Leadership and Personal Development Program

A Leadership and Personal Development Program is a structured set of activities, workshops, and coaching sessions designed to help group of individuals grow both as effective leaders and as self-aware, goal-oriented professionals, and focus on cultivating both interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.

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🎯 Core Focus Areas

1. 🧠 Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence
   • Understanding personal strengths, weaknesses, values, and motivations
   • Managing emotions and building empathy

2. 🧭 Leadership Skills
   • Developing strategic thinking and decision-making
   • Leading teams, resolving conflicts, and motivating others
   • Communicating effectively as a leader

3. 🎯 Goal Setting and Personal Vision
   • Defining a clear vision and purpose
   • Setting short and long term personal and professional goals
   • Building habits and routines for sustained growth

4. ⏳ Time and Stress Management
   • Balancing priorities
   • Managing workload under pressure
   • Practicing mindfulness and resilience

5. 🎤 Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
   • Enhancing confidence in delivering talks or leading discussions
   • Crafting compelling messages for different audiences

6. 🧭 Ethics and Integrity
   • Making values-driven decisions
   • Leading with authenticity and accountability

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💡 Benefits

• Builds confidence and self-leadership

• Prepares individuals for leadership roles in academic, corporate, or entrepreneurial contexts

• Enhances employability and professional effectiveness

• Promotes lifelong learning and adaptability

These programs often include activities such as leadership assessments, group projects, mentorship, case studies, and reflective journaling.

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🗂️ Leadership & Personal Development Program Curriculum

📅 Program Duration: 6 sessions (90–120 minutes each) over 6 weeks/months
🏫 Delivery Mode: In-person
🧑‍🏫 Facilitator: Career Center Coach/Guest Professionals

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📘 Program Overview

This curriculum is designed to develop student leaders who are self-aware, goal-driven, effective communicators, and equipped with the soft skills needed to thrive in the global workforce. The program integrates introspection, practical tools, peer learning, and mentoring.

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🧾 Session Breakdown

🪞 Session 1: Foundations of Leadership and Self-Awareness

Objectives:

• Understand what leadership means in a global, academic, and professional context

• Reflect on personal values, strengths, and leadership potential
  Key Activities:

• Leadership self-assessment

• Group discussion: “What does leadership look like to me?”

• Personal values exercise

💬 Session 2: Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal Skills

Objectives:

• Learn the components of emotional intelligence (EQ)

• Practice empathy, active listening, and constructive communication
  Key Activities:

• EQ self-check

• Active listening role-play

• Group debrief: “Leading with empathy”

🎙️ Session 3: Communication & Public Speaking

Objectives:

• Strengthen verbal and non-verbal communication skills

• Build confidence in speaking and presenting
  Key Activities:

• Elevator pitch creation and feedback

• Public speaking mini-challenges

• Peer evaluations

⏰ Session 4: Time Management & Goal Setting

Objectives:

• Learn strategies to manage academic, personal, and career-related priorities

• Set personal or leadership SMART goals
  Key Activities:

• Time audit activity

• SMART goals workshop

• Group coaching on setting and refining goals

🤝 Session 5: Leading in Teams & Conflict Resolution

Objectives:

• Understand leadership roles in collaborative settings

• Learn practical conflict resolution and team dynamics techniques
  Key Activities:

• Leadership style quiz

• Team scenario role-plays

• Case studies: “When team leadership goes wrong”

📈 Session 6: Personal Growth, Reflection, and Action Planning

Objectives:

• Reflect on learning and growth throughout the program

• Commit to a personal development action plan
  Key Activities:

• Guided reflection (journal prompts or group circle)

• Create a Leadership Vision Board

• Closing ceremony and certificate distribution

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📎 Supplementary Materials

• 📓 Participant workbook or journal

• 🧾 Pre- and post-program reflection sheets

• 📚 Resource pack (TED Talks, articles, goal templates)

• 🤝 Optional mentoring with AIT alumni or industry partners

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✅ Outcomes & Assessment

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• 🧭 Identify their leadership style and strengths

• 🏁 Set and pursue personal and professional goals

• 🗣️ Communicate effectively in teams and interviews

• ❤️ Lead with empathy and confidence

• ⚡ Navigate challenges and manage stress proactively