AN IN PERSON LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
THE FORGE
Leadership Is Not Built By Watching.
It Is Forged By Doing.
February 19 and 20, 2027
Irving, Texas
Two days of conversation, challenge, strategy, and application.
Step into the room with other leaders who are ready to think deeper,
lead stronger, and put leadership to work.
LIMITED SEATING. BUILT FOR LEADERS READY TO ENGAGE, NOT JUST OBSERVE.
REAL LEADERS. REAL SITUATIONS. REAL GROWTH.
LEADERSHIP GETS TESTED IN REAL MOMENTS
Leadership is easy to talk about when everything is going well.
It gets tested when the conversation becomes uncomfortable.
When the answer is not obvious.
When someone challenges your decision.
When emotions enter the room.
When people are waiting for you to decide what happens next.
The difficult
conversation.
The decision
without enough
information.
The team member
who challenges
you.
The conflict nobody
wants to address.
The moment when
your emotions arrive
before your judgment.
THAT IS WHERE LEADERSHIP BECOMES REAL.
Is This Your Room?
THIS ROOM IS BUILT FOR
LEADERS WHO ARE DONE WAITING
Not every event is for everyone. The Forge is for leaders who know there is another level of leadership available to them and who are ready to do the work.
You lead a business, team, organization, community or family.
You want honest conversations, not performance.
You are ready to be challenged and think deeper.
You value practical tools over motivation.
You are ready to move, not just listen.
WHAT YOU LEAVE THE FORGE WITH
MORE THAN INSIGHT.
REAL PROGRESS.
You will leave The Forge with tangible takeaways and a stronger understanding of how you lead, decide, communicate, and grow.
Greater clarity about how you lead.
Stronger communication and better questions.
A deeper understanding of your strengths and blind spots.
Practical tools you can use immediately.
Real relationships with other leaders in the room.
A leadership experience you can actually participate in.
A community where you can continue to build on your leadership.
THE EXPERIENCE
WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE
THE FORGE
Two days designed to move leadership from awareness into action.
DAY ONE
KNOW YOUR
LEADERSHIP
Day One begins with awareness. Before you can lead others well, you have to understand what happens inside you.
Communication
Strengths
Blind Spots
Assumptions
Decision Making
Feedback
This is where leaders begin seeing more clearly.
DAY TWO
PUT YOUR
LEADERSHIP TO WORK
Day Two moves into application. Real situations, real conversations, and real leadership practice.
Difficult Conversations
Leadership Challenges
Strategy
Application
Perspective
Practice
This is where insight gets tested in the room.
YOU DO NOT LEAVE THE FORGE SIMPLY KNOWING MORE ABOUT LEADERSHIP.
You leave having practiced it.
THE EXPERIENCE
WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE
THE FORGE
Two days designed to move leadership from awareness into action.
DAY ONE
KNOW YOUR
LEADERSHIP
Day One begins with awareness. Before you can lead others well, you have to understand what happens inside you.
Communication
Strengths
Blind Spots
Assumptions
Decision Making
Feedback
This is where leaders begin seeing more clearly.
DAY TWO
PUT YOUR
LEADERSHIP TO WORK
Day Two moves into application. Real situations, real conversations, and real leadership practice.
Difficult Conversations
Leadership Challenges
Strategy
Application
Perspective
Practice
This is where insight gets tested in the room.
YOU DO NOT LEAVE THE FORGE SIMPLY KNOWING MORE ABOUT LEADERSHIP.
You leave having practiced it.
BUILT BY UNIFIED LEADERSHIP
FOUR LEADERS. FOUR PERSPECTIVES. ONE PURPOSE.
The Forge was created by
Sifu Rafael, Coach Timothy T.O. Clay, Bethany Stone, and Renee Jackson-Smith.
Each brings a different background, different leadership experience,
and a different perspective into the room.
That is intentional.
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We do not believe leadership gets stronger when everyone agrees.
It gets stronger when good leaders are willing to challenge ideas, listen carefully, and sharpen each other.
