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The Leadership Gap is Real

Give your team the tools they need to elevate their leadership practice.

Lack of Training Is the Norm

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of employees enter leadership roles with no formal training.

— Harvard Business Review, CCL

Bad Bosses = High Turnover

of people quit their jobs because of their boss.

 — DDI Global Leadership Forecast

Leadership Gaps Are Widespread

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of organizations report having a strong leadership bench.

— DDI Global Leadership Forecast

Poor Leadership Is Costly

Companies with poor leadership practices have

selectedlower employee engagement with poor leadership practices, plus 50% higher turnover.

— Gallup

Leadership Development Drives Business Results

selectedmore likely to hit performance
targets when investing in
leadership development.

— Brandon Hall Group

Millennials and Gen Z Expect Training

selectedof Millennials say professional
development is important. 76% of Gen Z expect formal leadership training.

— Gallup, LinkedIn Learning

Leadership Drives Culture

selectedof the variance in team engagement is accounted for by
leaders.

— Gallup

ROI Is Clear

selectedestimated return on investment for leadership development.

— Forbes, Harvard Business Review

Bringing The Fellowship to your team is like hiring a
Chief People Officer at a fraction of the price.

What is the Evolving Leader Fellowship?

The Evolving Leader Fellowship, founded by Dr. Christine Fonner and Dr. Kristine Medyanik, develops leaders who are focused on cultivating accountability, high performance, and care in the workplace.

We support sustained leadership growth through three core service pillars:

  1.  The Fellowship: A structured online leadership development experience with monthly virtual masterclasses and community accountability

  2. Customized Team Workshops & Trainings: Tailored leadership development sessions designed for your organization’s specific challenges and goals

  3. 1:1 Executive Coaching: Personalized coaching support for leaders ready to expand their impact

The Evolving Leader Fellowship is an intensive deep dive into expanding your leadership capabilities and learning new strategies for impacting and influencing for the greater good. You will gain new perspectives, stretch into new understandings, and build a professional practice toolbox for people leadership, change management, conflict resolution, and self-growth. Our holistic approach equips leaders with practical tools, relational intelligence, and systems thinking for meaningful impact. 

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"Employees are often promoted based on skills they use in their daily roles and then are limited for promotion consideration as they lack leadership and advanced skills to progress."

(Griffith, Baur, & Buckley, 2019). 

MONTHLY TOPICS

Online module content with accompanying The Evolving Leader Workbook. 
Supplemental UnCourse Books (bundle pack or individual) available for purchase

January: Radical Care Leadership – Lead with courage and compassion by prioritizing well-being and creating a culture of trust, accountability, and support within your team.

February: Agile Leadership = Getting Tactical – Shift from strategy to execution by mastering tools for prioritization, delegation, and effective problem-solving to achieve tangible results.

March: Motivation – Learn the science behind motivation and how to inspire your team to stay engaged, energized, and aligned with your collective goals.

April: Conflict – Equip yourself with techniques to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and collaboration.

May: Expectations vs. Agreements – Uncover the difference between setting expectations and forming agreements. Build clarity and accountability to drive stronger team alignment.

June: Generations – Explore generational differences in the workplace and develop strategies to bridge gaps, foster understanding, and leverage diverse strengths.

July: Bias and Decision-Making – Recognize and mitigate biases in decision-making. Build awareness to create fair, inclusive, and effective leadership practices.

August: Leadershit – Address the unspoken challenges of leadership with honesty. Learn to handle the messy, imperfect moments that come with leading others.

September: Change Management – Develop skills to lead through transitions with confidence, guiding your team to embrace change and stay focused on shared objectives.

October: Providing Feedback - Meaningful and productive feedback conversations can be hard and uncomfortable - get the tools and strategies to drive your team to exceptional results.

November: Personalities – Understand diverse personality types and how they influence team dynamics. Discover how to adapt your approach to foster collaboration and trust.

December: Vision and Reflection (Online only, No MasterMind Session) Reflect on your growth, celebrate wins, and refine your leadership vision for the year ahead. Prepare to lead with clarity and purpose.

Additional Services Options:

  • Customized 360 feedback reports and program design.
  • Employee Performance Program design + Individual Development Plans.
  • Recommendations and customizations based on team needs and feedback. 
  • Consulting, trainings, and 1:1 coaching is available.
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About the Co-Founders


The Ch(K)ristines


Dr. Kristine Medyanik and Dr. Christine Perigen Fonner are a dynamic leadership duo. They are educators, executive coaches, and organizational development experts dedicated to transforming the way people lead, work, and live. Together, they bring decades of combined experience across corporate, non-profit, educational, and entrepreneurial landscapes, with a shared mission to cultivate confident, resilient, caring, and community-minded leaders.

The Evolving Leader Fellowship is developed in partnership between Dr. K Leadership Consulting and Christine Fonner Coaching.

Dr. Kristine Medyanik

serves as faculty with the Hoff School of Business at Corban University, where she equips the next generation of business leaders with the skills, values, and strategic mindset needed to lead in an ever-evolving world. As the founder and owner of Dr. K Leadership Consulting, Kristine partners with professionals and organizations to strengthen leadership effectiveness, develop emotional intelligence, and foster high-performing teams.

