This is a hybrid program with mostly virtual workshops. Participants must have a computer & good internet connection with proper audio & video functioning. Active participation is required at all workshops. Program fee of $750 must be paid prior to start of program.
YEAR 1 GROUP / Tuesdays 8 - 9:15 AM
Mentors:
Willa Smith - Business Advisor, NYS Small Business Development Center
Christine Shiebler - Attorney, Futterman, Lanza & Pasculli, LLP
Meeting Dates (tentative): Jan 16, Jan 30, Feb 13, Feb 27, Mar 12, Mar 26, Apr 9, Apr 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18
YEAR 1 GROUP / Thursdays 12 Noon - 1:15 PM
Mentors:
Karina Norr-McPhillips - AVP Human Resources, Northwell Health
Meaghan Zanfardino - Sr Credit Officer, M&T Bank
Meeting Dates (tentative): Jan 11, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 22, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 4, Apr 18, May 2, May 16, May 30, June 14 and June 28
YEAR 1 CURRICULUM
Executive Bios / Personal Branding
An introduction of the program will includes writing a professional bio and sharing what we hope to get out of the program. Learn to brand yourself in a positive, professional way.
The Art of Networking
Networking has become a critical element for growing a career and/or business. In this session, we work with the Mentees to design their own custom commercial and teach effective networking practices.
DISC: Understanding and Working with Different Personalities
Understand how you and others are "wired". We'll examine personality types and provide insight into why some interactions are successful and others struggle, and what you can do about it.
Difficult Conversations
Everyone deals with difficult conversations and difficult personalities. We will discuss various scenarios and how to manage those conversations for better outcomes.
Nego-SHE-ating Skills
Women typically struggle to be proficient in this skill. During this workshop we role-play in order to see how we react to certain negotiating tactics, and how to develop a few of our own.
Leadership and Attentive Listening
Learn traits you can cultivate within yourself so others view you as a leader. Leadership excels when others feel empowered to follow a direction, which includes listening to feedback, ideas and concerns. Learn how to be an active, attentive and reflective listener using all senses so others will follow you to help you become a stronger leader.
YEAR 2 GROUP / Wednesdays 8:00 - 9:15 AM
Mentors
Mary Allen - 1st SVP/Deputy CHRO, New York Community Bank
Liz Vickers - VP of Sales, What Now Media Group
Meeting Dates (tentative): Jan 10, Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 6, Mar 20, Apr 3, Apr 17, May 1, May 15, May 29 and June 12
YEAR 2 CURRICULUM
Goal Setting
Establishing SMART Goals is the first step toward planning your career. Learn how to pick the right ones and how to stay on track to accomplish them.
Strength in Presenting Yourself In-Person and Virtually
How you appear and present yourself is important to how you are viewed. Whether in-person or virtually, our image is our calling card. We work work on this and our 30-second pitches.
DISC: Understanding Different Personalities
Facilitated Discussion on DISC
Understanding the different personalities and how it can increase your leadership skills. Difference between Managers and Leaders.
The Female Advantage
Leveraging EQ and how to increase our own EQ. Competence vs Confidence.
Working in Teams
Learn skills to accomplish more as a team.
The Road to My Future
Bring together the lessons learned to put your plan into place
YEAR 3 GROUP Fridays 8:00 - 9:15 AM
Mentors
Abbe Meehan - President, TEC Resource Center
Anne Barrett - Director of HR, Wellbridge Addiction
Meeting Dates (tentative): Jan 12, Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 8, Mar 22, Apr 5, Apr 19, May 3, May 17, May 31 and June 14
YEAR 3 CURRICULUM TOPICS
Navigating Upward in Your Organization
Understanding Corporate Finances
Bridging the Competence Gap
Difficult Conversations Made Easy
Fighting Imposter Syndrome
Building Teamwork
(NO YEAR 4 GROUP THIS YEAR)
YEAR 5 GROUP
Mentor - Beth Meixner, Founder, Moxxie Mentoring Foundation
Meeting Dates: TBA
YEAR 5 CURRICULUM -
This last year of Ms Moxxie teaches program participants to become Moxxie Mentors. They will interact with our Jr Moxxie college mentees and act as big sisters in business.