Leadership development programs for alumni

Why do you serve as a leadership coach for young alumni? I believe that the evolution of one’s leadership skills is a journey and there is enormous value for young leaders to have a coach to support them on that journey. I serve as a leadership coach for young alumni because I find it personally rewarding to help leaders find their inner strength to achieve new things.

Please list any relevant professional/leadership, leadership development, and or coaching experience you want potential clients to know about. I worked in senior HR roles for 20+ years collaborating with leaders at all levels and helping them to navigate an array of business issues and leadership challenges across various industries and functional areas. I also mentored fraternity leadership at Phi Kappa Psi at GC for ten years as the head of the chapter’s alumni corporation. I am a graduate of Georgetown University’s Executive Certificate program in Leadership Coaching, and I hold the following certifications: Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation (ICF); John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer, Coach; Prosci Change Management practitioner; and Everything Disc Workplace Facilitator.

What additional information would you like to share with potential clients? ? Here’s one of my favorite quotes about leadership - ”The true measure of leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less.” (John Maxwell). My personal philosophy as a leadership coach is: “As your leadership coach, I will walk beside you on your journey to becoming your best self.” ;

Why do you serve as a leadership coach for young alumni? People are my passion. There is no greater joy than observing people’s growth. Mastering their craft, owning their authentic self, embracing change, living a value-based work/life are just a few of the outcomes on their journey of purposeful and meaningful growth. I want to assist in that development. The GLC and their skills-based leadership coaching program is an incredible opportunity for our young alumni. Partnering with Gettysburg young alumni through the GLC will fill my cup of collaborating with people on their road to impactful and transformative leadership

Please list any relevant professional/leadership, leadership development, and or coaching experience you want potential clients to know about. I have been a collegiate women’s lacrosse coach for over 30 years at Gettysburg College, participating at the national level for many of those decades. Directing roster sizes of 30 plus women and mentoring 3-4 staff members each year has challenged me to be competent in the following leadership skill sets: effective communication, team and individual leadership development, collaborative and synergetic team development, conflict resolution, fostering positive competitive environments, influencing and self-awareness. I have established an extensive Captains Leadership program for emerging leaders. I have also conducted several speaking engagements to the GLC, the Gettysburg Eisenhower Leadership Institute, other athletic teams and to national organizations about personal growth, leadership and finding your authentic self.

What additional information would you like to share with potential clients? Regardless of the arena, whether in higher education, athletics, tech or the corporate setting, effective leadership is the key to a successful organization. Effective leadership is a skill that needs to be practiced and intentional; I welcome the opportunity to work with a former BULLET in this capacity. Through coaching our student-athletes at Gettysburg, I have witnessed the many pathways to achieving leadership development. No journey is the same but all require effort and commitment.

Why do you serve as a leadership coach for young alumni? My passion for Gettysburg College knows no bounds, and I have often spoken about the power of the Gettysburg alumni network. The young alumni leadership program is a prime example of how to put that network to good use. As a more “seasoned” alum, I am so pleased to have the opportunity to develop some new relationships with Gettysburg’s younger alumni, offer a helping hand, and support their professional growth.

Please list relevant professional/leadership, leadership development, and or coaching experience you want potential clients to know about. I was fortunate to have been offered quite a variety of professional leadership opportunities during my career at Gettysburg College, as department chair, provost, and president. I’ve also had leadership roles on several professional and volunteer boards. As a social psychologist, I studied leadership styles and decision-making, and as a college president I read a lot about leadership. During my career I mentored students and some colleagues, and I am a regular speaker in a women’s leadership development program that takes place in Gettysburg. I’ve received leadership coach training through the Garthwait Leadership Center

What additional information would you like to share? The coaching process is not about providing clear answers, which is a good thing because I don’t have all the answers! I will do my best to ask good questions, to engage with my clients in a supportive and thought-provoking way, and to collaborate with them to advance their professional development.

Why Leadership coaching? I am passionate about serving others so that they can become the best possible versions of themselves, I believe wholly in the work of the GLC, and my sense is that early/emerging leaders are not getting the needed support from their organizations.

Please list your coaching and/or leadership development experience. I am a certified executive coach through the ICF (PCC level), have a graduate degree in leadership development, and head the executive coaching and leadership development functions in a billion dollar global organization.

In which of the following leadership skill areas do you have experience? Self-Awareness;Becoming a New Leader; Effective Interpersonal Communication; Navigating, Influencing, and Engaging Stakeholders;Team Leadership;

What additional information would you like to share? I believe that leadership is the key to the advancement of ideas and people, and stepping into the role of a leader (formal or informal) is an intentional one. But desire alone will not produce desired impacts. Leadership is a complex dynamic that calls for skills, approaches, mind sets, and beliefs that can be developed, and I welcome the opportunity to serve any individual who wishes to strengthen their abilities in this context.

Why Leadership coaching? Throughout my career I have taken steps to always invest in the success of the people who worked for me. I find it very gratifying to see people overcome behavioral barriers to their success, to watch them learn and apply new skills, and to achieve career goals. I had great mentors and coaches along the way and want to pass along that skill and knowledge to graduates of my alma mater whom I find to be extremely engaging and savvy people.

Please list your coaching and/or leadership development experience. I have been a supervisor and manager of organizations of varying size for over four decades. My specific competencies lie in interpersonal communication skills (from one-on-one to major presentations): effective listening skills, giving and receiving feedback, persuasive communications, how to exercise “good” political behavior, career development, and performance reviews. I also have experience in new product introductions, leading in a changing environment, and team development.

