Elevating the next level of leaders.
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We combine structured learning, consistent peer support, and real-world application — all designed to meet mid-level leaders where they are and help them grow where it matters most.
How we help ❊
Leadership Accelerator
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01Ongoing Peer Learning
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02Resources & Community
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03In-Person Connections
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The Second Circle Institute (2CI) is a professional network and leadership accelerator designed for directors, VPs, and other non-executive leaders to gain strategic clarity, confidence, and community.
Elevating the next level of leaders.
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Elevating the next level of leaders.
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Elevating the next level of leaders.
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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Emmett M.
“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Larissa O.
“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Dallas M.
“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
Lana V.
About us
2CI was founded by OtterBear Enterprises, a consulting firm that helps companies and individuals navigate the winding pathways of personal and organizational growth. We’ve spent years advising businesses from family-owned firms to PE-backed enterprises, gaining firsthand perspective on how powerful this crucial layer of leadership can be when it’s invested in.
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If you’re in the C-suite and looking to strengthen the second circle of your organization — or if you’re a leader ready to grow alongside ambitious peers — we’d love to start a conversation.