Transforming work environments to be personally accountable and self-led
A hands-on leadership development experience delivered in three 4.5-hour sessions, led by Bruce Peters and Chloe Handelman.
Program Overview
Beyond Ownership's Facilitative Leadership Program (FLP) is devoted to personal development and leadership growth. Delivered in three, 4.5-hour hands-on sessions, attendees gain practical skills to create foundations for their Personal and Professional Learning Plans and Role Descriptions.
Led by Bruce Peters and Chloe Handelman, registrants have access to pre- and post-program private one-to-ones and applicable course materials, resources, videos, and more, all delivered through the FLP companion site.
FLP is offered in person in Rochester, NY, has hybrid options for teams that are not local, and can be customized and delivered on-site for larger team facilitation.
Is FLP right for you?
Is your organization…
- Building a culture of agency, accountability, and performance?
- Preparing teams for growth, succession, or transition?
- Trying to build clearer communication, tighter alignment, and stronger team execution?
Are you a leader looking for…
- A refresher on roles and responsibilities?
- Skills on guiding discussions, projects, and cross-functional work?
- Ways to increase initiative, bias for action, and to grow your leadership presence?
What You'll Learn
Three sessions, each building on the last.
Session One
Setting the Stage · Group Dynamics: The Story of Teams
- Leadership defined & designed
- Why beliefs matter
- High-performance organizations
- Leadership & followership
- Group reactions, anxiety, & avoidance
- Meaning-making & connection
Session Two
The Power of Roles · Make Performance Possible & Necessary
- Roles: individual, group, & organizational
- Role clarity, expectations, & accountability
- Autonomy, agency, & ownership
- Meetings that create clarity & drive action
- Decision-making that doesn't stall
- Issue-solving to tackle root cause
Session Three
The Facilitative Leadership Toolkit · Integration & Forward Momentum
- Master framing, questions & improv
- Adaptively lead & “play the role”
- Optimize individual & group performance
- Integrate tools in live scenarios
- Clarify & evolve your role
- Craft a personalized learning plan
How the program works
What's included
- Pre- and post-session private one-to-one sessions with Bruce Peters or Chloe Handelman
- Three, 4.5-hour in-person sessions (with remote options if needed)
- Course materials, resources, videos, and other content delivered through the FLP companion site
- Creation of the foundation for a personal and professional Role Description and supporting Learning Plan
Participant commitments
- Participate in all three scheduled sessions
- Arrive to class present and prepared by completing all pre- and post-session assignments
- Contribute skills and knowledge to assist fellow FLP cohort members
- Attend pre- and post-session one-to-ones
- Maintain strict confidentiality about all issues discussed among members
Led by Bruce & Chloe

Bruce Peters
With decades of experience guiding leaders through pivotal decisions, and having led more than 160 cohorts through the Facilitative Leadership Program since 2006, Bruce brings a depth of insight that goes beyond tools, helping leaders ask better questions, strengthen accountability, and follow through with intention.

Chloe Handelman
With a background in operational strategy and leadership development, Chloe has worked alongside dozens of leadership teams to strengthen role clarity, accountability, and execution, bringing the Facilitative Leadership Program to life through practical, real-world application inside yourself and your organization.
What our program participants have to say
The Facilitative Leadership Program exceeded my expectations with comprehensive and actionable content, relevant tools and personal transformation. Bruce is a rare facilitator capable of uniquely coupling personal growth with leadership development. As a servant leader committed to the group's success, Bruce provided endless relevant resources and insights that will be invaluable to my continued success as an adviser to senior executives and professionals. Thank you, Bruce!
FLP provides a learning environment that allowed me to grow my leadership abilities and better understand different perspectives by working closely with peers from other companies and industries. It is an interactive program that challenged my weaknesses and helped me better utilize my strengths. The knowledge gained was useful immediately and made a difference in my daily interactions inside and outside of work.
For people willing to look inside themselves, the Facilitative Leadership Program provides a unique practical framework for understanding leadership and improving your leadership skills. The skills and strategies taught in the class will make you more effective in all of your interactions, not just at work.
FLP is a very impressive leadership program in my estimation, which says a lot considering how many different types of leadership training I have tried. I consider myself very fortunate to have had this unique opportunity to learn from FLP, and I look forward to the possibility of keeping in touch.
I highly recommend this program for anyone looking to lead with more integrity. In many organizations, the tendency to work around the truth is exactly what stifles purpose and growth. This training taught me how to self-evaluate while fostering a collaborative learning environment. Facilitative leadership isn't a light switch skill; it requires consistent feedback and a commitment to looking inward before acting outward. It has given me the clarity to see how my own reactions influence decision-making, turning every challenge into an opportunity for more honest leadership.
I attended the Facilitated Leadership Training program in January 2026. With 20 years of experience in the corporate world and as a business owner, I signed up expecting a polished refresher on concepts I'd encountered before. I was wrong - in the best way. The combination of exercises, homework, and class participation focused on roles, core beliefs, and values pushed me to genuinely reconsider the kind of leader I wanted to be. The turning point came near the end, when I realized I no longer wanted or needed leadership in the spotlight, and that I would find far greater satisfaction in coaching and mentoring others to grow into better leaders themselves. Chloe and Bruce are a remarkable duo: their styles complement each other perfectly, and the depth of wisdom they bring to the room is rare. I'll absolutely be sending more people their way!
FLP challenged me to lead differently. Learning to ask framing questions rather than jumping straight to answers made me more intentional about the space I create for others. The concept of decentering myself as a leader was equally powerful, shifting my focus to creating conditions for others to show up fully and take ownership. I left with real, practical tools for navigating difficult situations and making tough choices with more clarity and confidence. You walk away knowing what to do with what you learned. Chloe and Bruce’s passion for this work is evident in every session and they are genuinely invested in the people in the room. I would recommend Beyond Ownership to any leader who is ready to grow in how they show up for the people around them. FLP will meet you where you are and push you further.
In week one of the training, I felt a noticeable shift in how I approached a challenge that was right in front of me. Instead of reacting or looking outward, I paused and examined my own role in the situation. That alone changed the way I thought about both the challenge and my response to it. I genuinely appreciate the way this program is designed and delivered. It is thoughtful, intentional, and structured in a way that encourages real reflection rather than surface-level answers. It creates space to stop and think, which is something we often skip in the pace of day-to-day business. It’s easy to fall into the habit of simply “pressing play” each morning and moving through recurring challenges without questioning them. This training pushes you to step back and ask a different set of questions. Not just “what’s happening?” but “what part of this is mine?” and “what could I do differently?” That shift from automatic reaction to intentional reflection is powerful. And it’s where meaningful growth actually begins.
Questions about fit, timing, or team delivery?
We're happy to talk it through before you commit.