Develop Strategies & Interpersonal Skills for Greater Success
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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 continues 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. This program serves as a platform for women to engage and uplift each other by inspiring positive change.
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Quick Facts
FormatsOnline: Enjoy self-paced learning, hands-on exercises and interactive discussions with your peers.
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LengthOnline: Each of the eight modules can be conveniently completed in about 2 - 3 hours.
You can complete the course in under 32 hours! |
InstuctorsThere's no substitute for learning from the best. You'll benefit from top industry experts who are highly respected leaders in their field.
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CertificateBoost your career potential, distinguish yourself from others, and earn the recognition you deserve with your completion award from the University of New Haven.
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The University of New Haven 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.
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Benefits to Companies
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Benefits to Individual Students
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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 of OVER 30 Workbooks, eBooks, team focused activities, online templates, assessments, planning guides, and cultural posters. 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!
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!
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 feminine strength, style and strategies.
- Discover the power of high achieving female role models.
- Break down silos and shatter the glass ceiling.
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 train 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, delve into mentorship and discover the rewards for everyone, including your organization.
- Identify the four essential elements of balance: learn, interact, framework, excel.
- Explore the benefits of a flexible working environment.
- Develop an action plan to help foster mentorship opportunities.
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.
- Examine gender differences in leadership styles.
- Develop your own style for speaking and presenting.
Module 5 - Advocacy, Actions & Accountability
Create your own advocacy plan, define your success measurements, and what resources you’ll need. Learn to be more assertive, when to take decisive actions, and how to allocate resources to hold everyone accountable.
- Identify how female encouragement is used in the decision-making process.
- Generate advocacy and reformation for policy change.
- Learn to properly allocate resources to influence and improve employee performance.
Module 6 - Skills for Contracts & 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 close-to-the-vest strategies – she who speaks first often loses the game.
Module 7 - Driving Ideas, Intellectual Growth & Transformation
Learn to use idea sprinting and new product development as a means for intellectual growth and relevancy. Determine how ideas generated within an organization lead to transformational and transactional success.
- Identify the importance of the leader-member exchange theory.
- Explore methods that foster idea generation.
- Drive relationship-based innovation and learn how it impacts achievement among employees.
Module 8 - Executive Leadership & Organizational Culture
Change is hard, people are resistant, and the market is becoming more fiercely competitive every day. Organizations must quickly evolve or be left behind. It takes a special leader to navigate these waters and get your entire organization marching to the same drummer. Arm yourself with these indispensable leadership skills.
- Discover how to drive adoption across your entire organization.
- Successfully jump start your role by gaining quick wins and bring others along with you.
- Become a successful change-agent for experience-first thinking and inspire change.
Capstone Projects: Women in Leadership Personal Growth & Organizational Strategic Plans
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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Dr. Sarit J. LevyFrom 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.
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. |
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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. |
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Corvaya JeffriesCORVAYA is a dynamic storyteller with a flair both on and off camera, renowned for her expertise as a marketer and digital strategist for leading companies and brands, and recognized as a seasoned speaker.
