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Thrive LeadHERship Coaching Circles
Are you a nonprofit executive woman of color who needs support in her leadership journey?
Longing for a community that “gets” what it’s like to be a nonprofit leader?
Struggling to create work/life harmony because you work so much?
Are you seeking tools and best practices so you’re not constantly reinventing the wheel?
If so, Thrive LeadHERship Coaching Circles are designed just for you!
You are doing a lot. Your peers in Thrive LeadHERship will see you and uplift you so you don’t feel like you’re doing it alone.
Who you are
A Black, Indigenous and/or Woman of Color
Mid- to senior-level nonprofit leader
Eager to grow, learn, and hold space with a diverse group of women
Emotionally intelligent and open to having deep conversations in support of your growth
Positive and generous
Able and willing to set boundaries around your time so you can attend most sessions
You deserve to be surrounded by people who “get” it.
What you will gain from Thrive LeadHERship
a community of women you can turn to for advice and support without having to tiptoe around conversations about race and gender.
best practices for management and leadership in your professional and personal life.
access to a digital library of resources on topics ranging from how to create more effective 1:1s to how to manage your time and energy for greater efficiency, productivity and joy.
Bonds that will last far beyond the three-month program.
Join us to connect with like-minded women, elevate your impact, and feel good while doing it.
Know a woman who could benefit from this group?
Nominate her today and we’ll put her on the wait list for the next cohort.
After you nominate, we will send your nominee a message letting them know about the nomination along with the application. We will not SPAM them, nor will we add them to our email list without their consent.
Your Guide
Your group will be guided by nonprofit veteran and certified leadership coach, Charisse M. Williams and special guest facilitators. Before become a full time coach, Charisse spent 25 years working in the nonprofit sector on a variety of social justice issues. She has served as Founding Director of Posse Atlanta, President of Young Audiences Woodruff Arts Center, and Managing Director of New Site Development at iMentor. Across all of those roles she raised millions of dollars, managed boards and high-performing groups of volunteers. Bottom Line: she has been in your shoes. You can read more about Charisse here.
Your guide on this journey has been in your shoes, knows your struggles, and, alongside the other members of your Circle, will help you find a path forward.
The Details
Who
Women of color nonprofit leaders anywhere in the world.
10 members max, selected via nomination and application process
What
1.5 hour long peer coaching sessions using a coaching framework that will be shared in the first session
Access to a curated online library of resources
When [Fall details TBD]
Where
We will meet virtually via Zoom.
Investment
Investment - Fall pricing TBD
*NOTE: Consider asking your organization to sponsor you. All current clients’ employers pay for their coaching with Charisse.
What to expect in each session
An opening activity to help you get grounded and present
A check-in to celebrate successes and wins
Several rounds of peer coaching leaving you with concrete actions you can take to achieve your goals
An opportunity to connect in pairs to deepen relationships, provide support and accountability
A flexible space that adapts to the needs of the group
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this a class or a program with a curriculum?
A: No, the subject matter discussed will be based on the issues that members bring to the table for support.
Q: Is Charisse playing the role of “instructor” for the group?
A: No, Charisse is not playing a teaching role in this space. She is holding the container in which peer coaching takes place. However, as a part of the discussion, if her experience, advice, and best practices can be helpful, she will offer them. The idea is for all members to learn from one another.
Q: Is there any support offered outside of the sessions?
A: All support is offered within the confines of the session with the addition of articles, tools, and resources in an online digital library that you will have access to. When not in session, the staff will be taking care of other clients and themselves. The group members may elect to create a group chat so they can be in touch and offer support between sessions.
Q: What happens if I need to miss a session?
A: We ask that you do your best to attend every week. Setting boundaries around the time you set aside for your personal growth and development is a practice that will support your overall well-being. However, we know that things happen. Because this is not a class with a curriculum, you will not miss content that will leave you feeling behind the next week.
Q: Will sessions be recorded?
A: Because members will be sharing intimate details about their personal and professional lives, the sessions will not be recorded. That will allow everyone to speak and share freely.