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.

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.

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.

Inspirational Leadership

Learning Outcome: Explore traits that make a successful leader and how women leaders can inspire others

 

In today’s workforce, standout leaders come in all shapes and sizes. She could be a blue jeans marketing student who is running a major company out of her apartment or a middle aged woman presenting the latest groundbreaking device at a major conference.  What really matters is that leaders are able to create enthusiasm, empower their workers, instill confidence and be inspiring to those around them. Join us as we address what great women leaders do every day. 

 

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

 

1. Explore your own leadership style through conversations with your peers.
2. Develop the necessary self-confidence to help make good decisions based on the opinions and ideas of others. 
3. Examine perspectives on leadership from outstanding experts in the leadership field.

Creating Your Best Future! The 7 Habits of Successful STEM Students

Hang in there! You are somebody's hope. There is a rumor mulling around in colleges across the land that science, technology, engineering, and math are the "hardcore" fields that some advance, others try, and many avoid. Women and minorities are grossly underrepresented in STEM careers and the numbers continue to decline. In a 2010 Bayer Corp. survey of 1,226 women and underrepresented minority chemists and chemical engineers, 40 percent said they were discouraged from pursuing a STEM career. Sixty percent said college was where most of the discouragement happened. STEM careers offer a rewarding journey of innovation and powerful contributions, solutions, and tools that secure and advance our future. So, what do you need to do to overcome challenges and succeed in these fields?

At the end of this workshop, college students will:

1. Explore STEM Stats and common reasons students get discouraged.
2. Create a resource toolbox and networking plan to overcome challenges.
3. Explore 7 key habits that can increase success.
4. Examine the benefits and options of a great STEM Career Path.