In which of the following leadership skill areas do you have experience? Self-Awareness;Team Leadership;Becoming a New Leader; Effective Interpersonal Communication; Navigating, Influencing, and Engaging Stakeholders;

What additional information would you like to share? At Gettysburg I have been a guest speaker at three First-Year Seminars, mentored two fraternity officers and have had an on-going coaching relationship with an alum from the class of 2013 for four years, even though our relationship was to be for six months through Garthwaite. I am a member of the Alumni Board of Directors and am on campus three times a year (in “normal” years).

Why Leadership coaching? I've spent the majority of my professional career as a Leadership Coach and am looking for an opportunity to both give back and build a new community with Gettysburg alumns.

Please list your coaching and/or leadership development experience. 30+ years of leadership development and executive coaching experience as an HR professional, talent consultant, and business owner.

In which of the following leadership skill areas do you have experience? Self-Awareness;Team Leadership;Becoming a New Leader; Effective Interpersonal Communication; Navigating, Influencing, and Engaging Stakeholders;any topic which will help young alumns to increase their leadership effectiveness ;

What additional information would you like to share? Please see bio on LinkedIn for more details on my professional experience. My clients refer to my coaching style as “tough love”, both championing and challenging them.

Why Leadership coaching? I decided to serve as a volunteer leadership coach because I want to provide younger leaders with a way to objectively look at where they're headed and support getting there.

Please list your coaching and/or leadership development experience. I have been an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified executive coach for more than 10 years, and I have coached leaders at all levels (from first time managers to CEOs) in many sectors (corporate, non-profit, and government). In my independent coaching practice, my clients worked in the outdoor retail, mountain resort, tech, and healthcare sectors. I have also been an in-house executive coach for Teleos Leadership Institute, the Presidio Institute Cross-sector Leadership Program; FIRE Venture Fellowship Program; MACY's internal executive coaching program; and the Future Project.

In which of the following leadership skill areas do you have experience? Self-Awareness;Team Leadership; Effective Interpersonal Communication; Navigating, Influencing, and Engaging Stakeholders;

What additional information would you like to share? My fundamental belief is that coaching is a good to great process. You are not broken or damaged, and coaching is not about finding blame. It's about focusing on strengths.

Why Leadership coaching? My decision is sincerely rooted in the fact that both the GLC, and the College more broadly, have aided my transition through each professional milestone and helped me to hone my own leadership skill set. I learn something in each interaction, and hope that my experiences might benefit others through this process.

Please list your coaching and/or leadership development experience. I have enjoyed participating as a Mentor in the prior Young Alumni Leadership Program, a Coach in the pilot program for the GLC leadership skills coaching community, currently work with a talented team as President of the Alumni Board of Directors, and have held various professional roles inspiring a shared vision and encouraging teams in my professional career.

In which of the following leadership skill areas do you have experience? Self-Awareness;Becoming a New Leader;

What additional information would you like to share? I enjoy travel, my wife and I love dogs, and I am proud to be a Gettysburgian!

Why Leadership coaching? Use my skills to serve others and impart a positive impact upon young alumni.

Please list your coaching and/or leadership development experience. Trained GLC coach and mentor. I have performed in various leadership roles in the Navy (Navy Captain), Fortune 500 Company and the Commonwealth of PA.

In which of the following leadership skill areas do you have experience? Team Leadership;Becoming a New Leader; Effective Interpersonal Communication; Navigating, Influencing, and Engaging Stakeholders;Coaching young alums for the GLC.

What additional information would you like to share? Each client will get the very best I have to offer and they can be assured of a great result.

Why Leadership coaching? The Gettysburg experience is so incredibly impactful, and truly prepares you for any future ahead. And part of that is because of the robust alumni community that supports one another. I love "paying it forward" as I am grateful to folks who have mentored me.

Please list your coaching and/or leadership development experience. I have spent time supporting Gettysburg students and young alumni since graduation, through the GLC and Center for Career Development. Additionally, throughout my career (professional and civic) in nonprofit I have had the opportunities to support young professionals as they grow.

In which of the following leadership skill areas do you have experience? Self-Awareness;Team Leadership;Becoming a New Leader; Navigating, Influencing, and Engaging Stakeholders;

What additional information would you like to share? I am looking forward to helping young alumni move through unexpected leadership challenges using the shared experiences of the Gettysburg liberal arts and science education!

Why Leadership coaching? I enjoy helping others develop and grow. The coaching experience is a rewarding partnership. I love hearing the excitement from coaches when they overcome challenges or achieve goals they weren’t sure they could accomplish. I believe it is a great opportunity to give back and help develop future leaders.

Please list your coaching and/or leadership development experience. I’m experienced in designing, developing, and delivering leadership development programs. I have experience in organizational development and have served as a coach, mentor, facilitator, strategic planner, and now I serve as an Ombuds. I am certified in Myers-Briggs and providing 360 feedback. I also have experience serving as the program chief of staff which involved communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders at high levels in the organization.

In which of the following leadership skill areas do you have experience? Effective Interpersonal Communication; Self-Awareness; Team Leadership; Well being; Navigating, Influencing, and Engaging Stakeholders;

What additional information would you like to share? I am a firm believer in self-determination and empowerment and working with others to bring out the untapped potential that resides within each of us.