Last week women, men and our society passed a major milestone on the way to recognizing that performance is what matters, not hard held paradigms or prejudice, when two amazing Army officers were the first females to graduate from the grueling Army Ranger school. This accomplishment is remarkable for three reasons:
First, remaining true the standards required to fulfill its combat mission, the Army did not change or lower it physical standards to meet a quota for women to join the Ranger ranks: these women met and surpassed the existing tough requirements. This is a marked change in perspective. Instead of excluding groups of people based on paradigm or prejudice, the Army changed its perspective to one that allows anyone in who meets the Ranger standards.
Second, the male officers were highly supportive of these two remarkable women. They, too, on an individual level, came to appreciate the performance of two soldiers instead of two women. Once women, or any group of people for that matter, are recognized for what they can do instead of what perceptions of their gender limit them from doing, then the final barrier to achieving equality will break down.
Third, these remarkable women did not let anything stop them along their pursuit of excellence. They brought all they had to the game: drive, leadership, talent, fitness, stamina and determination and they did what they set out to do. They did not pursue Ranger school with an equal rights agenda: they pursued Ranger school because they wanted to improve themselves and serve others. Once the Army broke through its paradigms and prejudices, these women were ready to go.
Colman Coaching and Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce together want to continue breaking down barriers by helping women become outstanding leaders, so that when opportunity comes their way, women will be the best candidates based on their performance to lead. Join us in our Executive Women’s Leadership Forum to help you take advantage of the many outstanding opportunities coming your way.
A 6 month Leadership Program for Executive Women
Our Executive Women’s Leadership Forum is a six-month formal program combined with a one-on-one executive coaching relationship. The areas of concentration are covered in five half-day Thursday sessions. Participants also take part in a 90-minute one-on-one leadership coaching session prior to and immediately after the course. Well recognized Colorado thought leaders will be guest speakers for each session.
Participants:
- Executive Women’s Leadership Forum is for C-level and senior executives in the top three tiers of the organization.
- More than 15 years of management experience and leadership responsibility for 50 or more people or total minimum revenue of $25 million.
Registration
Program Content
Session I: Make the Impossible Possible
• Assess and align individual impact goals
• C-Level women learn from each other to determine their Bigger Game
• Fill the gaps of personal leadership to maximize the seat at the table
Session II: Executive Reinvention
• Lead a special project of great significance within the company or community
• Surface latent, hidden and recognized but un-discussed issues with success
• Identify productivity killers and how to overcome them
Session III: Team Transformation
• Analyze the team’s climate for performance in which they operate
• Teach others how to increase trust and critical debate
• Build a team that facilitates synergy in fractured markets
• Tap into peer feedback on difficult decisions and effective strategies
Session IV: Communicating Internally and Externally
• Take the lead in shaping conversations to influence and inspire
• Speak with ease before any group
• Pursue larger speaking engagements
• Learn to strategically use your time in the community and Board placement
• Understand audience when taking a stand
Session V: Results and ROI
• Engage the current and future talent pipeline
• Strategically scan environment for the outlook of key industries
• Translate high-level planning into a plan of execution
• Decide resource allocation and reduce operating costs across business
• React quickly to market shifts
Program Schedule: All classes will be held at the CWCC Office
October 1, 2015 – Complete all assessments in advance
Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 14, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 18, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 17, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lunch: Included in all sessions
Fees: Register now as class is limited to 20 participants.
Early bird registration deadline September 11th – $4,895
After September 11th – $4,995
For more info or to apply, contact Kendall Colman at 303- 589-5749 or Nancy Walsh at nwalsh@cwcc.org or call 303-458-0220.
Center Stage Public Speaking Program in Denver, September 25, 2015
As a speaker, would you like to boost your confidence, eliminate weakness from your presentation, and deliver your message with greater impact and influence?
Our Center Stage Program will help you if you are ready to:
- Take your speaking to the next level
- Learn how to manage your physiology
- Improve your content and delivery
- End performance anxiety
- Learn how to connect with any audience
- Establish your leadership presence
- Edit your content on the fly
- Learn how to accept credit for accomplishment
By registering in Center Stage, you will gain the benefits of:
- Understanding your own personal physiology
- Enrolling people in your ideas with greater comfort
- Mastering relational presence and how to connect with the audience
- Writing compelling content
- Expressing yourself authentically in the moment
- Delivering your presentation with greater confidence
This session will increase your impact and effectiveness as a leader in an engaging and experiential session taught by Kendall Colman, an executive coach with Colman & Company, the highly recognized corporate coaching firm based in Denver, Colorado.
News: Hear Warren Buffett talk about how becoming a better public speaker can earn you 50% more income.
