INTRODUCING
Is this course right for you?
You are right for Leading With Clarity if you...
If any of this sounds like you, you're in the right place!
yearn to get out of reactive mode at work
wish you had more breathing room in your calendar
feel disconnected from your team
find your daily to-do list draining and demotivating
enjoy being busy as long as your work is meaningful
Leading With Clarity is right for you if you...
love leading in higher ed but are worn down by its constant sense of urgency
seek to learn in community with other women
need tangible steps that produce immediate results
value your team and want to help them succeed
value yourself and want to feel purposeful at work
benefit from feedback and practice
want to learn at your own pace but not in isolation
Leading With Clarity equips you with the tools and strategies you need to focus on your priorities while leading in a way that lights you up, all while building a network of like-minded women leaders who will lift, inspire, and support you.
changing how you work requires changing how you share your progress with others. you'll think through who needs to know what, and how to best give them the info they need.
...and then you'll develop and implement a plan to make things even better.
you'll be making decisions aligned with your values, planning projects for maximum impact, and developing trusting teams of top-performers in no time.
this course is about doing, so you'll apply what you're learning to real projects you're working on. right now. and get feedback, right now.
the best teams -- research shows this repeatedly -- are diverse *and* psychologically safe. you'll audit your team's current state so you know where you're starting...
none of this matters if you don't create some breathing room on your calendar. so you'll do that, too.
changing how you works requires changing how you share progress with others. you'll think through who needs to know what, and how to best give them the info they need.
you'll be making decisions aligned with your values, planning projects for maximum impact, and developing trusting teams of top-performers in no time.
this course is about doing, so you'll apply what you're learning to a real project you're working on. right now. and get feedback, right now.
none of this matters if you don't create some breathing room on your calendar. so you'll do that, too.
the best teams -- research shows this repeatedly -- are diverse *and* psychologically safe. you'll audit your team's current state so you know where you're starting...
...and then you'll develop and implement a plan to make things even better.
Leading with Clarity will help you develop a leadership practice that brings you peace of mind.
You'll know you're working on the right things, in the right ways, for the right people, at the right time.
Your focus and purpose will increase the joy you -- and your team! -- feel at work.
We'll use that information to set you up for repeated success as you personalize your own leadership decision-making framework: a guide you can turn to whenever you're uncertain about which path to take.
I want you to be confident knowing you can stand by your leadership decisions -- even the hard ones.
In this module you'll explore the key life experiences that have shaped you, including your relationship to power and privilege, and reflect on how those experiences inform your decision-making process.
Establishing your leadership purpose and legacy
Exploring your key life experiences and transformations
Understanding your relationship to power and privilege: how you use them for yourself and others
Identifying your primary influencers: whose leadership are you modeling and why?
Linking your early lessons about money to your financial leadership
Personalizing your leadership framework
It is possible, though, to be more purposeful about the work we take on, as well as how we measure and communicate our success. This module shows you how.
We don't like stopping things in higher ed. We rarely close programs, abandon initiatives, or reduce requirements. This makes it hard for leaders to keep up with the growing pile of work in front of us.
Go slow to go fast: why a certain kind of planning is the key to speed and momentum
Backward design as the ultra-flexible framework for planning all your projects
The power of benchmarks: why organizing your work around assessment is more effective than focusing on activities
Strategize your way to communiating your impact, not your busy-ness
How to establish a rhythm for fine-tuning your projects as you go
Getting these relationships right is THE KEY to leadership. Now that you know who you are and what you stand for-- and you know how to design meaningful work and avoid busywork activities -- we'll turn our attention to people.
As a leader, your first priority is to the people you lead. And you're likely leading in many directions -- people who report to you, people you report to, and people you influence from the sides.
The four stages of psychological safety, and why nothing matters until you get inclusion right
How to assess the psychological safety of your current team
The basics of building trust: why your actions matter most and your intent is irrelevant
Feedback strategies to bring out the best in your colleagues
SAVE MY SEAT
That's why I've filled this program with opportunities for live connection, support, venting, encouragement, and problem-solving, all with like-minded women who are on the same path you are.
You and me? We're in this together.
I've created a package of quick guides to help you build amazing teams and a thriving culture, all while leading from your heart and being true to yourself. Wondering what to say in uncomfortable situations? Wishing you could get more out of annual reviews? Curious about integrating coaching into your leadership practice? I've got you covered.
Because sometimes you just need to know where to start.
Trust is hard to earn and easy to lose - and without it, all your other efforts will fail. You have to build trust intentionally: through your actions, your words, and the way you demonstrate your character. It's literally the most important thing you can do as a leader. But lots of leaders don't make the time for building trust, or they think it's just a quick conversation -- and they either get lucky, or get it wrong.
But not you!
I've created this exclusive mini-module that goes deep to teach you how to build, sustain, and even restore trust with your colleagues.
Trust is the cornerstone of everything at work that...works.
