Fortitude Global Cohort 2026
Where Ambition Meets Opportunity
Fortitude’s Global Cohort is a world-class professional development experience designed for emerging leaders who want to grow their careers, expand their networks, and make an impact on a global stage.
Each year, participants join peers from across the globe for a 10-week journey that blends personalized coaching, leadership assessments, cultural exchange, and interactive learning sessions with senior executives. The result? A unique program that builds confidence, clarity, and community.
Three Core Takeaways
🌍 Peer-to-Peer Global Networking
Build authentic relationships with ambitious peers from around the world. Share perspectives, learn from diverse experiences, and create a lasting professional network that extends far beyond the program.
👥 Mentoring & Coaching by Senior Global Executives
Gain rare access to senior leaders who have built careers across industries and continents. Through one-on-one and two on-one sessions, receive direct coaching and mentorship to accelerate your professional growth.
📈 Personalized Professional Development Plan
Design a professional roadmap that’s truly your own. With the support of Fortitude Advisers, you’ll set goals, identify resources, and craft a step-by-step action plan that guides your career forward with clarity and purpose.
✨ These three pillars — Global Networking, Executive Coaching, and Personalized Growth — define the Fortitude experience and ensure every member walks away with tangible outcomes and lifelong connections.
Program Highlights
🎯 Personalized Growth
Complete both the CliftonStrengths and Principles You assessments to uncover your leadership style, then design a professional development plan with your Fortitude Advisers.
👥 Elite Coaching
Engage in two-on-one coaching sessions with:
• A talent development leader with over 30 years of experience.
• A senior executive and entrepreneur with more than 40 years in real estate development and consulting.
💡 Scholarship Support
Access up to $1,500 in scholarships that can be applied toward tuition or student loans.
📓 Playbook & Advisers
Gain access to Fortitude’s Professional Development Playbook and collaborate with dedicated advisers to chart a clear action plan for your career.
A Truly Global Experience: The Fortitude Cultural Moment
Every week begins with something extraordinary: The Fortitude Cultural Moment.
Cohort members open each session by sharing insights into their home culture — from the traditions of China to the rhythms of São Paulo, from the heritage of Lithuania to the landscapes of Bolivia, and the innovation of the U.S. and beyond.
This practice transforms the cohort into a living classroom of global perspectives. Participants don’t just study leadership; they experience it through the lens of cultural diversity, gaining a deeper understanding of how people live, work, and lead around the world.
🌟 “The Fortitude Cultural Moment reminds us that leadership is global, and perspective is power.”
Inside the Cohort Experience
The syllabus is carefully designed to balance learning, reflection, and action:
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Week 1: Kickoff introductions, program overview, and global networking.
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Weeks 2 & 5: Career Journeys in the Built Environment — hear directly from senior leaders across design, engineering, construction, and law.
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Week 3: Learn Fortitude’s professional development process and create a tailored plan.
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Weeks 4 & 7: Individualized adviser meetings — translate insights from assessments into actionable goals.
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Week 6: Career management strategies and “dos and don’ts” from an industry-leading executive recruiter.
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Week 8: Empowering the Next Generation in the Workplace — perspectives from global thought leaders.
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Weeks 9 & 10: Cohort member presentations — share your professional development plan and receive feedback from peers and executives.
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Weeks 11 & 12 (Optional): Extended cohort sessions, designed for members who want additional time for reflection, mentorship, and connection.
Throughout the program, cohort members also benefit from checkpoints, resources, and one-on-one sessions with Fortitude’s leadership team to ensure real, measurable growth.
Why Join?
Because your career is more than a job — it’s a platform for impact. The Fortitude Global Cohort gives you the tools, mentorship, and global community to elevate your leadership and turn ambition into action.
✅ Step into the future with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Viktorija Pucinska
Prienai, Lithuania
2025 Cohort
“When I first joined, I thought there would be a big gap between junior professionals and senior experts—but in every session, it truly felt like a family. Each member brought their unique background, story, and experiences, and together we created something special. I’ve taken away so much from this journey. ”