Elevate Your Influence Program Overview
Elevate Your Influence Program Overview Knightsbridge has partnered with Women of Influence Inc. to deliver programs related to Elevating Your Influence as a business leader. The program is delivered in 3-month, 8-month, or 12-month modules which are designed to meet your needs. Three program structures for Elevate Your Influence are outlined below. Program Components 3 Month Accelerated Program 8 Month Intensive Program 12 Month Extensive Program Kick-Off Webinar Classroom Module 1: The Process of Influence Classroom Module 2: Art of Collaboration Classroom Module 3: Strategic Networking 6 Peer-to-Peer Coaching Sessions Capstone and Celebration Birkman Assessment + 3 hours of one-on-one coaching Birkman Assessment + 8 hours of one-on-one coaching Fees* $3500 $6000 $9000 *Note: Some of the program components are available as standalone offerings. Please visit http://www.womenofinfluence.ca/advance/ for up to date information on offerings and fees. Program Components Kick-Off Webinar This program component is delivered remotely via web conferencing. The purpose of the Kick-Off Webinar is to introduce the key concepts covered in the classroom modules and to discuss the changes in mindset, skillset and deliberate practice required to Elevate Your Influence. Participants will be given the opportunity to reflect on their personal intentions and obtain clarity on what to expect throughout the program. Classroom Module 1: The Process of Influence (4 hours) By the end of this module, participants will gain: Increased insight into the levers of influence A process for influencing outcomes and relationships A better understanding of the impact of gender on the practice of influence Insight from a peer community on how to successfully influence within and outside your organization Greater self-awareness of how you influence others Becoming a Woman of Influence Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 1
Classroom Module 2: The Art of Collaboration (4 hours) By the end of this module, participants will gain: Insights about the nuances of collaboration in complex environments A greater appreciation of the mindset required for successful collaboration Applied tools to build and leverage your strategic network to maximize collaboration A better understanding of the role gender plays in both recognizing collaboration opportunities and working together collaboratively A broader perspective gained through a discussion with your peer community of strategies for making collaboration work inside and outside your organization Classroom Module 3: Strategic Networking (4 hours) By the end of this module, participants will gain: Insights about the link between strategic networking and influence A better understanding of the role gender plays in actively leveraging networks A greater appreciation of the mindset required for successful networking A plan to build and leverage your strategic network to elevate your influence A broader perspective gained through a discussion with your peer community of strategies for making networking happen inside and outside your organization Peer-to-Peer Coaching Sessions In a small group, participants enjoy intimate discussions with successful women peers and a Knightsbridge executive coach. Peer-to-peer coaching sessions provide participants with an opportunity to share successes and challenges, build confidence, get answers to questions and obtain feedback on their journey as a Women of Influence. In each session, participants coach each other by asking questions, listening, providing support, encouraging action, and holding each other accountable. Peer-to-peer coaching reinforces skills and insights gained from classroom modules (if applicable), encourages learning application to ongoing and real situations, leverages knowledge transfer across individuals, organizations and industries and creates a community of peers. Participants come away from these sessions with new ways of thinking about issues or with specific solutions that can be implemented immediately. Capstone and Celebration The capstone concludes the Elevate Your Influence program. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to network with Knightsbridge coaches and facilitators, as well as other program participants. Participants reflect on their enhanced ability to influence, collaborate and create a strategic network as a result of the program and identify how their increased awareness will enable them to be successful as they move forward. The overall session will end with a celebration and sustain the momentum gained over the past few months. Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 2
Birkman Assessment The Birkman is a multi-dimensional tool designed to identify one s strengths and how an individual can work best with others. It is based on a positive psychology philosophy that is affirming yet does not compromise on providing critical and actionable insights. The Birkman provides insights on one s Usual Behaviour, Underlying Needs, Stress Behaviours and Organizational Focus. For more information, visit http://www.birkman.com/birkmanmethod/whatisthebirkmanmethod.php Once the assessment is completed, participants will work with a coach and assessment expert to help evaluate current capabilities, strengths and weaknesses and identify areas for personal growth. With new insights and guidance tailored to each participant, individuals can focus learning and application where it is most needed. One-on-one Coaching Knightsbridge uses coaching conversations to move leaders to higher levels of performance and achieve greater results. With a developmental-focus to leadership coaching, all of our solutions seek to better leverage strengths, manage over-strengths, and close gaps which helps to direct attention on where the organization is going and the contribution leaders need to make to help get there. Individual professional coaching for Women of Influence focuses on fostering self-awareness, identifying and leveraging actual and yet-to-be-realized potential and nurturing the motivation for personal growth. As the client, you set the agenda while your coach leverages their extensive business and coaching expertise to help you achieve your goals. Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 3
