In this specialization you will learn how to overcome the ravages of chronic stress and renew your body and mind by building better relationships and positive approaches to leadership. You will learn the power of asking questions to become a more inclusive and self-confident leader, and how to effectively coach others toward sustained, desired change, learning or increased motivation in life and work.


Inspired Leadership Specialization
Leading to inspire and engage others. Learn concepts and skills to inspire and engage others for performance, innovation and satisfaction.



Instructors: Suzanne Healy, EdD
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- Category: Emotional Intelligence
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- Category: Appreciative Inquiry
- Category: Leadership
- Category: Negotiation
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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, but most learners are able to complete the Specialization in 8 months.
Each course in the Specialization is offered On Demand.
Some experience in leadership or management is preferable but not required.
You must begin by taking Inspiring Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence. The next three courses can be taken in any order.
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You will be able to experiment with new styles and approaches to leading others, as well as developing leadership capability in yourself and others.
Each of the courses in this Specialization rely heavily on exercises and reflective activities. Although there are readings and Forums in which to participate, the personal learning and action learning assignments in each course is where the learning comes alive and useful.
In these courses, you will delve into the mysteries of the human experience of leadership. You will learn how to overcome the ravages of chronic stress to become more open to learning and change, and to renew your body and mind (not to mention your heart and spirit). You will learn the theory, research from management, psychology, education and medicine that facilitate sustained, desired change. You will learn about positive approaches to leadership and the power of asking questions. You will learn to become a more inclusive and self-confident leader in the workplace. In these courses, you will learn how to help each other. You will learn how to effectively coach others toward sustained, desired change, learning or increased motivation in life and work.
Yes, many modules in the courses include reflective exercises and action learning assignments to help you understand and experiment with the ideas at work and at home in your life. You will learn techniques for renewal, inspiring hope and vision, engaging mindfulness, spreading compassion and being playful – building your emotional intelligence and improving your relationships! You will learn techniques for motivating, inspiring, and coaching others, and improving your relationships! You learn about the issues surrounding women in leadership positions, reflect on your perception of your best self, identify your key values and strengths, and be better able to chart your path from where you are now to where you want to be.
Yes, the causal relationships developed through current and most recent research will be explained. These will enable you to identify possible research designs for your own future research.