Introduction to the DC Accelerator

Before registering, you must apply and be accepted to the program.  The application is available at dcaccelerator.com.





Fall Curriculum

  • 1

    MODULE 1a: Live Intentionally

    • VIDEO: Introduction to DC Accelerator (6 min)

    • VIDEO: Work as a Force for Good (5 min)

    • Video: Life Examen Intro (2 min)

    • EXERCISE: Life Examen
  • 2

    MODULE 1b: The MCODE Assessment

    • VIDEO: Motivations and the MCODE Assessment (4 min)

    • EXERCISE: Take the MCODE Assessment (30 to 60 min)

    • EXERCISE: After taking the MCODE
  • 3

    MODULE 1c: Charting a Course

    • BOOKLET: Ideation and Mind Mapping

    • Introduction to Goal Setting (3 min)

    • Video before Part 1: Ideation Exercise (1 min)

    • Video before Part 2: Mind Mapping (2 min)

    • Video: Closing Thoughts (1 min)
  • 4

    MODULE 2a: Professional Compass

    • GPS PRESENTATIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT

    • BOOKLET: Goals, Priorities, Strategies (G.P.S.)

    • Video: Introduction to the Professional Compass (2 min)

    • Video for GPS Exercise 1: Goals (3 min)

    • Video for GPS Exercise 2: Priorities (1 min)

    • Video for GPS Exercise 3: Strategies (2 min)

    • Video: Bringing it all together (1 min)

    • Video: Preparation for the Final Session (2 min)
  • 5

    MODULE 2b: Networking as Relationship Building

    • BOOKLET: Networking at Relationship Building

    • VIDEO: Introduction to Networking (5 min)

    • VIDEO: What is Your Experience with Networking? (1 min)

    • VIDEO: Network Mapping (2 min)

    • VIDEO: Why them? (1 min)

    • VIDEO: Making a Deposit (1 min)

    • VIDEO: Closing Thoughts (2 min)

    • VIDEO: Tribe Building Challenges (2 min)

    • SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

  • 6

    Finalizing Your Professional Compass

    • Refining Your Core Beliefs

    • Compile Your Professional Compass
  • 7

    Final Words of Wisdom

    • Video: Closing Thoughts (2 min)

    • Video: Words of Wisdom from DCA Coaches (3 min)
  • 8

    OPTIONAL: More about Core Beliefs

    • VIDEO: Your Employer's Core Beliefs (12 min)

    • EXERCISE: Self-Limiting Core Beliefs
  • 9

    OPTIONAL: Entrepreneurial Spirit

    • EXCERCISE: Booklet for Entrepreneurial Spirit

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Video 1

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Video 2

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Video 3

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Video 3b (Moneyball Clip, 4 min)

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Video 4

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Video 5

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Video 6

    • Entrepreneurial Spirit - Video 7