DEVELOPING LEADERS
AT THE INTERSECTION OF BUSINESS & BELIEF
The Center for Executive Leadership was created to help our local community cultivate leaders equipped to meet evolving workplace needs.
Housed within the School of Business and Innovation at Ohio Christian University, our focus is on professional development, leadership training and microcredentialing opportunities for business leaders in Pickaway County - and beyond.
UPCOMING COURSES
Courses are Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the OCU Business Innovation Center,
1360 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH 43113.
NOVEMBER 5
9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Social media is now an expected part of professional communication, but few of us have the time to plan it well. Without a clear strategy, posting becomes guesswork that eats up hours and delivers little.
This one-day workshop shows you how to build a practical social media plan you can start using right away. You'll learn how to share the right content, on the right platforms, at the right times, with the right audience.
You’ll learn how to:
Streamline your content creation process
Determine which platforms you should use – and which ones you shouldn’t
Avoid the time lost to trial and error
Engage your audience to fuel the algorithm
Build a repeatable content model you can use month after month
Post with purpose to support your organization's goals
Create an authentic presence that stands out from the AI masses
You'll leave with: A working content strategy and a framework you can put into practice the next day.
Who should attend: Marketing and communications staff, business owners and anyone with any responsibility for their organization's social media presence.
PLEASE NOTE:
You’ll need to register each person individually to ensure we have accurate attendee and check-in information. Simply click the event, complete the registration information and click Add to Cart. Complete this process for each attendee and then check out once everything has been added to your cart.
If you are registering four or more people for any course from your business/organization, a 10% discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
NOVEMBER 12
9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Effective networking is a critical skill for every professional, whether you’re a business owner or an employee looking to grow your career. This hands-on, deep dive gives you real, practiced skills to master the art of networking – both at in-person events and through your online presence. Be sure to bring your business cards!
You’ll learn how to:
Develop your pitch to sell yourself without being salesy
Perfect your pitch with real-life practice
Meet other local professionals and build your network through speed networking
Approach others, join in on a conversation and introduce yourself at in-person events
Sell yourself with confidence and competence, without sounding salesy or arrogant
Create a leave-behind to give new contacts in a networking setting
Maximize a new connection
Request an introduction from a new contact
Build an effective online and in-person presence
You'll leave with: A perfected pitch to sell yourself, a wealth of new professional contacts, a strategy for building an online presence and the confidence to network in any setting that comes from real-life practice.
Who should attend: Business owners, non-profit leaders, school administrators and staff, and anyone looking to build a network for career growth.
PLEASE NOTE:
You’ll need to register each person individually to ensure we have accurate attendee and check-in information. Simply click the event, complete the registration information and click Add to Cart. Complete this process for each attendee and then check out once everything has been added to your cart.
If you are registering four or more people for any course from your business/organization, a 10% discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
NOVEMBER 19
9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Discover the natural gifts that energize your team and the work that drains them, no matter how skilled they are. Built for upper and mid-level business, organizational and educator/administrator leadership, this session introduces Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius framework and shows how to use it to energize and invest your team more deeply in their work; cut the costs of turnover and hiring; and build stronger, more productive teams.
We will go over this model, provide insight into individual and team assessment results, and facilitate exercises to demonstrate the practical value of the Six Working Geniuses in your context.
Insightful individual assessment to discover your own working geniuses, competencies and frustrations is available at an additional fee of $39. Details will be sent after registration.
PLEASE NOTE:
You’ll need to register each person individually to ensure we have accurate attendee and check-in information. Simply click the event, complete the registration information and click Add to Cart. Complete this process for each attendee and then check out once everything has been added to your cart.
If you are registering four or more people for any course from your business/organization, a 10% discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
DECEMBER 3
9 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Protect your reputation. Strengthen customer trust. Communicate with confidence.
Every interaction, public statement, social media post, and customer experience shapes how people perceive your organization. As a business owner, executive or nonprofit leader, you play a critical role in shaping that perception—and preparing your organization to navigate challenges when the stakes are high.
In today's always-connected world, a crisis can escalate globally in minutes, a simple interaction can become public, and your organization's reputation can be influenced by the words and actions of everyone on your team.
Are you prepared to lead the conversation when it matters most?
This hands-on executive training equips leaders with practical strategies to protect their organization's reputation, communicate with confidence, strengthen customer relationships, and ensure authentic messaging across every channel.
What You'll Learn:
Crisis Communications: Prepare Before the Pressure Hits
When a crisis occurs, every minute matters. Learn how to anticipate communication risks, prepare for unexpected challenges and respond strategically when your organization's reputation is on the line. Develop a stronger foundation for communicating clearly, confidently and effectively under pressure.Customer Experience: Turn Every Interaction into an Opportunity
Your customers' experiences shape their trust, loyalty and perception of your organization. We’ll explore customer journey mapping to identify pain points, uncover opportunities to add value, and create more meaningful experiences at every stage of the customer relationship.Media Training: Become a Confident, Credible Spokesperson
Whether you're speaking with a journalist, appearing on camera, or responding to an unexpected question in a public setting, preparation matters. Learn how to deliver clear, compelling messages; navigate challenging questions; and stay on-message under pressure. Build the skills to represent your organization with confidence—whether the audience is a news outlet, a customer or someone recording on a smartphone.Social Media: Establish Clear Guidelines and Protect Your Brand
Your organization's reputation extends beyond its official social media accounts. Learn why clear policies, expectations and communication guidelines are essential for leaders, employees and anyone representing your organization online. Explore practical ways to promote responsible social media use while protecting your organization's credibility and reputation.Authentic Branding: Build Trust Through Consistent Communication
In a crowded digital landscape increasingly shaped by AI-generated content, authenticity matters more than ever. Learn how to define and communicate your organization's voice, values and identity across marketing, social media, customer interactions and other communications. Authenticity is what sets you apart in today’s technology-driven world.Lead with Confidence. Protect What You've Built.
You'll leave with practical insights and strategies to strengthen your communication approach, prepare for challenging situations, and represent your organization with greater confidence and credibility.
Because effective communication isn't just a marketing function. It's a leadership responsibility.
Who should attend: Business owners, company executives, nonprofit leaders and anyone who has a public-facing role in their organization.
PLEASE NOTE:
You’ll need to register each person individually to ensure we have accurate attendee and check-in information. Simply click the event, complete the registration information and click Add to Cart. Complete this process for each attendee and then check out once everything has been added to your cart.
If you are registering four or more people for any course from your business/organization, a 10% discount will automatically be applied at checkout.