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• Parents of Children Affinity Group: Parenting and Relationships

  • When
    14 May 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  Come join the Parents of Children Affinity Group discussion! One thing we know is that parenting can make the best of relationships more difficult. Our time shifts to raising kids, and relationships with our partners and co-parents are often put on hold. Dividing parental responsibilities, balancing work, and parenting can be stressful. How do we keep our relationships strong while raising kids? How do we manage the dynamics of in-laws and family? How do we co-parent after separation or divorce? 

  Join this upcoming Affinity Group discussion. Every one of us has unique insights and knowledge about this topic to share with the group. We welcome all parents to join us and learn, share, guide, and thrive!

  Parent Affinity Host:

  

  Abi Cavazos is an International Education professional who has worked in higher education for over 20 years. She began working in the study abroad field in 2012, and has served in various capacities at a variety of institutions during the past 10 years. She is also a mom to a 12-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old son. She has navigated issues such as work/life balance, stages of grief with kids, and ‘mom guilt’ of being a working parent. In her current role, Abi serves as Associate Director for Study Abroad at Siena College outside of Albany, NY.   

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• Coffee Connect: Advocate Spotlight!

  • When
    15 May 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    online

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  Join us a special edition Coffee Connect and hear directly from on of the League's Advocate members, Martha Johson with CEA CAPA. We will spend some time providing an overview of the League’s programs which gives members several opportunities to connect, engage, and professionally grow. Plus you will have time for Q&A.   

  We can't wait to meet you! 

  

  Martha Johnson, PhD, CEA|CAPA

  
  

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• Lead Like the Person You Want To Be: Identity-Based Habits for Lasting Growth

  • When
    15 May 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  This interactive session helps participants explore how lasting change begins not with goals, but with identity. Inspired by Atomic Habits by James Clear, the workshop guides attendees in shifting from outcome-based thinking to identity-based action—helping them define who they want to become and build small habits that reinforce that identity. Participants will walk away with a personalized habit statement, a deeper sense of self-awareness, and a powerful framework for growth in both their personal and professional lives.
  

  Personal Leadership & Development Host:

  
  

  Gina Mahfood

  Gina Mahfood is a dynamic strategic leader with a proven track record of spearheading organizational growth, business development, and operational transformation. With over 20 years of experience in the higher education and learning sectors, she has consistently driven success through innovative strategies and a commitment to excellence. Holding an M.S. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University, Gina is adept at fostering leadership, career development, and emotional intelligence within teams.

  Her extensive career includes leadership roles at CEA CAPA Education Abroad, where she served as Senior Director of Enrollment Services, transforming enrollment strategies and enhancing operational efficiencies. At Potential Unleashed Consulting, she excelled as a Senior Design and Sales Consultant, where she delivered impactful training solutions and contributed to curriculum development.

  Gina's dedication to education extends beyond her professional roles; she has actively contributed to prominent organizations such as NAFSA and Diversity Abroad, advocating for regulatory best practices, public policy, and diversity in education. Her work on the Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee at NAFSA and her involvement with Diversity Abroad underscore her commitment to educational equity and international collaboration.

  Gina is thrilled to be a part of the Global Leadership League and is ecstatic to serve as the Thematic Director for Personal Leadership and Development!

  
  

  Co-Host: 

  

  Amy Henry, Executive Director Office of Global Education, Georgia Tech 

  Amy Henry leads Georgia Tech’s Office of International Education (OIE), which collaborates with faculty to lead student-centered internationalization. OIE serves the campus through education abroad, international student and scholar services, and on-campus internationalization. Amy is a Georgia Tech Culture Champion, Co-Chair of the Provost’s Diversity Council, and a certified Bold and Inclusive Conversation Facilitator. Amy serves international and higher education through volunteer leadership in professional organizations such as the Executive Committee of the Global Leadership League and the planning committee for the Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education. Amy is an alumna of the College of William and Mary (B.A. Sociology) and Georgia Tech (M.S. International Affairs).   

