Foundations of Focused Leadership
| Course code: | 26-SS-144 |
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| Dates: | September 18-25, 2025 Alternate Course Dates |
| Meets: | Th from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 2 sessions |
| Hours: | 2.00 |
| Location: | Online |
| Instructor: | Yedda Stancil |
| Fee: | $99.00 |
Description
Effective leadership starts with focus, clarity, and the ability to manage stress in a demanding environment. This course introduces the foundational concepts of mindfulness and how they directly support leadership growth and personal effectiveness. Participants will learn simple, practical techniques to enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and strengthen their ability to lead with intention and resilience.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
This course is ideal for emerging and experienced leaders, managers, and professionals seeking to:
Whether new to mindfulness or refreshing your practice, this course offers practical tools to support both leadership development and a more balanced approach to work and life.
Through accessible exercises and real-world applications, participants will build habits that foster both personal well-being and professional excellence.
Key Topics:
- Applying mindfulness principles to leadership and communication
- Techniques for stress management and emotional regulation
- Strategies for improving mental clarity, focus, and decision-making under pressure
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the connection between mindfulness and effective leadership behaviors
- Apply mindfulness-based strategies to reduce stress and enhance focus
- Integrate mindfulness techniques into daily routines to support professional and personal well-being?
This course is ideal for emerging and experienced leaders, managers, and professionals seeking to:
- Strengthen their leadership presence and emotional intelligence
- Manage workplace stress more effectively
- Improve decision-making, focus, and resilience in high-pressure environments
Whether new to mindfulness or refreshing your practice, this course offers practical tools to support both leadership development and a more balanced approach to work and life.
Notes
Cancellation/Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration up until two weeks before the start date, and receive a full refund minus a $35 credit card processing fee. Cancellations must be received via email at ocpe@vcu.eduIn the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including change or cancellation charges to include but not limited to airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.
Transfer Policy: Registration may be transferred to a different person if requested in writing via email at ocpe@vcu.edu by the cancellation deadline.
Student/Participant Conduct:
Participants are subject to all university policies applicable to students, unless a specific university or VCU Continuing and Professional Education policy explicitly states otherwise. University policies governing students are available at https://vcu.public.doctract.com including:
Student Code of Conduct
Honor System and Standards of Academic Conduct
Preventing and Responding to Discrimination
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy-Interim
Sex-Based Misconduct Policy-Interim
For Academic Accommodations, please visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/policies.html#accommodations
There are still openings remaining at this time.
