Schedule
2022
Week 1; September 14th, 2022
Week 1; September 14th, 2022
Servant Leadership
Servant Leadership
Speaker - Joan Liu
Speaker - Joan Liu
In 2018, University of Texas at Tyler awarded 60 Nepali students full scholarships. And then, due to a budgetary error, these scholarships were taken away - and just like that, 60 students lost their access to higher education, global mobility, and opportunity. Joan Liu, a bystander and HS counselor, stepped forward to galvanize a movement to successfully re-seat these students at new institutions.
In 2018, University of Texas at Tyler awarded 60 Nepali students full scholarships. And then, due to a budgetary error, these scholarships were taken away - and just like that, 60 students lost their access to higher education, global mobility, and opportunity. Joan Liu, a bystander and HS counselor, stepped forward to galvanize a movement to successfully re-seat these students at new institutions.
This is an interesting case study about taking responsibility when you don't have to; as well as servant leadership, bystander involvement, and how to leverage scarce resources to solve seemingly insurmountable problems. Learn how a bottom-up approach can make as much difference as a top-down one; how to trust yourself when you are in the minority; and how to build ad-hoc structures and teams in a high pressure situation.
This is an interesting case study about taking responsibility when you don't have to; as well as servant leadership, bystander involvement, and how to leverage scarce resources to solve seemingly insurmountable problems. Learn how a bottom-up approach can make as much difference as a top-down one; how to trust yourself when you are in the minority; and how to build ad-hoc structures and teams in a high pressure situation.
Week 2; September 21st, 2022
Week 2; September 21st, 2022
Legal Obligations as a Leader
Legal Obligations as a Leader
Speaker - Lisa Hernandez
Speaker - Lisa Hernandez
In this session, we will explore compliance and some of the specific legal obligations of which leaders must be mindful. Never fear, though, we will discuss not only which obligations should be top of mind for leaders, but also how and to whom these risks may be appropriately delegated. As most lawyers know, knowing the answer is not nearly as important as knowing where to go to find it. We will cover topical areas including fiduciary duties, civil rights/employment law, and some best practices in terms of documentation and record keeping. We will also explore why culture and compliance with the *spirit* of the law (rather than robotic compliance with the *letter* of the law) is so critical when it comes to effective, inspiring, and engaging leadership.
In this session, we will explore compliance and some of the specific legal obligations of which leaders must be mindful. Never fear, though, we will discuss not only which obligations should be top of mind for leaders, but also how and to whom these risks may be appropriately delegated. As most lawyers know, knowing the answer is not nearly as important as knowing where to go to find it. We will cover topical areas including fiduciary duties, civil rights/employment law, and some best practices in terms of documentation and record keeping. We will also explore why culture and compliance with the *spirit* of the law (rather than robotic compliance with the *letter* of the law) is so critical when it comes to effective, inspiring, and engaging leadership.
Week 3; September 28th, 2022
Week 3; September 28th, 2022
Furthering Your Education
Furthering Your Education
Speaker - April Bush
Speaker - April Bush
Do I need an advanced degree? Can I manage work and getting an education? Will I survive in an online environment? Does my current employer offer options for earning an advanced degree? What about special skills? Should I consider certificate programs? What degree should I select? Do I have to go all the way to a PhD? There are so many options in furthering your education. Therefore, it is important to understand why you are motivated to continue your education and what are the benefits in furthering your education. The session will explore all of these questions and more.
Do I need an advanced degree? Can I manage work and getting an education? Will I survive in an online environment? Does my current employer offer options for earning an advanced degree? What about special skills? Should I consider certificate programs? What degree should I select? Do I have to go all the way to a PhD? There are so many options in furthering your education. Therefore, it is important to understand why you are motivated to continue your education and what are the benefits in furthering your education. The session will explore all of these questions and more.
Week 4; October 5th, 2022
Week 4; October 5th, 2022
Financial Acumen
Financial Acumen
Speaker -Melissa Micco
Speaker -Melissa Micco
Inflation is rising and budgets are tight! As organization's search for the new normal in this post-pandemic environment, many leaders who work outside of the finance department struggle to understand financial information. Strong leaders have the ability to question and discuss financial decisions affecting the goals and financial health of their organizations. Participants will learn the basics of financial acumen to help guide productive conversations with their peers in finance to help drive better decisions and manage day-to-day risks.
Inflation is rising and budgets are tight! As organization's search for the new normal in this post-pandemic environment, many leaders who work outside of the finance department struggle to understand financial information. Strong leaders have the ability to question and discuss financial decisions affecting the goals and financial health of their organizations. Participants will learn the basics of financial acumen to help guide productive conversations with their peers in finance to help drive better decisions and manage day-to-day risks.