  
  

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• LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group Meeting

  • When
    16 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  The Global Leadership League’s LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group is gathering for an hour of solidarity and community. Join us to discuss any triumphs or challenges in a safe welcoming space. We will also shine on spotlight on our Lesbian and Asexual communities in recognition of Lesbian Visibility Day (April 26th) and Asexual Visibility Day (May 8th). The gathering also takes place a day before International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, so even if you can’t join us remember to live your life with Pride and cherish the diversity in your communities.

  
  

  LGBTQ+ Affinity Host:

  
  

  Ramil Collier is an International Education professional who has worked in the field for over 5 years. Ramil’s journey began in the study abroad office of a small college in Michigan in 2016 and has served in various capacities on both the institution and provider side during the past 5 years. Ramil is an openly gay professional who uses he/they pronouns and has navigated working for religiously affiliated schools as well supporting students in different diverse scenarios. In their current role, Ramil serves as an Education Abroad Advisor for a College in North Carolina. 

  
  

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• New to Management (Affinity Group): Leadership Styles

  • When
    19 May 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Online

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  Description: In this session, we'll get a little bit introspective and think about our own strengths and weaknesses as managers. Participants are encouraged to complete this leadership style quiz beforehand and come ready to discuss they ways in which their management style manifests in the workplace. We'll also spend some time thinking about the ways in which we could adapt our styles as needed.

  
  

  Elizabeth Erbeznik (she/her) is an international educator with nearly two decades of experience in higher education. Her first role in education involved teaching English to middle schoolers as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Madagascar. (Had her Malagasy colleagues done a performance review of her teaching abilities back then, she'd have been placed squarely in the "needs improvement" phase.) She then went on to earn a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Texas at Austin. After spending several years teaching college-level French and leading study abroad programs in Paris and Bordeaux, she took a role in the Academic Affairs department at WorldStrides (originally ISA) in 2015. She loves onboarding new colleagues, setting goals, meeting quarterly objectives, and collaborating with her team to ensure that they're supporting student learning on all their programs. In her spare time, she thrives by hanging out with her family in Austin, TX, reading, writing short stories, and traveling. 

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• League Pop Up Gathering - NAFSA 2025

  • When
    29 May 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Wild Hare Bar Garden 401 K St. #C San Diego, CA 92101

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  Pop Up Gathering – NAFSA 2025

  Please adjust your time zone, the gathering will be Thursday, May 29th from 5-7pm PT.

  Let's meet in San Diego! Join us for a free, open-to-everyone pop event held in conjunction with the NAFSA conference. We would love to see you and provide an opportunity to connect, network with old and new friends, and keep thriving in all this League energy. Find us by spotting the group having the most fun near a table-sign with the League logo. 

  RECEIVE A FREE BOOK AND BOOKMARK – As leaders we create impact within our teams, organizations and partnerships and now, more than ever, we need to raise awareness about the impact of our work for the world. Learning to be impactful is a key leadership skill. Our 2025 book to support this topic is Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant. All registrants for the pop up will be entered into a drawing for a free copy of this book (five books will be awarded) PLUS all attendees to the event will receive a special 2025 commemorative League bookmark. Don’t miss out!

  Thanks to our GOLD sponsors:

  CEA/CAPA Education Abroad

  

  CIS Abroad

  
  

  

  Note: Since this is a pop-up event, we do not have a reserved space and the drinks are optional for you to purchase at the bar.  You can stay the whole time or just swing through on your way to dinner.   But please do stop by and say hello!

  While this event is free you do need to RSVP so we can get a head count. Please bring a colleague, friend, or your boss to introduce them to The League.

  See you there! 

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• 2025 Summer Series: Webinar #1 Maximize your Leadership Impact

  • When
    10 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    online

  Register

  Maximize Your Leadership Impact 

  We are back for another summer of special training and professional development to grow your skill sets for all emerging and established global leaders.  The 2025 series consists of four webinars delivered online and recorded for members to view at their convenience, PLUS a unique certificate program where you can earn a credential from The League.  Learn more about the certificate HERE.

