Authentic Leadership For Women
In Celebration of Women’s History Month
Research now shows that women have more of the leadership competencies required to be successful in the 21st century. This interactive workshop will explore how women leaders can recognize and nurture what are considered traditionally ‘feminine traits’ to gain a competitive edge in the world of work. We’ll bust some of the myths of women’s leadership and lead participants through our three-part Authentic Leadership for Women framework:
- Confidence – Grow Your Power
- Connection – Activate Your Allies
- Courage – Turn Your Thoughts Into Action
March 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Leadership Louisville Center, 707 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202
WHO IT’S FOR
Women of all levels; class is put into coaching groups with peers with similar levels of experience
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand the link between ‘feminine leadership traits’ and high-performing companies and teams
- Deep dive into the data about women in leadership to understand where stand and what challenges we still face
- Build self-awareness by reflecting on your own leadership journey
- Learn how to lead with authenticity by defining your purpose and strengthening your leadership brand
- Create an action plan that enables you to make bold moves TOMORROW
FACILITATORS
Cynthia Knapek has been an active civic leader in Louisville for over 20 years. In 2012, she was named President of the Leadership Louisville Center, only the fifth director the organization has had since its founding in 1979.
Before joining the Center, she was Executive Director of Brightside, an innovative public/private partnership that works to build civic pride and keep Louisville clean and green. Cynthia was named to Business First’s Top 40 Leaders Under 40 in 2001 and recognized as Today’s Woman’s “Way to Go Woman” in 2006. She was a founding member and the first president of the Young Professionals Association of Louisville. She is a graduate of the Bingham Fellows Class of 2009 and of Leadership Network in 2006.
Cynthia is active in many community organizations and serves on the boards of the University of Louisville Alumni Association, the Mayor’s Commission on Public Art, the Catholic Education Foundation and on the advisory board for the Young Professionals Association of Louisville. Cynthia holds her masters and undergraduate degrees from the University of Louisville.
Lisa Zangari is the Executive Coach in Residence at the Leadership Louisville Center and is a frequent speaker at events and conferences around the region. The Center is a national leader in civic engagement and leadership development whose purpose is to inspire and equip leaders to BE BETTER and DO BETTER. Her work has been published in TD Magazine and in 2017, Lisa was also recognized as one of Business First’s 20 People to Know in Career Development.
Prior to joining the Center, Lisa spent over a decade as a management consultant in New York City, where she partnered closely with organizations to develop new products, launch new ventures and nurture more innovative corporate cultures. She’s designed numerous leadership programs for companies like AARP, Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Citibank, Disney, Hasbro, Pfizer, The Acumen Fund, The Hershey Company, and more. In addition to leading a team in North America, this invigorating work gave Lisa the opportunity to travel to Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe.
Lisa is active in several community organizations and serves on the boards of a local food-access nonprofit, and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and earned her M.B.A. from Texas A&M University.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS LEADERSHIP COURSE FOR WOMEN?
Want more information on Authentic Leadership for Women? Contact Paul Bolton or call (502) 561-0458. Or fill out the form below, and he’ll reach out: