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Wisdom of the Well: Empowering HEALTHY Leaders and Teams in the Social Sector

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$375 | 10.5 CEUs | Hybrid Format

$375 | 10.5 CEUs | Hybrid Format

In this pivotal 3-part workshop series, Wisdom of the Well: Empowering HEALTHY Leaders and Teams in the Social Sector, we embark on a transformative journey to redefine leadership and team dynamics within the social sector.

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In this pivotal 3-part workshop series, Wisdom of the Well: Empowering HEALTHY Leaders and Teams in the Social Sector, we embark on a transformative journey to redefine leadership and team dynamics within the social sector. Drawing inspiration from the African tradition of gathering at the well鈥攁 symbol of community, knowledge-sharing, and fluid adaptability鈥攚e offer a rich tapestry of well-being strategies tailored to diverse individual and collective cultural contexts.

This series is designed to address the unique challenges faced by social sector leaders. As stewards of change and care, these leaders often navigate complex, high-stress environments that can lead to burnout and a diminished team spirit. Our sessions are crafted to empower leaders with practical tools and insights, enabling them to manage their well-being and foster a supportive, thriving team environment.

Session Highlights:

  • Empowering Self: Delve into personal well-being management, understanding burnout, and the importance of self-care as a leadership model. This session emphasizes creating personal resilience and setting an example for teams.
  • Cultivating Team Resilience: Explore strategies for building a supportive team environment, embracing vulnerability, and fostering open, respectful communication. This session focuses on the collective well-being and creating a culture of mutual support and understanding.
  • Sustaining a Healthy Work Culture: Learn to implement well-being practices within the workplace, leveraging peer networks, and regular wellness check-ins to maintain a vibrant work culture.

Throughout the series, we'll incorporate the HEALTHY model to guide our approach: Honor everyone's journey, Establish excellence as your norm, Advance your culture with innovation, Lead with vulnerability and joy, Thrive with efficiency and passion, Hear with the intention to act, and Yield to the awesomeness of YOU.

Join us in this enriching series to not only elevate your leadership skills but also to instill a culture of well-being that resonates within, to your team, and across your organization.


Workshop Overview

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Workshop Dates: Friday, May 3; May 17; May 31

Delivery: Hybrid

CEUs: 10.5

Tuition: $375

Sessions

Session Time: 10am-3pm EST at 杏吧原版影音 Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research

Focuses on personal well-being management, exploring the balance between community care and self-care, understanding burnout causes, and the importance of self-care as a leadership model. Participants will be introduced to the HEALTHY model, and will be using it as an assessment and tool throughout this session and the series.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify the signs and sources of burnout in social sector leadership.
  2. Develop self-care rituals and routines that align with personal and professional values.
  3. Understand the role of trauma-informed leadership in personal well-being.

Session Time: 10am-1pm EST via ZOOM

This session addresses creating a safe, supportive team environment, embracing vulnerability, and effective communication strategies for wellness.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn to establish and communicate a safe, inclusive space for team members.
  2. Understand the role of vulnerability in building team resilience.
  3. Develop strategies to initiate and maintain wellness conversations within teams.

Session Time: 10am-1pm EST via ZOOM

Explores methods to foster self-care in the workplace, the significance of peer networks, and the implementation of regular check-ins for sustained wellness.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify and implement strategies to promote self-care in the work environment.
  2. Learn to leverage peer networks and technology for collective well-being.
  3. Develop a framework for regular wellness check-ins to maintain a healthy work culture.

Instructor

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Dr. Angela M. Shuttlesworth, a pioneer in executive leadership enhancement, is the architect of the transformative H.E.A.L.T.H.Y. Method, designed to revitalize team engagement, passion-driven productivity, and masterful communication. At the helm of Be.Lead.Grow., Dr. Shuttlesworth offers executive coaching, keynote speaking engagements, and bespoke executive leadership retreats, honing the strengths of leadership teams to foster resilience and coherence in corporate cultures.

Her innovative partnership with Wiley DiSC enables her to integrate empirical data with cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence, crafting data-informed developmental strategies that cater to individual organizational needs. Dr. Shuttlesworth's commitment to organizational transformation is evidenced by her impactful work with industry giants such as Boeing and Johnson & Johnson, leading to profound dialogues on allyship and managerial excellence during crises.

Dr. Shuttlesworth's contributions span federal, nonprofit, and local government sectors, having facilitated retreats and delivered keynotes for entities like Health & Human Services, YWCA, and municipal bodies across multiple states. Her strategic expertise extends to nurturing small business ecosystems through incubators designed for local governments, equipping them to flourish in unpredictable economic climates.

With a potent blend of creativity and enjoyment, Dr. Shuttlesworth empowers leaders to align their personal and organizational objectives, enhance emotional intelligence, and effectively combat compassion fatigue. As a certified Wiley DiSC Partner, she leverages data-driven insights to cultivate authentic community connections and lasting equity within organizations.

An esteemed alumna of Alabama State University (BSW), Barry University (MSW), and Clark Atlanta University (PhD in Social Work Policy, Planning & Administration), Dr. Shuttlesworth鈥檚 scholarly work includes a dissertation exploring the wellbeing of African-American families in crisis within the Metropolitan Atlanta area, underscoring her deep commitment to community welfare and resource utilization.


Program Fees and Payment Options

Tuition: $375 for the series

Installment Payment Plan Option:

  • First payment of $187.50 due at registration
  • Second payment of $187.50 due by May 24, 2024

Payment Options:

  • Credit Card (personal or business)
  • Checks are to be made payable to 鈥溞影稍嬗耙翕
    • Please write "NELI" in the memo section.

Mail checks to: Laura Henrich, Program Coordinator
Nonprofit Executive Leadership Institute
杏吧原版影音
Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research
300 Airdale Road
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-1697

Cancellation and Refund Policy

  • 100% refund of tuition if the workshop series is canceled.
  • Participants will forfeit 100% of their tuition if they do not notify the program they are unable to attend by the close of business on April 26, 2024 or if they choose to leave the program after it has begun.

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