Empowerment Strategies for Women
Empowerment Strategies for Women
What you’ll learn
Skills you’ll gain
As a woman, you've recognized how difficult it is to gain a leadership role at work compared to a man. You've struggled to have your gifts seen and accepted because of your gender. In this course, taught by Alexis Kanda-Olmstead, founder of AKO Collective, an online and in-person leadership development program designed for women, will teach you everyday actions to reframe your distinct power and the gifts of other women in your workplace. Research has proven that women are gifted leaders, unfortunately, dated gender roles and expectations have kept women from obtaining the job titles they deserve. Alexis will teach you how to lift your confidence through small, intentional acts that will work for, not against women. She'll provide you with an empowering action plan, and you'll learn how to use your inherent power to embrace your leadership style. Upon completing this course, you should feel confident in your ability to advocate and support yourself and other women around you.
Syllabus
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Getting comfortable with power Power is often perceived negatively, but in actuality, it is a neutral force that can be channeled in positive ways. 4m
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Making the invisible visible Gender is everywhere, but like water to a fish, it's hard to fully understand and appreciate. 3m
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Identifying gender barriers Women have a tendency blame themselves for their shortcomings rather than the barriers that exist because of their gender. 3m
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Overcoming gender barriers Gender roles and expectations can keep women from reaching their full potential. 4m
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Closing the gender confidence gap Confidence is related to gender and power. 3m
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Increasing your confidence Many women cite a lack of confidence as a reason not to take action. 2m
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Overcoming your fear of failure A fear of failure may be keeping you from taking the risks necessary to achieve your goals. 3m
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Confidence-building exercise Confidence isn't about being fearless or taking huge risks. 4m
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Cultivating self-compassion Self-compassion is a powerful way to recover from setbacks and failure. 3m
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Mindfulness shortcuts Mindfulness is a misunderstood concept that seems hard to master. 3m
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Active meditation You don't have to be a Buddhist monk to learn how to meditate. 4m
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Letter from your future self Women often give great advice to their friends but can't seem to do the same for themselves. 3m
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Everyday activism Activism is more than staging a protest or marching on Washington. 4m
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Women's leadership Research shows that women are incredibly talented leaders, so why are there so few women in leadership roles? 3m
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Women's communities There is great diversity within women's communities that can help or hinder your activism. 3m
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Empowering others We all have power and can use it in service to each other. 3m
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Embracing empowerment Thanks for watching this course! Now, you should feel confident in your ability to advocate and support yourself and other women around you. 1m
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Instructor
Alexis Kanda-Olmstead
Alexis Kanda-Olmstead is a leader in advancement talent management with a passion for helping people maximize their potential. She has spent over 20 years in higher education and has delivered educational experiences to hundreds of staff and students, led award-winning diversity and inclusion initiatives, and started two talent management departments. Alexis is also the founder of AKO Collective, a women's leadership development company that offers training to women and girls, and presents nationally on gender-related topics.
Alexis Kanda-Olmstead
Director of Advancement Talent Management at Dartmouth College
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