Sample Program Timelines Below are sample timelines for each of the three programs: 3, 8 and 12 months. Please note that these are samples only and actual timelines may vary depending on the individual needs of each participant. Sample 3 Month Program Sample 8 Month Program Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 4
Sample 12 Month Program Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 5
Knightsbridge Coaches Clare Cheesewright Clare has worked as a Leadership coach for the past 10 years. She joined the Knightsbridge team in September 2009 after running her own coaching business in the UK for 8 years. Prior to that she held several roles in packaged goods and health care, her most recent corporate role was as Head of HR and Change reporting into the UK CEO of the biggest consumer durables business in the world. Clare specialises in working with senior business leaders when they are operating in the complex and rarefied atmosphere of the top team. Here they find themselves having to let go of their operational mandate so they can move into the more strategic space. She is an invaluable sounding board for those moments when the political landscape becomes difficult and integrity is put under strain. She helps her clients to access all the important personal data they need to be an authentic leader. She encourages them to work with the cognitive, visceral and emotional insights that their experience has given them and to use this to generate compelling and practical solutions to the challenges they face. Clare has extensive experience working with the dynamics in leadership teams. The concentration of intellect, experience, skill, and ego that exists in these teams can be hugely powerful if harnessed positively. However, a common reality is that internal interference, personal agendas, and political conflict can throw even the highest potential teams off balance. Clare s team coaching interventions help to create renewed synergy, pace, and purpose. Clare s Unique Value Statement: Face up to the tough stuff! Are you operating in the challenging, ambiguous realm of the true corporate leader? Leadership is tough, you can feel isolated, and it takes courage. The calls are close and decisions are difficult. I ll help you to grow your resilience and capability by releasing your own inner strength. I work with you to make powerful and lasting changes whilst remaining authentic and true to what you stand for. In short I can support you as you create conditions for success and become the kind of leader that will take an organisation to a truly high performing level. Sector/Industry Expertise: 12 years business experience in: Consumer packaged goods at Pepsico Consumer durables at Electrolux - biggest domestic appliance business in the world Health care at The National Health Service in the UK 11 years coaching experience at VP, SVP, EVP and CEO level Education and Professional Certifications: BA combined honours (Sports science and English) University of Birmingham Post Graduate Certificate in Education University of Exeter Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development Advanced Professional Diploma in Coaching; Team coaching and Facilitation, Coach Training from PB Coaching (founder members of European Mentoring and Coaching Council) Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 6
Donna Hammill-Chalk Donna has worked as leadership coach and consultant with Knightsbridge since 2007. Prior to joining Knightsbridge, Donna was a Senior Sales and Marketing executive in the Pharmaceutical Industry. In these roles she was recognised for growing and re-shaping the organizations she led. A coach with strong business acumen, Donna s authentic and enthusiastic style immediately allows clients to connect with her and establish a strong coaching relationship. Donna has significant experience with leaders at all levels of an organization; from newly appointed leaders to seasoned executives, and has worked with clients across a broad range of industries. Donna uses an active and collaborative coaching approach with her clients. Through effective dialogue and questioning, Donna helps clients build awareness and assists them in developing a personal "action plan" to achieve their desired business outcomes. Whether it is helping a new executive master the First 100 days, preparing high potential leaders for future growth opportunities, or assisting a seasoned executive overcome a blind spot that is getting in their way, Donna supports, encourages, challenges and helps clients stay "on track. Donna s Unique Value Statement: Seeing my clients achieve their goals is truly the most rewarding part of my day. I get to work with amazing clients, help them understand the power of leveraging their strengths and reframe their goals in a powerful way. My approach is to be direct and straightforward, to challenge my clients at the appropriate times, and provide support when needed. Sector/Industry Expertise: 20 years of Sales and Marketing Leadership experience Leadership coaching and consulting in the following sectors: Professional Services and Financial Services Telecom, Media, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage Health Care, Pharmaceutical Education and Professional Certifications: Master of Business Administration, Dalhousie University Bachelor of Science, honours, Dalhousie University Foundation Coaching Program, Mentor Coach Certified in Birkman Method, DISC and various team and leadership tools Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 7
