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Mindfulness & Wellness: A Sense of Life Control

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Focusing on the present can have a positive impact on our wellbeing.

Mindfulness can reduce anxiety and depression, lower blood pressure, and improve sleep.

In a world that often feels out of control, there is an increased movement toward mindfulness.

Dr. Camille Tatum Jones, PMP, LMSW, CEAP, will lead a series of training classes on mindfulness and wellbeing during Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) National Training Program (NTP) on July 10-14 in Columbus, Ohio.

FEW’s NTP offers more than 110 classes in five tracks that include professional development, office technology and administration, leadership and culture, employee experience, as well as mindfulness and wellness. All courses align with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Executive Core Competencies (i.e. leading people, leading change, business acumen, result driven and building coalitions).

Dr. Tatum Jones is a recognized behavioral scientist in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area whose cross-over aptitude allows her to be both an individual and organizational transformation change agent. This mediator, author, coach, facilitator, interventionist and engagement specialist oversees a flagship Federal Occupational Health and Work/life balance program where she has become a standout corporate cultural transformation advisor and advocate for wellness in the workplace via Employee Assistance Programming.

Register today for the mindfulness and wellbeing courses with Dr. Jones:

  • A Sense of Life Control – Knowing your Emotional Wellbeing. Tuesday, 7/11, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) With the many life changes in the past few years, it has been more important to know your emotional wellbeing. This panel will cover subjects around the idea of emotional wellbeing, including mindfulness, social connections, networking and support, spiritual and environmental factors. We will also explore the importance of resilience and laughter in today’s world. (Mindfulness and Wellbeing 1502)
  • Mental Fitness: Healthy Thinking in the Workplace. Tuesday, 7/11, 4:15 – 5:15 P.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) Today, employers across all industries are encouraged to consider mental fitness as much as physical fitness when designing an employee benefits plan. As the COVID-19 pandemic showed, mental fitness is just as important as physical fitness. This session will show some ways to protect your employees’ mental health in difficult times. (Mindfulness and Wellbeing 1503)

FEW helps more than one million women in the military and civilian workforce become strategic leaders with its four-pillar program: training, legislation, diversity, and compliance. Since 1968, the nonprofit has advocated for equity and diversity for women. FEW works toward advancing women in the government with cutting-edge training, nationwide networking, and invaluable insight. For more information, please visit FEW.org.

NTP Leadership Track: Powerplay Pivots Work

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True leaders don’t panic—they pivot.

Pia Scott, a Senior Advisor at the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), will address the topic of leadership resiliency during the Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) National Training Program (NTP) in Columbus, Ohio from July 10-14.

With her expertise in change management and human capital, Scott will lead  the workshop— Resilience: The Power of the Pivot—that informs participants about the importance of bouncing back quickly from failure. This experience will be an insightful, interactive, and fun workshop teaching participants strategic and tactical approaches to leveraging failure. Three major highlights in the workshop will include self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-actualization.

Resilience: The Power of the Pivot will be held Monday, July 10 from 1:00-2:30 P.M. Register Today because only 40 seats are available. (Not a member? Click here.)

Pia Scott is a self-proclaimed “Innovation Visioneer”. A former Presidential Management Fellow, American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) Partners Fellow, and Chief of Staff of the Presidential Transition Support Team, Scott leads cross-functional high-performing teams and cultivates synergistic partnerships across Government and industry to create elegant solutions. Her entrepreneurial spirit and focus on what really matters empowers, inspires, and motivates people to achieve the seemingly impossible.

FEW’s NTP offers more than 110 classes in five tracks that include professional development, office technology and administration, leadership and culture, employee experience, as well as mindfulness and wellness. All courses align with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Executive Core Competencies (i.e., leading people, leading change, business acumen, result driven and building coalitions).

Also register today for other courses in the Leadership and Culture track:

