Quick Start Guide
Follow these six steps to go from your invitation email to your program dashboard in minutes.
Open Your Invitation Email
You will receive an invitation email from Abloom Consulting (notifications@abloomconsulting.com). The subject line will read: Welcome to the Leadership Accelerator™ — Activate Your Dashboard.
Check your spam or junk folder if you don't see the email within a few minutes of your program administrator sending it.
Select Activate Your Dashboard
Click the navy button labeled 'Activate Your Dashboard →' in the email. This will take you directly to your account activation page at abloomconsulting.com/portal/register.
The link is tied to your invitation email address. Do not forward the link to a different email account.
Create Your Password
On the Account Activation page, enter your first name, last name, and create a password of at least 8 characters. Your email address will be pre-filled from the invitation link.
Verify Your Email
After submitting, a 6-digit verification code will be sent to your email address. Enter this code on the verification screen to complete your account setup.
The verification code expires after a short time. If it expires, click 'Resend Code' to receive a new one.
Sign In to the Program Portal
Once verified, you will be automatically signed in and directed to the Program Portal. On future visits, go to abloomconsulting.com/portal and log in with your email and password.
Select Your Program
You will see your assigned program on the portal home screen. Click it to enter your program dashboard.
Look for your cohort card — for example, "Focused Talent FY27 Leadership Accelerator™" — and click it to access your full dashboard.
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Program Invitation
Welcome to the Leadership Accelerator™
Hi [First Name], your personalized leadership dashboard is ready and waiting for you...
Invitation Email: The navy "Activate Your Dashboard →" button in your invitation email takes you directly to the account setup page. This button is unique to your email address — do not share it.
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Account Activation
Welcome to the Leadership Accelerator™
Account Activation Page: Your email address is pre-filled from your invitation link. Simply add your name and create a secure password to activate your account.
Portal Overview
Once you select your program, you will see a sidebar navigation with ten sections. Breadcrumbs at the top of each page show your current location (e.g., Home > Coaching) and let you navigate back. Each section supports a different aspect of your leadership development experience.
Navigation
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Focused Talent FY27 Leadership Accelerator™
Program Dashboard: After selecting your program card on the portal home, you arrive at your cohort dashboard. Your homepage includes a personalized header, a Welcome Card (on first login) or What's New section, Quick Access cards, and a New to the Portal guide. Use the left sidebar to navigate between all program sections. Breadcrumbs at the top of each page show your current location.
Your complete coaching workspace — schedule sessions, view your next session, track your coaching timeline, and access your coaching notes — all in one place.
- Schedule Your Coaching Session button at the top of the page
- Your Next Coaching Session card shows date, time, status, and Join button
- Coaching Schedule & Timeline section with session balance, upcoming, and history
- Coaching Notes card links to your private notes workspace
- Coaching expectations and session preparation guide
- Direct contact with your coach
View your coaching calendar and program timeline, including upcoming sessions, session history, and meeting links.
- Upcoming coaching sessions
- Session meeting links
- Add to Google Calendar, Outlook, or download ICS
- Schedule new coaching sessions directly
Access your leadership assessments, credentials, and completed assessment reports.
- Assessment instructions and launch links
- Personal login credentials (when applicable)
- Completed assessment reports
A structured reflection experience that helps you integrate insights from your coaching journey — capturing growth, shifts, and forward momentum.
- Guided reflection sections with thought-provoking questions
- Links to your coaching goals and assessment reports
- Final reflection and commitments for sustained growth
- Shareable report generated upon completion
Your AI thinking partner — available between sessions for reflection, preparation, and development exploration. Coming soon to your portal.
- Coming Soon — currently in development
- Will help you reflect on coaching themes
- Prepare for upcoming sessions
- Explore development concepts
Track the development objectives established during your coaching engagement, including progress updates and success measures.
- Coaching goals with development priority areas
- Success measures for each goal
- Progress updates from your coach
- Status tracking (active, achieved, revised)
Access all program materials, worksheets, readings, and supplemental content.
- PDFs and downloadable materials
- External resource links
- Organized by category
Stay informed with program updates, reminders, and communications from your facilitator.
- Priority announcements highlighted
- Program updates and logistics
- Cohort-specific communications
Send a direct message to Dr. Edwards from anywhere in the portal using the contact form.
- Available on your homepage and support page
- Messages delivered to karyn@abloomconsulting.com
- Ideal for questions between sessions
Assessment Center
Your assessment center provides access to all leadership assessments assigned to your program cohort. Only assessments assigned to you by your program administrator will appear.
Assessment Center
StrengthsFinder 2.0
AssignedIdentifies your top 5 signature strengths...
EQ-i 2.0 Leadership
CompletedAssessment Center: Each assessment card shows its status (Assigned or Completed). For assessments requiring individual credentials, your username and password will appear in the card once uploaded by your administrator.
How to access assessments
Navigate to Assessments in the left sidebar of your program dashboard. Each assessment assigned to you will appear as a card with its name, a description of what it measures, instructions, and a launch button.
How to access individual credentials
For assessments that require personal login credentials (such as Hogan or EQ-i), your username and password will appear directly on the assessment card once your program administrator has uploaded them. If you do not see credentials yet, they are being prepared — please check back or contact your program coordinator.
How to access assessment reports
Completed assessment reports are available in the My Reports section at the bottom of the Assessment Center page. Reports are private and only visible to you. They will appear once your administrator has uploaded them following your assessment completion.
