CCI Live

Virtual Events for CCI Alumni

From Frustrated to Funded: How to Write a Standout Grant Proposal

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Monday, June 17, 2019 at 9:00am Eastern Daylight Time (Washington, DC)
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Description:

Grant writing can be time-consuming and frustrating, but with resilience and a stellar proposal, getting your project funded is possible. This CCI LIVE webcast will cover key ingredients that make a grant proposal stand out. It will provide practical tips alongside issues to consider to maximize your chances of success. The session also will touch on what comes after a grant project – writing a report for the funding agency.

About your Presenter:
Dr. Jennifer Butters owns a consulting firm that primarily works with research scientists and doctors at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Jennifer previously served as the Director of Research at the Centre for Urban Health Initiatives at the University of Toronto, where she also taught sociology courses on Crime, Delinquency and Mental Health. Jennifer has worked at Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in a variety of research positions, authored numerous publications, and presented at national and international conferences. She was educated at Western University and obtained her Doctorate in Sociology at the University of Toronto where she was the inaugural recipient of the Edie Yolles Award for Dissertation Excellence.

 
 

Leading Like a Champion: Using Lessons from Elite Teams to Strengthen Your Business

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Monday, March 18, 2019 at 9:00am Eastern Daylight Time (Washington, DC)
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Description:

Entrepreneurs often burn out from trying too many things and doing it all themselves. During this session, performance consultant Gerald Jones will help new or aspiring business leaders focus their plans using three essential actions. Jones will draw examples from championship sports teams and other high-performing groups to show how you can create a successful business from the start.

About your Presenter:
Gerald Jones, CPLP is a Talent Development and Performance Consultant with over 10 years of training development and facilitation experience.

Gerald is a Lead Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton and is primarily responsible for designing, developing and evaluating military training programs. He has over 18 years of military experience across two service branches (8 years U.S. Marine Corps Infantry and 8 years U.S. Air Force Geospatial Analysis), and he continues to manage training development and instruction teams in the California Air National Guard. Gerald has developed and delivered training for the U.S. Air Force Intelligence Community on subjects ranging from critical thinking to multi-cultural understanding and integration.

Gerald earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University, is a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance, and is a Certified Practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Personality Assessment. He leverages his backgrounds in Leadership, Business Administration and Talent Development to coach small business owners on building and leading profitable and productive teams.

 
 

Balancing Act

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Date:

Monday, December 17, 2018 at 9:00am Eastern Standard Time (Washington, DC)
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Description:

Join us for a motivating discussion about work-life balance. We’ll explore these questions and more:

  • Who needs more of your time than you seem able to give?
  • How do you prioritize the many demands on your time and attention?
  • Where do you go when you need a break?
  • Why is it so challenging to find balance?
  • What are your short-term goals, and can you reach them?

By the end of this session, you should have at least one technique identified and ready to put into action, to move you toward a more balanced life.

About your Presenter:
Vicki Moulton, CCP (Certified Coach Practitioner) is a life coach and wellness expert. Vicki has a unique understanding of setting and reaching long-term wellness goals, including weight loss. Using proven coaching techniques, she helps clients focus on identifying what’s holding them back and helping them make positive changes to move forward toward a clear and achievable goal. Learn more at www.vickimoulton.com.

 
 

**NEW** Meditation Activity
Try this easy 30-second guided meditation to relax and refocus. Find a comfortable seat where you won’t be distracted. This meditation will be referenced during the webcast.
 
You’ll find more mini-meditations such as this one at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/changepower/201703/12-quick-mini-meditations-calm-your-mind-and-body
 

Emotional Intelligence at Work: How Understanding Emotions Can Help You Improve Yourself and Your Team

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Date:

Monday, September 17, 2018 at 9:00am Eastern Daylight Time (Washington, DC)
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Description:

We all have emotions, but we can run into trouble when our emotions control us.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) involves learning to recognize and deal effectively our own emotions as well as those of others. Whether it’s a case of losing our cool in a meeting, becoming paralyzed when a colleague loses it, or breaking down over a stressful day, understanding professional situations through the lens of EI helps us do better the next time.

Join us for an introduction to an essential Emotional Intelligence framework. During this session you will gain an appreciation for how working with EI can be useful on your journey toward further professional growth.

About your Presenter:
Dr. Sharon Wallace is an organizational effectiveness consultant, executive coach, and educator who helps leaders transform themselves and their organizations through deeper self-knowledge, collaborative decision-making, relationship management, and teamwork.

Dr. Wallace holds a PhD in psychology and an MBA in management information systems. Her psychological research has involved understanding what makes strong, functional communities work.

Once the Adventure Ends: Making Sense of Life after Returning Home from the CCI Program

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Monday, June 25, 2018 at 9:00am Eastern Daylight Time (Washington, DC)
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Description:

What happens when you go abroad and return home a changed person? This webcast will cover what takes place in any major life transition, including “re-entry.” We will discuss “reverse culture shock” and other unique re-entry challenges and how to develop effective strategies for coping with them.

The session will help you reflect on how you have been changed by your CCI experience and how you can keep your momentum going as you move through re-entry and toward your goals.

About your Presenter:
Tina Quick is an international speaker, cross-cultural trainer, and author of “The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition” and “Survive and Thrive: The International Student’s Guide to Succeeding in the U.S.” She is the founder of International Family Transitions (IFT), a comprehensive service that specializes in serving the needs of globally mobile students and their families. She works closely with international schools, colleges, and universities around the world.

Often billed by international schools as “The Transitions Expert,” she is a well-seasoned traveler who has raised her own three daughters across four cultures and continents including Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Her 15+ years of living abroad sparked her passion for addressing the challenges and benefits that stemmed from her own children’s rich multi-cultural background.

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The CCI Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government, administered by Northern Virginia Community College in cooperation with the Community College Consortium.
  

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