Novya Leadership Lab

Lead with Confidence. Navigate Change with Clarity.

Welcome to a strategic leadership programme designed for European nonprofit executives who aim to strengthen their impact, build resilience, & lead with purpose.

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Registrations now open for cohort Jan-March 2026

The Novya Leadership Lab

The Leadership Lab is more than executive development, it's a structured space for growth, peer coaching, and practical skill-building where nonprofit leaders gain the clarity and tools needed to thrive in today's complex landscape.

Limited to 12 participants | Jan - March 2026 | Brussels

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Programme Snapshot

What to expect from the programme: a practical, personalised journey to develop your leadership style, develop high-performing teams, and lead agile transformation in your nonprofit.

3 Leadership Dimensions

Authentic Leadership for Impact
Empowering & Growing Teams
Leading Agile Transformation

6 Transformational Sessions

2 in-person sessions (Brussels)
4 online sessions (90 minutes)
Optional cohort meet-ups

Tailored Support

Personalised intake session
Individual coaching session
Focused action plan

What Sets The Novya Leadership Lab Apart

The Novya Leadership Lab is the first-ever executive coaching experience created by and for European nonprofit leaders based in Brussels, built around the real constraints, politics, and pressures you face every day.

Designed for Your Reality

Built specifically for SecGens and Directors navigating the unique pressures of European nonprofit leadership, from Brussels policy corridors via team development to boardrooms.

Expert Coaching

Guided by a certified coach and seasoned nonprofit leader, with guest contributions from other association and NGO executives who bring real-world insights and practical strategies from the field.

Immediately Applicable

Walk away with practical strategies and tools you can implement Monday morning—from difficult conversations to change management frameworks tailored to nonprofit contexts.

Peer-Powered Growth

In a carefully selected cohort, you’ll challenge each other’s thinking, test ideas, and build trusted relationships that support your leadership long after the program ends.

Our Leadership Team

Meet the driving force behind Novya Leadership Lab

Lisa Kretschmann

Head Coach & Leadership Lab Director

ICF-certified leadership coach helping nonprofit experts grow, connect, and lead with confidence.

Benita Lipps

Strategic Advisor & Guest Faculty

Thought leader on European nonprofit excellence, promoting practical strategies that help nonprofits lead, grow, and thrive in Brussels.

What Participants Gain

This Novya Lab gives nonprofit leaders practical, proven tools to lead with clarity and courage for long-term impact.

Confident leadership identity

Understand your strengths, clarify your values, and lead in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.

Proven nonprofit methods

Use tried-and-tested sector frameworks and tools tailored to the realities and constraints of European nonprofit leadership in Brussels.

Navigating tough conversations

Move confidently through hard discussions and manage challenging leadership dynamics with confidence and care.

Change management roadmaps

Apply structured, strategic approaches to guide your nonprofit through transitions, uncertainty, and strategic shifts.

Personalised coaching support

Get one-to-one coaching that focuses on your specific goals, challenges, and leadership context.

Unique peer community

Connect with a carefully selected group of nonprofit leaders who understand your world and reduce the isolation of leading at the top.

Is the Novya Leadership Lab for You?

You’re already leading in a demanding Brussels context – now you want to grow your impact without losing your authenticity or burning out. The Novya Leadership Lab is for you if you're asking:

How can I lead with authentic, sustainable impact when everything feels urgent?
How do I motivate and empower my team when time and resources are limited?
How do I focus on what truly matters and align everyone behind meaningful, impactful change?

Your Investment, Your Options

Per Month One-Off

ESSENTIALS

€1.200

/full programme

Take full advantage of our Novya Leadership Lab Core Programme.

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