Leadership is proven by behavior, not titles.
iSTAR certifies your ability to lead with trust — proven in real leadership scenarios and evaluated by peers, expert, and AI.
HOW IT WORKS
1 BOOK YOUR SPOT
Reserve your session and pay to secure your place.
2 ATTEND THE SESSION
Join a 60-minute live session. You’ll receive a trust-focused business scenario at random and present how you would handle it in 6–7 minutes in front of a small peer group (3 people). You will also assess the other participants using the same structured criteria.
3 RECEIVE ANALYTICS & CERTIFICATE
Within one week, you’ll receive detailed written insights and performance analytics, a personalized video review from the expert, and your iSTAR certificate if you score 75% or higher.
4 FOLLOW-UP FEEDBACK
After receiving your feedback, you can send us an email or video with follow-up questions or request practical guidance to further strengthen your trust leadership skills.
WHAT YOU GET
✅ Objective peer feedback
✅ Clear assessment of your trust-building ability
✅ iSTAR – Lead with Trust Certificate (75%+ score)
PRICING
Regular price - Build Trust Session and Cenrtificate $299
Now you get 40% discount, only $179
Peer-evaluated
AI-evaluated
Expert-evaluated
Established frameworks
COMPARISON iSTAR vs Executive Coaching
Feature
Format
Duration
Feedback
Focus
Certification
Typical cost
Time commitment
iSTAR – Lead with Trust
Live peer-assessment
60 minutes
Peer feedback
One critical skill
✅ Yes (75%+)
$179
Low
Executive Coaching
1:1 or cohort
3–12 months
Coach-led
Broad leadership development
Rare
$3,000 – $15,000+
High
METHODOLOGY
🧠Peer assessment inspired by elite executive programs
Modeled on global leadership and coaching practices from Vistage, CCL, IESE, Korn Ferry, and London Business School, ensuring you learn from proven executive frameworks.
🧠Behavior-based evaluation on real leadership situations
We measure how leadership actually shows up in action, not just knowledge or self-reported skills, giving practical insights you can immediately apply.
📊 Grounded in three recognized trust frameworks
Our assessment evaluates observable behaviors that build trust, structured on three leading frameworks: Deloitte XH Trust Model, the ABCD model by Ken Blanchard and the popular Harvard Trust Formula. Get structured, evidence-based feedback.
Benefits
Relevance. Validate skills that will keep you in demand.
Benchmark against peer leaders.
Move fast. Time saving process, latest AI.
External Validation. Tangible proof, LinkedIn ready certificate.
Personalised Feedback. Speedtrack improvement.
1 hr
179 US dollars
ABOUT US
iSTAR is founded by two partners, one based in US and one from Europe, both with 20+ years of experience in recruitment, coaching and executive leadership.
CONTACT US
We work globally with leaders across the U.S. and Europe.
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Locations
Sofia, Bulgaria
New York, NY, USA
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Reach us on hello@istarleader.com
FAQ
Who is iSTAR certification for?
Leaders, managers, founders, and high-potential professionals who want to prove they can build trust in real leadership situations.
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Is this training or assessment?
Assessment. We evaluate how you demonstrate trust-building leadership behavior — not theory.
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What happens during the session?
You receive a leadership scenario, prepare briefly, and respond live. Participants also evaluate each other using structured criteria.
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How is the evaluation done?
Multi-source evaluation: peers, an expert reviewer, and AI-supported analysis — all based on clear behavioral criteria.
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How long is the session?
Typically 60 minutes, a group of 3 professionals.
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What kind of scenarios are used?
Realistic leadership situations like giving tough feedback, resolving tension, or rebuilding trust.
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Do I need to prepare?
No. The goal is authentic leadership behavior, not rehearsed answers.
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Do I get feedback?
Yes. You receive written insights, expert input, and certification if you meet the standard.
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When do I get my results?
Within one week after your session.
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Is this certification recognized?
It’s an independent professional certification built on structured methodology and real-scenario evaluation.
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Is my data confidential?
Yes. All responses and results are handled confidentially. Sessions are recorded and kept for 7 days only for assessment purposes and then permanently deleted. They are not shared with anyone but the expert.