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TBD Membership Q&A

Leadership for the Whole Leader

If you are looking for leadership development that supports both the leader and the human being, you’re in the right place.

 

The Transformation by Design Membership is leadership development for the whole leader.

It is designed for managers, team leaders, and senior professionals who want to strengthen their leadership, support their teams more effectively, and sustain themselves under the real pressures of leadership. With practical tools, guided learning, live sessions, and reflection, TBDM helps leaders grow in ways that support both personal sustainability and professional impact.

 

Whether you are exploring this for yourself or considering it for a department or team, this page will help you understand how the membership works, who it is for, and why it is becoming a go-to development resource for leaders across roles and sectors.

Why Leaders Join TBDM

  • Most managers do not need more information. They need practical support that helps them think clearly, lead intentionally, and stay grounded while carrying the real demands of their roles.

  • The value of TBDM is not only in what is included. It is in how leaders experience the support, apply the tools, and bring the learning back into their work. The structure matters, but the impact is what stays with people.

  • TBDM strengthens leaders in practical ways and offers multiple points of entry so members can engage in the format that best suits them. Through video, audio, readings, reflection activities, live sessions, and tools, leaders can access timely, convenient support that fits the realities of their work and lives.

  • Ready-Made Structure: TBDM takes the guesswork out of development. Leaders get a guided pathway, curated resources, and a steady, facilitated rhythm without having to build their own system from scratch.

  • Practical and Manageable: The membership is designed for real life. Leaders can engage at a useful pace through guided roadmaps, live sessions, and on-demand resources that fit demanding schedules.

  • Growth Leaders Can Use With Teams: The learning does not stay personal. TBDM provides team-specific resources, and leaders gain tools, language, and perspective they can carry back to their teams right away.

  • Leaders join TBDM because it helps them:

    1. Stay grounded while leading under pressure

    2. Grow through practical support, not more noise

    3. Strengthen how they lead themselves and others

    4. Bring meaningful tools and insight back to their teams

 

Join as an individual leader investing in your own growth, or as a team creating a shared development experience for managers and staff.

What is the TBD Membership?

TBD Membership is a done-for-you professional development resource that helps leaders and teams grow with intention, strengthen leadership practice, and stay grounded through change. ​Each option combines practical learning, real-world tools, and guided support designed to help you lead with more clarity, confidence, and impact.

​Whether you are investing in your own growth or creating a stronger learning culture across your team, TBD Membership offers flexible options that meet you where you are. Start with an individual membership, enroll your team, or build a more customized partnership for broader organizational support.

TBD Membership is built for the "whole leader". This membership is for you if:

  • If you are responsible for others and want support that fits the work and the season you are in. 

  • You are a manager leading under pressure.

  • You are leading and supporting a team through change.

  • You are a leader/manager trying to lead with clarity and purpose.

  • You are a professional investing in your own growth.

  • Your department and/or organization is seeking a practical, guided professional development resource and experience.

Who is this membership for?

TBDM is designed for managers, team leaders, directors, senior professionals, and organizations that want leadership development that supports both the leader and the human being. 

This done-for-you professional development resource is especially valuable for leaders who:

  • are managing people under pressure

  • want practical development they can use right away

  • need space to reflect, reset, and grow

  • are trying to support teams through change

  • want to lead with more clarity, steadiness, and purpose

What does the membership include?

Each quarter, members receive one new core course resource focused on a leadership theme that matters in real life. The course is supported by practical prompts, tools, activities, and live learning spaces that help members apply what they are learning over time.

 

This structure is designed to reduce overwhelm and increase follow-through. Members are not expected to do everything at once. They are invited into a guided experience that helps them focus on what is most useful in the moment.

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The Monthly Rhythm

  • One live session for all members

  • Guided weekly roadmap and prompts

  • Practical tools and reflection resources

  • On-demand content and replays

  • For teams: one monthly team-specific live session

  • For teams: one monthly team activity

Do I need to participate live every month?

No. Live participation is encouraged, but not required. Sessions are recorded and made available to members on demand. The membership is designed for real life, and members can engage in ways that fit their schedules and seasons of leadership. 

What’s the value compared to other leadership programs?

Unlike one-time workshops or expensive conferences, the TBD Membership provides ongoing leadership development that leaders and managers can actually apply in real time. It combines reflection, practical tools, live support, and community to strengthen both leadership effectiveness and personal sustainability. The result is development that fits the work, instead of adding more pressure to it.

What support is available to members?

Members receive regular guidance on what to focus on next, access to live sessions and community spaces, and practical resources that help them turn insights into action. Team and Enterprise memberships also include added support for implementation, shared learning, and team development.

How much does the membership cost?

All TBD prices have been reduced for new  members through June 30, 2026.

 

Founding Member Rates: (through June 2026)

  • Individual: $300/year (Regular rate: $499/year) 

  • Team Core (up to 10 people): $6,000/year (Regular $7,500/year) 

  • Team Enhanced (up to 25): $8,000/year (Regular rate: $9,500)

  • Enterprise (25+ custom): Starting at $15,000/year

Download the Full TBDM Guide for more details.  

How do I pay for the membership?

We offer secure and convenient payment options through our customized ThriveCart checkout pages, which accept major credit cards and PayPal. For organizations that prefer to use Purchase Orders or request invoicing, please email angela@transformationbydesign.co to coordinate your registration and payment processing directly.

When does the program begin?

Members can join at any time of the year and will be oriented and integrated as they join. Each quarter, members receive one new core course resource, supported by weekly prompts, practical tools, live learning, and ongoing access. Team members also receive monthly team-specific live sessions and team activities guided by @TheTransformationbyDesignCoach, Dr. Angela Batista.

Quarters Launch:

  • January 1

  • March 1

  • July 1

  • October 1

Is there an application process?

No, a formal application is not required for Individual or Team Core/Enhanced memberships. Custom Enterprise memberships will include a short intake to tailor support to organizational goals and personalize the overall experience.

How do I join?

Email angela@transformationbydesign.co or visit https://www.transformationbydesign.co/membership to secure your Founding Member rate when you sign up or contact us by June 30, 2026. 

Practical growth for managers, leaders, and teams who want to live and lead with purpose.

#TransformTranscendThrive🦋 | #Leadwith❤️@TheTransformationbyDesignCoach@DrAngelaBatista

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