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Master instructor, entrepreneur, leadership strategist, speaker, and cofounder of Unified Leadership.
Retired United States Marine Sergeant Major, leadership coach, speaker, bestselling author, and cofounder of Unified Leadership.
Educator, speaker, mindset and life skills coach, and member of the Unified Leadership team.
Executive coach, speaker, facilitator, leadership consultant, and member of the Unified Leadership team.
choose your Forge Experience
THREE WAYS TO ENTER THE FORGE
Same two day environment. Different levels of access.
Early Bird pricing is available until December 31, 2026, or until the first 30 Forge registrations are claimed, whichever comes first.
Once either threshold is reached, regular pricing goes into effect.
GENERAL ADMISSION
THE ESSENTIAL FORGE EXPERIENCE
EARLY BIRD
$199
REGULAR PRICE
$249
Full two day Forge experience
All main sessions and leadership experiences
Interactive conversations and exercises
Leadership challenges and application sessions
Access to the event community
VIP
A DEEPER EXPERIENCE
EARLY BIRD
$497
REGULAR PRICE
$597
Everything included with General Admission
Dinner Friday evening with featured speakers
VIP lunch experience
Expanded access and conversation with speakers
Additional relationship building opportunities
Priority experience throughout The Forge
KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE
MOST INTIMATE ACCESS
EARLY BIRD
$697
REGULAR PRICE
$797
A SMALLER SETTING FOR
BIGGER CONVERSATIONS
Everything included with VIP
Two private dinners
Exclusive Knights of the Round Table gathering
Private round table conversation with Sifu Rafael, Coach Timothy T.O. Clay, Bethany Stone, and Renee Jackson-Smith
Direct questions and honest conversation
Hors d'oeuvres, snacks, and refreshments during the private gathering
Extended access to the Unified Leadership team
A smaller setting designed for deeper conversation, perspective, and connection
WHY THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE IS DIFFERENT
NO STAGE. NO PRESENTATION. NO PREPARED SPEECHES.
THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER TICKET LEVEL.
The four people behind Unified Leadership will not be presenting as speakers during the main Forge program.
That is intentional.
The Forge will bring other voices, perspectives, and leadership experiences into the room.
But if you want to sit with Sifu Rafael, T.O., Bethany, and Renee, ask questions, challenge ideas, hear how we think, and take part in the conversations that shaped Unified Leadership, there is only one place that happens.
"THE CONVERSATION BEHIND
THE CONVERSATION."
PEOPLE • PERSPECTIVE • PURPOSE • A STRONGER TOMORROW
ALREADY A UNIFIED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MEMBER?
Paid members of the Unified Leadership Academy receive access to Unified Leadership Summit II as part of their active membership.
Your membership must be active and paid at the time of the Summit to receive included access.
THE FORGE IS DIFFERENT.
The Forge is a separate, in person leadership experience and requires its own registration.
Your Academy membership does not include admission to The Forge.
YOUR FORGE EXPERIENCE IN
IRVING, TEXAS
PEOPLE • PERSPECTIVE • PURPOSE • A STRONGER TOMORROW
A PREMIER LOCATION FOR A POWERFUL EXPERIENCE
The Forge takes place in
Irving, Texas, just outside Dallas.
Located in the heart of the Dallas Fort Worth area, Irving gives us a central setting with convenient access for leaders traveling from across Texas, across the country, and beyond.
More importantly, it gives us the right environment to step away from the usual routine and spend two days focused on conversation, challenge, strategy, application, and real leadership growth.
TRAVEL MADE SIMPLE
Getting to The Forge should be simple, no matter where you are coming from.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the primary airport serving the area, with extensive domestic and international service.
Dallas Love Field is another option for many travelers.
Irving is easily accessible from throughout the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex via major roadways, including Interstate 635, State Highway 114, and State Highway 183.
We are finalizing our recommended lodging options for Forge attendees.
Hotel information, booking details, and any available attendee rates will be shared as soon as they are confirmed.
