Building the Foundation for Career Advancement

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

9:15 am to 12:00 pm

Facilitator: Sabrina Woods

Bryant University, Academic Hall, Rm MRC3

Register here: https://site.corsizio.com/event/66aa7ce8cc6474fc70fa0646

When do you find yourself in flow state, that work mode where you are challenged, engaged, and lose all track of time? When do you feel a strong sense of accomplishment or satisfaction at work? Do you want more of that? Wouldn’t it be great to understand your “sweet spots” so you can look for the opportunities in your department in which you know you will flourish? Together, we're going to explore what underpins these experiences, so you can build a solid foundation on which to accept new responsibilities, seek promotion or simply enjoy working at your best more often. Let's see if we can help you identify the work you most enjoy and the talents that go along with it.

This session will:

• Enable you to identify when you are in flow state and/or feel a strong sense of satisfaction

• Help you to clarify which skills you most enjoy using, for charting your career progression

• Allow you to have more productive conversations during annual reviews

• Give you tangible examples of your top performance to share when seeking advancement and leadership roles

• Provide you with tools to increase self-efficacy and self-confidence

Join us for this interactive session to start building your own personal foundation for meaningful career growth.

9:15 – 9:30 Coffee & Connection

9:30 – 12:00 Program

Facilitator: Sabrina Woods is a holistic career coach and international trainer with 20 years in the higher education field within career services at universities including Northeastern, Harvard and the University of London. In her private practice, her joy comes from tapping holistic and mindfulness-based practices while helping people with major career and life transitions. Sabrina also facilitates workshops, staff retreats and train-the-trainer sessions ranging from the Myers Briggs to Mindfulness to Building the Foundations for Career Advancement. Her workshops combine her insights, enthusiasm and infectious energy. Sessions have been taught in the US, UK and Middle East for organizations ranging from MIT and Princeton to Cook County Health and Vanguard.

Program Fee: A fee of $90.00 per participant will be billed to each institution.

Creating A Civil Workplace Culture

Wednesday April 9, 2025

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Facilitators: Tricia Driscoll and Stephanie Manzi

Rhode Island College, Gaige Hall Rm 200

Register here: https://site.corsizio.com/event/66d21c0e37df97d427338954

Overall Goal

Participants will identify their perspective on values, civility and “appropriate” workplace culture. They will learn key areas of focus and develop strategies for creating a workplace that is positive and productive.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify personal values that impact perspective in the workplace.

2. Identify emotional intelligence factors that lead to productive workplaces.

3. Learn what makes employees unique (experience, age, race, gender, marital status)

4. Learn what are “sticking points” where employees/management may not agree on expectations: communication, decision-making process, meetings, policies, work ethic, fun at work, schedules, etc.)

5. Develop skills and strategies for identifying what elements of a civil workplace might look like and how an individual can effect change.

Key Topics

Why focus on civility in the workplace? Research by Deloitte shows 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe a distinct corporate culture is important to business success.

Identify personal values

The lines between work and outside of work are blurring. Knowing what your values are helps individuals to understand that impact on their workplace culture.

Define work culture

Ensuring everyone understands the elements of workplace culture and the definition of civility and appropriate is the basis for creating an environment where everyone thrives.

Assess Emotional Intelligence

Employees who are aware of their emotional intelligence and work to improve it can be more successful in participating and leading teams to greater success.

Identify Sticking Points

Understanding where the gaps in understanding are will help individuals and managers to find the path to civility.

First, Break All the Rules

This groundbreaking book identified 12 questions to ask of employees in order to determine whether a company/organization will be successful

Facilitators: Tricia Driscoll and Stephanie Manzi

Tricia Driscoll B.A., M.A.T. In her 25+ years of non-profit experience, Tricia has worked to help individuals and group develop positive communication and leadership skills. She has a B.A. in Sociology-based Human Relations from Connecticut College and a M.A.T. from RI College. She is a trained mediator, also certified in Workplace Mediation. Tricia facilitates basic mediation training, peer mediation, leadership development, conflict resolution and communication training.

Stephanie P. Manzi, Ph.D.is a professor of criminal justice at Roger Williams University teaching courses in policing and criminology. She earned a Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park. Stephanie was trained in facilitative mediation by CMCRI in 2016. She facilitates trainings in basic mediation, implicit bias, generational diversity, conflict resolution, navigating change and communication.