  Webinar #1 Keep Yourself Out of the Red Zone - Dealing with Uncertainty & Conflict

  Being in the "red zone" emotionally usually refers to a state of heightened emotional intensity – like feeling extremely angry, frustrated, anxious, or overwhelmed.

  The Challenge:

  In the red zone, the part of your brain responsible for reasoning (the prefrontal cortex) often takes a backseat. You’re more likely to react impulsively. When you’re in the red zone, it’s hard to think clearly or find solutions. You might fixate on what's wrong rather than how to fix it.

  The Impact (of Not Addressing It):

  Strong emotions can cloud your ability to express yourself clearly or listen to others, leading to misunderstandings, arguments, or damaged relationships.
  

  Being emotionally dysregulated can trigger physical symptoms - rapid heartbeat, tense muscles, sweating, headaches – and over time, chronic stress can lead to real health problems.

  Learning Outcomes:

  ·        Recognize Emotional States and Triggers

  ·        Apply Practical Tools to Regulate Emotions in the Workplace

  ·        Build Confidence in Managing Conflict and Stress
  

  Host: Stina M. Dufour, Ed.D. (she/her), Dean of Global Programs & Academic Administration, CEA CAPA

  MORE INFORMATION: The Global Leadership League and our Advocate partner CEA CAPA have teamed up to offer this webinar as part of The League Summer Series and Certificate Program to help you enter the new academic year empowered and ready to rock-n-roll. 

  As international educators, our roles encompass a range of skills that contribute to effective decision-making and the overall success of our team. We also know that being an effective professional means we must have the ability to influence, guide and inspire. 
  

  Take time for your professional development by adapting new skills to take the next step and stay ahead of the challenges ahead.

  In the 2025 summer series you will learn how to:

  • Keep Yourself Out of the Red Zone - Dealing with Uncertainty & Conflict
  • Lead from Where You Are and How to be a Good Influencer
  • Integrate AI & Tech – Tools for Global Educators
  • Prioritize Time and Decisions – Steps Toward More Control and Better Outcomes

  This summer series consists of four webinars PLUS the opportunity to complete a certificate program where you will engage with a professional learning workbook and meet in a few chat rooms to discuss. This is an amazing space to reflect, apply webinar learning to your specific role and organization, share your knowledge and expand networks. League members can attend the webinars for free and pay just $99 for the full certificate program including the online chats.  Non-members cost is $349 for both the webinars and the certificate combined (there is no webinar-only option).

  To support team participation, League members can register in groups of five for the cost of four – just select and pay for that special category within the certificate event.

  Please note you must register for EACH webinar and the Certificate program so that we can ensure you receive all the appropriate log in details. Start your registration for each event at our events page. 

  Your guides for this amazing Summer Workshop and Certificate Series

  Sarah E. Spencer, Founder, OnPoint Global Strategies & Coaching and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

  Cynthia Banks, Faculty of Business, University of Colorado Boulder and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

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• In-Person Workshop Reflexive Writing for International Educators: The Pilgrimage

  • When
    16 Jun 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    University of Minnesota (Room TBD)

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  No prior experience with writing is required to attend this workshop. The interactive session is open to all attendees, regardless of prior experience, knowledge, or confidence in writing. 

  This workshop is an in-person offering of the League Lasso Writer’s Circle program hosted by the Global Leadership League prior to the International Internship Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Attendees will have an opportunity to co-create spaces of reflection and inspiration for their collective work as international educators. The cost is $25- open to anyone. For League members, event is free + members are eligible for $100 discount to the International Internship Conference

  Organized around the theme of pilgrimage, participants will explore personal and professional genres of writing, develop writing skills, and expand their professional network. Participants will be led through a series of experiences to create a safe space, inspire creativity, and build new skills. Participants will design a goal around their writing for the workshop, engage in writing exercises, participate in individual writing time, and meet in a writing circle to share their work. 

  Facilitators: 

  This workshop is co-facilitated by a team of international educators with decades of experience in field. Their combined expertise include entrepreneurship in the field, higher education leadership, global internship management, and advisory board membership for the Global Leadership League. 

