Yale SOM Executive Education

Congratulations to the October cohort of Yale's Women's Leadership Program! 🎉 As they return to their organizations with new tools, fresh perspectives, and enhanced skills, we can't wait to see the impact they'll make. Thank you to everyone who made the program possible: Faculty Director: Emma Seppälä, Ph.D. Faculty and Guest Speakers: Diane Bergeron, PhD, Rodrigo Canales, Zoe Chance, Taly Reich, David C. Tate Executive Coaches: Jen Grace Baron, Karen Delk, MBA, PCC, Allison Holzer, Master Certified Coach, Gabrielle Joyce, Laurie Kelley, PCC Yale SOM Executive Education Program Team: Jamie Bruce, Alexus Iribarren, Michele Grammatico

Now THIS is a way to get the day started! Welcome to the final day of the Yale School of Management Women’s Leadership Program!

Explore Yale University's iconic campus alongside participants of our Women's Leadership Program 🍂

🎙️Tune in: Michael Swiatek, longtime airline executive and strategist, shares why he's excited to boldly step into a dual role as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Accessibility Officer for Abra Group. In Episode 3 of Long Life Learning, Mike—who identifies as a blind, low vision individual and is pioneering new ways to make traveling accessible and comfortable—discusses why he's calling this era "the golden age of not only accessibility, but life." 🎧Listen now: https://lnkd.in/duKNebnf

Our very own Tim Shea was recently recognized with a Yale SOM Staff Excellence Award for Community Spirit. 🎉 Tim's always the first to acknowledge and celebrate his colleagues, making everyone feel valued and appreciated. How does he do it? Instead of Hallmark cards, he opts to create something thoughtful, whether it's a personalized video or his infamous banana bread. Why make the extra effort? "The way I look at it is, you likely spend more time with your colleagues than with your family and friends, so you might as well enjoy it as much as you can." Thank you, Tim, for strengthening our community through your creativity and kindness. We're lucky to have you!

That's a wrap! 🙌 Join us in congratulating the first cohort of Yale's Elevated Leadership Program! One participant shared, "The time spent with the faculty and my fellow classmates was an amazing experience, helping me enhance my leadership effectiveness by focusing on individual strengths, conscious accountability, and many other topics. I can’t wait to apply all the information to real-world business challenges." We wish these remarkable leaders continued success as they harness their new tools and insights in their professional endeavors. 👏 Thank you to everyone who made the program possible: - Faculty Director: James Baron - Faculty: Heidi Brooks, Peter Boyd, Zoe Chance, Stephanie Dunson, PhD, Emma Seppälä, Ph.D., David C. Tate - Executive Coaches: Jen Grace Baron, Allison Holzer, Master Certified Coach, Gabrielle Joyce, Simone E. Morris, MBA, PCC, PMP (she/her/hers) Facilitator/Trainer, Inclusive Leadership Expert - Yale Program Team: Meredith Crawford, Gypsy Garcia, Mariana Kordorsky

After kicking off virtually last month, participants in the Frontiers in Finance program are connecting with each other in person this week at the Yale School of Management. In collaboration with the Yale International Center for Finance and ICON Training and Coaching, we crafted this program to equip business leaders with the critical skills needed to navigate uncertainty and drive transformation. 💡Led by top-tier faculty in finance and investment, participants are exploring key topics like: - Decision-making under uncertainty  - Competitive strategy - The time value of money - Conducting company valuations - Understanding future trends

🎙 Tune in: Legendary pro-soccer player-turned keynote speaker and human rights activist Joanna Lohman shares why she "refired" rather than retired from professional sports. In Episode 2 of Long Life Learning, Joanna dives into her journey from a celebrated career with the Washington Spirit and the U.S. National Women’s soccer team to her “second act” pivot into her current roles as a performance coach, sport diplomat, and author. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/dFd5mqES

We were thrilled to welcome the 2024 cohort of the Global CEO Africa program to campus last week. The group visited the Yale School of Management as part of a three-module program, the first two of which took place at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University in Nigeria and Strathmore Business School (SBS) in Kenya. A memorable week of learning and connection unfolded, highlighted by a classroom visit from Dean Kerwin K. Charles as well as an engaging symposium in which four African CEO panelists engaged in conversation with Yale graduate and undergraduate students to explore the challenges and growth opportunities shaping Africa's business landscape. Throughout the program, these leaders gained valuable insights, tools, and frameworks in the classroom while simultaneously building a strong network of peers from across the continent—all equipping them to broaden their global impact. Join us in congratulating them on achieving this milestone! 🎉

🎙️Just launched: Tune in to the first episode of our Long Life Learning podcast hosted by Kavitha Nair Bindra '05, our assistant dean and executive director. She's joined by Marc Freedman '84, founder and co-CEO of CoGenerate and faculty director of the Experienced Leaders Initiative, Yale's innovative approach to third act transitions. During their insightful conversation, they unpack questions like: ➡️ Why are so many professionals who are nearing or new to retirement now re-examining what brings them meaning? ➡️ How can we nurture connection and purpose amidst personal milestones and professional transitions? ➡️ Why is it more urgent than ever that we actively work to build collaborative relationships across generational lines? 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/euPcdS22