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Women in Leadership Program


Develop Strategies & Interpersonal Skills for Greater Success

Women have always been at the forefront of policy change and breaking barriers. Today’s female executives work hard to balance personal and professional lives while exceeding expectations. Resilience and determination continue to empower women toward their goals to become chiefs of industry. You'll learn to navigate the nuances of thought leadership, barrier destruction, and organizational influence. The Women in Leadership Program serves as a platform for women to engage and uplift each other by inspiring positive change.
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About the Program

The Women in Leadership Program is designed by industry experts for professionals seeking expert advice, strategies, and practical tools. From your initial Personal Leadership assessment, to team building, negotiation strategies, communications, organizational culture and more, be ready to roll up your sleeves and apply new skills in this hands-on, interactive course. 
Women engaged in the Women in Leadership certificate program online.

​Benefits to Companies

  • Gain strategies to reduce lost revenue and improve work performance.
  • Convert unproductive conflict to profitable dialogue.
  • Encourage high-value employees to realize their full potential.
  • Hone and perfect managerial skills.
  • Develop specific tools for managing communication and productivity among diverse, interpersonal styles.
  • Encourage health and well-being of employees by improving overall organizational behavior.
  • Perfect decision-making and problem-solving skills.

​ ​Benefits to Students

  • Discover impactful skills and tools for leadership, resulting in an improved bottom line.
  • Learn the secrets of happiness for work-life balance.
  • Set goals for negotiation and strategy and make actionable plans.
  • Understand the many facets of transformational and transactional leadership and its effect on obtaining an ethical ROI.
  • Assert your power and position without compromising integrity.
  • Evade the antiquated methods of valuing your worth and demonstrate your real value through appropriate communication and dialogue.

Enroll in the Women in Leadership Program Today!

8 Modules Online ($4,995)

  • Start today - conveniently self-paced learning!
  • Includes your Course Workbook & all course materials.
  • Enjoy hands-on projects & interactive discussions.
  • Earn your Certificate of Completion in just 8 weeks!
  • Earn 3.2 CEU's upon successful completion!
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Program Curriculum

Learn how to navigate the nuances of leading through thought leadership, barrier destruction, and influence. Each module helps you assess your skills, develop your thoughts, and work out your strategies. Even better, this course provides you with the Women in Leadership Ultimate Toolkit with OVER 70 workbooks, eBooks, team focused activities, online templates, assessments, planning guides, discussion posters, and more. All to help YOU on the road to success.

From the ongoing battle for equal rights to the breaking of barriers in the workplace, women face complex issues in a dynamic environment that has been dominated by men for centuries. Even in the face of adversity, women continually meet or exceed company expectations while continuing to juggle the day-to-day. The modern-day woman is often required to transition from mogul to mother in a matter of minutes. Enjoy a course created and taught by women leaders, for women leaders!
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Module 1 - Pillars Of Positivity ​

Explore the important pillars of positivity and networking for female leaders. Learn to successfully lead change in your organization by understanding your strengths and how to use them, both intentionally and purposefully.
  • Develop your own strength, style and strategies.
  • Discover the power of high achieving female role models.
  • Complete your personal leadership assessment and SMART improvement goals.

Module 2 - Inspiring Emotional Intelligence

Identify and assess empathy among employees and colleagues. Discover how to use your own experiences to inspire and lead team dynamics.
  • Overcome individual and interpersonal barriers.
  • Learn how to inspire teams for greatness.
  • Uncover the elements of emotional intelligence that make an impact on your organization.

Module 3 - Winning Work-Life Balance & Mentoring​​​ ​

Embrace your self-confidence and expand your leadership while balancing your professional and personal life. Then, explore mentorship and discover the rewards for everyone, including your organization.
  • Identify the four essential elements of balance: Lifestyle, Inspiration, Fulfillment, and Empowerment.
  • Discover your self-confidence and leadership identity.
  • Learn the importance of building a culture of mentorship.

