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Dale Smith, CEO, ACC
Smith Management Training and Consulting Services, LLC
January, 2018
Who Am I
Worked in Municipal Government - 32 years
City of Raleigh/City of Rocky Mount
Retired 2012
Smith Management Training and Consulting Services
Consulting, Training, Coaching, Speaking
Today’s Session
What is the LeadHERship Workshop?
What Have We Learned?
What Are the Challenges Women Face When Contemplating Upward Mobility?
How Can We Move Beyond Those Challenges?
LeadHERship Background
Began in 2010
600 Attendees
Life Altering Stories
What They Are Saying
“I was first sent to the Women’s LeadHERship Workshop in 2014 as a part-time employee with the Town of Garner. I was very excited as this was my first real opportunity to network and learn new things about the Parks and Recreation field. I met so many accomplished women and learned a lot about myself. I left the workshop more energized and motivated than I had ever been before. Shortly after attending, I interviewed and was offered a full-time position with the Town of Wake Forest as a Recreation Superintendent. I know that the things I learned at the workshop enabled me to be
more confident in pursuing my new career path. The Women’s LeadHERship Workshop lit a fire in me that still burns today.” Monica Lileton, Recreation Programs Superintendent – Town of Wake Forest
“How to Know When to Stay or When to Go” – It was a catchy title for a LeadHERship session led by my professional mentor a few years ago. Intrigued, I sat down to listen…and my career path changed that day! Why should YOU attend LeadHERship? To discover your own takeaway! It might be a nugget of professional wisdom. Perhaps it’ll be a great networking opportunity. Or
maybe, just maybe, it will be a motivational nudge to an exciting new direction in YOUR life! Attend and find out.” Amy Rickman, Marketing/Accreditation Coordinator – City of Alpharetta Georgia Recreation and Parks
“…Over the last 5 years, LeadHERship has been such a ‘breath of fresh air’ and we are proud to be able to continue our support for this outstanding event that strengthens women in leadership… I myself gained a lot of personal growth from participating in this event!”
Ann W. Collier, AIA – Oakley Collier Architects, PA
Structure
120 Participants Max
Two and ½ Days
Successful Women Speakers (Different Backgrounds and Experiences)
Session Time Mixtures (Regular and Speed)
Sessions Based Around Feedback and Research
Sponsors/Vendors are Women Run Companies or Women In Upper Management
Inclusive Vendor Sponsorship Package
What We Learned
Reoccurring Challenges
Self-Care
Work/Life Balance
Mentoring
Confidence/Negotiation
What We Have Tried To Provide
Support in Thought
Opportunities to Network with Successful Women with Different Stories
Safe Space to Think and Take Time for Self
Time to Explore Potential Strategies for Success
Now
How Does This Align with The Data Out There?
Let’s Explore
Common Practices of Successful Women
Carve Their Own Path
Not Afraid To Fail
Have Friends Who Are In Their Corner
Walk Through Open Doors
Create Personal Space
Inc.com
The Advice You Probably Didn’t Get
Susan L. Colantuono, CEO
Leading Women
Summary
If You Are There Already, Give Back
Remember Financial, Business and Strategic Development when
Preparing Women To Lead
Make a Partner a True Partner
Provide Collaboration and Support
What We Can Accomplish Together
WRAP UP/QUESTIONS???
Dale Smith
Smith Management Training and Consulting Services
919-923-3109
