Strategic Leadership Accelerator
A 12-week Business Transformation Program
Your Breakthrough Awaits—Apply for Your Spot Before It’s Gone!
A 12-week exclusive coaching program designed to elevate high-level executives, leaders and business owners, helping you break through barriers, accelerate growth, and achieve sustainable success.
Are you an executive, leader or business owner struggling with:
Lack of clear direction for your company’s future?
A team that lacks cohesion and accountability?
Strategic plans that fail to deliver real, measurable results?
You’re not alone. Leaders, executives, and business owners across industries are facing unprecedented challenges—shrinking margins, leadership gaps, and a fast-paced business environment that requires agility and vision.
It’s time to take control with a strategic plan that drives profitability, builds stronger teams, and accelerates your company’s growth.
Take the Leap—Transform Your Business with Our 12-week Strategic Leadership Accelerator!
Increased Strategic Clarity: Build and execute a visionary roadmap that aligns with your leadership goals.
Enhanced Team Performance: Learn proven strategies to cultivate a high-performing team culture.
Personalized Executive Coaching: Receive tailored, one-on-one support from proven executive business & leadership coaches.
Introducing the Strategic Leadership Accelerator: A 12-Week Business Transformation Program
What You’ll Achieve in Our 12-Week Program
What Makes This Program Different?
Exclusive In-Person VIP Intensive: Join a select group of no more than 10 high-level executives for a three-day immersive experience. This small group setting allows for maximum impact, providing tailored guidance from two experienced business coaches and consultants. Together, you'll create a clear, actionable plan for your organization that delivers tangible results.
Immediate, Measurable Results: This program is focused on action, not just theory. You'll leave with a customized, step-by-step roadmap, leadership frameworks, and business strategies designed to create real change within 90 days.
3-Month Accountability and Support: We don’t stop at the workshop. You’ll receive ongoing support through weekly coaching sessions, one-on-one strategy calls, and access to a dedicated 24/7 WhatsApp channel, ensuring your plan is executed seamlessly.
Elevate Your Leadership and Business—Limited Seats in Our Exclusive Executive Program!
Meet Your Facilitators
Together, Christine Hakkola and Karen Shorey bring decades of experience in business growth, leadership development, and executive coaching. Their combined expertise ensures every client receives a holistic, results-driven approach.
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Christine is the founder of Hakkola Horizons and has over 20 years of experience as a business coach, consultant, and entrepreneur. She has a proven track record of helping C-suite executives scale their businesses, boost profitability, and create strategic plans for sustainable growth. Christine’s approach combines her background in leadership, mental health counseling, and business development to provide a comprehensive, results-driven coaching experience. She has worked with leaders across industries, empowering them to implement actionable strategies that deliver fast, measurable outcomes. Outside of work, Christine enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, and swimming in the beautiful outdoors of Maine.
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Karen Shorey is the President of IMPACT Leadership Group and a Certified Professional Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF). With over 25 years of leadership experience, Karen specializes in developing high-performing teams and guiding executives to their full potential. She is nationally certified with Leadership Management International (LMI) and formed her own leadership company in 2016. Karen’s enthusiasm for mentoring leaders and fostering transformation is evident to all she works with. A native of Maine, she currently resides in Central Maine with her husband Darin and enjoys spending time with her three adult daughters. When she’s not working, you can find her volunteering in her community, reading a great book, or riding her husband’s Harley.
What Our Clients Say...
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"Karen helped me break the chains of the past and plan for a successful future. I was not only writing goals and steps but smashing them with success!"
Jason Cooley
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"With Christine as my guide, I went from taking almost no action to taking really tailored and concrete steps to grow my business."
Carly Fleming
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"Karen fostered inspiration and enlightenment well beyond what I ever thought was possible. We are now growing, communication is flowing easier, and I am no longer stressing about trying to get it done myself."
Johnny Chambers
Director of Operations Chamber Properties International
Ready to Transform Your Business?
The Strategic Leadership Accelerator is for serious executives, leaders and business owners ready to make bold moves and achieve extraordinary results. With only 10 spots available, this offer is extremely limited and designed for those committed to growth and leadership excellence.
Join the 12-week Program—Apply for Your Transformation Today!
Apply Now
Don’t wait—fill out the application so we can assess your company’s needs and see if you qualify for our next Strategic Leadership Accelerator. If you qualify, we will schedule a complementary 30-minute strategy call with you. During this call, we’ll discuss your current challenges, goals, and whether this program is the right fit for you.
Limited Spots Available!