  • Leadership Versus Management. Monday, 7/10 from 10:00-11:30 A.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) This leadership training course is designed to help leaders-to-be get ready for their new challenges and responsibilities. Attendees will discover the heart, soul and mind of true leadership and explore leadership roles as strategist, change agent, coach, manager, communicator, mentor and team member. (Leadership and Culture 1305)
  • Organizational Excellence – Lead with Passion, Power and Purpose. Monday, 7/10 from 10-11:30 A.M. Register Today—only 36 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) This highly interactive course taps into organizational excellence, best practices found in positive psychology research. The material will be shared in an engaging, story-based, information packed session. This course is designed to inspire, challenge, and ignite the desire for self- improvement, contribute in new and innovative ways, facilitate change, increase organizational effectiveness, and cultivate an environment where inspiration, creativity and people flourish. (Leadership and Culture 1316)
  • Creating a Conflict Management/Conflict Resolution Culture. Tuesday, 7/11 from 8:00-9:15 A.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) Receiving informal and formal feedback is amazing. It can be structured to provide effective and lasting impacts on your work. This session will help participants learn why the way we deliver feedback is important. Effective communication skills are a way to improve morale, have clear expectations and improve performance. Benefits will include: 1) how to deliver a message that people can accept, 2) how to accept offered feedback in return, 3) learn ways to handle negative conflict while giving feedback, and 4) learn how to use these skills to give and receive effective feedback in person and in a virtual work environment. (Leadership and Culture 1301)
  • Leveraging Diversity in the Workplace. Tuesday, 7/11 from 8:00-9:15 A.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) It’s crucial for any organization to maximize the variety of perspectives, experiences and skills that people bring to their workplaces to increase productivity and performance. But bringing people together from various backgrounds presents both great opportunities and some difficulties for organizations. In this session, we’ll talk about how organizations can gain from fresh viewpoints if they can bring people together around a shared set of principles and objectives. (Leadership and Culture 1303)
  • Leader Self-Care: Avoid Burnout, Increase Productivity, and Integrate Work- Life. Tuesday, 7/11 from 11:00 A.M. – 12 P.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) Many leaders remain resistant to the whole idea of self-care, no matter how beneficial it may be. Resistance often originates from feeling that self-care is a sign of weakness, there just isn’t enough time in the day, it’s selfish to take time out, or the whole concept is too “new age-y” for them. The reality is that leaders who actively practice healthy work-life integration and balance and take time to refresh themselves are more innovative, focused and productive than their counterparts who refuse to step away from the desk. Learn how to identify the signs of impending burnout and how the concept of self-care can work in your favor to make you a better, stronger leader and an example to those who follow you. Moreover, discover concrete strategies to incorporate simple self-care practices into your daily routine. (Leadership and Culture 1304)
  • Integrity-Based Leadership. Wednesday, 7/12 from 8:00-9:15 A.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) Dr. Sherrie Johnson will discuss the importance of being an authentic leader in the workplace. An authentic leader is open, honest, transparent and communicates well with employees. Being an authentic leader creates better employee job performance. She will also discuss research on authentic leadership in the workplace. (Leadership and Culture 1318)
  • Importance of Communication in Leadership. Wednesday, 7/12 from 9:30-10:45 A.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) The training will discuss the importance of leaders communicating effectively with employees and providing ways to accomplish this goal. The training will also discuss effective ways to communicate. The course will cover several scenarios as well as a question-and-answer session. (Leadership and Culture 1327)
  • Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce in Times of Change. Wednesday, 7/12 from 11:00 A.M. – 12 P.M. Register Today—only 36 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) Leading teams in an organization in the best of times can be a challenge; having members of five generations does not make the job any easier. From leading teams to developing individual contributors, how are organizations maximizing their talent base? In this lively interactive discussion, our panelists will share challenges and best practices their organizations use to create leadership opportunities for a multi-generational workforce. (Leadership and Culture 1306)
  • Ethical Leadership. Wednesday, 7/12 from 1:15-2:30 P.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) The training will discuss the importance of being an ethical leader and the pitfalls when there is a lack of respect for leadership. The course will explore scenarios from research and interviews with employees. There will also be a question-and-answer session. (Leadership & Culture 1307)
  • Leadership Agility. Thursday, 7/13 from 8:00–11 A.M. Register Today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) Leadership agility is the ability to take effective action in complex and rapidly changing conditions. This concept is introduced and developed to teach leaders core focus areas and specific skills to be more effective in today’s dynamic work environment with increasingly diverse employees. The six core skills increase participants’: 1) capacity to inspire others, 2) ability to provide feedback and coach to desired outcomes, 3) ability to flex behavior based on the needs of others, 4) capacity to deal with conflict, 5) ability to operate outside of personal preferences, and 6) ability to identify and assess performance. (Leadership & Culture 1324)

FEW helps more than one million women in the military and civilian workforce become strategic leaders with its four-pillar program: training, legislation, diversity, and compliance. Since 1968, the nonprofit has advocated for equity and diversity for women. FEW works toward advancing women in the government with cutting-edge training, nationwide networking, and invaluable insight. For more information, please visit FEW.org.

‘Leveling Up For Success’: Power Communications Rules

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Communication between genders is fraught with difficulty.

Communication methods must be both intelligent and adaptable for the high-stakes games of senior management. As part of the Leveling Up for Success Training Series, Angela Kochuba, Managing Director with the Federal Training Academy, will facilitate Leveling Up for Success Training Series; Session II – The Importance of Powerful Communicationat the Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) annual National Training Program (NTP) in Columbus, Ohio, on      July 10-14.

This practical and insightful training, based on research and the experiences of working people, explains the fundamental distinctions between the ways men and women think. It also examines how men and women differently convey job dedication, management experience, leadership, and other promotion-related skills.

