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mindful presence, mindful leaders nd the clarity, wisdom, and compassion to respond creatively and strategically to their work and their lives.
This contemplative online learning design leads participants through a series of readings, re ective practices, and guided audio mindfulness meditations for mindful leaders. Live weekly webinar sessions and facilitated discussion. Session recordings available
for asynchronous self-paced learning. Textbook required (see website).
Facilitator: Patricia Galaczy.
See bio page 55.
Length: 4 non-consecutive online Blackboard Collaborate sessions Dates: Mon, Feb 1, 8, 15 & 22, 2016 Times: asynchronous
Cost: $420 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Mon, Jan 18, 2016
Mindful Leadership
PALE015
A mindful leader embodies presence by cultivating the qualities of focus, awareness, responsiveness, compassion, insight, and creativity in the
service of others. An effective leader brings mindfulness
to both their work and interactions, and is able to support others in identifying and moving towards a
better future. Explore what mindfulness means in the context of leadership by integrating science, psychology, contemplative theory, and guided mindfulness practice. Gain a greater understanding of mindfulness and how it can contribute to leadership.
Facilitators: Patricia Galaczy
(see bio page 55) and Paul Mohapel (see bio page 60).
Length: 2 days
Dates: Tue, Oct 13-Wed, Oct 14, 2015 Times: 9am-5pm
Cost: $395 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Sep 29, 2015
The Neuroscience of Leadership PALE018
Have you ever wondered what is happening inside a leader’s head? Have you ever wondered how a leader’s actions impact your brain? This course explores the relationship between
the brain, psychology, and leadership by looking at recent research about how the brain makes connections and changes itself. Learning to “direct” your own brain pathways using interactive and experiential based exercises, will help uncover strategies to maximize your mental resources, avoid distractions, keep emotions in check, and to be more mindful.
Facilitator: Paul Mohapel. See bio on page 60. Length: 1 day
Date: Fri, Jan 29, 2016 Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $225 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Fri, Jan 15, 2016
Self-Leadership:
Using Olympic Gold Medal Standards to Guide You to Success PALE010
The metaphor of sport is a powerful example of how optimal performance depends on identifying and leading from your personal strengths while understanding and managing the complex, multiple facets of yourself. Teamwork, visioning, strategy, and training parallel sport performance. In this course, an Olympic rower
will demonstrate how productive the leadership/ sport metaphor can be for self-leadership, goal-setting, visioning, planning, personal development and performance.
Facilitator: Jennifer Walinga. See bio on page 64.
Length: 1 day
Date: Wed, Feb 3, 2016 Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $195 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Wed, Jan 20, 2016
Strategic Leadership:
Four-Day Retreat
PALE020
This four-day strategic leadership program brings together public and private sector leaders interested in developing their strategic leadership skills. The curriculum
highlights tools and models that help leaders make sense
of complex organizational environments. You will hone your thinking and analysis
skills and apply insights to real world examples. Ultimately, you will develop more con dence and competence in thinking strategically about modern organizational challenges
and developing a positive organizational culture.
Facilitators: Dave Whittington
(see bio on page 65) and Tammy Dewar (see bio page 53).
Length: 4 days
Date: Tues, Oct 27-Fri, Oct 30, 2015 Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $1,995 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tues, Oct 13, 2015
Women in Leadership:
Living and Speaking Feminine Values PALE023
Women need to speak and model their feminine values as a means of shifting organizational culture toward a balance that includes a feminine values framework. Explore and
discuss predominant feminine leadership models and popular topics of debate concerning gender and leadership. Learn how to intentionally seek, plan, and implement communication strategies and channels for speaking feminine leadership values at work. Discover design strategies for communicating more authentically in bringing feminine leadership to life, to work and to the community.
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