PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Women continue to lag in leadership in most arenas. Despite studies by McKinsey, Catalyst, and others confirming the correlation of women executives to higher company performance, only 15% of Fortune 500 company board members are women. Although many factors impact women’s leadership at work, a McKinsey’s Centered Leadership research found that many have self-limiting beliefs holding them back.

The role of women as community leaders is equally as important. Dr. Paulette Meikle of Delta State University states that, “women have the ability to initiate local action projects which will reshape the destiny of their communities.” But obstacles she feels hold women back include lack of leadership skills, empowerment, and cohesion among women.

The MSK Leadership and Life Coaching Program (LLCP) is a 15 week program designed to address these issues through group and individual coaching and peer mentoring. LLCP empowers and equips women in all life stages to ascend to leadership roles in their careers and communities. In addition to helping participants set goals and assess their life path, LLCP helps them reframe defeatist attitudes and overcome obstacles with a comprehensive plan toward accomplishing their personal and professional goals.

    OBJECTIVES:

  • Personal Mastery (Self-Awareness)

  • Growth Mastery (Self Improvement)

  • Purpose Mastery (Self-Directedness)

  • Change Mastery (Discovery-Fulfillment)

  • Interpersonal Mastery (Relationships)

  • Action Mastery (Accountability & Commitment)

The MSK Leadership and Life Coaching Program (LLCP) is in session annually from February to May. The LLCP Focus Group sessions are facilitated Tuesdays from 7:00pm - 9:00pm virtual on zoom. Between meetings, participants receive one-on-one coaching with a certified MSK Life Coach. The DISC personality test is administered along with other tools to help identify preferences and strengths. From the results of this work, an Individual Growth Plan with tasks and action steps is created. Each woman is paired with a fellow participant for peer mentoring and ongoing support.

As part of completing this program, women ages 25 and older can apply for MSK’s Margaret G. Baker Second Chance Award, which provides scholarships to women furthering their education, changing careers, or re-entering the work force. The capstone event is a two-day retreat. During the retreat, participants complete a series of life purpose exercises to clarify motivational gifts, values, leadership and personality traits. Each woman is carefully guided through a comprehensive self-discovery process that culminates in the development of a life purpose statement. At the end of the program, a graduation and awards ceremony is held to celebrate the accomplishments of each focus group participant.

Community Service

As a part of the coaching program each participant is required to volunteer during our annual Mother’s Day Dinner at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta - Egelston Hospital. See more information regarding this event on our Community Engagement and Events Page.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Leadership and Life Coaching program runs from February through May of each calendar year. The application season is October 1st through December 31st. Applicants ages 21 and above are eligible to apply.

Upon receipt of the completed application packet, selections will be based upon predetermined criteria. Among the criteria: (1) completed application; (2) $50 application fee; (3) an interview.

Application Fee: $50 (non-refundable) 

Tuition breakdown: 

  • $2500 Program Fee includes: Group Coaching Sessions, Individual Coaching Sessions, and Peer Accountability Sessions, Program Materials (books, binders, coaching exercises, etc), DiSC Assessment, MSK Focus Group Retreat* (2 nights/3 days at a resort), LLCP Graduation and Women of Excellence Awards Dinner.

  • Payment Options:

    • Paid in Full $2,500. Must Be Paid In Full by January 1st.

    • Two Equal Payments of $1250. Payments due January 1st and February 1st.

    • Three Equal Payments of $833/$833/$834. Payments due January 1st, February 1st and March 1st.

*Each Focus Group member is responsible for her transportation to the MSK Focus Group Retreat. Three meals are included in the retreat. All other meals are the responsibility of the participant.