We are excited to announce that ULI Charlotte is planning an incredible year of programming to meet the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) mission on a local level.  WLI’s objectives include promoting the advancement of women, throughout their careers, as leaders in the real estate industry. A series of four small group sessions will be offered to ULI women members throughout the year focusing on leadership development and meaningful networking.  The small group programs will accommodate 15-20 participants and structured to allow open and honest sharing in a confidential and value add environment.

To be considered for participation, CLICK HERE to apply – we will strive to achieve professional, ethnic and industry diversity.  Applications are open until Friday May 9.  If you are accepted into a program, a link to the registration will be provided to process the associated fee.  The programs are as follows:

May 28, 2014 – Find Your Path: Walking in Shoes to Get You Where You Want (and Need) to Go ($20) | Group Leader:  Mary Beth Kusmanovich

• Create a work and life plan that supports the various aspects of who we are personally and professionally. Life is a journey so you need to wear the right shoes for each leg. It’s dynamic and ever-changing. Discuss how other women professionals adjust the demands and their approaches throughout their life to feel accomplished. (8:30-10am)

July 15, 2014 – Why can’t everyone be NORMAL like me? ($195) | Group Leader:  Denise Altman, The Altman Initiative Group

• Leadership is all about people, and this session will focus on helping you better understand people and how they communicate.  Perhaps more important, it will help you understand yourself and how you are understood, and sometimes misunderstood, by others.  The result – the ability to communicate more effectively, and therefore to lead more effectively.  In advance of the session, participants will take a DISC Assessment and, during the session, learn about your own behaviors and motivators leading to professional and personal development and a higher level of satisfaction. (8-10am)

September, 2014 – Taking Your Career to the Next Level with Coaching ($20) | Group Leader: TBD

• Explore going to the next level in your career and how to negotiate compensation in an impactful manner.(8:30-10am)

November/December, 2014 – Effective Leadership ($20) | Group Leader: TBD

• Identify what unique qualities and abilities women bring to the workplace that contributes to effective leadership.

We invite you to get involved.  If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Salmen at the ULI Charlotte Office for more information.