April
Is supervision for me? The transition from frontline employee to supervisor is a big leap. This program is designed to help participants better understand the roles and responsibilities of supervision. In this
The transition from frontline employee to supervisor is a big leap.
This program is designed to help participants better understand the roles and responsibilities of supervision. In this interactive course, we will explore the fundamentals of frontline supervision. Participants will examine core elements of supervision such as building trust, managing conflict, and communicating effectively.
At the end of the program both participants and employers will be ready to answer the question “Is supervision for me?”
Please Plan to Attend Both Sessions
Standard tuition is $750 per participant.
Fee includes light breakfast and full lunch at both sessions.
SLA member organizations are eligible for a discounted rate:
April 12, 2024 9:00 am - April 26, 2024 4:00 pm
May
Uncovering Unconscious Bias Unconscious biases can greatly influence day to day decisions made in the workplace. These biases can cause extremely negative effects in the workplace, such as lack of creativity,
Unconscious biases can greatly influence day to day decisions made in the workplace. These biases can cause extremely negative effects in the workplace, such as lack of creativity, lack of diversity and lack of growth. In this session, Dr. Tsitsi will introduce to you to ideas for defining unconscious biases and show the effects of these biases on work culture and the business practices of an organization.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $50 non-member. $30 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
Dr. Tsitsi Hungwe is a highly sought-after international keynote speaker, trainer, and life and leadership development expert. Leveraging several years of experience in the dental industry, she helps early career professionals reach their peak potential in transitioning into the professional workplace through coaching and leadership development. Applying her proven four-step process, she helps early professionals confidently prepare for their next chapter or career transition. She empowers students and professionals at corporations, universities, and organizations worldwide with her message of mastering mental resilience and mindset for a successful transition. Dr. Tsitsi’s extensive leadership expertise has landed her on some of the world’s largest stages. And her exceptional skills have allowed her to deliver inspiring live and virtual keynotes to the industry’s most prominent corporations and organizations, including the Leadership Experience Tour, Michigan Technological University, Pacific Lutheran University, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Takoda Prep School, Support DDS a global dental outsourcing company and the Guadalupe Alternative Programs (GAP) School, among others.
May 2, 2024 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Overcoming Victim Mentality: How to Embrace Your Inner Warrior Victim Mentality is a common and easy mindset to adapt after going through personal or professional hardship. I share through my own
Victim Mentality is a common and easy mindset to adapt after going through personal or professional hardship. I share through my own experience of a life changing medical event as well as being a former high achiever as a sales executive what victim mentality looks like, feels like, sounds like, and most importantly where it comes from. It is important when working with someone that is playing this out to have tools that can support them to the best of your ability as a leader. I am passionate about embracing a warrior mentality and offering tools that create positive shifts in perspective as well as creating a more supportive and cohesive team environment.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $80 non-member. $60 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
Jennifer Chapman, an Indy native and Ball State Graduate, spent her first 16 years building her sales expertise through a variety of roles including sales representative, recruiting, key account management, and Indiana state manager. She hit Presidents Club in 2016 and was chasing another when life had different plans for her in 2017. She felt the call to create Just Commit Coaching in 2021 after the power life coaching had on her life.
Jennifer’s passion lies in supporting an individual’s whole self on all levels so they can excel in every area of their life. She has completed a year-long certification through Institute of Coaching Mastery, accredited through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), and really focuses on mindset. Her goal is to take an inside out approach through bringing awareness and acceptance and then taking aligned action. Jennifer is passionate about supporting others through 1:1 and group coaching as well as speaking her message on Embracing Your Inner Warrior.