Module 4 - Improving Communication Habits​

Overcome challenges with diversity and adversity in a dynamic work environment. Generate strategies to communicate with a dynamic work force while facing challenges and embracing inclusivity.
  • Uncover verbal and nonverbal communication patterns.
  • Discover power plays and gender rituals in the workplace.
  • Develop your own style for speaking and presenting.

Module 5 - Advocacy, Actions, & Accountability

Create your own advocacy plan, define your success measurements, and identify the resources you’ll need. Learn to be more assertive, when to take decisive actions, and how to allocate resources to hold everyone accountable.
  • Discover how to make positive change through insightful decisions.
  • Learn the importance of resource allocation and advocacy planning.
  • Understand the value of accountability and how it ties to achieving successful outcomes.

Module 6 - The Art & Politics of Negotiations

Develop collaborative communication processes and skills for negotiation. Harness the power of your actions to lead and manage efforts in your organization, resulting in measurable and accountable projects.
  • Discover ways to enhance your confidence, behavior, and actions during the negotiation process.
  • Understand the benefits of respect, resolution, and returns for female negotiators.
  • Learn strategies to counteract biases and enhance your negotiation effectiveness.

Module 7 - Organizational Leadership & Cultural Diversity

Explore the critical elements of organizational culture, the importance of diversity and inclusion, how fostering a sense of belonging is essential for building a thriving workplace, and why creating an inclusive environment requires a proactive and urgent approach.
  • Diversity and inclusion in shaping organizational culture.
  • Understand the impact of belonging on employee engagement and retention.
  • Discover the importance of improving and engaging your organizational culture.

Module 8 - Innovation & Team Engagement

Become equipped with the skills to generate fresh ideas, inspire and engage others, and infuse your culture with an innovative mindset. Dig into a hands-on AI workshop where you’ll brainstorm, create content, images, and more to engage your team. Then, complete a leadership 360° feedback survey and craft a plan of action to succeed.
  • Use AI tools to brainstorm and develop creative solutions to drive team engagement.
  • Develop strategies to foster a culture of innovation that motivates and empowers everyone to contribute their best ideas.
  • Assess your leadership strengths and areas for growth to further your leadership effectiveness.

Capstone Projects: Your Women in Leadership Personal Growth Plan or Organizational Strategic Plan

To reap the highest return-on-investment, you're encouraged to create your very own strategic plan. Complete the Personal Growth Plan to step into your new found power with confidence, authenticity and presence. Or, use the Organization Strategic Plan to support all women in leadership throughout your entire company. Each program workbook and exercise helps build your very own professional Women in Leadership portfolio.​
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Program Instructors & Content Experts

​The esteemed faculty serving as content advisors and instructors for the course are recognized experts in their fields. Whether their contributions come through teaching, creating innovative materials, mentoring students, or advising on course content, they bring a unique blend of vision, inspiration, and practical skills. Together, they challenge your thinking, enhance your performance, and help you excel in your role.

Women in Leadership instructor, Dr. Sarit Levy.

​Dr. Sarit J. Levy

From patent acquisition to web development, Dr. Sarit Levy strives to build strong foundations and scalable practices for each organization she works with. These organizations span multiple industries, countries, and platforms; and these solutions led to the development of an innovative way to measure a firm's contributions and predict future success.
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As an academic and entrepreneur, Dr. Levy has led, advised, and taught business programs for top universities and organizations around the globe. Not only is she multi-lingual, but Dr. Levy is also well-versed in sustainability, analytics, and international negotiations. With a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Touro University International and an M.S. in Management Engineering and Computer Science from Long Island University, she's played an integral role in many successful accreditation processes and continues to be an influencer in business leadership.

Women in Leadership instructor, Blanca Greenstein.

Blanca Greenstein, Esq.

​Blanca was a lawyer for 25 years and served as a trial lawyer (voted Lawyer of the Year at the Public Defender's Office), head of litigation for a publicly traded corporation Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC, partner of two major law firms (Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy, Chtd and Greenstein & Associates) and is also an inventor of a fully patented custom built email management program called Ingate, which she invented to process high volumes of corporate email.  

