We look forward to the CEO Retreat every year and can't wait to have you join us.
This gathering of Elkhart County nonprofit leaders is intended to connect and recharge those leading organizations that serve our community.
This is a unique opportunity offered — by invitation — to CEOs of Elkhart County nonprofits or those serving Elkhart County. The spot along Lake Wawasee is perfect for us to gather for a time of learning and restoration. The Learning Center offers this free two-day session to care for those who provide so much for others, including their staff and those they serve. All meals, lodging, and expenses are covered for those who lead Elkhart County nonprofits or nonprofits that serve Elkhart County through The Learning Center of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County.
Our speaker will be DeCoffette Ward, respectfully called Coach Coffee by her colleagues and clients. She is Chief People Officer with The Sherpa Library, Master Executive Coach, author, and educator.
This event is first come, first serve and we expect registration to fill up quickly. Register now to request your spot at this great event at Oakwood Resort, 702 E Lake View Rd, Syracuse, Indiana.
Our agenda:
Wednesday, September 13
8 to 8:30 a.m. — Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. — Welcome, Introductions, Overview, and Session Ground Rules
9:45 a.m. — What is a coaching leader?
10:15 a.m. — Break
10:30 a.m. — Discovery: Identify strengths & weaknesses
11 a.m. — Why it matters
Noon to 1 p.m. — Lunch and room check-in
1 p.m. — Setting expectations
1:45 p.m. — Coaching Moments Toolbox
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- Separate the person from the issue
- QTIP (Quit Taking It Personally)
- Listen, think, then communicate
- The 3-sentence rule
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3 p.m. — Break
3:15 p.m. — Accountability House
4:30 to 5 p.m. — Relaxation activities, including massages and walking
6 to 8 p.m. — Dinner cruise on the S.S. Lillypad
8 p.m. to midnight — Time at the campfire and bar for refreshments and conversation
Thursday, September 14
8 a.m. — Breakfast
8:30 a.m. — Mindfulness activity
9 a.m. — What is Executive Presence? Overview of 10 Executive Presence Traits
9:45 a.m. — Group activity - Advice
10:15 a.m. — Break
10:30 a.m. — Group activity (continued)
11:30 a.m. — Commitments
Noon to 1 p.m. — Lunch
1 p.m. — Community Foundation staff updates
3 p.m. — Dismissal
Our speaker:
DeCoffette Ward, respectfully called Coach Coffee by her colleagues and clients, is Chief People Officer with The Sherpa Library, Master Executive Coach, author, and educator.
DeCoffette is a past Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals. She is an educator at the University of Georgia, where she teaches the Sherpa Executive Coaching Certification program. She brings over 25 years of leadership development and facilitation experience that has contributed to the advancement of companies in the electric power industry, advertisement, healthcare, military, and manufacturing. Her clients include C suite to frontline employees achieving measurable results; including improved behavior, quality of work, and productivity that foster a coaching culture. DeCoffette passionately believes Commitment + Consistency = Sustainability.
Along with Brenda Corbett, DeCoffette is a Sherpa co-author of Executive Presence: Humility, and her own book called, Dream. Write. Execute.
Mrs. Ward is a proud U.S. Army Veteran. Her military career awarded her the opportunity to acquire skills as a combat medic, EMT, nurse, and instructor. DeCoffette takes pride in creating a space for reflection and growth for anyone she encounters
DeCoffette resides in Reynoldsburg, Ohio with her husband, Tico, and yorkie, Koko.
Please contact Kevin Deary, Director of Professional and Organizational Development, with questions about the CEO retreat.
Register:
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