May 7, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Virtual 2-Part Series Session #1: Wednesday, May 15 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Session #2: Thursday, May 16 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM For many of us, we are our own
Session #1:
Wednesday, May 15
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Session #2:
Thursday, May 16
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
For many of us, we are our own worst critic. Our inner doubts and fears can diminish our ability to fully flourish as our authentic selves. In this two-part workshop, we will explore feelings of imposter syndrome and how we can move towards self-acceptance as “humble realists.” In order to stop feeling like an imposter, we need to stop thinking like one.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
Eilis (A-lish) Wasserman is a virtual facilitator and coach focused on cultivating confidence and inspiring self-discovery. Last year she completed coach training through the Imposter Syndrome Institute. Eilis recently worked at the Ball State University Career Center, The University of Michigan, and The Muse as a Career Coach. You may have seen Eilis acting as a digital producer for one of Shafer’s recent virtual program offerings. She currently serves as Shafer Leadership Academy’s Program Manager where she coordinates all member programming guiding facilitators to present their best selves.
May 15, 2024 2:00 pm - May 16, 2024 3:30 pm
Make Remote Work… Work! How are you leading change and adapting to remote and hybrid teamwork? Join us for a monthly virtual conversation gathering about sustainable remote & hybrid work practices in
How are you leading change and adapting to remote and hybrid teamwork?
Join us for a monthly virtual conversation gathering about sustainable remote & hybrid work practices in a post-COVID world. Together we will connect, discuss, and share advice and tools that are beneficial to change management practices that allow us to be successful in remote work environments.
Each session will be 75 mins long over Zoom. Learn more at: www.shaferleadership.com/remote-works/
Cost: This is a Free Community Program
May 22, 2024 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
In-Person 3 Hour Session Discover the power of coaching to ignite lasting transformation in both individuals and processes. In this immersive workshop, you will discover your identity as a
Discover the power of coaching to ignite lasting transformation in both individuals and processes. In this immersive workshop, you will discover your identity as a coach and facilitator of change. We will practice the coaching process, coaching tools and identify potential pitfalls, guiding others as listening thought partners. No matter your current role, your ability to embody a coaching mindset will cultivate a culture of positive growth and change in your team and organization.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
Todd Muhlenkamp holds an MBA in applied management and is currently pursuing a PhD at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in learned helplessness as a group construct. He has presented his dissertation topic at the 2021 APA (American Psychological Association) conference. With over two decades of managerial experience, Todd has demonstrated adept leadership in various domains including the service industry and manufacturing sectors. His extensive background has culminated in the development of the Coaching for Long-Term Sustainable Change program.
May 23, 2024 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Read a book. Lead with inspiration. SLA in partnership with Muncie Public Library is offering a unique quarterly gathering, highlighting important take-aways
SLA in partnership with Muncie Public Library is offering a unique quarterly gathering, highlighting important take-aways from inspirational leadership books. At each event, facilitators will share key leadership development lessons from leadership-focused books. This is not a book club, rather a guided discussion around the key takeaways from each book.
Prior reading of the book is not required but we encourage participants to share about what they learned and check-out one of the books from Muncie Public Library. All participants attending will be entered in a raffle to win a digital copy of one of the books discussed.
All sessions are FREE and open to the public. Registration is required.
Metamorphustice: From Savior to CHANGEmaker; Stages of Justice Reform Kindle Edition
by Megan Fuciarelli
May 30, 2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
June
Mastering Inclusive Leadership: Analyzing Pitfalls Unlock the power of inclusive leadership by honing the skill of analyzing pitfalls in strategies. Great leaders build trust, embrace diversity, maximize team potential, and fearlessly
Unlock the power of inclusive leadership by honing the skill of analyzing pitfalls in strategies. Great leaders build trust, embrace diversity, maximize team potential, and fearlessly tackle challenges. Join our 90-minute virtual program to explore the crucial trait of Analyzing Pitfalls. Reflect on your approach to decision-making, from scrutinizing plan pitfalls to taking calculated business risks, especially in people management.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
Whitney Luther, ACC, is an executive coach and organizational consultant. She is founder and CEO of Luther & Company, a global leadership consulting firm. Whitney primarily works with executives, business owners, and their teams to help elevate them for success and long-term growth. Her services and programming provides leaders with strategies related to healthy leadership, talent acquisition & development, conflict management, emotional intelligence, and strategic planning. Whitney is an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach with credentials from Concordia University Irvine’s Townsend Institute and M.Ed. in Education Administration from Butler University. With a diverse career spanning 15 years, she’s cultivated conditions for learning in K-12, Higher Education, and Executive Education. She has been crafting innovative strategies that inspire organizations to achieve tangible business results and reach their full potential. As an entrepreneur, she has collaborated with Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, start-ups, non-profit organizations, government entities, and non-governmental organizations. Whitney Luther lives in Zionsville, Indiana with her husband, Tyler and their two boys, Banks & Callahan.
