Many professionals face one of two common career challenges: 1) Early-stage professionals—excited to start their careers but unsure which paths align with their strengths, interests, and values, or 2) Mid- and late-career professionals—experienced and busy, yet uncertain whether their current path maximizes their growth, fulfillment, and impact. Without clarity on mission and...
This evidence-based session will explore how failure uniquely impacts women’s leadership and why setbacks are often internalized under systemic pressures. Participants will move beyond viewing failure as something to be avoided, instead learning to treat it as a powerful source of growth. Through original research and practical strategies, attendees will learn how to navigate setbacks without self-blame, build...
Across UC, staff are often expected to lead initiatives, influence outcomes, and drive progress without formal authority. This session is designed for individuals who want to strengthen their ability to lead from where they are and make meaningful contributions in complex organizational systems.
Participants will explore a practical, behavior-based framework that...
In this engaging 60-minute workshop, Dr. Chrissy Galli leverages over 10 years of higher education experience—as a faculty member and student affairs professional—to equip supervisors with practical tools for effectively managing Generation Z. The session addresses Gen Z both as student employees (in campus roles, work-study, and student affairs positions) and as early-career...
Inclusive leadership is not only a core professional skill—it is a critical wellness strategy that directly impacts engagement, belonging, and performance in the workplace. This interactive session explores how everyday leadership behaviors, practiced at all levels of an organization, can foster psychological safety, strengthen relationships, and support individual and collective well-being...
Networking is an essential professional skill that many people find intimidating or inauthentic. This hands-on workshop demystifies the art of building genuine connections by teaching practical techniques for meaningful conversation, relationship cultivation, and strategic follow-up.
Participants will learn how to initiate conversations confidently, ask engaging questions that spark authentic...
This workshop will explore the vital role of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging (DEIJ&B) in modern work culture and organizational success....
