Key Figures
2 hours per workshop
One workshop per week
Completion time: 3 - 5 weeks
Interactive and practical approach
Optional add-on individualized skills coaching
Workshops
The Art of Leadership for Educators
The rapid social change and technological evolution have brought the entirely new lens of what – how – where - when people learn and so post-secondary education. New experiences lead to new expectations. Leaders in education must be willing to embrace uncertainty as they face pressing societal problems, technological revolution, and undiscovered opportunities. What is great leadership? What are the models and styles of leadership that work for you and for your institution? This workshop mini-series aims to introduce you to the current concept of leadership in education and a variety of innovative tools and strategies that will aid you in putting your leadership skills into practice. Particular emphasis will be put on the new approaches and practices to prepare current and future leaders for success.
What you will learn:
- Foundations of Leadership
- Strategy of establishing organizational culture
- The art of empowerment
- Leading through influence and persuasion
- Navigating Emotional Intelligence
The Art of Public Speaking
Does the fear of public speaking prevent you from sharing your ideas? Does it stop you from going after what you really want? This fear could be the obstacle standing between you and your success. This workshop mini-series will introduce you to Voice Dynamics, Body Language and innovative Presentation tools to structure and confidently deliver engaging and impactful presentations to diverse and multiple stakeholders. You will also practice dealing with performance anxiety and connecting with listeners when sharing persuading to increase your effectiveness in presentation.
What you will learn:
- How to leverage non-verbal techniques in public speaking
- How to connect with listeners while presenting
- How to leverage presentation tools in pitching your idea
Landing a Dream Job
Catching a dream job after graduation – or after changing career entirely – can be a daunting experience. If you’re hunting for a job, you need strategies to appear more credible, authentic, and memorable than your peers. Join us in this workshop mini-series to get guidance and coaching on how to get noticed (and get ahead) in your career. We will help you create a great job hunting plan that connects your interests and goals with opportunities. We will also provide you with coaching in how to present yourself to employers professionally with a well-designed online profile, tailored resume, and cover letter. You will have opportunities to practice tips that can help you make a great first—and lasting—impression in your networking events and interviews.
What you will learn:
- How to build a career-specific resume and a tailored cover letter
- How to establish your professional profile
- How to strategize networking
- How to ace a job interview