Attention:  Women in Leadership Roles!

Do you feel like there’s got to be a “better way” to develop yourself as a great leader, but you’re not sure what that is?

Do you want to discover the secrets that top women leaders and CEOs around the world use to rise to the top and influence others?

Do you feel “stuck” in your growth as a leader?

Well, you’re in the right place and there is a better way!

This is a leadership program specifically for executive women leaders who want to move up the corporate ladder AND build the reputation as a remarkable leader.

Overcome the obstacle of learning how to lead on your own

Have you been through training programs on conflict management, communication skills, and other “leadership” skills but still aren’t the leader you want to be?

Do you have self-help and leadership books on your bookshelf but don’t have the time to digest and implement their tips?

Did you know you can become the remarkable leader you want to be with an executive coach?

Can you relate to some (or perhaps all) of these?

Then I have some great news for you!

My name is Caroline Smith and I am on a mission to help more women executives – women just like you—to transform into remarkable leaders.

You see, for over 20 years I was an executive in IT.  When I was part of the development team of Travelocity.com, I was promoted from a programmer to a mid-level management position because I was a top performer.  However, that didn’t make me a leader.  I had to learn the hard way, through many training programs and plain trial-and-error, how to be a good leader.   Years later, I left the IT world when I realized I wasn’t finding meaning in my career.  I knew that my true purpose was in helping others discover their strengths and uncover their full potential.  That’s when I spent a year studying in a graduate-level executive coaching program to get trained and certified as an executive coach.

It was worth it.  Now I coach the same type of leaders that I used to work with—helping them so they don’t have to learn how to lead the hard way like I did.  We do that through 1-on-1 executive coaching.  It is extremely effective as my clients can attest to its results.

Since I started coaching, I’ve been listening to women who want to rise as leaders and I’ve heard them say:

• “I want a proven way to develop as a leader”
• “I want to be able to do it in a safe and collaborative environment”
• “I don’t have the budget for 1-on-1 coaching”

The answer is a group coaching program for executive women

…..but this is not your normal (e.g. boring and ineffective) leadership program!

I have been researching the secrets of successful women leaders around the world, especially:

• Findings of a 5-year study by the McKinsey Centered Leadership Project, which gives a model of 5 dimensions of centered women leaders
• Research from Target Training International on the top 5 leadership traits found in top-performing leaders in the US
• The importance of emotional intelligence on effective leadership
• How to use the science of human flourishing (positive psychology) to become a remarkable leader

Now I’m ready to share those secrets with you.

I feel so fortunate because I want YOU to also enjoy all the rewards and benefits that come when you succeed as a leader.

Here is the program that will provide EXACTLY the kind of teaching and support that you need to reach your goal:

ANNOUNCING

Women on the Verge of Remarkable Leadership

A Coaching Group to Build Remarkable Women Leaders in 12 Months

Women on the Verge of Remarkable Leadership is a 12-month group coaching program developed specifically for women who want a breakthrough on their leadership development.

Who should join? This program is for you if:

• You are a woman executive that wants to speed up your rise as a leader
• You want to be a more effective leader
• You want a breakthrough in your career
• You want to dramatically increase your leadership skills and job performance
• You want a practical plan to grow as a leader
• You are ready to work for the next level of promotion
• You know something is holding you back but are not sure what

Why would you join? Because you want to:

• Learn practical steps on how to be a remarkable woman leader
• Get support and encouragement to take positive steps forward
• Get answers to those nagging questions about how to approach a situation
• Learn the 5 essential aspects of being a centered leader
• Be able to share your wins and losses and get coaching in a safe, confidential, and comfortable environment
• Network and share ideas with like-minded individuals
• Be held accountable to making positive changes in your life
• Get leadership-building strategies that you can immediately apply
• Learn more about best practices with women who are your peers

What will you learn in the program?

Month 1	Begin learning the 5 essential aspects of being a centered leader Find out your work behaviors and motivators Discover your Emotional Intelligence level Build your Leadership Development Plan
Month 2	Learn activities to increase happiness Find out your meaning in your career Find out your Signature Strengths Practice using core strengths
Month 3	Discover your Purpose Set purposeful goals Build interpersonal skills
Month 4	Practice positive framing Practice a flexible mindset Recognize triggers for a downward spiral Practice stopping a downward spiral Practice getting feedback, analyzing the situation, and moving on
Month 5	Build self-management skills Practice regaining balance in the moment
Month 6	Build an action plan to be an inclusive leader Create relationship-building plan for reciprocity
Month 7	Create a network map Determine 5 goals and who will get me there Create a Mentor/Sponsor development plan Get a Sponsor
Month 8	Build personal accountability skills Practice finding your voice Practice engaging with others at work
Month 9	Take advantage of opportunities Recognize and overcome risks and fears Practice taking ownership
Month 10	Build skills to influence others Identify sources and uses of energy Avoid energy drains
Month 11	Learn how to recover to regain energy Recognize how to stay in flow
Month 12	Build skills to achieve goals Get feedback from 360 assessment

What else will you get?

• Group Coaching: group will meet on a private teleconference call twice a month for 90 minutes with your Executive Coach, Caroline Smith.  Projected group size is 6-10 members with 1 coach.  In these coaching sessions we will over a structured agenda that will teach you skills to become a remarkable leader.
• Individual Laser Coaching: dedicated coaching time (once a month) for group members to get private 25-minute “laser” coaching sessions with Caroline. Laser coaching means a quick, to-the-point coaching session on a specific subject that you choose
• Remarkable Leader Community Page: you will be able to get input and communicate with other women in our group program through this private, web-based community page.  You can ask questions on a forum page, post files, access recordings of group sessions, see the bios and pictures of other group members, and view responses to your questions
• Audio Recording of Sessions: sessions will be recorded and distributed to members through the Remarkable Leader Community Page
• Resources: Group members will receive the book How Remarkable Women Lead, which is assigned reading. Members will get recommendations of relevant books, articles and web sites throughout the program.  You will also get leadership assessments in behaviors, motivators, emotional intelligence, and core strengths.

What is the investment and commitment?

• Your investment:
  • Option 1:  Pay $395 now and wait until March 1 to start 11 monthly payments of $395
  • Option 2:  Make one full payment of $4500 (save $240)
• Commitment to the group is for 12 months
• Group coaching dates for the Women on the Verge of Remarkable Leadership program are:
  • 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays
  • 8am Pacific, 9am Mountain, 10am Central, 11am Eastern
  • The group’s first call is on Tuesday, February 8, 2011
  • If you miss a call, don’t worry!  All calls will be recorded and saved for you to download and listen to at your leisure
  • If this timeslot does not fit your schedule, you can be placed in the next group that is being formed

Is there a guarantee?

Yes!  I am so confident that you will absolutely flourish in this program that I will give you a 30-day money back guarantee if you don’t feel you are getting value from it.  That’s right….you will get to take your leadership assessments, read the book, have an initial private coaching session, participate in 2 group coaching sessions…and if you are still not satisfied I will refund your money and you keep the assessment report, the book, and your learnings from your coaching sessions.

So really….there is zero risk in signing up today for the program!

How do I join the Women on the Verge of Remarkable Leadership Program?

Fill out the following form and I will contact you about the program:

What if I want to sign up but I have to get approval from my HR department or from my boss?

Not to worry!  Just contact Caroline to reserve your spot, then if you need any information about the program to provide to your HR department, Caroline will get it for you.