Leadership Development Program for Emerging Leaders
Posted on Tue, Nov 04, 2008 @ 08:24 PM
I joined Future Women Leaders last year when I registered for the Leadership Development Program. My husband actually came across the listing on the Stanford inCircle and gave it to me as a "gift" because he thought it was exactly what I needed. And, he was right! Many of the 10 participants who participated in the program last year had it paid for, at least partially, by their employer. But, I was in the process of transitioning in my career and trying to figure out what path was best for me and paid for it on my own.
I had no idea that the program had been an annual one for the past 4 years and I often asked myself, "why didn't I find this program earlier?" But, I feel like everything happens at the right time and had I found it earlier, I may not have been ready for the in-depth self-reflection required to make the changes I wanted in my life.
Fast forward one year later and now I have made 9 new friends, connected with an excellent career and personal coach, joined the Future Women Leaders organization, and am now planning the 2009 Leadership Development Program. I now have a deep understanding of my personal leadership style and an increase and awareness of fundamental leadership skills.
We'll be featuring more experiences from LDP Alumni in the coming months and are even planning a informataional session about the program. Stay tuned...
For more information on the four-month Leadership Development Program in 2009 visit FWL online.