Strength in Community | Building Personal Leadership

This workshop focuses on building personal leadership and confidence. Participants get clear about their WHY – their purpose and what drives them to be an entrepreneur. Participants identify their character strengths and learn how to leverage them in business.

SCW | Building Personal Leadership explores the role of working from our passions while also having grit to persevere. Participants learn the importance of cultivating a growth-mindset which in turn builds resilience. We get specific about goal-setting and what it takes to sustain motivation on the entrepreneurial journey.

Workshop Descriptions

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An Overview of the Five Workshops in SCW | Building Personal Leadership:

Workshop 1 – Understanding your Signature Strengths and your Why

In this workshop, you'll explore the core of your being as you uncover your signature strengths, those unique qualities that set you apart and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. We’ll also explore the profound question of "Your Why" – the driving force behind your business endeavours. Through guided exercises and insightful discussions, you'll align your personal strengths with your business goals.

Workshop 2 – Passion and Resilience

In this workshop, you’ll explore the power of your passion as a driving force behind your entrepreneurial dreams, learning how to infuse it into every aspect of your business. You'll also uncover the tools to cultivate resilience, enabling you to bounce back stronger from setbacks and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship with grace and determination. This hands-on, interactive workshop will equip you to not only pursue your dreams with renewed vigor but also to thrive in the face of adversity as a resilient and passionate entrepreneur.

Workshop 3 – Goal Setting for Success

In this workshop, you'll discover how to turn your entrepreneurial vision into a roadmap for success, setting clear, actionable, and achievable goals that propel your business forward. You'll gain the skills to break down your aspirations into manageable steps and stay motivated throughout your entrepreneurial journey to bring them to fruition, unlocking your full potential as a goal-driven business owner.

Workshop 4 – Cultivating Possibility

In this workshop, explore ideas around self-doubt and learn effective strategies to overcome the feeling of not being "enough." You'll cultivate the belief in your capabilities and discover how embracing a growth mindset can fuel your entrepreneurial journey. This workshop will help you understand the imposter’s voice in your head and learn how to flip the script to nourish your growth mindset–the doorway to possibility.

Workshop 5 – Growing and Leveraging Your Community

In this workshop, you’ll explore the art of building authentic connections, fostering valuable relationships, and expanding your network of support. You will identify opportunities to harness the power of your community for mentorship, collaboration, and business opportunities. This workshop will help you take an inventory of who is in your community and plot ways to cultivate and leverage your community to accelerate your business growth.

What is included:

  • A broader network and community of entrepreneurial peers.
  • A comprehensive workbook that includes personal and business-building templates, exercises, tools, and resources.
  • A journal to record your observations, reflections, and juicy ideas.
  • Access to the Strength in Community Workshops Mighty Networks platform-the central learning and connecting hub for your cohort. It is where you’ll find resources, Zoom links, peer networking, and more.
  • Certificate of completion.

What you’ll need to participate:

  • Computer access, a reliable Wi-Fi network, and a smartphone.
  • Zoom and Mighty Networks platforms downloaded to your computer desktop (access information will be provided after registration).
  • Dedicated time to attend each weekly workshop (2-1/2 hours).
  • 60-90 minutes a week to complete the pre-work and post-work for each session.
  • Curiosity and openness to sharing and listening to others in the group.

Strength in Community is supported by:

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Advising

Access free business advising from our team of experienced Business Advisors who will draw on their education, knowledge, and entrepreneurial expertise to guide and support you along your business journey.

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Financing

Looking to get your business off the ground? Need funding for the purchase of new equipment or upsizing your space? We have financing for that. Loans are available in any amount up to $150,000.

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Training

We offer hands-on, highly interactive training and workshops on a variety of subjects to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to make your business a success.

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Networking

Our networking and professional development events provide all self-identifying women+ entrepreneurs with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and connect with the community.

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