# Event Details - **Event Name**: Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 am – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Monthly executive mastermind session for leaders to re-chargeAbout this EventWhat if the key to becoming better at what you already do well is having someone else watch, challenge, and coach you?This month’s L2L Leadership Institute Virtual Executive Mastermind, presented in partnership with the Urban Financial Services Coalition (UFSC), explores the powerful idea behind Atul Gawande’s TED Talk, “Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach.”Even the most accomplished leaders can reach a point where experience alone is not enough. Coaches help us see what we cannot see for ourselves, identify opportunities for improvement, challenge our assumptions, and continue growing long after we have achieved success.During this interactive session, we’ll explore what coaching looks like at the executive and leadership level—and why the willingness to receive feedback may be one of the most important disciplines of highly effective leaders.Watch & LearnGain insights from Atul Gawande’s thought-provoking TED Talk and consider why professionals at the highest levels can still benefit from coaching.Connect & DiscussEngage in candid, facilitated conversation with fellow leaders about feedback, continuous improvement, vulnerability, and the people who help us get better.Plan & ApplyIdentify practical ways to incorporate coaching, feedback, and intentional development into your own leadership journey.Featured Leadership Study: Atul Gawande — Want to Get Great at Something? Get a CoachFacilitators:Adrienne P. Whitaker & Ditu KasuyiCo-Founders, L2L Leadership InstituteWho Should AttendThis session is ideal for leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to strengthen their ability to lead effectively in dynamic and evolving environments.What to expectOur Virtual Executive Mastermind Sessions are dynamic, peer-driven experiences designed for senior leaders and decision-makers seeking to sharpen their leadership, expand their perspective, and strengthen their impact. Sessions combine thought-provoking content, facilitated dialogue, peer learning, and practical application in a collaborative environment.What is a Mastermind Session?A mastermind is a facilitated group discussion designed to harness the collective intelligence of participants. The term comes from Napoleon Hill’s classic book Think and Grow Rich, where he described it as “the coordination of knowledge and effort of two or more people who work toward a definite purpose in the spirit of harmony.”Core PurposeTo help participants gain new perspectives on challenges and opportunities.To foster accountability and momentum around leadership or business goals.To encourage collaborative problem-solving and idea exchange.To build trusted relationships among high-performing peers.Our Leadership Book club Suggestions:Best Books on Leadership and Accountability QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability in Work and in Life by John G. Miller, avid L. LevinAccountability Leadership: How Great Leaders Build a High Performance Culture of Accountability and Responsibility by Di WorrallThe 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. ...Dare to Lead: Brave Work.Are you looking for a new career opportunity? L2L Leadership Institute has partnered with the Urban Financial Services Coalition Career Center. Upload your resume for FREE so recruiters seeking ideal senior and mid-level professionals can match you to your next dream career opportunity. The UFSC Career Center has one of the most significant database of diverse candidates in the United States. Whether you are a jobseeker or a hiring manager, the UFSC Career Center connects our diverse candidates from the information technology, finance, compliance, human resources, financial services, and other professional industries, to those looking for top tier talent throughout the United States. Visit today: http://ufscnet.com/career-center/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/57ef0000-9cc4-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg About our featured leadersOur featured leaders are more than experts—they are storytellers, strategists, and change agents. With backgrounds in executive leadership, organizational development, and community impact, they deliver engaging, actionable insights designed to help leaders grow, adapt, and lead with intention. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5800da50-9cc4-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1065-h740-dc580828-gmir.jpg Adrienne Whitaker & Ditu KasuyiAdrienne Whitaker and Ditu Kasuyi bring a powerful combination of executive leadership, coaching expertise, and real-world experience across corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors.Adrienne is a senior executive specializing in organizational effectiveness and culture, currently serving as Director of Engagement, Impact & Accountability at Virginia Housing. Her previous roles include Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at SunTrust Bank, Vice President of Institutional Advancement & External Affairs at Virginia State University, and Vice President of Philanthropy & Marketing at Virginia Home for Boys and Girls. She is a certified coach and change management professional known for aligning people, strategy, and performance to drive measurable results.Ditu is the President and CEO of Kasuyi and Associates, LLC, where he helps professionals and organizations achieve high performance and lasting impact. A certified coach, international speaker, and trainer, he has worked with corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits across the U.S. and globally, using proven leadership frameworks to elevate performance and leadership effectiveness.Together, they deliver engaging, high-impact sessions that equip leaders to think strategically, lead effectively, and achieve meaningful results. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/583b4b40-9cc4-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1112-h740-dcf89818-gmir.jpg Upcoming 2026 Mastermind Sessions - Check Them Out!October – Leading Up and AcrossTopic: Influence Without AuthorityLearn strategies to manage relationships with senior leaders and peers.Drive collaboration beyond your direct control.TED Talk: Stanley McChrystal – “Listen, Learn… Then Lead”Toolkit Takeaway: Stakeholder Mapping Template + Influence PlanNovember – Innovation and Continuous ImprovementTopic: The Courage to Challenge the Status QuoFoster creativity and innovation within your team.Balance risk with results.TED Talk: Linda Hill – “How to Manage for Collective Creativity”Toolkit Takeaway: Innovation Canvas + Improvement RoadmapDecember – Reflection, Renewal, and Goal SettingTopic: Recharging the Leader WithinReflect on lessons learned throughout the year.Set personal and professional goals for 2027.TED Talk: Nigel Marsh – “How to Make Work-Life Balance Work”Toolkit Takeaway: Year-End Reflection Guide + Leadership Goals Workshop https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5875bc30-9cc4-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/58b6bcd0-9cc4-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w846-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 07:30 AM - 07:45 AMVirtual Doors Open - Tech Check🕑: 07:45 AM - 07:55 AMStructured Networking🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:20 AMVirtual Speaker’s Leadership Principals🕑: 08:20 AM - 08:50 AMDiscussion and Breakout Sessions🕑: 08:50 AM - 09:00 PMWrap Up & Takeaways - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/zoom/want-to-get-great-at-something-get-a-coach/100001986717223697 - **Event Categories**: performances, entertainment, business, workshops, contests, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - Location: Virtual Zoom Event - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 8.78, max: 16.25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: ZOOM - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Virtual Zoom Event - **lat**: 37.6474638 - **long**: -77.6249734 - **full address**: Virtual Zoom Event, Virtual, ZOOM, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c916f79c5e49baf11c2c2acd0fb0bebcd834fa4b0d655bda475adac19fc0930b-rimg-w1200-h800-dc131c2d-gmir.jpg?v=1775377157 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach being held? - **A:** Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am at Virtual Zoom Event, Virtual, ZOOM, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach? - **A:** Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach is organized by L2L Leadership Institute & UFSC Richmond. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Want to Get Great at Something? Get a Coach is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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