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Step forward Leadership is a coaching and development program created specifically for high-potential women leaders The program leverages multiple formats—leadership self- and multi-rater assessments, individual coaching, personal development planning, ongoing network support, and more—to transform developing leaders. A cornerstone of the experience is the Step Forward Leadership retreat, which encompasses peer coaching, personal reflection and learning, experiential skill building, small group activities.

Program Focus - Personal leadership transformation begins with a look at each leader’s unique abilities and definition for success. Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In explores women’s leadership challenges, attitudes, and competencies that provide a foundation for stepping forward. Learning modules used in the Step Forward Leadership program will incorporate many of these factors. Coaching will support the ap-plication of the learning and build each leader’s capacity to not just LEAN IN but also STEP FORWARD. Leaders will leverage their talents and develop skills to improve performance in the following areas: Self-advocacy, Courageous Leadership, Negotiation, Versatility, Resiliency, and Authentic Communication.

STEPPING FORWARD will result in:• Improved confidence and courage to make decisions and overcome leadership challenges• A mental framework for avoiding leadership “derailers”• The use of validated leadership best practices to improve performance• Stronger relationships and engaged followers• A personal network of high potential women leaders to support ongoing growth• Higher levels of personal and career success that align with individual leadership passions

Industry Testimonials:

“What a great program. I was privileged to meet an extraordinary, diverse group of women in leadership positions who were willing to share their challenges, strategies, and successes. The coaches fostered an environment that was informative, engaging, and safe to share. I left feeling empowered, energized, and prepared to lead and Step Forward.” Barb Antczak, Manager of Talent Acquisition, Rochester General Health System

Wow, what a phenomenal program! I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to interact with such a powerful team of current and future leaders who worked together to inspire, engage, and empower me. I am walking away feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and excited for what lies ahead. Having the extra coaching sessions was mission critical to me and it has really helped me make the most of this experience. Thank you Step Forward and RIT!” Casey Kita, Senior Graphic Designer, Akamai

“Participating in the Step Forward Leadership Program was an incredibly powerful experience! I am leaving with vast amounts of information, feedback, new knowledge, and strategies to use to enhance my leadership skills and to ‘Step Forward.’ In addition, I am leaving with a new network of amazing women whose examples inspire and challenge me to continue stepping forward.” Laura Pichè, Director of Vision Rehabilitation, ABVI

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Step Forward Leadership: Retreat Syllabus

Molly McGowan - Leadership Educator, Consultant & CoachMolly McGowan currently serves as the Director for the RIT Leadership Institute and Community Service Center. Molly has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from SUNY Geneseo and worked in the field of politics for three years before deciding to start a career in higher education. Some of her more recent accomplishments include the development of The Women’s Leadership Conference and Certificate Program at RIT, the Emerging Leaders Program for faculty and staff at RIT, the Connectology Leadership Conference, and the creation of six unique leadership certificate programs and four distinct leadership development courses. She has delivered training and coaching for several organizations regionally and internationally, teaching leadership programs for: The Ministry of Public Works in Dubai, Partners + Napier, The New York Wine and Culinary Center, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics (a Johnson & Johnson Company), and the RIT Executive MBA Program. She has also presented several times at the International Leadership Association Annual conference, as well as the 2013 inaugural ILA International Women’s Leadership Conference. Don’t just lean in, STEP FORWARD

Step Forward Leadership: Retreat SyllabusLearning & Development Focus Description/Outcomes

Step Forward Leadership ModelAn overview of the SFL model and related research on women leadership will establish a foundation forall leaders in the retreat.

Personal Leadership VisionBuilding on the pre-retreat feedback and coaching process, leaders will develop a personal leadership

vision to guide their development.

Women in Leadership: Defining Leaders will create a personal success statement, building clarity and comfort with their own leadershipSuccess desires and direction.

Stepping Forward Guilt Free with Emotions drive leadership effectiveness and ineffectiveness. Leaders will identify and manage Emotional

Emotional Intelligence Intelligence strengths and “derailers.”

Shifting Personal ParadigmsInternal guidance systems and external forces impact leadership willingness and effectiveness. Leaderswill create new paradigms to support their success.

Guest Speaker: Leadership LessonsParticipants will hear from a successful leader, who will explain how she has Stepped Forward.

Participants will share experiences and leverage the leadership lessons presented.

Step Forward Leadership 360° SurveyLeaders will receive their 360° survey results, process scoring, and identify target development focusareas.

Personal/Team Debrief & CoachingCoaches will work individually and in PeerCoaching teams to interpret feedback results and begin toapply learning.

Leadership Practice: Stepping Leaders will explore the importance of advocacy and build skills to be able to advocate for themselves asForward – Self-advocacy well as their teams.

PeerCoaching: FeedforwardLeaders will select focus areas for development and receive “feedforward” from PeerCoaches to identifyimplementation strategies.

Leadership Journaling Reflection:Reflection journaling allows leaders to capitalize on their experience and learning from each day, notingpersonal development/thoughts, identifying ways to integrate their learning, receive PeerCoaching, and

Stepping Forwardsupplement their Step Forward action plan.

Holistic LeadershipLeaders will have an opportunity to reflect on personal leadership and their own spirituality as it relatesto their success.

Leadership Practice: Stepping Confidence is a foundation for effective leadership. Leaders will identify fears and use strategies to buildForward – Courage personal leadership courage.

Leadership Practice: Stepping Power is not a “bad” thing. Personal power is influenced by life experiences. Leaders will explore their

Forward – Power past, present, and future experiences as they relate to building and leveraging their own power.

Leadership Practice: Stepping The ability to “bounce back” or, even better, “bounce forward” in the face of adversity is critical toForward – Resiliency leadership success. Leaders will identify competencies and practices to build personal resiliency.

Leadership Practice: Stepping Leaders must be both able and willing to negotiate. Participants will build negotiation skills and apply

Forward – Negotiation them to problem solving and decision making.

Leadership Practice: Envision theLeaders will create clear visions for their future and practice skills to ensure success.

Future

Leadership Team Building Step Forward participants will enjoy a casual wine and dine experience and opportunity to network.

Individual Coaching Check-ins: Put-it-Coaches will be available to leaders for one-to-one follow-up on each day’s learning applications.

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Leadership Practice: Inspire ActionLeaders will use best practices to set expectations, challenge personal paradigms, and facilitate coachingdiscussions with others.

Leadership Practice: Engage OthersLeaders will learn about engagement strategies, tapping intrinsic motivation of team members, and thepower of recognition to drive team, project, and organizational success.

Personal Leadership DevelopmentLeaders will finalize their development action plans and receive “feedforward” from PeerCoaches.

Action Plan

Stepping Forward: The JourneyLeaders will schedule coaching sessions with their coaches to support the implementation of theirpersonal leadership development plans and application of their learning. Ongoing SFL resources will be

Continuesreviewed including the SFL LinkedIn Network, blog, and Continuous Learning Series.

For more information contact: +971-4-3712019 ● expcad@rit.edu ● www.stepforwardleadership.com

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