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“I used what I had and defined my terms this year [2 of the program's 9 Power Tools] and it landed me right where I want to be: championing women of color in and across journalism and media.”
-Christina Tapper, Deputy Editor, ZORA
“I got my power back, I got my voice back, and an unapologetic fierceness.”
-Dena Trakes Patton
“I took your workshop a year ago and articulated that my … goal was to become vice president of my firm. I used the power tool, Use what you’ve got, to differentiate myself and demonstrate my value to the company.... Today, I was informed I am being promoted to vice president.”
-Valerie Brown Allen, Senior VP, Alliance Bernstein
"I have already provided accolades for this class to my leaders in my organization and will continue to recommend the class to women inside my company. You are a gift to women and their journey to be recognized (not minimized) and welcomed as peers and equals in leadership!"
- Heather Stickler, Program Director, Intel
Many takeaways from this--but most important for me, has been to reflect on my own journey with leadership: the messages, the models, the experiences, and to be able to articulate for myself what my view and my experience has been with it. It's been a powerful journey of self-reflection.
Gavan Ambrosini MA, PCC Ambrosini Consulting Group
“The 9 Leadership Power Tools course re-shaped my thinking on personal power and how to embrace it to create the vision I want for my life and career.”
Deniece Moxy Senior Manager, Product Marketing, AppZen
Power Tool #2: Define Your Own Terms. was one of the most significant tools for me, because it had me do a 180 about what I bring to the world. Instead of trying to chisel myself to what I thought I should be to fit in, the tool allowed me to see that I can bring me to my work. From start to finish.
Niamh McQuillan, Coordinator of Leadership Development, Baltimore County Public Schools
“I was in a meeting with my editor and I said... ‘I’ve earned a seat at that table.’ ... I’ve never really said that to an editor before… He said, ‘Yeah, you’re right. From now on you’ll be at that meeting.’ And I’ve been at these meetings ever since.‘ … Where did I get the strength to say that?’ … Take The Lead.”
-Amy Zerba, Senior Editor, The New York Times