How to identify assessment status
Each assessment card displays a status indicator: Assigned, Completed, or Waived. Assigned means the assessment is ready for you to begin. Completed means you have finished the assessment and your coach will review results with you during your debrief. Waived means this assessment is not required for your program.
Confidentiality: All assessment data, credentials, and reports are strictly private. Your results are visible only to you and your executive coach. Assessment outcomes are used exclusively to support your individual development planning.
Coaching Support
Individual executive coaching with Dr. Karyn Edwards, MCC is a core component of your Leadership Accelerator™ experience. The Coaching page is your complete coaching workspace — where you schedule sessions, see your next appointment, track your coaching timeline, and access your coaching notes.
Scheduling Sessions
- Find 'Schedule Your Coaching Session' on your Welcome page or Coaching page
- Use the 'Schedule Coaching' link in the sidebar
- Or visit 'Coaching Schedule & Timeline' and use the button at the top
- Choose an available time on the scheduling calendar
- You will receive a calendar confirmation by email
- Sessions are 60 minutes — schedule at least 48 hours in advance
Preparing for Sessions
- Identify 1–2 leadership topics or challenges to explore
- Reflect on recent leadership situations or decisions
- Review any relevant assessment feedback
- Consider upcoming leadership moments
- Note stakeholder feedback you've received
Your Next Coaching Session
When you have a session scheduled, a 'Your Next Coaching Session' card appears on the Coaching page showing the session title, date, start and end time, time zone, status, coach name, meeting format (Zoom or Teams), and a Join button. If the session was rescheduled, the original time is also shown.
- Click Join Session to enter your Zoom or Teams meeting at the scheduled time.
- Click Reschedule if you need to change your appointment time.
- If no session is scheduled, the card shows a Schedule Coaching Session button instead.
Coaching Schedule & Timeline on the Coaching Page
The Coaching page includes a condensed Coaching Schedule & Timeline section showing your session progress (completed and remaining), upcoming sessions, and session history (completed, canceled, and rescheduled). For the full timeline view, click View Full Coaching Schedule & Timeline.
- Session progress bar shows how many sessions you've completed out of your total.
- Completed, canceled, and rescheduled sessions are organized in collapsible sections.
- Everything updates automatically when a session is scheduled, rescheduled, canceled, or marked complete.
Coaching Notes
The Coaching page includes a Coaching Notes card that links to your private coaching notes workspace (typically a Gamma workspace). Click Open Coaching Notes to access your session notes and reflections in a new tab.
- If no notes link has been set up yet, the card shows: "Coaching notes have not yet been added." Your coach will share the link once it's ready.
- Your coaching notes workspace is private and confidential — visible only to you and your coach.
Connect with My Coach
You can send a direct message to Dr. Edwards at any time using the Connect with My Coach button, available on your dashboard, coaching page, and program home. Messages are delivered directly to her inbox.
Scheduling Your Coaching Sessions
Your coaching sessions are scheduled through your program portal. Once you book a session, it will automatically appear in your Coaching Schedule and Timeline. Bookings made through your portal link, an email link, or the Abloom website will all be matched to your record automatically.
Where to Find 'Schedule Your Coaching Session'
You can schedule a coaching session from three places in your portal:
- Welcome page: A prominent 'Schedule Your Coaching Session' card appears directly below your welcome message.
- Sidebar: Click 'Schedule' in the left sidebar navigation.
- Coaching Schedule & Timeline page: A 'Schedule Your Coaching Session' button appears at the top of the page.
What Happens After You Book
- You will receive a calendar confirmation by email with the session details and meeting link.
- The session will appear in your Coaching Schedule and Timeline within a few moments.
- If you booked through a general link or the Abloom website, your appointment may take a few moments to synchronize with your portal. If it does not appear shortly, please contact your coach.
Rescheduled and Canceled Sessions
- If you reschedule a session, the original time is preserved and the new time is shown with a 'Rescheduled' status.
- Canceled sessions remain visible in your timeline with a 'Canceled' status so you have a complete history.
- Completed sessions are marked accordingly and count toward your session balance.
Accessing Your Meeting Link
- Your Zoom or Microsoft Teams meeting link appears directly on your upcoming session card.
- Click 'Join Zoom Meeting' or 'Join Microsoft Teams Meeting' to enter your session at the scheduled time.
- The meeting link is also included in your calendar confirmation email.
When No Scheduling Link Is Available
If you see the message 'Scheduling is not yet available,' your coach has not yet configured your scheduling link. Please contact your coach directly for assistance:
When a Booking Does Not Appear
If you booked a session but it does not appear in your Coaching Schedule and Timeline, your appointment may still be synchronizing. Please check again shortly. If it still does not appear after a few minutes, contact your coach for assistance. Bookings made through the Abloom website, a forwarded link, or a general scheduling page are matched to your record automatically — but may take a moment to synchronize.
Coaching Schedule & Timeline
The Coaching Schedule & Timeline page displays your upcoming coaching sessions, session history, and program timeline — including dates, times, meeting links, and calendar download options.
Program Schedule
Leadership Session 1: Foundations
September 12, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Individual Coaching Session
September 22, 2025
Time TBD
Coaching Schedule & Timeline: The page shows your upcoming coaching sessions at the top, followed by the full program timeline. Use the 'Schedule Your Coaching Session' button at the top of the page to book a new session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions from program participants.
Karyn Edwards, MCC
CEO & Organizational Consulting Psychologist, Abloom Consulting
Questions about the portal or your program? Reach out at any time.
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