Her on-camera prowess shines brightly on The Oprah Winfrey Network's top-rated show "Ready To Love," where she captivates audiences with her engaging presence. Additionally, she demonstrates her exceptional interviewing and people skills as a host for media platforms including Dream Nation TV, The Jasmine Brand, and TV One. Professionally, Corvaya has worked behind the scenes in the media industry for 14 plus years starting from square one: unpaid intern. She has evolved into a trusted professional. Notable organizations like CNN and USA Today have entrusted her with reporting, producing, and strategic responsibilities within their realms. Her journalistic endeavors have ranged from covering speed dating insights to reporting on significant (and tragic) events like the deadliest mass shooting in American history. While at Cox Media Group, she played a pivotal role in developing a groundbreaking cross-platform news product that reached over 20 newsrooms across two states. Presently, she leads marketing and audience development strategies at REVOLT TV and REVOLT WORLD. Born to a Puerto Rican mother and Black father in the inner-city housing projects of Hoboken, New Jersey, Corvaya proudly represents marginalized communities striving to overcome adversity and carve out new paths for themselves. During her formative years, Corvaya, a first-generation college graduate, excelled academically, majoring in Communication and Women’s Gender Studies at Wake Forest University. Her leadership skills were evident as she served as Vice President of the Pi Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Corvaya's impact extends beyond her professional achievements. To date, Corvaya has helped over 450 men and women level up professionally through 1-on-1 mentorship, workshops, and conferences speaking and teaching on leadership, storytelling, and marketing, among other topics. Currently based in Florida, Corvaya frequently travels for work meetings, events, and engagements, showcasing her dedication to making a difference wherever she goes. |
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Stephene KleinStephene Klein is a trailblazer whose academic and professional journeys stand as a testament to her relentless pursuit of excellence. She holds three master's degrees - an MBA, MPH, and MPHA - from Everglades University, Boca Raton, FL, where she graduated summa cum laude, marking her place at the pinnacle of her class with an unrivaled 4.0 GPA. This academic titan not only delivered the Graduate Commencement keynote address, inspiring a crowd of over 1,000 attendees, but she is also a notable faculty member guiding the next generation of leaders. Her profound insights and wealth of knowledge have shaped countless C-suite executives, fostering excellence and innovation on a global scale.
Outside of academia, Stephene has consistently made a global impact. She is a Gold Medalist, Storytelling Writing Award Winner (2024), and the recipient of the Global Vision Award for Brand Strategy (2023). She was also the featured cover story of South Florida Magazine (2021), and has etched her place in the global business echelons. Her dynamic role at Zschool, saw her spearhead over 500+ Advisory Board meetings, annually, shaping the strategic direction for over 10,000 CxOs and senior executives worldwide. With 20+ years of award-winning business development and engagement marketing experience, coupled with 15+ years of senior leadership roles, Stephene consistently drives sustainable revenue growth for leading global companies. Her extensive experience across multiple domains, including sales, marketing, and partnerships, and her well-established global network, position her as a catalyst for success in complex business environments. |
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Tiffany CraftTiffany Craft is a global business leader specializing in international expansion, strategy, marketing, and advertising. She has successfully driven growth for brands like Calvin Klein across Latin America, Asia, and Europe, leveraging cultural insights to boost international revenue.
With expertise in strategic partnerships, retail, media, and entertainment, Tiffany has developed innovative marketing initiatives that enhance brand engagement and visibility. Her ability to merge traditional and digital strategies has led to award-winning campaigns and impactful business growth. Tiffany excels in fostering partnerships, leveraging digital innovation, and integrating AI to enhance efficiency. A sought-after speaker and mentor, she champions a culture of belonging and strategic transformation in global business. |
Instructor Team Contributors
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Rebecca BravakisRebecca Bravakis is the Stop Loss Underwriting Director for Health and Risk Solutions at Sun Life. She brings with her 20 years of leadership experience in the insurance industry. Rebecca began her career in Underwriting at Cigna where she worked for 11 years. She then moved to a role in Aetna International in the Underwriting division where she worked for 15 years before her transition to Sun Life in 2021. Throughout her lengthy career, she has had the opportunity to coach and mentor colleagues. This privilege has led her to become interested in helping people reach their highest potential.
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Melissa SantoroMelissa Santoro, MBA is a Finance & Strategy leader with 20 years of experience primarily with Fortune 500 Companies in the Retail and Consumer Goods industries. Her most recent roles were in startup like division, newly formed legal entities to bring something new and innovative to the organization. Throughout her career she's played pivotal roles in steering committees, transformation projects, corporate restructures, and system implementations. She is passionate about people and organizational design. Dedicated to promoting diversity in leadership and actively involved in angel investing, board membership, and various networking groups.
