Talent Development

Taking Your Career to the Next Level

Empower, Elevate & Embark Offerings

NDC, Inc.’s robust leadership development programs are an opportunity for high-level leaders and high-potential employees to develop their professional leadership skills, enable them to lead better teams, and achieve growth within their careers. These leadership programs are crafted to support employees in various stages of their career. From young professionals in their early careers, to director and executive level leadership.

NDC’s leadership development offerings include three focused programs designed to meet participants where they are in their leadership journey:

Designed for employees who are interested in a greater role, who want to learn from executive level leaders and are interested in mentorship opportunities.

A leadership development program for high performers who want to elevate their leadership skills. This program will use the Insights Discovery framework and leadership competencies to help individuals better understand their leadership styles, communication preferences, and workplace dynamics.

A six-month professional development program designed for emerging and established leaders across NDC distributor and manufacturer partner organizations. The program builds self-awareness, strengthens core leadership skills, and provides practical tools to help participants expand their influence, grow their teams, and drive stronger business results.

Empower

Empowering Growth Through Connection, Mentorship, and Executive Insight

The Empower program is designed for employees seeking growth opportunities. This six-month introductory program consists of monthly executive presentations from NDC’s top leadership, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and mentorship.

Who It’s For

Employees Seeking Growth Opportunities

Ideal for employees who are interested in a greater role and want to take intentional steps toward professional and leadership growth.

High-Potential Professionals

Designed for individuals who are ready to learn from experienced leaders, ask thoughtful questions, and expand their understanding of leadership within the organization.

Employees Interested in Mentorship

Perfect for professionals who would benefit from one-on-one guidance and mentorship aligned to their career goals.

What It Offers

Through executive-led discussions, mentorship, and peer engagement, participants gain practical insight into leadership, career growth, and business impact.

Participants hear directly from NDC’s top leadership through monthly presentations focused on leadership, business priorities, career development, and professional growth.

Mentor/mentee pairings are aligned to each participant’s career and development goals, creating a personalized opportunity for guidance, feedback, and support.

Participants connect with like-minded individuals who are also focused on growth, creating opportunities to share experiences, ask questions, and build meaningful professional relationships.

Empower supports key development areas including leadership and management skills, project management fundamentals, innovation, strategic thinking, adaptability, work/life balance, personal brand, and finding a mentor.

Interested in learning more?

To begin your growth journey with Empower, contact us.

Elevate

Elevating Leadership Through Self-Awareness, Communication, and Practical Application

A six-month program that consists of 3 in-person workshops that include learning the fundamentals of the Insights Discovery methodology, applying the fundamentals with others, and applying the learnings of Insights to real life leadership scenarios.

Who It’s For

High-Performing Employees

Ideal for high performers who want to elevate their leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of how they show up as leaders.

Current and Emerging Leaders

Designed for individuals who are ready to strengthen communication, build stronger relationships, and apply leadership tools in real workplace situations.

Professionals Focused on Self-Awareness

Perfect for employees who want to better understand their leadership style, communication preferences, and how those preferences influence workplace dynamics.

What It Offers

Participants gain practical tools they can apply immediately to improve how they connect with others, lead through challenges, and support team performance.

The six-month program includes three in-person workshops focused on learning, application, and real-world leadership practice.

Participants apply Insights concepts to real leadership scenarios, helping them translate self-awareness into stronger communication, collaboration, and influence.

Elevate supports leadership growth across key competency areas, including shaping the business, inspiring others, relationship management, and driving for results.

Participants engage with like-minded leaders who are focused on expanding their career growth and strengthening their leadership impact.

Interested in learning more?

To begin your growth journey with Elevate, contact us.

Embark

Empowering leaders to accelerate personal and professional growth

Embark is a six-month professional development program designed for emerging and established leaders across NDC distributor and manufacturer partner organizations. The program builds self-awareness, strengthens core leadership skills, and provides practical tools to help participants expand their influence, grow their teams, and drive stronger business results. Embark also fosters meaningful connections and collaboration across the healthcare supply chain. Participants learn through proven coaching and learning strategies, guided by certified facilitators and experienced coaches.

Who It’s For

Emerging and Established Leaders

Ideal for high-potential or current leaders within NDC distributor or manufacturer partner organizations who are ready to elevate their leadership effectiveness and strategic impact.

Professionals Focused on Growth

Perfect for individuals seeking to better understand their leadership style, communication approach, and overall influence—gaining insights that foster stronger relationships and improved performance.

Organizations Building Stronger Teams

Designed for companies committed to developing leadership pipelines, enhancing collaboration, and improving retention through a culture of continuous growth and shared learning.

What It Offers

This program helps leaders build self-awareness, connect with peers, and apply practical tools for real-world impact. Participants strengthen communication, influence, and strategic focus to drive growth across their organizations.

Participants gain greater insight into their leadership style and behavioral tendencies, including how these affect influence, communication and team dynamics. Participants will complete a DISC self-assessment which will help guide them in their coaching sessions and development planning.

Interactive sessions with a mixed cohort of leaders from across the healthcare distribution and supplier landscape foster a shared experience of support and collaboration between like-minded leaders. The mixed cohort learning also brings valuable networking and relationship building, enhanced learning retention, and a sense of belonging and community.

Focused coaching exercises will support in translating material into meaningful, real-world changes. Sessions will include Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading a Function, and Leading an Organization.

Frameworks, language, and models that leaders can share with their teams to foster organizational growth. Leadership competency areas of focus to tie into each session.

Empowers leaders to be more strategic, resilient, and aligned with organizational goals while also achieving their own personal development goals.

Interested in learning more?

To begin your growth journey with Embark, contact us.