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Your accolades and successes in academia got you here, but you never received the manual on how to lead a department. You've tapped your network, colleagues, and internal development resources for insight, but you're struggling to put the pieces together to find
what works for you!
Congratulations! You’re the new Chair. What do you do next?
Trust me when I say you're not alone.
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The transition from subject matter expert to top leader often doesn’t come naturally. The good news is, we’ve developed a tailored approach to help you feel more confident to lead others in your new role.
You feel like you weren’t set up to succeed, and you’re left having to find leadership tools & resources on your own. You wish you had a guide and a real community who understand your unique challenges in this space.
You find workplace relationships hard to navigate, and as a result, you don’t have a very strong network at your current school. You’ve received some piecemeal support from others, but you feel like a strong support network is missing.
You didn't receive the "inside track" when it comes to moving up the ranks of the university. You don’t have a family of alumni, you weren’t invited to those Dean’s parties, and you don’t know what you don’t know when it comes to navigating the politics of leading.
You may not have aspired to this position, but your work was recognized and you felt compelled to move higher into this role. Now, you’re feeling overwhelmed and unsupported, and wondering “Am I really cut out for this?”
After speaking to dozens of women of color in higher ed, I noticed some recurring themes:
After several engagements with these leaders, particularly women of color leaders in higher ed, my desire to support them grew tenfold. My goal has always been to inspire greatness in others by sharing this knowledge and experience with those who don’t have access to the information.
I realized that I could add tremendous value to the academy by supporting these women in successfully shifting from extraordinary subject matter experts to powerhouse leaders who will continue to add value to their field while inspiring others to do the same. In doing so, I can combine my passion for leadership and team development with my first love, higher education.
True story: I started my career in higher ed in student affairs. I spent time at Marquette University, Barnard College, and Columbia University before shifting to the corporate sector. While completing my PhD in Social-Organizational Psychology, and throughout my 15 years of industry experience, I learned so much about the theoretical frameworks behind leadership and effective teams.
But as I’ve worked with leaders at universities, I have not seen those insights leveraged. It’s frustrating to watch such talented individuals, experts in their field, struggle because they haven’t been equipped with the basic knowledge and infrastructure to support them in becoming effective leaders.
Leadership Development Coach & Founder of Lead By Design Lab
I’m LaToya Jordan
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This is your opportunity to pause, and build your toolkit for success.
gain clarity,
- Department chairs
- Deans and Provosts
- Student Affairs leaders
- Program or project directors
- Faculty aspiring to leadership
- Other academic or administrative senior leaders
A three-month, 1:1, leadership strategy coaching program for women of color in higher ed leadership to receive individual support. Gain the confidence and foundational skills to effectively lead your department using our signature framework.
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What to expect when working with us
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Our coaching programs are designed to provide you with proven strategies to support you through key moments in your leadership journey. I’m here to be your trusted partner to guide you in navigating your new role with confidence.
Sifting through leadership books, podcasts, and Google to figure things out on your own is not going to help you create that impactful team. It’s going to take an intensified strategy with a dedicated coach to get you there.
Shift from begrudgingly leading out of obligation to being excited about taking the department to the next level
Develop a strategic plan for moving your department forward, and support your faculty and staff in achieving winning outcomes
Make more room to show up with energy and enthusiasm in your personal life
Stop feeling blindsided and show up ready to contribute in meetings with your staff and others
Master the art of delegation and leverage this approach with your team
Address challenging situations and manage internal conflict with poise and confidence
Navigate the ins and outs of managing the complex relationships in your college or university
Gain a true understanding of the tenets of leadership so you can show up confidently in your role
So much waits on the other side of discovering your unique leadership blueprint.
Over time, I’ve cultivated a proven strategy to help leaders at organizations like Stanford and Columbia University lead confidently in their authentic way and ultimately achieve the results they seek. It’s your turn to experience this too within our coaching program!
THE 4 A's FRAMEWORK
How it all works
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As we wrap up the program, we’ll make adjustments and calibrate your behaviors to better achieve your goals. We’ll continue to audit your work as you progress.
Phase Four: Adjust
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Now it’s time for our plan to get in motion. We’ll take your development plan and craft strategies that assist you in introducing your team to a new and improved approach to leadership.
Phase Three: Action
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Next, we’ll create a leadership development plan. We’ll align your leadership style with the needs of your team or other stakeholders, to position your leadership as an all-around advantage.
Phase Two: Align
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During the first few weeks, through assessments we’ll discover your unique leadership style and roadblocks so you can understand how you collaborate best with others, and carve out a plan to achieve massive success.
Phase One: Assess
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So you have a private channel to network and learn alongside other leaders who are on similar journeys. You will also have access to “voice note coaching” for just in time 1-on-1 coaching when needed.
PRIVATE COACHING CHANNEL
So you can have just-in-time resources at your fingertip whenever you need them.
Leadership Resource Toolkit
So you feel supported and guided as you implement your new personalized plan.
Accountability
So we can craft a unique development plan aligned to your leadership goals.
Strategic Development Plan
So we can dive deep and uncover your authentic leadership style as well as the roadblocks getting in the way of your effectiveness.
Personalized Assessment
So you can leverage my signature framework to support your leadership journey and include real-time troubleshooting.
6 Private High-Impact Strategy Calls
What it includes:
RUTH NICOLE brown,
CHAIR, African American and African Studies Department MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Before hiring LaToya, I read every leadership book recommended to me and consulted with friends who were also leaders in their respective fields. As a result of working with her, I’ve gained increased confidence in my ability to lead and also received some real time problem solving techniques that work! I found additional capacity to lead from my strengths and gifts which gave me more courage to bring all of who I am to meet the moment. The best part of working with her is experiencing trustworthy, reliable, professional comradery that made me feel like I was not at all alone in my new leadership journey. I appreciated that she saw and heard me for who I am and encouraged me to try new practices that made for better results.
Our Results Speak for Themselves.
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You’ll leave this session feeling prepared to tackle your leadership challenge or step into your new role with confidence.
- You generally feel confident as a leader, but you’re experiencing a specific challenge that you can’t seem to remedy on your own, and you want expert support to guide you to the best solution.
- You’re new to leadership and want a safe sounding board to help you work through any fears or uncertainties, and map out the vision you desire for your leadership journey.
- You have a pressing issue and need a quick resolution so you can address it head-on.
A one-day (6-hour) intensive leadership coaching experience designed to help you understand your natural leadership style and how to leverage that style to work through team conflicts, tense relationships, DEI issues, or other sticky workplace situations.
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