Sample Letter for Corporate Reimbursement and PTO
For Max Trombly’s Way of Man Men’s Leadership Program


[Employee’s Name]

[Employee’s Position]

[Company Name]

[Date]

Subject: Request for Reimbursement – Leadership Development Program: The Way of Man by Max Trombly

Dear [Manager’s Name] / [HR Department],

I am writing to request consideration for PTO and reimbursement or professional development funding to attend The Way of Man Leadership Program, a six-month live training led by Max Trombly, founder of A Shift in Being, LLC. This program is designed specifically to develop the core competencies of grounded leadership, emotional intelligence, self-mastery, and mission-oriented clarity—all essential qualities for effective leadership in today’s organizational environments.

Program Overview

The Way of Man is a comprehensive six-month professional development program that includes:

  • Twelve live, two-hour training and coaching sessions via Zoom focused on leadership presence, communication mastery, emotional regulation, and mission clarity.

  • A four-day in-person immersion in North Carolina dedicated to embodied leadership training, group collaboration, and applied resilience practices.

  • Ongoing mentorship and community engagement through an online leadership forum, fostering peer accountability and collective learning.

Alignment with Corporate Leadership Competencies

This program directly supports the leadership competencies emphasized in high-performing organizations, including:

  • Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation: Training in emotional awareness, nervous system mastery, and situational composure to improve decision-making and team dynamics under pressure.

  • Strategic Clarity & Vision: Deep reflection and practical frameworks to align personal purpose with professional mission, enhancing leadership effectiveness and long-term focus.

  • Integrity & Accountability: Developing habits of ownership and self-leadership that directly influence ethical decision-making and reliability across teams.

  • Communication & Conflict Resolution: Structured practices to refine clarity of expression, empathy, and presence in challenging interpersonal or organizational scenarios.

  • Resilient Presence Under Pressure: Cultivating calm, grounded leadership through embodied techniques that translate to greater trust, composure, and influence within corporate environments.

  • Collaborative Leadership & Team Culture: Engaging in a brotherhood-style learning community that mirrors high-trust team environments and builds capacity for authentic collaboration.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion, participants gain measurable improvements in:

  • Leadership confidence and communication efficacy

  • Emotional resilience and stress management

  • Clarity of strategic priorities and execution alignment

  • Team cohesion and morale through improved relational intelligence

  • Integrity-driven leadership that inspires accountability and performance in others

Program Details

  • Duration: 6 months (January–June 2026)

  • Format: Hybrid (12 live virtual sessions + 5-day in-person immersion)

  • Tuition: $5,999 (travel and lodging not included)

  • Host: Max Trombly, Founder, A Shift in Being, LLC

  • Website: https://ashiftinbeing.com/the-way-of-man

Return on Investment

The skills developed through this program are directly applicable to my current role and will strengthen my leadership capacity in communication, strategy, and people management. The focus on emotional intelligence, presence, and clarity of mission directly enhances performance, reduces burnout risk, and fosters a culture of integrity and excellence—all of which align with [Company Name]’s core values and leadership vision.

I respectfully request approval to use company professional development funds to cover the tuition investment for The Way of Man program. I am confident this experience will yield significant value both for my personal growth and for the teams and initiatives I lead within our organization.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be happy to provide any additional program materials or discuss how the training aligns with our company’s leadership development goals.

Sincerely,

[Employee’s Full Name]

[Employee’s Position]

[Email Address]

[Phone Number]