  Dr. Dana Tottenham is the Director of the Lasso Writer's Circle for the Global Leadership League

  
  

  Dr. Kate Moore is the Principal and Co-Founder of the Global Career Center

  
  

  Dr. Maureen Manning is the Vice President of Strategy and Insight for The PIE

  
  

  Dr. Martha Johnson is the Chief Academic Officer and Provost for CEA CAPA

  
  

  Learning Outcomes:  

  This workshop is built for practitioners to develop new skills to apply to their personal and professional work. Participants will gain experience in developing writing skills, deepening critical thinking skills, and adapting to creative, imaginative, and resourceful methods of reflection.  

  Practitioner Based, Inspired by Academic Framework:  

  The workshop is designed with and informed by an overarching academic framework, inclusive of the interdisciplinary intersections of creative writing, critical consciousness, and anthropology. The framework draws upon the hallmark of anthropology, ethnographic fieldwork, and the practice of autoethnography. Autoethnography arose out of anthropology as a way to include the researcher’s experiences and insights more directly into qualitative research. Autoethnography actively uses writing about the self in social and cultural contexts, drawing upon life experiences and their impact on the human condition. Similar, yet distinct from, autobiography, memoir, and creative nonfiction, autoethnography actively and reflexively uses writing as an integral part of research and as a primary method of inquiry. Critical consciousness as a theoretical framework has been used by scholars across multiple disciplines for the past five decades. At its core, this approach entails navigating the role that not only the educator plays but also emphasizing the agency of the learner. From the role critical reflection plays into inspiring critical action, this workshop embodies anthropological praxis by illuminating how practitioners should bring these principles into international education spaces. 

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• 2025 Summer Series: Certificate and Chat Session Program for Maximize Your Leadership Impact

  • Start
    19 Jun 2025
  •  
  • End
    14 Aug 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    online

  Register

  Maximize Your Leadership Impact 

  We are back for another summer of special training and professional development to grow your skill sets for all emerging and established global leaders.  The 2025 series consists of four webinars delivered online and recorded for members to view at their convenience, PLUS a unique certificate program where you can earn a credential from The League. 

  This certificate program is offered to League members as a complementary outcomes-driven capstone to our Summer 4-part webinar series. You do not have to be enrolled in this certificate to attend the webinars. Be sure to register for all webinars you plan to attend (find these on our EVENTS page)

  To receive this certificate, participants will be expected to complete the following:

  1.  Attend in person or listen to all FOUR webinars by the expected completion date.  

  2.  By the end of the program, complete the workbook for this program and submit via email by Friday, August 31, 2025.  Workbook sections are released near to the webinar dates.

  3.  Attend TWO live virtual chats that are one week after each webinar to discuss your thoughts on the material, engage with others, work through challenges you may have and learn from others. Chats are not recorded. Chat session dates and times are listed in this invitation.

  Participant workbooks will be reviewed by League guides for this program and certificates will be issued virtually with a LinkedIn badge as part of the award. 

  MORE INFORMATION: The Global Leadership League and our 2025 Summer Series Advocate partners CEA CAPA, The PIE News and EF Education First have teamed up to offer a virtual webinar series and certificate this summer to help you enter the new academic year empowered and ready to rock-n-roll. 

  As international educators, our roles encompass a range of skills that contribute to effective decision-making and the overall success of our team. We also know that being an effective professional means we must have the ability to influence, guide and inspire.

  Take time for your professional development by adapting new skills to take the next step and stay ahead of the challenges ahead.

  In the 2025 summer series you will learn how to:

  •  Keep Yourself Out of the Red Zone - Dealing with Uncertainty & Conflict

  •  Lead from Where You Are and How to be a Good Influencer

  •  Integrate AI & Tech – Tools for Global Educators

  •  Prioritize Time and Decisions – Steps Toward More Control and Better Outcomes

  This summer series consists of four webinars PLUS the opportunity to complete a certificate program where you will engage with a professional learning workbook and meet in a few chat rooms to discuss. This is an amazing space to reflect, apply webinar learning to your specific role and organization, share your knowledge and expand networks.  League members can attend the webinars for free and pay just $99 for the full certificate program including the online chats.  Non-members cost is $349 for both the webinars and the certificate combined (there is no webinar-only option).