That's why I've filled this program with opportunities for connection, support, venting, encouragement, and problem-solving, all with like-minded women who are on the same path you are.
You and me? We're in this together.
Weekly live Q&As with me to answer burning questions so you can move forward with confidence.
A private community space only for students in the course. Sort of like a Facebook group without, well, Facebook.
Optional accountability pods for students seeking to deepen connections and expand their networks.
This pack is your primer for leading people. Wondering what to say in uncomfortable situations? Wishing you could get more out of annual reviews? Curious about integrating coaching into your leadership practice? I've got you covered.
Because sometimes you just need to know where to start.
Coaching vs. Supervising: A guide to choosing the approach your team needs.
Asking Powerful Questions: A Cheat Sheet
Things That Make You Go "Ummmmm....": Sentence Starters for Uncomfortable Situations
A Guide to Annual Reviews That You Don't Hate
Trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. And without it, all your other efforts will fail. You have to build trust intentionally: through your actions, your words, and the way you demonstrate your character. This mini-module goes deep into how you can build, sustain, and even restore trust with your colleagues.
Trust is the cornerstone of everything at work that works.
Lessons and guides on the nature of trust and its value in the workplace. (Hint: it's not some woo-woo nonsense. It's the backbone of your entire institution.)
A framework for building, sustaining, or repairing trust.
How to create genuine trust-building moments.
8 weeks of interactive learning and practical application
Three frameworks you can customize and repurpose as your job evolves
A collection of guides for developing strong teams grounded in trust and psychological safety
Additional lessons on building, sustaining, and restoring trust among colleagues
Weekly live sessions with Carole and other course participants
Total value: $2,591
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I know you have a kazillion options for leadership workshops, and you're a careful steward of your professional development funds.
Like you, I've taken my share of nap-inducing workshops and ho-hum online seminars.
This is not that.
Here's why you can place your confidence in this workshop:
By the end of our first three weeks, you'll have learned the basics of two frameworks and will be preparing your first week of practical implementation. You'll know by that point if this approach is going to help you.
If you're not confident these frameworks will simplify your leadership decision-making and help your team, simply reach out and show me you've completed the work to date. I will fully refund your money -- no questions asked.
I know, because that's been me.
If you consider yourself early in your leadership career, send me a brief email describing what "early" means to you. For example, it might mean you're a student or a recent graduate, you've recently changed roles or industries, or you're returning to work after taking time away. Show me with a website, resume/cv, LinkedIn bio, etc. All eligible registrants will receive a discount code.
Send me a brief email that includes a link to an active website showing your current employment. (Bonus points for sending it from your campus email address!) All eligible registrants will receive a discount code.
Send me a brief email describing your leadership goals, how you hope this course will help, and why a scholarship will make a difference to you. A simple paragraph is fine -- no need to complicate things.
Cost shouldn't be a barrier to your growth. We offer full scholarships, discounts for institutions serving historically excluded groups, and discounts for women early in their leadership career -- no matter who is paying for your professional development.
It's easy: just tell me which equity pricing option you'd like and show me you're eligible. That's it. I'll send you a coupon code you can use at checkout.
Your job title doesn't tell the full truth of your leadership. If you're influencing others, heading committees, overseeing initiatives, mentoring students -- you're a leader and YES this is for you.
If you're too busy to slow down and figure out how to make your worklife calmer and more enjoyable, this course is designed exactly for you. You can learn the materials at your own pace and attend live gatherings as fits your schedule. During implementation weeks you'll practice applying what you're learning in your actual job, so you'll see an immediate difference. By the end of the 8-week course you'll know how to put new systems and approaches in place that will free more time on your calendar.
Yes! Teams from the same institution receive a 15% discount, whether you enroll in the Essentials or the VIP program. Email me for details.
I will happily send you one. Please email me with details (names and email addresses of attendee(s), as well as the name and address of the person receiving the invoice.
I plan to offer this course again this year, but not during Spring semester.
At The Clareo Group we recognize that gender is one (among many) forms of privilege. Our leadership coaching intentionally provides support, camaraderie, and education with the goal of redistributing power that is historically gendered and binarized. Our group leadership programs use gendered pronouns as one means of creating safe spaces for people who identify as women. All women whose pronouns include they/them and nonbinary folx who seek a women-focused community are also welcome here; we stand committed to your safety and growth as well.
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"Carole has a strong focus on developing others, encouraging strategic thinking and promoting success through goal setting, reflection, and developing a strong vision for success."
"Carole's transparent leadership and obvious interest in the people she works with draws out their best work."
"Carole’s mentoring was instrumental in guiding me through the most difficult professional challenge I faced in my career. In a small group setting, her approach “deep-dives” into values-driven leadership creating safe space for critical conversations.”
I know a thing or two about building amazing teams.
-- Andy Doran
-- Nicole Schwensow
-- Tina Olson
Yes, I'm IN!