Join us at January's Coffee Talk as we delve into Adopting the Habits of Resilient Optimists. Are you already feeling defeated on achieving your goals for the new year? Hang in there, you’re not alone and there’s hope for getting back on track. Achieving our goals is not always easy. We may face obstacles, setbacks and disappointments along […]
UMW’s Continuing and Professional Studies Department has launched a series of 1-day seminars to build leadership and business skills in the Fredericksburg region. The Stafford EDA has invested in 50 seats to the Business Acumen Series to support the Stafford Business Community with educational resources. You may be eligible to attend these educational sessions on behalf of the Stafford EDA. […]
Join the Women's Leadership Colloquium at UMW for February's Coffee Talk as they delve into The Power of Writing. There are numerous benefits to writing things down. Writing helps you remember but it can also help you take a deeper dive into your feelings and make more informed decisions. This session will focus on the […]
When life throws us a curve ball it requires us to pivot, and for some that curve ball is your pain that determines your purpose. Turning pain into purpose takes courage that will create new growth opportunities. Purposeful pivots are cultivated and a continual process that require us to be intentionally focused. We nurture healthy […]
Let's be honest—you do what you do because you believe in making a difference, not because you were dreaming of writing grant proposals in your free time. Every non-profit loves the moment a grant is awarded—it's the fuel for your mission. But the process to get there, the actual grant writing, well, that's rarely anyone's […]
This two-day course will develop your knowledge and confidence around all things wine including, taste, presentation and storage, tradition, Terroir, growing methods, and culminating in a sensory experience using the Aroma Wheel. The course is taught by wine experts from Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard. Instructor: Skip Causey, Owner of Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard […]
Do you struggle to find ways to innovate in a highly-regulated or fixed industry, or with a team that “has always done it this way”? This seminar will focus on concrete strategies you can use to analyze the market constraints you experience, develop new strategic plans, and communicate evidence-backed reasoning for proposing change. Speaker: Phil […]
This two-day course will develop your knowledge and confidence around all things wine including, taste, presentation and storage, tradition, Terroir, growing methods, and culminating in a sensory experience using the Aroma Wheel. The course is taught by wine experts from Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard. Instructor: Skip Causey, Owner of Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard […]
Join us at April's Coffee Talk as we discuss the topic of Rising Strong: Navigating Life's Challenges with Resilience. We all face challenges and adversity in our lives, and it can feel difficult (sometimes impossible) to pick ourselves up and push through after a setback. In this session, we'll discuss how to recover our strength […]
Leaders at all levels of an organization rely on being heard clearly to lead their teams. In dynamic environments, it is imperative to provide clear direction so that those around you know what the vision is and what is needed for success. This seminar will be an interactive workshop, focused on helping you learn to […]