Professional Development for Women and Minorities

Breakthrough the Glass Ceiling! Career Path Discovery Workshop

(BEYA 2310) Breakthrough the Glass Ceiling! Career Path Discovery Workshop

Learning objective: Examine success factors and establish career goals


For every dream and desire, there are limitless paths to get there. This workshop will help you create your personal vision of success andhappiness. Whether you are clear on what you want to do or still trying to find your way, you will gain clarity and create a plan to overcome barriers. If you are willing to address your weaknesses, capitalize on your strengths, and take control of your future, this workshop is for you.

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

1. Conduct individual personality assessment workshop.
2. Design personalized career goals.
3. Identify strengths, preferences, values, and weaknesses through a variety of career assessment tools.
4. Create a personalized action plan to think outside of the box and breakthrough barriers.

Do You Know Who is Moving Your Cheese? Navigating and Surviving Organizational Politics like a Pro

(BEYA 2311) Do You Know Who is Moving Your Cheese? Navigating and Surviving Organizational Politics like a Pro

 

Learning objective:  Assessing methods for navigating corporate politics

 

Do you know how to golf? Have you ever thought that if only you could change the system in your organization, you would be a lot happier? There have been countless studies outlining the differences between men and women in corporate environments. Often, many professional women report feeling left out of key decisions or impacted by politics that seem to devalue her contributions. At the same time, several top women executives who continue to excel say YOU must learn to understand, rise above, and effectively use politics to get things done. 

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

 

1. List tips to survive organizational politics.
2. Identify ways to utilize productive organizational politics.
3. Explore specific organizational challenges and prepare a plan to overcome them.

Think, Act, Achieve Extraordinary Results - Winning Executive Coaching Strategies for the Leader and the Coach

(WOC 1310) Think, Act, Achieve Extraordinary Results- Winning Executive Coaching Strategies for the Leader and the Coach

 

Learning Objective: This seminar provides a vault of pioneering concepts, tools, and resources that move leaders from innovative thought to strategic action. 

 

Leadership is about moving toward important goals, and embracing the potential and growth power of people. Whether you are a top CEO, federal executive, director, team lead, or beginning your career, you should be asking yourself one critical question. How can I grow and achieve personal excellence? Executive coaching is a strategic partnership that maximizes performance and growth potential to drive enhanced business outcomes. Get ready to be challenged, take risks, and achieve extraordinary results.

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

 

1. Create a plan and vision that supports business, professional, and life mission
2. Use leadership techniques and communication strategies that support vision
3. List tools to overcome resistance, act, and make strategic decisions
4. Examine coaching competencies to assist  success of future leaders and team members
5. Use strategies to get out of your comfort zone, generate ideas, and expand vision

Want a Security Clearance? This is what you need to know

(BEYA 2308) Want a Security Clearance? This is what you need to know

 

Learning Outcome: Increase knowledge and awareness around the US security Clearance process

 

As you create your master plan for success, consider the variety of tools needed to gain a competitive edge in your industry. By familiarizing oneself with the extensive US Security Clearance Process, you can begin to prepare and access opportunities that help you excel. 

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

 

1. Identify a series of career paths and associated tools to improve job marketability.
2. List a series of certification and association option.
3. Review the security clearance process and associated misconceptions and mistakes.

Want a Security Clearance? This is what you need to know

Want a Security Clearance? This is what you need to know

Learning Objective: Examine the process of achieving a U.S. Security Clearance

As you create your master plan for success, consider the variety of tools needed to gain a competitive edge in your industry. By familiarizing oneself with the extensive US Security Clearance Process, you can begin to prepare and access opportunities that help you excel. This seminar will guide you through the processing of getting and keeping a U.S. security clearance. Further, we will explore the future and emerging career opportunities that require various
clearance levels.

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify a series of career paths and associated tools to improve job marketability.
2. List a series of certification and association options.
3. Review the security clearance process and associated misconceptions and mistakes.

