Mastermind Membership
An annual membership for HR leaders seeking curated peer support, facilitated monthly discussions, professional development, and connection with leaders managing similar organizational challenges.
Join an executive peer network built for HR leaders who need sharper judgment, trusted perspective, and practical support. People Leader Accelerator’s HR Roundtable brings together curated groups of people leaders in similar organizations for facilitated monthly discussions, strategic problem-solving, and ongoing professional development grounded in real operating experience.
Peer membership and mentoring options designed to help HR leaders grow strategically and lead with confidence.
An annual membership for HR leaders seeking curated peer support, facilitated monthly discussions, professional development, and connection with leaders managing similar organizational challenges.
A special annual membership for recent PLA graduates, offering continued access to facilitated peer conversations and community support after completing the People Leader Accelerator program.
Selective 1:1 mentoring for HR leaders stepping into broader scope, increased visibility, or top-of-function roles where judgment, presence, and decision quality matter.
The HR Roundtable — Executive Peer Network gives senior people leaders a trusted forum for navigating complex decisions with confidence. Through facilitated monthly discussion, members gain perspective from peers, access to strategic HR thinking, and connection to a broader People Leader Accelerator community built around real-world experience, practical tools, and leadership growth.
HR leaders use PLA’s peer network to strengthen judgment, strategy, and executive-level impact.
"I left the PLA program with several key takeaways. First, the value of making time for your own thoughts. This program was great for structured reflection. Second, don't over-engineer things, especially in growth companies. And finally, my biggest 'takeaway' from the PLA was really the new relationships. I've already found..."
People Leader Accelerator combines expert guidance with peer accountability and practical HR leadership tools.
Faculty bring 25–30+ years of real HR, talent, and scaling experience.
Groups connect HR leaders in similar organizations for relevant, practical peer insight.
Discussions emphasize live business challenges, strategic choices, and usable leadership frameworks.
Members join a broader alumni ecosystem for ongoing learning, mentorship, and connection.
Learn from seasoned HR operators, coaches, and academics.
Core Faculty – HR & Talent Leadership
Andrew Bartlow is a Core Faculty member at People Leader Accelerator, specializing in HR and Talent Leadership with 25 years of deep practitioner experience. He is co-author of 'Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations' and holds prestigious certifications including CECP, SPHR, Six Sigma, and Executive Coaching. Andrew brings a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world application to his teaching, having served as a private equity operating partner, venture advisor, and HR mentor. His curriculum equips HR and people leaders with strategic frameworks to drive organizational success in high-growth environments. Andrew is dedicated to bridging the gap between operational HR and strategic business partnership for professionals across the United States.
Core Faculty – People Operations & Executive Coaching
Marie Szuts serves as Core Faculty at People Leader Accelerator, focusing on People Operations and Executive Coaching. She brings firsthand experience leading the people function at high-growth tech organizations, including Figma, where she developed scalable HR strategies during periods of rapid expansion. Marie holds a BA and MA from Yale University and is a certified Executive Coach through the prestigious Hudson Institute. She also advises people leader networks, venture capital firms, and companies navigating growth challenges. Her practical, experience-driven approach helps HR professionals elevate their strategic impact and build resilient people operations within dynamic organizations across the United States.
Core Faculty – Management & Human Resources Academic
Brad Harris, Ph.D. is a Core Faculty member at People Leader Accelerator, bringing academic excellence and real-world management expertise to HR and people leaders. He serves as Associate Dean of MBA Programs and Professor of Management and Human Resources at HEC Paris, and is an affiliated professor at the University of Illinois. Brad is co-author of 'Scaling for Success' and '3D Team Leadership,' with research published in leading academic journals. He holds a Ph.D. in Management from Texas A&M University and an Executive Coaching Diploma from Emory University. Recognized as a top '40 Under 40 Business School Professor' by Poets and Quants, Brad is committed to equipping leaders with evidence-based frameworks for organizational success.
Core Faculty – HR Leadership & Executive Coaching
Carmela Krantz is a Core Faculty member at People Leader Accelerator, specializing in HR Leadership and Executive Coaching with an impressive 30 years of experience building and leading HR functions in rapidly growing businesses. A trailblazer in her field, Carmela has served as the first VP of HR at nine companies, including six start-ups, giving her unparalleled insight into the unique challenges of scaling people operations from the ground up. She is a certified executive coach and the founder of WOVEN. Carmela's practical wisdom and passion for developing HR leaders make her an invaluable resource for professionals seeking to accelerate their strategic impact within high-growth and entrepreneurial organizations across the United States.
An HR roundtable is a structured peer discussion where HR leaders share challenges, compare approaches, and pressure-test decisions in a confidential setting. In People Leader Accelerator’s model, members join curated groups of HR leaders in similar organizations for facilitated monthly conversations focused on leadership judgment, strategic impact, and practical problem-solving.
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