Before the Program
DiSC® Behavioral Assessment (30 min)
Learning Sessions
Session 1: Intentional Communication (4 hours)
Communication is the foundation skillset from
which all other interpersonal skills build. In this
session, we will use the DiSC® framework to ex-
plore how your personality impacts your com-
munication preferences. We'll investigate the
priorities, stressors, and motivators that map to
various DiSC styles, giving you insight into how
to better communicate and connect with others.
Topics:
■ The Goal of Communication
■ Tailoring and Targeting Your Message
■ Exploring Your DiSC® Report
■ The Four Basic DiSC® Styles
■ Personalizing Your Report
Key Takeaway:
At the end of this session you will be able to
identify priorities, stressors, and motivators
that map to various DiSC® styles, enabling you
to communicate more effectively with others.
Prework for session 2
Session 2: Standing in Your Power (3 hours)
Women leaders face a unique set of challenges
in the workplace, with biases—whether deliberate
or unconscious —holding us back. With a narrow-
er range of behavior expected from us, we may
experience "double binds." For example, when
we are confident and assertive, we can be criti-
cized for speaking too loudly or too often; when
we are quieter, we're more likely to be told to
speak with more confidence and assertiveness.
In this highly interactive session, we will take a
look at some of the most common biases women
encounter at work, exploring ways to mitigate
and counteract them. We will also unpack 6
common blind spots women face on their pro
-
fessional journeys and map out ways to navigate
around and accelerate beyond them.
Topics:
■ The Challenge of the Double Bind
■ Strategies for Addressing Gender Bias
■ Overcoming Career Drift with a Vision and a Plan
■ Owning your Personal Brand and Reputation
■ The Power of a Posse
Key Takeaway:
At the end of this session you will be able to iden-
tify your unique relationship to six challenges that
women often face in their professional journeys,
gaining insight into ways to navigate around and
accelerate through them.
Prework for session 3
Session 3: Embracing Personal Advocacy and
Self-Promotion (3 hours)
There are a myriad of reasons why many of us
struggle with openly sharing our accomplish-
ments. But the research is clear: self-promotion
is a powerful skill set that leads to career ad-
vancement and greater opportunities. In this
session, we will explore the confluence of your
strengths, talents, and personal brand. We will
also identify opportunities for you to set clear
limits and boundaries, practicing ways to com-
municate the same with assertiveness and con-
sistency.
Program Topics and Activities