Week 5; October 12th, 2022
Week 5; October 12th, 2022
Taking Risks & Following Your Passion
Taking Risks & Following Your Passion
Speaker - Marylyn Scott
Speaker - Marylyn Scott
What exactly is hindering you from pursuing your passion? Mission-driven individuals rarely create lasting change by playing it safe on the sidelines of life, rather they must be willing to venture into unknown or unchartered territory. Maximizing your potential involves some level of risk-taking to achieve your goals. In this session, we will explore some of the reasons why many women are risk averse and discuss concrete steps we can take to conquer the fear, overcome self-doubt, and silence naysayers to follow our dreams.
What exactly is hindering you from pursuing your passion? Mission-driven individuals rarely create lasting change by playing it safe on the sidelines of life, rather they must be willing to venture into unknown or unchartered territory. Maximizing your potential involves some level of risk-taking to achieve your goals. In this session, we will explore some of the reasons why many women are risk averse and discuss concrete steps we can take to conquer the fear, overcome self-doubt, and silence naysayers to follow our dreams.
Week 6; October 19th, 2022
Week 6; October 19th, 2022
Game-Changing Influence and Negotiation Strategies for the Professional Woman
Game-Changing Influence and Negotiation Strategies for the Professional Woman
Speaker - Kamilah Lewis
Speaker - Kamilah Lewis
Even as a high-achieving professional woman, why does it always seem easier to ask for something for someone else, rather than ask for something for yourself? Research shows women at all stages of their careers are generally less assertive and less successful than men at negotiation in the workplace. But why? Negotiating is a routine part of daily life and leadership, and approaching it with confidence and skill will signal that you know your worth and improve your chance of getting what you deserve. Let’s review six game-changing strategies to help you confidently ask for what you want, need, and deserve in your professional journey, and personal life. Don’t be afraid to negotiate like a woman!
Even as a high-achieving professional woman, why does it always seem easier to ask for something for someone else, rather than ask for something for yourself? Research shows women at all stages of their careers are generally less assertive and less successful than men at negotiation in the workplace. But why? Negotiating is a routine part of daily life and leadership, and approaching it with confidence and skill will signal that you know your worth and improve your chance of getting what you deserve. Let’s review six game-changing strategies to help you confidently ask for what you want, need, and deserve in your professional journey, and personal life. Don’t be afraid to negotiate like a woman!
Week 7; October 26th, 2022
Week 7; October 26th, 2022
Intentional Communication
Intentional Communication
Speaker - Ilene Crawford
Speaker - Ilene Crawford
This Pay it Forward session will provide intentional communication principles that will help you to establish your voice, build relationships, and navigate leadership challenges as you grow in your current role and prepare for future roles. You’ll engage in some brief case studies and have the opportunity to engage in self-reflection and goal-setting about your own professional communications.
This Pay it Forward session will provide intentional communication principles that will help you to establish your voice, build relationships, and navigate leadership challenges as you grow in your current role and prepare for future roles. You’ll engage in some brief case studies and have the opportunity to engage in self-reflection and goal-setting about your own professional communications.
Recording of Session
Week 8; November 2nd, 2022
Week 8; November 2nd, 2022
Self-Care
Self-Care
Speaker - Diane Vertin
Speaker - Diane Vertin
Thanks to COVID, many organizations are seeing a significant increase in stress and burnout in the workplace. Learn how to develop a self-care plan that includes ways to reduce stress and focus on well-being.
Thanks to COVID, many organizations are seeing a significant increase in stress and burnout in the workplace. Learn how to develop a self-care plan that includes ways to reduce stress and focus on well-being.
Week 9 - November 9th, 2022
Week 9 - November 9th, 2022
How to Bust Through Mental Blocks that Hold You Back
How to Bust Through Mental Blocks that Hold You Back
Speaker - Nataly Kogan
Speaker - Nataly Kogan
If your inner self-critic and doubter gets in the way of doing what you care about, this episode is for you!
If your inner self-critic and doubter gets in the way of doing what you care about, this episode is for you!
Nataly shares the science of how our brain can cause us to struggle more and 2 skills you can use to edit your thoughts so you can bring your best awesome self to work -- and to everyone you care about.
Nataly shares the science of how our brain can cause us to struggle more and 2 skills you can use to edit your thoughts so you can bring your best awesome self to work -- and to everyone you care about.
What you'll learn:
What you'll learn:
- What is negativity bias and how it clouds your judgement (including of yourself)
- What is negativity bias and how it clouds your judgement (including of yourself)
- A 2-step practice to edit thoughts that cause you to struggle
- A 2-step practice to edit thoughts that cause you to struggle
- Why self-compassion beats self-criticism when it comes to self-improvement
- Why self-compassion beats self-criticism when it comes to self-improvement
- A 3-step practice to talk to yourself as you would to a friend
- A 3-step practice to talk to yourself as you would to a friend