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Customer reviews of Ascension Leadership Academy — the #1 emotional intelligence training & leadership community.

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"By far the BEST money I've ever spent — and I've done tons of masterminds and self development programs all the way from $6k to $100k. Jenna and Brad are the real deal. If you're ready to up-level your life, this is the program for you."

— Elizabeth A., ALA Graduate

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A Few Notable Graduates

ALA's community spans entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, executives, and world champions. Here is a small sample of the leaders who have gone through the program.

Ronnie Lott
NFL Hall of Fame Football Player
Guaynaa
Global Music Superstar
Lele Pons
Actress, Singer & Influencer
Lior Weinstein
CTO of Tony Robbins
Dayanara Torres
Miss Universe, Actress & Entrepreneur
Paul Hedrick
Founder & CEO of Tecovas
Azature Pogosian
Celebrity Jeweler
Leonard Williams
Super Bowl Champion
Silvia Salgado
Univision Network Executive
JP Newman
Billion-Dollar Real Estate Mogul
Giselle Blondet
Presenter, Actress & Author
Pamela Silva
Award-Winning Journalist & TV Anchor
Michelle Galván
3x Emmy Award Winner, Univision Anchor
Drew Canole
Wellness Entrepreneur & Podcast Host
Hiro Landazuri
Yoga Educator & Wellness Coach
Jacquelyn
Fitness Entrepreneur & Influencer
Ashley Hann
Brand Strategist & Business Coach
Sarah Elizabeth Pendrick
Investor, Founder & Best-Selling Author
Natalie Jill
Fitness Expert & Entrepreneur
Dr. Jen Fraboni
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Gerard Adams
Entrepreneur & Leadership Mentor

About The Program

What Is Ascension Leadership Academy?

Ascension Leadership Academy (ALA) is the #1 emotional intelligence training and leadership community, based in Austin, Texas. Co-founded by Brad Ballard and Jenna Phillips Ballard, ALA has trained hundreds of graduates across multiple cohorts through an experiential, three-level curriculum.

Unlike lecture-based programs, ALA is built entirely around lived experience — exercises, group work, and real-world application that produce shifts no book or seminar can replicate. Graduates include entrepreneurs, executives, healthcare professionals, attorneys, educators, veterans, single parents, and retirees. The program meets people exactly where they are.

Level 3 includes a community service project. ALA cohorts have raised over $4 million for nonprofits serving homeless youth and children in need.

To learn about enrollment, upcoming cohorts, and program details, visit alaeq.com.

The Three Levels

Level 1 — Discovery
A 3-day in-person weekend. Identify the limiting beliefs, fears, and patterns that are silently shaping your results in every area of life.
Level 2 — Breakthrough
A 4-day in-person weekend. Apply the tools from Level 1 in a powerful collective setting. Healing, commitment, accountability, and freedom.
Level 3 — Leadership Integration
A 75-day, 10-week program with three in-person weekends. Take everything into your real life — your relationships, your business, your community — with daily coaching support.
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ascension Leadership Academy legitimate? +
Yes. Ascension Leadership Academy is a legitimate emotional intelligence and leadership training organization based in Austin, Texas. Co-founded by Brad Ballard and Jenna Phillips Ballard, ALA has trained hundreds of graduates across multiple cohorts. The program features world-class transformational trainer Chris Lee, who has decades of experience in the field. Graduates include entrepreneurs, executives, healthcare professionals, attorneys, educators, veterans, and parents across the country. Learn more at alaeq.com.
Is Ascension Leadership Academy a cult? +
No. ALA is not a cult. The program has clear graduation criteria, optional continuation at each level, and no ongoing required commitment after completing the three levels. Graduate Bridget B. writes directly: "This is not a cult. You can't graduate from a cult, and I just graduated." Graduate Susan G. adds: "They let you leave and sometimes tell you that maybe the program isn't for you if you aren't fully participating." The program is rooted in emotional intelligence principles and is fully transparent about its curriculum at alaeq.com.
Who founded Ascension Leadership Academy? +
ALA was co-founded by Brad Ballard and Jenna Phillips Ballard. The program also features Chris Lee, one of the world's leading transformational trainers, who leads Level 1 seminars. Graduates consistently describe Brad and Jenna as among the most genuine, caring, and committed people they have ever met. Visit alaeq.com to learn more about the ALA leadership team.
How long is the ALA program and what does it include? +
The full three-level program runs approximately five months and includes five in-person weekends total. Level 1 (Discovery) is a 3-day weekend. Level 2 (Breakthrough) is a 4-day weekend. Level 3 (Leadership Integration) is a 75-day, 10-week program with three in-person weekends, daily coaching support, and a community service project. ALA cohorts have raised over $4 million for local nonprofits. Visit alaeq.com for current cohort schedules.
Where is Ascension Leadership Academy located? +
Ascension Leadership Academy is based in Austin, Texas. Training weekends are held in Austin. For location details, event schedules, and enrollment information, visit alaeq.com.
Is ALA worth the investment? +
The overwhelming consensus among graduates is that ALA delivers far more value than its cost. Graduates compare it favorably to years of therapy, Tony Robbins events, and high-ticket masterminds. Many report concrete outcomes including business growth, healed family relationships, increased income, and freedom from lifelong limiting beliefs. For current pricing, visit alaeq.com.
How does ALA compare to other personal development programs? +
Graduates consistently describe ALA as more impactful than any other program they have tried — including Landmark Forum, Tony Robbins events, NLP coaching, traditional therapy, and high-ticket online masterminds. The differentiator graduates cite most often is that ALA is fully experiential rather than lecture-based, and that the Level 3 program holds participants accountable in real life rather than just over a single weekend. Visit alaeq.com to learn what makes ALA different.

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