Women in Leadership: Driving Transformation through Innovation and Resilience Certificate

Learn to Drive Transformation and Prepare for Fulfilling Leadership Opportunities

The online Women in Leadership: Driving Transformation Through Innovation and Resilience certificate program from Emory Continuing teaches women managers how to maximize their unique strengths to become stronger leaders. The five-week program includes five learning modules, each led by a female subject matter expert with expertise in the areas of innovation, cultural awareness, engagement, resilience, or self-advocacy. This program is designed for current women managers who are ready to build the skill set needed to reach higher levels of leadership, including C-suite positions.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

The Women in Leadership program is offered in five week-long modules. Five different women subject matter experts lead each module.

Module 1: Growing a Culture of Innovation

Practice innovative strategies, learn best practices in innovation, reflect on your experiences and envision ideal cultures of innovation. Led by Kimberley Lyles Folkman, PhD, communication specialist, and expert in creativity and innovation.

Module 2: Innovating Across Culture

Increase your understanding of how culture impacts success in the marketplace and workplace, as well as its impact on the world. Led by Soumaya Khalifa, MBA, President and CEO of Khalifa Consulting.

Module 3: Driving Engagement

Learn best practice tools and techniques to increase you and your team’s engagement. Led by Nancy Green, MBA, performance strategist and owner of iinteg Inc.

Module 4: Leading with Resilience

Learn the qualities, attributes, and skills that make resilient leaders, as well as their impact on teams, organizations, and culture. Led by Katie Karppala, MSOL, PCC, BCC, founder of Authentic Dimensions Consulting.

Module 5: Advocating for Yourself

Gain skills to effectively advocate for yourself including understanding the importance of identifying professional strengths, interests, and values. Learn how to self-ownership over your vocational lives and future, and articulate your unique professional strengths, values, and vision. Led by Sarah D. Carlson, JD, career transformation and self-advocacy expert.

“I’m super confident that I am, and I will continue to be the (servant) leader that I always wished I had. The Women in Leadership program has confirmed my vision, empowered my passion, and strengthened my confidence, (and my voice). I believe this program should be part of EVERY SINGLE onboarding and I mean from Fortune 500 corporations to tiny startups. The time is now!"– Robin Ann Barnette, CLC, CA, E-RTY 500.

Module 6: Asynchronous: Industry Experts

Welcome to this professionally curated asynchronous module, offering an exceptional opportunity to learn from industry experts in diverse fields and leadership roles. Throughout this module, you will be presented with compelling stories and distinct viewpoints on innovation, resilience, and transformation.

Here's an overview of what you can anticipate from this module:

Fresh Perspectives: Gain fresh perspectives and in-depth insights from successful women leaders representing a variety of industries. This exposure to different experiences and backgrounds will broaden your understanding of leadership and its applications across various sectors.

Expert Panelists: Learn from our esteemed panelists who are all masters of their respective fields. They will share their expertise and experiences, bringing immense value to the conversation surrounding women in leadership.

Tips from Industry Practitioners: Hear from industry practitioners who have encountered and overcome various challenges on their leadership journey. Their diverse. perspectives will help you develop creative solutions to tackle roadblocks and barriers to success.

We trust that this learning experience will empower and inspire you to make significant strides in your professional journey.