Laura Knights, Founder and CEO of Knights Consulting LLC, has taken a significant stride in empowering and supporting Black women leaders by launching the 'Black Woman Leading®' professional development program. The program offers a comprehensive and immersive virtual learning experience aimed at bolstering the leadership skills of Black women professionals in the middle of their careers.
Structured around three fundamental focus areas, the program aims to empower participants in their personal and professional growth. Firstly, the curriculum encompasses leadership and career development, then moves to mental wellness and self-care, and finally ends with an emphasis on relationship management in the workplace.
"Despite negative experiences, our participants still want to grow and develop. But, they want to be honest about the experience they are having when strategizing their next career moves. This concept was created to provide a safe space for our participants to center their experiences as they learn, heal, and grow in their leadership capacity," said Knights.
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Laura Knights Launches the 'Black Woman Leading®' Program
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