Social entrepreneurs
How it works
What happens after you apply
Every SWLI journey begins with a conversation. Here’s what to expect from the moment you reach out.
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Apply or inquire
Fill out the contact form, selecting your path. We respond within 2 business days.
2
Discovery call
A free 15-minute conversation with Grace or the SWLI team to explore fit and next steps.
3
Enrollment
Confirm your spot in the cohort. You’ll receive a welcome packet with everything you need.
4
Your journey begins
You start with your cohort, grounded, supported, and never alone in the process.
Upcoming programs
Next cohort dates
Spots in each cohort are limited. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, early applicants are prioritized.
Life is Leading with Meaning
2-week intensive · Cohort-based
Next Intake
Aniticipated 2027
Life is Vocation
Customizable · Ongoing intake
Availability
Inquire for scheduling
Life is Everyday Leadership
9-week program · Cohort-based
Next cohort
Aniticipated 2027
The shared foundation
The Formidable 8©
All three models are built on this framework, each at the depth and duration right for that population. Gen Z leaders: 2-week intensive. Entrepreneurs: 9-week program. Institutional leaders: customizable, from 2 weeks to an ongoing engagement.
The 8 stages
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“You are not starting over. You are starting deeper.”
Eight interconnected stages of transformation, inner work that produces outer change. The full program combines group coaching, 1:1 sessions, retreats, and a lifelong alumni network.
1:1 coaching
Personalized sessions with Grace throughout the program.
Retreats
Immersive in-person gatherings for deep reflection and community.
Alumni network
Lifelong access to a global community of SWLI graduates.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 15-minute discovery call
We’ll help you figure out which SWLI offering fits your needs.
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Contact
- General:
- inquiries@swlileadership.com
- Business:
- clients@swlileadership.com
- +1 (304) 602 3219
- Richmond, Virginia
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