Ahalya Kumaran Ahalya has worked as a Leadership Coach and Consultant at Knightsbridge for the past 5 years. She primarily coaches high potentials and emerging leaders, drawing on her consulting experience with a wide range of individual leaders and teams from the C-suite to the frontline. Ahalya is passionate about unleashing and maximizing the potential of others through focus and deliberate action. Ahalya s natural tendency and desire to bring out the best in others led her to pursue a certification in coaching and she continues to find challenge and meaning in every coaching conversation. Ahalya is known for facilitating engaging coaching conversations, asking powerful questions and offering key insights on priority issues and actions. Ahalya s key strengths include coaching for high performance through awareness and understanding; creating a development plan that is meaningful for both the individual and the organization; and, adapting to the needs of the individual while maintaining a certain rigour that is required for results. She also has extensive experience working with executive teams and individuals on strategic planning, team effectiveness, leadership development, and employee engagement. Ahalya combines the breadth of her professional and personal experiences and her education in business school to serve her coaching clients. More specifically, Ahalya draws on her experiences leading a strategic initiative at Knightsbridge with a cross-functional team, as well as teaching and performing violin and travelling. Ahalya joined Knightsbridge during its infancy, experiencing firsthand the challenges and opportunities of leading through growth and change. Additionally, prior to joining Knightsbridge, Ahalya worked at two global consulting firms and understands the workings of large, complex organizations. Ahalya s Unique Value Statement: I help my clients get clear on their objectives in order to create an effective action plan to achieve their goals. I also develop a strong understanding of the organization s needs in order to find alignment with my client s individual needs. As a coach, I believe I have the unique ability to see potential and subsequently unleash and maximize my clients potential through coaching. I push my clients out of their comfort zone, and ask powerful and often tough questions to create awareness and inspire action. Sector/Industry Expertise: 6 years experience in HR consulting 6 years coaching / consulting experience in the following sectors: Professional Services and Financial Services Telecom, pharma, consumer packaged goods Public Sector (primarily healthcare and education) Education and Professional Certifications: Honours in Business Administration (HBA), Ivey School of Business Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Coaches Training Institute Certified in the Birkman Method Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 8
Trish Maguire Trish Maguire is a Senior Associate Consultant with Knightsbridge in Toronto, Ontario. Prior to joining Knightsbridge, Trish held strategic leadership positions in Organizational and Human Resources Development in education, manufacturing and entrepreneurial service organizations across North America and Europe. During this time Trish developed her leadership skills in the human potential field by initiating, facilitating and implementing the integration of four key Talent Management Strategies designed to achieve High Performance, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition & Retention, and Employee Engagement. Trish s focus is on helping maximize individual career performance. She is an experienced facilitator and consultant in the area of career planning, self leadership and change management. She excels in helping clients realize their creative potential and facilitates individuals and groups to conduct effective career strategies and enhance their leadership capabilities. Trish has worked with organizations in a variety of sectors including education, financial, manufacturing, transportation/logistics/forwarding and brokerage, alternative health care and entrepreneurial services. You can find many of Trish s articles on Leadership and Human Resources strategies in the Canadian HR Reporter. Trish is a graduate of the Royal Roads University in British Columbia. She completed her Masters in Leadership and Training in 2006 and has studied at Concordia, McGill and Queens University. She is a Certified Birkman Consultant. Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 9
Sonya Stevens, PhD Sonya Stevens, is a consultant with Knightsbridge Leadership Solutions in Toronto. Sonya conducts assessments of executives for the purpose of selection, succession planning, and development. She works with leaders to help them achieve their potential through the creation of developmental plans and coaching. An enthusiastic champion of learning and professional development, Sonya facilitates engaging workshops and learning activities to develop leadership capacity and organizational effectiveness. Sonya is passionate about building healthy and productive organizations by enhancing the capacity of people. She finds working with leaders to achieve their potential extremely rewarding. Prior to joining Knightsbridge, Sonya worked as organizational effectiveness specialist for the provincial healthcare association in Nova Scotia. An advocate for evidence-informed practice, Sonya spearheaded a provincial healthcare conference in Nova Scotia aimed at sharing current research and best practices to support evidence-informed practice within that industry. Sonya has also taught Introduction to Psychology and Organizational Psychology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Additionally, she has been involved in the development and delivery of an innovative telephone-based coaching program to help employees develop skills and effectively manage work and life. Originally from the east coast, Sonya received her MSc and PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Saint Mary s University and her BSc in Psychology from Dalhousie University. She has authored articles and given presentations on a variety of organizational psychology topics for both academic and industry audiences. Knightsbridge Human Capital Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. 2013 Page 10