Next Gen Smart: Innovative Practices to Launch Diverse Future Leaders Today

(BEYA 2117) Next Gen Smart: Innovative Practices to Launch Diverse Future Leaders Today

 

There is one thing that we all can agree on-The World is Changing! The next generation of innovators and leaders will need a unique combination of skills to manage and lead an evolving business landscape. NextGen Smart is about the capacity to motivate and inspire new paths to greatness. Join us to discuss what it will take for leaders to be the change we want to see in the world.

 

At the end of our discussion, we will:

 

1. Examine the definition of NextGen Smart.
2. Identify strategies to have conversations around human difference.
3. Explore the future of diversity, race, inclusion, and team morale.
4. Examine competencies that build global and culturally ready leaders.
5. Explore game changing skills that will give the next generation of leaders an edge to thrive through change.

Path to Being the Best Leader: How to Lead with Charisma, Integrity, and Conviction

BEYA 2017

The Path to Being the Best Leader: How to Lead with Charisma, Integrity, and Conviction

Learning Objective: Discuss methods that increase leadership skills

The quality of an organization’s leadership and management is critical to its success. This is true at team, department, and organizational levels. But what’s the secret to that quality? How do you ensure it throughout the organization? How do you become an excellent leader and manager yourself? As with any professional skills, the skills of leadership and management can be learned and practiced. This course is specifically designed to help you do just that, whatever your role in the organization.

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the skills needed to be a successful leader.
2. Examine ways to manage staff performance.
3. Learn how to evaluate your own style.
4. Develop skills that help deliver your objectives.

Unleash your Professional Savvy

Learning Objective: Access your competitive edge by designing a winning image, building self-confidence, and communicating value with style and grace.

 

Are you on top of your game?  In today’s competitive market, the professional woman must understand what it means to project a powerful image. Your ability to build professional savvy is the key to breaking through barriers and achieving success.  Technical skills, education, specialized career training, and performance are only the beginning. Did you know that 90% of your ability to move up the corporate and federal executive ladder is influenced by your personal brand and image, credibility, and communication skills?  If image if everything, then everything matters. Whether you are seeking recognition, promotion, or just entering the workforce, this seminar will help you capitalize on your hard work as you unleash the best you.  

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

 

1. Explore ways to build and express self-confidence
2. Create a winning image and leverage your circles of influence
3. Examine professional savvy and politics
4. Design a plan to increase recognition and value in the workplace
5. Explore 10 critical style tips for today’s professional woman

 

The Heart and Soul of Financial Planning

Learning Outcome: Discuss financial goals and successful techniques for achieving those goals

 

How much money do you have? How much money do you want? For most, the idea of answering the first question brings up mixed emotions. No matter what your financial position is, many often wonder if they really have enough.  For some women, money is a topic that brings up anxiety and shame.  Finance guru, Suze Orman, says “to truly be powerful in life, you must make money moves that work for you.” This workshop will help you build inner strength, reclaim financial power, and create a plan for the future. Your money doesn’t have to change, YOU DO!

 

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

 

1. Use finance fundamentals.
2. List ways to build financial portfolios.
3. Explore beginner investment best practices (retirement).
4. Examine how personal habits and values may impact a strong financial future.
5. Create an action plan and financial goals.

 

The Change Matrix

Learning Objective: Examine strategies for effectively dealing with change in the workplace  

 

The next generation of corporate and federal executive leaders is faced with unique challenges and changes as business threats and solutions change rapidly. It is critical to continue to assess position and purpose to stay ahead of the competition.  The key to success is not always trying to figure out what will happen next, but about developing the strategy to manage changes, turn obstacles into opportunities, and thrive in the face of great uncertainty.  A Matrix of Change is one strategy that can help leaders anticipate the complexity of how people, processes, and systems impact each other. 

 

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to:

 

1. Examine the change matrix and associated management skills
2. Explore how management and leadership skills impact the change process
3. Explore ways to stay inspired and committed 
4. Identify specific strategies and examples of how obstacles and change can be stepping stones for great opportunities
5. Examine how to support teams through change.