Her work bridges the classroom and the boardroom, offering real-world relevance and a deep commitment to personal growth and professional impact. Kristine also serves as a board member for the McLaren Leadership Foundation, where she contributes to the advancement of ethical leadership and civic-minded business practices across the region.

Dr. Christine Perigen-Fonner

is an executive leadership coach and business consultant with over 25 years of leadership experience spanning the non-profit, corporate, and educational sectors. She is the founder of Christine Fonner Coaching, a women’s leadership development and adventure learning institute that helps leaders reconnect with their purpose, embrace challenge, and lead with courage. Christine’s expertise includes strategic planning, capacity building, communication and conflict resolution, and board training. She has been involved in multiple startups and once helped grow a business from $5 million to $500 million in just two years—experience that fuels her strategic acumen and business savvy.

Christine holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, a Master’s in Transformational Leadership and Change Management,  and a Bachelor’s degree in K-12 Education (Bilingual/ESL). Her PhD research focused on the impacts of toxic leadership on women in leadership and the critical need for what she calls “radical care” in the workplace—a compassionate and intentional leadership approach that nurtures trust, accountability, and belonging.

What sets The Ch(K)ristines apart is their shared commitment to supporting the development of leaders who are not only high-performing, but deeply self-aware, ethical, and invested in the well-being of their teams and communities. Their work goes beyond skill-building and works to reshape how leaders think, show up, and create impact.

Whether leading retreats, teaching in the classroom, advising clients, or speaking from the stage, Dr. Kristine and Dr. Christine bring humor, candor, and hard-earned wisdom to every room. Their rare combination of academic depth and real-world leadership experience allows them to translate complex ideas into practical, transformative action. 

Outside of their work, The Ch(K)ristines recharge in the outdoors. Kristine draws inspiration from the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Christine, is a nomadic wanderer that splits her time between visiting clients all over the country and her homes in Colorado, New Mexico, and Ohio. She spends her free time skiing and hiking with her dogs Chewey, Reese, and Buddy, and mountain biking with her husband, Josh.

Together, The Ch(K)ristines represent a bold, modern approach to leadership that challenges outdated models, prioritizes humanity alongside performance, and builds cultures where people and results thrive together in care.

PROGRAM OPTIONS

 

Option A:
Team Membership

Online learning that feels like adding a fractional Chief People Officer focused entirely on growing your leaders.

*Contact us for pricing options and customization opportunities.

Includes:

  • 12 monthly online learning modules
  • The Evolving Leader Workbook ($99 value)
  • Monthly MasterMind sessions
  • Custom-tailored to your organization's challenges and goals

  • Builds shared leadership language across departments

  • Increases collective accountability and execution

  • Provides outside executive-level perspective without the cost of a full-time CPO

  • Virtual format that maximizes flexibility into the schedule

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Option B: Individual 
Enrollment

Designed for individual leaders who want structured growth, accountability, and community.

$189 one-time registration fee + $39/month (cancel anytime).

Includes:

  •  12 monthly online leadership modules
  • The Evolving Leader Workbook ($99 value)

  • Monthly live cross-industry MasterMind sessions

  • A focused community for emerging and evolving leaders

  • Practical tools that can be immediately applied in the workplace

  • Ongoing access to leadership frameworks, reflection prompts, and accountability

  • Affordable, flexible, and scalable

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Option C:

Online Only

Self-Paced

Independent learning with structured, high-quality online-only content without the requirement of live meeting time, making it perfect for distributed teams, busy schedules, and organizations operating across time zones.

$400/person annually

*10% discount for 25+ participants

Includes:

  • 12 monthly online leadership modules
  • The Evolving Leader Workbook ($99 value)

  • Practical tools that can be immediately applied in the workplace

  • Affordable, flexible, and on your schedule

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Overall Benefits and Advantages

  • Comprehensive Leadership Development: Dive into topics designed to sharpen your leadership toolkit, from navigating conflict and bias to mastering motivation and change management.
  • Practical Application: Move beyond theory with real-world strategies that you can apply immediately to enhance your leadership impact.
  • Community Support: Connect with a supportive cohort of leaders who will challenge, inspire, and celebrate your growth.
  • Personalized Growth: Reflect on your leadership journey, align with your values, and gain clarity on your vision to lead with authenticity and confidence.
  • Increased Influence and Impact: Learn to lead across generations, address bias, and handle the complexities of modern leadership with grace and effectiveness.
  • Expert-Led Content: Benefit from decades of leadership experience and research, distilled into digestible and actionable lessons.
  • Convenience: Access online content at your own pace and schedule, then engage in live masterminds to deepen your understanding and application.
  • Adaptability: Focus on tools and strategies, equipping you to adapt to diverse leadership challenges rather than relying on a single style.
  • Exclusive Community: Build a trusted network of like-minded leaders who share insights, support, and encouragement throughout the year.
  • Sustainable Growth: Leave with a clear action plan and the tools to continue your leadership evolution long after the fellowship concludes.

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