Limited Spots Available
Due to the high level of personalized attention, we can only take 10 people in each session. Spots fill up quickly—don't miss this opportunity to lead your business to new heights.
Step Into Excellence—Apply Now for Your Business & Leadership Transformation!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Business leaders, C-suite executives, including CEOs, COOs, and business owners looking for fast, actionable strategies to grow and lead effectively.
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By the end of the program, you’ll have a clear 12-month strategic plan, optimized leadership strategies, and actionable steps to increase profitability and improve team dynamics.
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Strategic Leadership Accelerator: A 12-Week Business Transformation Program begins with an in-person, 3-day intensive (6 hours per day) held in or near Bangor, Maine. This immersive experience sets the foundation for the 12-week program. After the intensive, you’ll receive ongoing support, which includes weekly group coaching calls, access to our coaches via WhatsApp for personalized guidance throughout the program, and two one-on-one strategy calls with each of our coaches—one midway through the program and another at the end.
In addition, you’ll gain access to valuable resources such as workbooks, guides, and other materials that cover all the course content, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to apply your learnings in real-time.
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The start date of the Strategic Leadership Accelerator is determined once we have 10 participants enrolled. To secure your spot, a deposit is required. Once we reach 10 participants, we will work together to schedule the program dates for the 3-day in-person intensive.
If the proposed dates don’t work for you, your deposit can either be applied to the next round of the program or you may request a refund. This ensures flexibility and guarantees that you can participate when the timing is right for you.
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The investment for the Strategic Leadership Accelerator is $10,000 USD. This includes the 3-day in-person intensive (lunch, coffee, water & snacks provided throughout the day), 12 weeks of ongoing coaching and support, one-on-one strategy calls with each coach, access to program materials, and additional resources such as workbooks and guides. A $1000 deposit secures your spot. Discounts are available for full and partial up front payments. Please inquire.
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The 3-day in-person intensive, held in Bangor, Maine, includes 6 hours of immersive teaching, coaching and hands-on work each day. You will work closely with our expert coaches to set clear leadership goals, develop strategies for scaling your business, and address personal leadership challenges. Lunch and refreshments are provided each day.
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No, travel and accommodations are not included in the program fee. However, we can provide recommendations for nearby hotels and transportation options to help you plan your stay during the in-person intensive.
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Following the 3-day intensive, you will receive 12 weeks of support, including weekly group coaching calls, ongoing access to our coaches via WhatsApp for direct communication, and two individual strategy calls with each coach—one mid-way through the program and one at the end. You’ll also have access to a comprehensive set of materials, including workbooks and guides, to help you implement what you’ve learned.
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If you are unable to attend the in-person intensive on the scheduled dates, you can apply your deposit toward the next round of the program or request a refund. We want to ensure that you can fully participate when the timing is right for you.
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The Strategic Leadership Accelerator is designed for senior-level leaders and executives, as well as business owners, who are looking to increase profitability, elevate their leadership, and create sustainable business growth without burnout. If you’re ready to commit to deep personal and professional development, this program is a great fit. We review each application individually to ensure that the program aligns with your goals before inviting you to join.
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If, after reviewing your application, we determine that the program isn’t the right fit for your needs, we will inform you via email. We value your time and interest and will provide alternative resources or recommendations where applicable.
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If the scheduled program dates don’t work for you, you can apply your deposit to the next round or request a refund. Once the program dates are confirmed and you’ve committed to attending, you will be required to pay the balance in full.
After paying the full balance:
If you need to withdraw, we can switch you to another cohort or process a withdrawal only if we’ve met our program minimums.
If your withdrawal puts us below the minimum number of participants, 50% of your program fee will be applied to the next cohort or refunded.
If you withdraw with less than 48 hours' notice and this affects our minimum numbers, you won’t be eligible for a refund. However, 50% of the program fee can be applied toward the next cohort.
Lead with Confidence.
Strategize with Purpose.
Fast-Track Your Business Growth—Claim Your Spot in the Strategic Leadership Accelerator Today!
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Download Our Free Guide To Find Out Why Strategic Planning Fails—and How to Fix It
Discover why your strategic plans aren’t driving real results and how to implement a plan that works for your business.
Many CEOs and business owners feel frustrated when their strategic planning doesn’t lead to real results. Whether it’s because the plan lacked focus, execution fell apart, or there was no system for accountability, the outcome is the same—disappointment.
But strategic planning doesn’t have to fail. When done right, it can be a powerful tool to align your team, drive execution, and grow your business.
In this guide, you’ll learn:
Why traditional strategic planning often fails in execution
The core components of strategic planning that works
How to create a plan that your leadership team can execute and stay accountable to
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