Personal leadership is the leadership of the self. Today’s women have opportunity and choice. With that choice also comes the pressure to “Do it all!” With choice comes the pressure to make the “right” choices. Therein is the challenge.

Personal leadership means you are willing to look at situations as a “moment of choice” where you choose to reach higher, reflect on being your best, and discern the most effective way to proceed.

In order to optimize those “moments of choice” you must first find your inner compass. That compass is discovered through exploring your beliefs, values, experiences, strengths, and level of emotional intelligence. It is only after that exploration that you will begin the work of designing a vision or direction for your leadership and life.

The Problem

• Women set unrealistic expectations for themselves

Our Solution

• Discover your “strength role” that applies to your personal and professional life

Personal Leadership Development Course Outline

Pre-work: Online assessment

Prior to the course, participants will complete an online assessment. This may include:

• Personality inventories (e.g., MBTI, Big Five)
• Leadership style assessments
• Values identification exercises
• Self-efficacy measures

The results of this assessment will be used throughout the course to personalize the learning experience and provide a baseline for personal growth.

Define Personal Leadership

List the five areas of self-reflection

This section will introduce the concept of Personal Leadership and its foundation in self-awareness. The five areas of self-reflection might include:

1. Values and beliefs
2. Strengths and weaknesses
3. Emotional intelligence
4. Life experiences and lessons learned
5. Personal and professional goals

Participants will understand how these areas interconnect to form their unique leadership identity.

Identify the four steps necessary for creating and living a Personal Leadership vision daily

Here, the course will outline a process for developing and implementing a Personal Leadership vision:

1. Self-discovery and reflection
2. Vision creation
3. Action planning
4. Continuous evaluation and adjustment

This framework will guide participants through the rest of the course and beyond, providing a structure for ongoing personal leadership development.

Self-Reflection

Examine the personal, professional, and cultural gender beliefs that may be impacting you

This section will encourage participants to explore how various beliefs and biases might influence their leadership approach:

• Personal beliefs shaped by individual experiences
• Professional norms and expectations in their field
• Cultural attitudes towards leadership, particularly related to gender
• Unconscious biases that may affect decision-making and interactions

Exercises and discussions will help participants uncover and challenge these beliefs.

Analyze significant life experiences and reflect on lessons learned

Participants will engage in activities to:

• Identify pivotal moments in their personal and professional lives
• Reflect on challenges they’ve overcome and successes they’ve achieved
• Extract key lessons and insights from these experiences
• Understand how these experiences have shaped their leadership style and approach

Clarify and prioritize your values

This part will guide participants through a process of:

• Identifying their core personal and professional values
• Understanding how these values influence their leadership decisions and actions
• Prioritizing values to guide future choices and behaviors
• Aligning personal values with organizational values for authentic leadership

Create a Personal Leadership Vision to Live By

Describe the five-step process to turning Personal Leadership possibilities into reality

This section will outline a practical approach to realizing one’s Personal Leadership vision:

1. Articulating the vision clearly
2. Setting specific, measurable goals aligned with the vision
3. Developing action plans to achieve these goals
4. Implementing strategies and behaviors consistent with the vision
5. Regularly reviewing progress and adjusting as needed

Participants will learn how to apply this process to their own leadership journey.

Use the four Ps for Personal Leadership vision writing

The course will introduce a framework for crafting a compelling Personal Leadership vision statement:

1. Purpose: Defining the core reason for one’s leadership
2. Passion: Identifying what energizes and motivates
3. Principles: Outlining the fundamental values and beliefs that guide leadership
4. Priorities: Determining the key areas of focus for leadership efforts

Participants will use this framework to draft their Leadership vision statements, receiving feedback and guidance throughout the process.

Target Audience

Women who are stepping into a leadership role; women who need inner guidance during times of uncertainty or change

Delivery Options

Embrace the Life You Want: Develop the Leader Within is available in the following formats: Half-Day Training Workshop, Full Day Training Workshop

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