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Michelle RyanMichelle Ryan is an entrepreneurial beauty industry executive with extensive experience across all beauty categories and channels. She has spent the past 25 years leading successful brands ranging in size from $10MM to $400MM, developing bold marketing strategies and building inspired, productive teams. Michelle has led the successful turn-around of some of the most iconic beauty brands in the industry including Biolage, Nutrisse, Garnier Skincare, Dark & Lovely and Zotos Professional.
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Alyson ReidyAlyson has a long-standing history of managing early career Leadership Development Programs. She began her career at Pratt & Whitney through the merger of United Technologies and Raytheon. Alyson works for CVS Health at part of the Finance Talent Strategy Team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Connecticut State University and a master’s in business administration from Albertus Magnus College.
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Sheila PaquetteSheila Paquette MPA, holds a Women in Leadership Certificate through the University of New Haven, a B.S. in Environmental Management, a Certificate in City Management. She served on Regional and International Boards of Directors and served as a 2024 Advisor for the University of New Haven’s Women in Leadership Program. A a strong advocate for equity in training opportunities, and instructor for crime scene management and investigations to ecology, environmental sciences, and vessel operations.
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Mentor Team Contributors
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Lakshmi PamidimukkalaLakshmi Pamidimukkala is interested in collaborating and sharing expertise with the community by offering networking advice, guidance, and contacts across all facets of project & program management, resource & capacity planning, change & risk management, and vendor management & contract negotiations.
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Here are answers to the questions we get asked most often about our programs. We hope you find what you're looking for, but if you still have a question,
please contact us (see contact information below).
Who should attend this program?
All are invited! The program is designed for both individuals and teams who want to achieve personal growth, influence change at their company, and who are empowered to drive new initiatives. Topics are interdisciplinary and are appropriate for those at all levels, including leadership and management roles throughout the organization. And it doesn't make a difference which department you're in - all departments can participate, such as human resources, sales, marketing, product design, IT, finance, operations, and legal.
When does the program begin?
You can start immediately! The online program is offered as a rolling admission, meaning you don't need to wait to begin.
Do I receive academic credit?
No. Sorry, at this time, we're not offering academic credits for program completion.
How long will it take to complete the program?
The online program can be completed on your own schedule. We suggest completing at least one module a week, finishing in eight weeks. Overall, average time spent is from 24 - 32 hours (depending on the projects you pick to work on).
How much time should I expect to spend on each module?
Plan to spend approximately 2 - 3 hours for each module. This time will include watching videos, completing exercises and joining in the discussions.
What is the online learning experience like?
You'll enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a self-paced course as you work through the University of New Haven Executive program online. Unlike other online courses comprised solely of reading and tests, your online learning experience Includes:
- Learn by doing approach.
- Easy-to-use learning platform.
- Short Video presentations that can be replayed and revisited as needed.
- Engaging activities and exercises that reinforce your new skills, and are downloadable for multi-purpose use.
- Knowledge challenges to test your learning.
- Interactive discussions with peers and instructors.
- Professional plans of action to take back to your organization.
- An official, university-backed completion award.
- Inbox access to instructors and teacher aides.
- Helpful templates, eBooks, workbooks, posters and more, all included.
Are there any prerequisites or work experience required?
No, there are no requirements.
What type of technology and skills do I need for the online class?
For online course, certain skills and up-to-date technology are needed to successfully complete the program. This includes:
- Computer or tablet with internet access
- Up to date browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.
- Microsoft Office products or equivalent (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
Is there an application fee?
No, there is no application fee or per-admittance processing. Simply enroll using the "Register & Pay" option above.
What is the cost of the program?
The program costs $4,995. The price includes all course materials and, if online, access to the Executive Education Online Learning Portal. (The Learning Management system we used is called "Canvas".) Group discounts are available for teams of three or more individuals.
I would like a corporate program for a large number of my employees. Who should I contact?
For corporate programs, group discounts and company-exclusive learning portals, contact Jodi Sporn at
561.972.0808,
[email protected]