  To support team participation, League members can register in groups of five for the cost of four – just select and pay for that special category within the certificate event.

  Please note you must register for EACH webinar and the Certificate program so that we can ensure you receive all the appropriate log in details. Start your registration for each event at our events page.

  Your guides for this amazing Summer Workshop and Certificate Series

  Sarah E. Spencer, Founder, OnPoint Global Strategies & Coaching and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

  Cynthia Banks, Faculty of Business, University  of Colorado Boulder and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

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• 2025 Summer Series: Webinar #2 Maximize your Leadership Impact

  • When
    24 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    online

  Register

  Maximize Your Leadership Impact 

  We are back for another summer of special training and professional development to grow your skill sets for all emerging and established global leaders.  The 2025 series consists of four webinars delivered online and recorded for members to view at their convenience, PLUS a unique certificate program where you can earn a credential from The League.  Learn more about the certificate HERE.

  Webinar #2 Lead from Where You Are and How to be a Good Influencer

  Being a good influencer means you don’t need a leadership position to make a leadership impact. You influence your environment, your team, your peers – right from your current role. Leadership is more about attitude and actions than job titles. 

  The Challenge: 

  You may not always have formal power or a title, so it can be hard to get people to listen or take you seriously. People may question your intentions or wonder, “Who are you to lead?” Especially if they see you as a peer or junior. Without a leadership role, you might not have access to tools, budgets, or decision-making platforms. And, imposter syndrome may hit hard. You might wonder if your voice matters or if you’re stepping out of line.

  The Impact (of Not Addressing It): 

  Organizations as a whole may find innovation, creativity, and progress slow down because no one’s stepping up.  Personally, when you want to lead or influence but feel blocked or ignored, it leads to frustration or burnout. Workplaces can become toxic if positive influencers stay silent and louder (but less constructive) voices fill the space. And in the long run, if people don’t develop leadership skills early on, it makes the jump into actual leadership roles harder later.

  Learning Outcomes:

  • Learn effective communication and influence techniques
  • Consider strategies for taking initiative and owning outcomes, even in the absence of formal authority.
  • Craft a plan to manage upward and sideways influence
  • Navigate resistance and setbacks with resilience and emotional regulation.

  

  Host: Dr. Maureen Manning (she/her) SVP of Strategy & Insight, The PIE News

  Special Guests: Zac Mcinnes, VP Campus Partnerships, WorldStrides & Kelly McGee, Executive Director, Global Programs Denison University

  MORE INFORMATION: The Global Leadership League and our Advocate partner The PIE have teamed up to offer this webinar as part of The League Summer Series and Certificate Program to help you enter the new academic year empowered and ready to rock-n-roll. 

  As international educators, our roles encompass a range of skills that contribute to effective decision-making and the overall success of our team. We also know that being an effective professional means we must have the ability to influence, guide and inspire.
  

  Take time for your professional development by adapting new skills to take the next step and stay ahead of the challenges ahead.

  In the 2025 summer series you will learn how to:

  • Keep Yourself Out of the Red Zone - Dealing with Uncertainty & Conflict
  • Lead from Where You Are and How to be a Good Influencer
  • Integrate AI & Tech – Tools for Global Educators
  • Prioritize Time and Decisions – Steps Toward More Control and Better Outcomes

  This summer series consists of four webinars PLUS the opportunity to complete a certificate program where you will engage with a professional learning workbook and meet in a few chat rooms to discuss. This is an amazing space to reflect, apply webinar learning to your specific role and organization, share your knowledge and expand networks. League members can attend the webinars for free and pay just $99 for the full certificate program including the online chats.  Non-members cost is $349 for both the webinars and the certificate combined (there is no webinar-only option).