June 6, 2024 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Why Fun Should Matter to Leaders Active engagement in the workplace has dropped to 23% (Gallup 2023). Leaders around the world try to solve this problem with incentives, feedback, team building,
Active engagement in the workplace has dropped to 23% (Gallup 2023). Leaders around the world try to solve this problem with incentives, feedback, team building, and work-life balance seminars. More attuned leaders consider the psychology of Flow Theory. Flow, a famous concept by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, explains how humans do or do not experience engagement. It explains how and why we get “in the zone” and is a major factor in whether we bring our whole selves to our work or just go through the motions. Flow has served as a theoretical framework for many leaders and consultants, particularly facilitators, however, in 2005, game designer and entrepreneur Raph Koster made the connection that Fun and Flow are inseparably tied together in his book “A Theory of Fun for Game Design.” In this session, we will discuss the traditional tenants of flow theory, including the balance of skill and challenge when performing work tasks. We will also incorporate the discoveries related to flow that come from more traditional “fun” like playing games. Through discussion and activities, we will find out how a little fun at work can actually improve performance, and that work can be fun without silly gimmicks.
This program is ideal for: All levels
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $80 non-member. $60 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
Dillon Waggoner has a robust background in Career and Professional Development. He served as a career coach, presenter, and creative facilitator for the Ball State Career Center for six years, and now serves the university in the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. He empowers students to engage with powerful resources that promote self-awareness, problem solving, and creativity, and he finds a way to add an element of fun to everything he does.
June 11, 2024 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Virtual 2-Part Series Session #1: Wednesday, June 26 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Session #2: Thursday, June 27 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Want to unlock the secrets to managing disagreements effectively and
Session #1:
Wednesday, June 26
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Session #2:
Thursday, June 27
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Want to unlock the secrets to managing disagreements effectively and gain confidence when facing conflict? Discover how to transform high-stress conflicts into opportunities for cooperation and understanding through the art of de-escalation. This interactive and informative session promises to equip you with the essential tools needed to navigate tense situations with confidence and grace.
Cost: Free for SLA Members. $250 non-member. $200 nonprofits.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
Mary Moore is a communication expert and community activist. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at Ball State University. Committed to student development and enhancing relationships, Mary has received multiple teaching and coaching awards. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum, including argumentation, debate, presentational communication, and conversational intelligence. As a decorated coach, she has led college speech teams to state and national championships. Mary is also dedicated to extending her communication insights beyond academia, conducting impactful workshops with organizations such as Open Door, Muncie Resists, Soup Kitchen of Muncie, United Way, and Ball State’s LEAD University Leadership Development Program.
June 26, 2024 2:00 pm - June 27, 2024 3:30 pm
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Coffee Talks / Early Risers are free for SLA Members
$50 non-members, $30 non-profits
Lunch & Learns are free for SLA Members
$80 non-members, $60 non-profits
Workshops are free for SLA Members
$250 for non-members, $200 for non-profits
Signature Programs are more expensive than other program formats. SLA Member discounts are typically available.
Special Programs are offered throughout the year and are often free of charge.
Individuals who are either unemployed or connected with an employer who is unable to pay can request scholarships for any of our programs.
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