Coaching Circle Description

CCDA is excited to announce the Women of Color Executive Coaching Circle designed to support executive leadership development and flourishing within Christian Community Development spaces. The Executive Coaching Circle is four sessions and provides a safe space for facilitated learning around specific topics. Women of Color in executive leadership roles are invited to join this opportunity.

We require a minimum of 10 participants to make this Circle happen.

2023 Schedule

Circle 1 –  3-5pm CST – The Danger of the Single Story 

What’s the story you tell about yourself and our communities? In this session, we’ll discuss the power of our narratives, the narratives of others and what we believe about the communities we serve. Required preparation prior to this session.

Circle 2 –  3-5pm CST – Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome

Many women question and even doubt themselves in their professional and personal lives.  We’ve adopted a mantra of being imposters but could it be that it isn’t us but the systems and structures in place that rob us of the ability to show up in our totality?  In this session, we’ll discuss imposter syndrome, the barriers we face, and how to deal with our inner critic. Required preparation prior to this session.

Circle 3 – 3-5pm CST – Intersectionality and Leadership  

According to the article, Why I Advocate for Intersectional Leadership, “…intersectional leadership is both anti-racist and anti-sexist, while also acknowledging the “multiple influences of marginalization centering race and gender, and across planes of identity.”  We’ll discuss intersectionality, our role as leaders to understand the complexities of our own identities and what this means for our leadership and changing systems that are often oblivious to the needed change. Required preparation prior to this session.

Circle 4 – 3-5pm CST – Building a Network that Lasts: The Role of Social Capital for Our Success 

Our networks can play a role in determining our net worth.  Understanding the power of our social capital for not only ourselves but our communities is imperative.  We’ll discuss social capital and other forms of currency in which we need to engage. Required preparation prior to this session.

More detail will be provided regarding pre-session preparation upon registration.

2023 Facilitator

Froswa’ Booker-Drew, Ph.D. is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal, professional, and organizational growth. She has been quoted/featured in Forbes, Ozy, Bustle, Huffington Post, Modern Luxury, and other media outlets, due to an extensive background in leadership, nonprofit management, philanthropy, partnership development, training, and education. She is the founder of. Soulstice Consultancy, LLC providing DEI, leadership training and capacity building services. Formerly the Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas, Froswa’ was responsible for grantmaking, educational programming and community initiatives. More than 70% of organizations funded were led by people of color. As the previous National Community Engagement Director for World Vision, she served as a catalyst, partnership broker, and builder of the capacity of local partners in multiple locations across the US to improve and sustain the well-being of children and their families.  She is also co-founder of HERitage Giving Circle, one of the first Black women Giving Circles in the State of Texas and co-founder of Power in Action-Dallas. Please read her full bio here.

FAQ

How many sessions are there?

There are four sessions. Please view the schedule above.

Who can attend?

This current offering is specifically for Women of Color.

How can I register?

You can register here.

Will sessions be recorded for future purchase?

In order to maintain the integrity of providing a safe space for coaching, sessions will not be recorded.

What if I cannot attend all sessions?

Attendance and participation are imperative to each session for personal, professional, and group learning and growth. Please only consider this opportunity if you can make a full commitment.

Interested in sponsoring this event?

Contact Christina Foor at christina@ccda.org

2022 Series Description

The Understanding Trauma & Healing Centered Engagement: Tools & Solutions for Your Organization Professional Development series will educate and equip participants on different forms and effects of trauma, trauma-informed and healing centered engagement solutions and tools for congregational, ministerial and organizational implementation, and provide opportunities for participants to consult with speakers. 

Participants will convene for three learning opportunities on the following Wednesdays: April 27, May 11, and May 25 from 2-4pm EST. Please read through the information below to learn more about each session:

April 27: Understanding Trauma – This session will lay a foundation for the definition of trauma and how it can affect us biologically, psychologically, somatically, individually, in a familial context, communally and collectively, within specific populations, and influence systems with Q & A time. Instructor & Facilitator: Mary Beth Meadows, MSSW

May 11: Trauma-Informed and Healing Centered Perspectives in Ministry, Organizational & Community Contexts – Speakers will define and discuss the significance of trauma-informed, trauma responsive, and healing centered engagement perspectives in ministry, service provision, and Christian Community Development practice. This session will discuss how the implementation of these practices have informed and benefited their ministry or organization, the people it serves and staff. Facilitator: Mary Beth Meadows, MSSW; Instructors: Stephanie Moore, LCSW & Barbara Fiske, Certified Life Coach, Spiritual & Executive Director.

May 25: Tools, Resources and Connections for Implementation – In this final session, speakers will discuss and share specific models and tools they have used for implementation. Speakers will teach from their various perspectives of pastoral care and community practice, youth development, executive organizational management, nonprofit community advocacy practice. There will be breakout spaces for consulting with speakers within the session. Facilitator: Mary Beth Meadows, MSSW; Instructors: Clara Duffy, LMSW; Lisa Wiese, LCSW, RDDP, Breakthrough Ministries’ Director of Behavioral Services.

What is included in this professional development series?

• Printable Learning Guide
• Exclusive reading and resources
• Small group peer connection and learning
• 3 2-hour sessions
• Opportunity to engage directly with speakers during each session
• Option to add 1:1 consultation for further support

FAQ

What is included in this professional development series?

• Printable Learning Guide
• Exclusive reading and resources
• Small group peer connection and learning
• 3 2-hour sessions
• Opportunity to engage directly with speakers during each session
• Option to add 1:1 consultation for further support

Who is this professional development course for?

Anyone looking for a Christian Community Development specific context for learning about trauma, engaging and discussing trauma-informed and healing centered approaches to amplify their practice, ministry, organization, or community.

How can I add 1:1 consulting?

1:1 consulting is available to registrants between April 27-May 25. Registrants will receive an email to access this option after the first session.

Will this course be recorded for purchase later?

Classes will not be recorded for purchase because of the participatory nature of the small group learning opportunity.

Other questions?

Contact Mary Beth at marybeth@ccda.org

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