  To support team participation, League members can register in groups of five for the cost of four – just select and pay for that special category within the certificate event.

  Please note you must register for EACH webinar and the Certificate program so that we can ensure you receive all the appropriate log in details. Start your registration for each event at our events page. 

  Your guides for this amazing Summer Workshop and Certificate Series

  Sarah E. Spencer, Founder, OnPoint Global Strategies & Coaching and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

  Cynthia Banks, Faculty of Business, University of Colorado Boulder and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

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• 2025 Summer Series: Webinar #3 Maximize your Leadership Impact

  • When
    22 Jul 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    online

  Register

  Maximize Your Leadership Impact 

  We are back for another summer of special training and professional development to grow your skill sets for all emerging and established global leaders.  The 2025 series consists of four webinars delivered online and recorded for members to view at their convenience, PLUS a unique certificate program where you can earn a credential from The League.  Learn more about the certificate HERE.

  Webinar #3:  Integrate AI & Tech – Tools for Global Educators

  Technology empowers people and organizations to solve problems, enhance efficiency, and unlock new possibilities through innovation and connection. AI especially can help analyze large sets of data and provide insights to support decision-making. Content creators can use AI to help streamline a process or create personalized experiences for students. These tools can be helpful and are also time consuming to learn. Which ones to use?

  The Challenge: 

  You may be doing things the hard way simply because you don’t know a better tool exists. This costs time and money to the organization and wear and tear on the team member. Those who stay updated on tools gain a huge advantage – in productivity, engagement, and outcomes. But AI and emerging tech can feel intimidating, especially for educators who aren’t “digital natives.”  Plus, global educators are already overloaded—learning new tools can feel like “just one more thing. “

  The Impact (of Not Addressing It): 

  Without embracing evolving technology, you risk continuing to rely on manual, repetitive tasks that drain your time and energy. This leads to inefficiency and burnout, as you may struggle to keep up with routine administrative duties. Not integrating AI into your workflow puts you at risk of inefficiency, missed opportunities, and stagnation. The inability to leverage available tools leaves you exposed to competitive disadvantage, slow decision-making, and reduced overall performance.

  Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand technology trends and terminology
  • Learn the basics of AI and tech tools and how they can apply in global education work environments.
  • Explore a deeper understanding of how different types of technology can support your goals.
  • Understand how tech tools and platforms can help automate routine tasks, streamline workflows and help optimize your time management.

  

  Host: Christian Meyer, Executive Vice President, EF Education First

  MORE INFORMATION: The Global Leadership League and our Advocate partner EF Study Abroad have teamed up to offer this webinar as part of The League Summer Series and Certificate Program to help you enter the new academic year empowered and ready to rock-n-roll. 

  As international educators, our roles encompass a range of skills that contribute to effective decision-making and the overall success of our team. We also know that being an effective professional means we must have the ability to influence, guide and inspire. 
  

  Take time for your professional development by adapting new skills to take the next step and stay ahead of the challenges ahead.

  In the 2025 summer series you will learn how to:

  • Keep Yourself Out of the Red Zone - Dealing with Uncertainty & Conflict
  • Lead from Where You Are and How to be a Good Influencer
  • Integrate AI & Tech – Tools for Global Educators
  • Prioritize Time and Decisions – Steps Toward More Control and Better Outcomes

  This summer series consists of four webinars PLUS the opportunity to complete a certificate program where you will engage with a professional learning workbook and meet in a few chat rooms to discuss. This is an amazing space to reflect, apply webinar learning to your specific role and organization, share your knowledge and expand networks. League members can attend the webinars for free and pay just $99 for the full certificate program including the online chats.  Non-members cost is $349 for both the webinars and the certificate combined (there is no webinar-only option).

  To support team participation, League members can register in groups of five for the cost of four – just select and pay for that special category within the certificate event.

  Please note you must register for EACH webinar and the Certificate program so that we can ensure you receive all the appropriate log in details. Start your registration for each event at our events page. 