Rideshare services, taxis, and rental cars are widely available throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area.
YOUR STAY IN IRVING
LODGING INFORMATION
We are currently finalizing the lodging recommendations for The Forge.
Our goal is to make your stay comfortable, convenient, and close to the experience.
Once the details are confirmed, we will share recommended hotels, booking information, and any available Forge attendee rates.
If you are traveling in, check back before booking so you can see the options we have arranged or recommended for the group.
EVENT DETAILS
Dates
February 19 and 20, 2027
Location
Irving, Texas
Detailed venue information coming soon.
Who will be at The Forge
Leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, coaches, educators, and people serious about becoming stronger leaders.
Schedule
Two full days of conversation, challenge, strategy, application, and connection.
Full agenda coming soon.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Real leadership conversations
Practical strategies you can use immediately
Interactive exercises and leadership challenges
Different voices, experiences, and perspectives
Meaningful relationships with other leaders in the room
Time to think, question, practice, and apply
Opportunities to continue the conversation beyond the sessions
BIGGER POSSIBILITIES.
PEOPLE • PERSPECTIVE • PURPOSE • A STRONGER TOMORROW
QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU ENTER THE FORGE?
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE FORGE?
The Forge takes place February 19 and 20, 2027, in Irving, Texas, just outside Dallas.
Detailed venue information will be shared as soon as the location is finalized.
WHAT IS THE FORGE?
The Forge is a two day, in person leadership experience built around conversation, challenge, strategy, application, and practice.
You are not coming simply to listen.
You are coming to put your leadership to work.
WHO IS THE FORGE FOR?
The Forge is designed for business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, coaches, educators, community leaders, and anyone serious about becoming a stronger leader.
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH GENERAL ADMISSION?
General Admission includes the full two day Forge experience, all main sessions and leadership experiences, interactive conversations and exercises, leadership challenges, application sessions, and access to the event community.
What is included with VIP?
VIP includes everything in General Admission, plus dinner Friday evening with featured speakers, a VIP lunch experience, expanded access and conversation with speakers, and additional relationship building opportunities.
What makes knights of the round table different?
Knights includes everything in VIP, plus two private dinners and the exclusive Knights of the Round Table gathering.
This is where you will have direct access to Sifu Rafael, T.O., Bethany, and Renee for questions, conversation, perspective, and the discussions you will not hear from the main stage.
When does early bird pricing end?
Early Bird pricing is available until December 31, 2026, or until the first 30 Forge registrations are claimed, whichever comes first.
Once either threshold is reached, regular pricing begins. No exceptions.
IS THE FORGE INCLUDED WITH MY UNIFIED LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP?
No.
Paid Academy members receive access to all Unified Leadership Virtual Summits while their membership is active and paid at the time of the Summit.
The Forge is a separate in person experience and requires its own registration.
WHAT ABOUT HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION?
We are finalizing our venue and recommended lodging options now.
Hotel recommendations, booking information, and additional travel details will be shared once everything is confirmed.
ONE DECISION LEFT
YOU CAN KEEP LEARNING ABOUT LEADERSHIP.
OR YOU CAN PUT YOURS
TO WORK.
You already know leadership is not built by watching.
It is built in the conversations you would rather avoid.
The decisions that do not come with easy answers.
The moments when your judgment, communication, patience, and courage are tested.
That is what The Forge is built for.
Two days.
Real conversations.
Different perspectives.
Practical application.
And a room full of people who came for the same reason you did.
To become stronger leaders.
FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2027
IRVING, TEXAS
PEOPLE • PERSPECTIVE • PURPOSE • A STRONGER TOMORROW
COMPLETE YOUR FORGE REGISTRATION
Choose your experience and lock in your seat below.
The forge is happening.
The only question is whether you’re in it.
The Forge
February 19-20, 2027
Irving, Texas
Unified Leadership
PEOPLE • PERSPECTIVE • PURPOSE • A STRONGER TOMORROW
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