Professional and Leadership Development Workshops

Ashford University promotes learning and development beyond the boundaries of the classroom. Ashford partners with organizations with the same vision that are committed to providing greater educational opportunities to their employees.

One way Ashford helps these organizations accomplish their goals is by providing access to our Professional Development Team. Team members bring years of experience in executive coaching, presentation skills, public speaking, and corporate training. They share this knowledge through webinars and live presentations. Through these interactive sessions, our partners can empower their employees and teach the key business skills that they need to thrive in today's economy.

Ashford also understands the importance of building a community for our students and alumni based on support and growth. Networking and professional development events are hosted every month in cities where the majority of our student and alumni reside. 

WORKSHOPS

Ashford's Professional Development team currently offers the following workshops:

Coffeehouse Collaboration: Fostering Creativity and Innovation through Teams
For centuries, the coffeehouse environment has inspired a new level of creativity among individuals, teams, and groups. Team collaboration is at the heart of everything we do organizationally. In this session, leaders will learn to create an environment that promotes healthy and robust collaboration sessions while utilizing new techniques and systems that will unleash innovative ideas and action.

Standing Room Only: Transforming your Presentations with Story and Spontaneity!
The greatest presenters are those who unleash their story in order to connect with their audience through unforgettable presentations. Learning how to develop a captivating message as well as a new approach to visuals will make your next audience more likely to remember your presentation. Combine these creative and spontaneous ideas with tools to discover your "sixth sense" as a speaker, and this workshop will give you everything you need to create a standing ovation.

You 2.0: Creating the Formula to Tap Into your Greatest Potential
What's the formula for success in today's workplace? Many employees don't know the answer, much less know how to find it. This class will unveil the code for every person through fascinating research and novel ideas that will boost your personal well-being and purpose in the workplace. Learn the key elements that will provide you with the solution to tapping into your greatest potential.

Leader in the Know: The biggest lessons, breakthroughs, and takeaways from the top leadership books of the year
Each year, new leadership books surface with fresh trends, ideas, and perspectives that are proven to work. But, most powerful and driven leaders lack the time to read and apply the newly published ideas that shift the workplace. This 90-minute workshop has done the work for you by pulling out the best content from the top leadership books of the year and providing custom strategies for you to easily apply these new concepts in the workplace.

SPEAKERS

Tamara Carrillo is a leader in the field of communication and leadership development, with more than 15 years of experience in public speaking, corporate training, and executive presentation coaching. Tamara has designed, developed, and delivered hundreds of presentations and training programs for Fortune 500 corporations. Beyond her presentation strengths, Tamara is an accomplished on-camera and event spokesperson. She uses her passion and energy to deliver inspiration and creativity in her presentations. As an expert in leadership and professional development, her style of delivery keeps audiences engaged and prepared to achieve a new level of personal and career success.

Melissa Goodwin is an accomplished presenter and facilitator in the leadership and professional development realm. As a forerunner in the coaching industry, she has spent the last decade creatively facilitating the transformation of leaders, coaches and entrepreneurs. Melissa is a Professional Certified Coach and holds an MA in Psychology with a specialization in Executive Coaching and Organizational Development. Professionally, she has consulted internally to Fortune 500 companies and served as a leader in the expansion and success of a national five-star personal development boutique. As a speaker and facilitator, her focus is to inspire a shift in her audience's perspective to uncover their true potential.

If you are interested in hosting a workshop for your organization, please email us at partners@ashford.edu or call 858.848.8480.