  Your guides for this amazing Summer Workshop and Certificate Series

  Sarah E. Spencer, Founder, OnPoint Global Strategies & Coaching and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

  Cynthia Banks, Faculty of Business, University of Colorado Boulder and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

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• 2025 Summer Series: Webinar #4 Maximize your Leadership Impact

  • When
    05 Aug 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    online

  Register

  Maximize Your Leadership Impact 

  We are back for another summer of special training and professional development to grow your skill sets for all emerging and established global leaders.  The 2025 series consists of four webinars delivered online and recorded for members to view at their convenience, PLUS a unique certificate program where you can earn a credential from The League.  Learn more about the certificate HERE.

  Webinar #4 Prioritize Time and Decisions – Steps Toward More Control and Better Outcomes

  Learning to prioritize time and decisions means developing the ability to identify and focus on what is most important, while minimizing distractions and unnecessary tasks. It involves effectively managing your time, resources, and energy to make better decisions and achieve your goals more efficiently.

  The Challenge: 

  In today’s fast-paced world, we are bombarded with tasks, emails, meetings, and notifications. The sheer volume of information and demands can make it hard to know where to start or which tasks should take priority. Constant interruptions, whether from colleagues, technology (e.g., social media, notifications), or unexpected events, can make it difficult to focus on the task at hand.  If you’re unclear about your long-term objectives or have vague goals, it’s hard to prioritize the right tasks and without a clear vision of what matters most, it becomes difficult to distinguish between high- and low-priority activities.  

  The Impact (of Not Addressing It):

  Without prioritization, you’re constantly reacting to whatever’s most urgent, rather than planning ahead. This leads to mental fatigue, stress, and eventually burnout—especially in high-demand roles. Important but non-urgent goals (like personal development, innovation, strategic planning) often get pushed aside in favor of “busy work.” Time, money, and human resources are not allocated effectively when there’s no clear sense of priority. Constant busyness without progress can make you feel ineffective and stuck.

  Learning Outcomes:

  • Reflect on current behaviors to identify patterns that hinder productivity
  • Learn the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Develop a personal decision-making framework to stick to the important tasks
  • Learn how to communicate priorities clearly and assertively in order to protect time and focus without damaging relationships.

  Host:  Shawna Parker (she/her)

  MORE INFORMATION: The Global Leadership League and our Advocate partners have teamed up to offer this webinar as part of The League Summer Series and Certificate Program to help you enter the new academic year empowered and ready to rock-n-roll. 

  As international educators, our roles encompass a range of skills that contribute to effective decision-making and the overall success of our team. We also know that being an effective professional means we must have the ability to influence, guide and inspire. 
  

  Take time for your professional development by adapting new skills to take the next step and stay ahead of the challenges ahead.

  In the 2025 summer series you will learn how to:

  • Keep Yourself Out of the Red Zone - Dealing with Uncertainty & Conflict
  • Lead from Where You Are and How to be a Good Influencer
  • Integrate AI & Tech – Tools for Global Educators
  • Prioritize Time and Decisions – Steps Toward More Control and Better Outcomes

  This summer series consists of four webinars PLUS the opportunity to complete a certificate program where you will engage with a professional learning workbook and meet in a few chat rooms to discuss. This is an amazing space to reflect, apply webinar learning to your specific role and organization, share your knowledge and expand networks. League members can attend the webinars for free and pay just $99 for the full certificate program including the online chats.  Non-members cost is $349 for both the webinars and the certificate combined (there is no webinar-only option).

  To support team participation, League members can register in groups of five for the cost of four – just select and pay for that special category within the certificate event.

  Please note you must register for EACH webinar and the Certificate program so that we can ensure you receive all the appropriate log in details. Start your registration for each event at our events page. 

  Your guides for this amazing Summer Workshop and Certificate Series

  Sarah E. Spencer, Founder, OnPoint Global Strategies & Coaching and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

  Cynthia Banks, Faculty of Business, University of Colorado Boulder and Sr. Leader at the Global Leadership League

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