Program Fee: A fee of $90.00 per participant will be billed to each institution.

Embody Your Authentic Leadership Presence

May 7, 2025

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Facilitator: Ilhiana Rojas Saldana

Providence College, Slavin Center, Rm 116

Register here: https://site.corsizio.com/event/66aa7d1fcc6474fc70fa0a11

Authentic leadership presence is the unique blend of confidence, authenticity, and influence that shapes how others perceive you and amplifies your ability to make an impact. This workshop is designed for anyone—whether you're in a leadership role or aspiring to grow in your career—who wants to strengthen their presence, increase their self-advocacy, and build meaningful influence.

Through interactive exercises, guided self-reflection, and practical strategies, participants will learn how to harness their strengths, embody their values, and communicate with intention to stand out and create lasting impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Uncover the key components that contribute to an authentic and influential professional presence.

• Identify habits and behaviors that can unintentionally diminish your confidence and influence.

• Learn actionable strategies to enhance how you show up, advocate for yourself, and inspire others in any setting.

Whether you’re leading projects, contributing as a team member, or navigating your next career move, this workshop will equip you with the tools to confidently step into your authentic leadership presence and grow your professional impact.

Facilitator: Ilhiana Rojas Saldana is a Transformation Strategy Coach & Consultant, a Diversity & Inclusion Catalyst, a Hispanic advocate, and an international motivational speaker. She is a possibility thinker and a firm believer that nothing is impossible. Her mission is to empower professionals to move from ordinary to extraordinary through meaningful transformation by helping them embrace their purpose, elevate their voice, expand their potential, and thrive through personal empowerment. Ilhiana graduated with honors as a Chemical Engineer in Mexico City and moved to Rhode Island 9 years ago with her husband and two daughters.

Program Fee: A fee of $90.00 per participant will be billed to each institution.

Leveraging Your Strengths for Success in the Workplace

March 27, 2025

9 am to 12 pm

Facilitator: Anne Grieves

Rhode Island College, Gaige Hall Rm 200

Register here: https://site.corsizio.com/event/678fa970f13238832c0fb520

Did you know that only 37% of U.S. employees feel they have the chance to do what they do best every day? That means a majority of people are missing out on an opportunity to thrive — and companies are missing out on the incredible value their employees can bring. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Imagine a workplace where everyone gets to do what they’re naturally best at. That’s the goal of CliftonStrengths: helping individuals and organizations unlock potential, foster collaboration, and create fulfilling work environments.

This workshop is your chance to dive into the CliftonStrengths framework and discover how to align your natural talents with your career goals. Developed by Gallup, based on more than 70 years of research, CliftonStrengths identifies your unique patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. The result? A clearer understanding of your strengths and how to use them effectively.

What You'll Learn:

• Understand your personal CliftonStrengths profile and how it shapes your natural patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving

• Discover practical strategies for applying your strengths to overcome workplace challenges

• Learn how different strength combinations can achieve the same goals through varied approaches

• Develop techniques for aligning your career path with your natural talents

• Create action plans for leveraging your strengths in your current role

Research shows that people who focus on their strengths daily are three times more likely to report an excellent quality of life. We want this to be YOU - thriving in your role, maximizing your potential, and experiencing the profound satisfaction that comes from doing what you naturally do best. Join us to discover how you can contribute to creating a workplace culture that values strengths-based development and enables everyone to do what they do best every day.

This interactive workshop is ideal for professionals at all levels who want to enhance their workplace effectiveness, advance their careers, and create more fulfilling work experiences through the strategic application of their natural strengths.

Facilitator: Anne Grieves is an Associate Director in Career Development at Northeastern University as well as a Gallup Certified CliftonStrengths Coach. Anne enjoys guiding individuals, groups, and teams towards identifying and achieving their goals. Collaborating with Anne, her clients learn how to focus on their individual strengths in order to maximize their personal and professional potential. Anne’s unique approach provides people with the tools they need to experience a paradigm shift in how to explore new possibilities and re-imagine their goal-setting. Her two daughters, husband, and dog fill the unscheduled hours in her day

Program Fee: A fee of $90.00 per participant will be billed to each institution.