Leveling Up for Success Training Series; Session II – The Importance of Powerful Communication will be held Monday, July 10 from 2:45-4:00 P.M.  Register today; 36 seats are available. (Not a member yet? Click here.)

FEW’s NTP offers more than 110 classes in five tracks that include professional development, office technology and administration, leadership and culture, employee experience, and mindfulness and wellness. All courses align with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Executive Core Competencies (i.e., leading people, leading change, business acumen, result driven and building coalitions).

Register today for other Leveling Up for Success Training Series sessions:

  • Maintaining an Inclusive Culture in the Modern Workforce. Monday, 7/10 from 1:00-2:15 P.M. Register Today—only 36 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) Pandemic and economic shutdowns have made working from home widespread. Overall, 22% of Americans will work remotely by 2025, an Upwork study says. After all the progress enterprises have made to adapt to remote work and the technological advantages tech startups have, you may expect an easy transition. Many companies struggle to sustain an inclusive work-from-home culture. Lack of diversity and cultural knowledge can create toxic work environments, even remotely. Employers, HR professionals, and remote teams must promote diversity and maintain a healthy culture. Tech, engineering, and similar businesses are growing. (Professional Development 1701)
  • The Importance of Being Resilient and Taking Strategic Risks. Tuesday, 7/11 from 9:30-10:45 A.M. Register today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) As to why some women achieve well in their careers while others are passed over for promotions, think about the following. The inability to bounce back from setbacks and the fear of failure are common explanations. Learning how to “bounce back” from setbacks and being more confident taking calculated risks are particularly vital for women. Fortunately, the ability to view setbacks as opportunities for development and to maximize one’s leadership strengths are both teachable. In this session, you will learn effective strategies for rethinking ambiguity, embracing healthy conflict, adjusting to difficult circumstances and stepping outside of your comfort zone to pursue novel avenues of professional growth. (Professional Development 1703)
  • The Influence of Allies on the Development of an Inclusive Culture. Tuesday, 7/11 from 1:15-2:30 P.M. Register today—only 36 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) An ally is someone who takes the time to learn about diversity and inclusion issues, who actively seeks common ground with others and who provides support to members of marginalized communities. Organizational allies are crucial to the success of diversity and inclusion programs because of the positive impact they can have on the success rate of those programs. They take action when they witness discrimination and stand by those who are marginalized and could need their help. There is a need for all members of your organization to be allies who work to create a community where everyone feels safe, respected, valued and accepted. (Professional Development 1704)
  • Connecting in a New Reality Using Strategic Networking.  Tuesday, 7/11 from 2:45-  4:00 P.M. Register today—only 40 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) As a result of recent events, professionals are in a “wait and see” frame of mind as they adapt to new work situations. This, of course, also causes a substantial amount of lingering unsuitability. This webinar, created for working professionals who wish to find a way out of their current rut, explores innovative strategies for building professional relationships in the face of challenging market conditions. If you want to be a more effective leader, you’ll learn how to increase your agility and embrace strategic networking. You will learn about new success factors, methods for stretching your comfort zone and other useful techniques. (Professional Development 1705)
  • Maintaining Team Resilience Through Change & Uncertainty. Wednesday, 7/12 from 9:30-10:45 A.M. Register today—only 36 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) How are you managing during these uncertain times? Join us for an interactive overview of personal resilience concepts, strategies and tools to help manage stress. This session will provide an opportunity to share some of the concerns and challenges we are all facing and learn how we can strengthen both personal and team resilience. Take a Personal Resilience Inventory and follow a Daily Resilience Countdown. Learn ways to Rest Your Brain and build your resilience during times of stress and uncertainty. Benefits: 1. Gain an overview of personal resilience concepts and how they impact managing stress and performance. 2. Identify the five factors of resilience. 3. Learn strategies to strengthen both personal and team resilience. (Professional Development 1706)
  • Creating a Meaningful Mentoring Partnership: G.R.O.W. Wednesday, 7/12 from 1:15- 2:30 P.M. Register today—only 36 seats. (Not a member yet? Click here.) Finding someone at work who will support, encourage and challenge you is one of the best ways to advance your career and develop your skills. Typically, this type of relationship involves mentoring. The advantages of having a mentor have been extensively documented. To reap the benefits of mentorship for oneself or one’s organization, the mentor-mentee relationship is crucial. This training will explore how to create effective and meaningful mentor relationships using the G.R.O.W. (Goal), Current Reality, Options (or Obstacles), Will (or Way Forward) model and how it helps define the goals for the mentor-mentee relationship. (Professional Development 1707)

FEW helps more than one million women in the military and civilian workforce become strategic leaders with its four-pillar program: training, legislation, diversity, and compliance. Since 1968, the nonprofit has advocated for equity and diversity for women. FEW works toward advancing women in government with cutting-edge training, nationwide networking and invaluable insight. For more information, please visit FEW.org.