Blanca’s true calling however is to produce broadcasts on a variety of topics to educate and empower her audience. The collective influences within the Laws of Life team reaches almost 74,000 followers in South Florida. Blanca also believes in the power of networking and also hosts a weekly networking event attended by business owners nationwide. Blanca is a superior public speaker that fires up her audience and motivates her listeners to be the best person they can possibly be. She is featured on 95.9 and 106.9 radio stations and has a regularly scheduled Podcast and Webcast that is always FIRED UP! Blanca is a force to be reckoned with and  appears as a speaker at events worldwide. ​

Women in Leadership instructor, Corvaya Jeffries.

Corvaya Jeffries

As a veteran journalist and reporter for some of the top news teams in the U.S., Corvaya is both a newscaster and news-maker. After launching Florida Time, an online platform featuring news from 22 South Florida teams, she's grown both her subscriber base and her talents as a storyteller. While working for organizations like CNN, she regularly improves content, manages apps and teams, audits competitors, and pitches breaking news events. A driven thought leader, Corvaya’s dedication to copy-writing, editing, and multi-platform production has led to industry accolades such as a CNN Diversity Fellow and the winner of Cox Media Group’s Digital Talent Program.

Women in Leadership instructor, Stephene Klein.

Stephene Klein, MPH, MPHA, MB

​As a real estate broker, radio host, and positivity influencer, Stephene is used to taking on many roles. Whether she's selecting commercial properties for expansion or reaching an audience of over 87,000 through various media platforms, Stephene stays focused on four foundational principles: resilience, resourcefulness, resolve, and reinvention. She's reinvented herself many times over 20 years in public relations, marketing, advertising, and business development. After working with CBS, Nielsen and JK Whatley, she's received awards for creative writing, video production, and was nominated for Fortune Magazine's 40 Under 40.

What others say about the Women in Leadership Program...

"The coursework was amazing. I loved the tools available to use as team-building activities to grow connections. The video selection fits each of the modules. There are several I want to review and watch again! The sections on gender bias were very eye-opening. The section on negotiations was the most valuable to me and I will be using it for myself and assisting clients. As I worked through the modules I recognized my confidence was growing. I've discuss it openly and have shared what I learned as well as sharing the ongoing networking opportunities from the program. I liked working on the modules and found them very useful, practical, and stress-free. I would recommend all female managers and coordinators complete this coursework!"
- Martha T., Career Planning Manager

"My favorite modules were Winning Work-Life Balance and Mentoring. This was a wake-up call to really examine how I am spending my precious time. Prior to that section, my work week looked like 50-60 hours and then additional time spent on the weekends. Now, as a result of this course, I am beginning to incorporate more 'life' in my day and working much less on the weekends. I took the 'Solutions for Improving Work-Life Imbalances' video to heart and am being more intentional with my time. In that same section, the video on 'Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection' resonated in a good way. Middle school girls should have that message as required prior to entering the work force! Overall, I really enjoyed the entire course. There was so much great information, takeaways, and handouts. Also, having the option to take my time though the modules made it much easier to be present and enjoy the coursework. You all did a great job. Thank You!!!"
- Janet N., Collateral Solutions Manager

"I liked all of the speakers; they all brought a different piece to the table. Diverse backgrounds and some really good articles. All the TEDx's were great. I loved them so much. I could understand and empathize so much with all the speakers. Activities are awesome and I recently switched careers and plan to do many with my staff. A lot of things discussed in this class encompass how I operate, celebrate, mentor, approach, and celebrate staff so it makes me feel good that I am 'on the right path'. I have also learned valuable feedback that I plan to take with me and utilize on this next journey. Especially holding everyone accountable, delegating, and communicating with staff more effectively. I will be going through all the modules again!  Thanks Ladies - I will still be here for a while!!"
- Cheryl V., Quality Operations Manager
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Contact Us

Lisa Doering - Program Coordinator
Customer Experience, Engineering Leadership, & Women in Leadership
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 415.228.0592

Teri Nardo-Irvin - Program Coordinator
IT & Cybersecurity Leadership
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 916.265.0440

Jodi Sporn - Program Manager
Operational Readiness Programs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 888.845.4131
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