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WHAT IS THE GIRLFRIEND MBA? It’s a new kind of online and in person business bootcamp for women to get the skills, support and confidence to succeed in business today.
WHAT DO YOU GET? You will: • Get a fresh look at where you are now, figure out where you want to go and create a roadmap and action plan to get you there
• Push past the fears and doubts that hold you back
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset to see new opportunities and to solve problems creatively
• Increase your executive presence and communication skills
• Learn where to focus your time and energy to get results -‐ and revenue
• Boost the business skills needed for success today – taught in plain language, like talking to girlfriends
• Build your confidence in a supportive, all-‐women environment
www.actionbschool.com/girlfriendmba
email: [email protected]
TUITION: Girlfriend MBA: For about the cost of one hour of executive coaching, you’ll get FIVE WEEKS of online group coaching and classes with practical action steps, business skills and a supportive network. $495 (or 4 payments of $147)
Girls Weekend Retreat Includes all meals, materials, weekend program, activities, graduation reception and professional photo shoot. (Hotel not included.) $995 (or 4 payments of $269) BONUS: GET YOUR HOTEL FREE if you register for the retreat by April 10.
DUAL CERTIFICATE: Students receive a dual certificate from the Action B-‐School and the International Entrepreneurship Center.
TO REGISTER:
FIVE WEEK ONLINE PROGRAM
MAY 4 – JUNE 5, 2015 GIRLS WEEKEND GRADUATION RETREAT JUNE 13 – 14, 2015 – Boston ENDICOTT COLLEGE
from Action B-‐School in partnership with: girlfriend MBA
It is a new kind of business program for women that teaches practical ways to boost your business to the next level -‐ and reduce your stress. In short, we pamper you and teach you how to increase your profits.
FOCUSED ON RESULTS It’s a Girls Weekend for business that focuses on action steps for success. It’s jam-‐packed with business essentials taught in a relaxed and fun setting. (HINT: Besides the classroom, we’ll be in limos and salons.)
WHAT DO YOU LEARN? You’ll learn how to improve your odds for success and avoid common mistakes that kill a business.
You’ll learn today’s business, sales and marketing skills -‐ all taught in plain language.
We also help you push past fears and doubts that hold many women back and help you build your confidence and executive presence to deliver engaging presentations that sell.
WHO IS IT FOR? It’s for women who want to kick their career up a notch; who are working hard but not getting the results they want; who want to know what to do and where to focus to be successful.
Ideal for new and mid-‐level managers, high-‐potential employees; those in private practice, small business owners, entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs.
HOW DOES IT WORK? It is five weeks of online classes and group coaching to develop a mindset for success, get practical action steps and get inspired to create work you love. It’s taught in plain language in a relaxed setting – that’s like talking to girlfriends.
After the online sessions, there is a Girls Weekend Graduation Retreat.
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Plus, it’s for women who want a supportive peer group to keep them motivated and accountable.
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inspired. a plan of action. the skills & support to make it happen. (a Girls Weekend by the Sea)
Get clear on your goals and get the skills, confidence, action plan – and support –
to achieve them.
The new MBA: MINDSET for success, BOOST your skills & confidence, ACTION for results
Business skills taught in plain language, like you’re talking to girlfriends – plus a Girls Weekend Graduation Retreat by the sea
You will get:
• An action mindset to learn how to turn ideas into action; strategy into results
• Increased motivation, confidence and executive presence
• Access to a supportive and positive community – a safe space to go to with questions
• Personal and professional renewal – a chance to recharge your battery and get a new perspective, feel supported and appreciated
• Tools to overcome fear, manage risk and to get past the roadblocks that get you stuck
• Enhanced communication, negotiation and sales and marketing skills
• Time management strategies with goal setting, action steps and accountability
• Essential skills needed to succeed in business today – taught in plain language
• Five weeks of online classes to keep you motivated and accountable – plus a Girls Weekend retreat for graduates
Employers will get:
• Motivated, engaged and inspired employees who feel valued and appreciated
• Employees with increased executive presence and communication skills (verbal and written)
• A cost-‐effective and meaningful, employee perk
• Learning that doesn’t take time away from work – and that employees want to attend
• Long-‐term benefits – Access to the network and the resources after the program is over
• New perspectives, innovative solutions and ideas from brainstorming sessions from varied industries
• Employees with improved abilities to solve problems, develop priorities and create action steps for results
• Employees with enhanced management, negotiation, sales and marketing skills
• A forward-‐thinking, innovative education program that reflects positively on the organization for talent attraction, development and retention
Key Benefits For Individuals For Organizations
www.actionbschool.com/girlfriendmba email: [email protected]
The Girlfriend MBA was created by Erin McCormick who will be the Faculty Director for this program.
Erin was former Director of Curriculum Innovation & Technology at Babson College -‐ #1 in the world for entrepreneurship education and is currently a Partner at the
International Entrepreneurship Center.
Erin has worked with Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs and students from around the world and inspires you to disrupt your current thinking and shows you how to take action to make big ideas happen.
Erin is the author of Year of Action -‐ How to Stop Waiting & Start Living Your BIG, Fabulous Life.
The Girlfriend MBA is an accessible, inviting way to teach women the hard business skills they need. Erin is a true specialist in building momentum to translate small steps into big action. The timing is ripe for a program like this.”
-‐ FORBES
Includes classes with Guest Rockstars During the online classes, we invite business experts to speak to us online and take your questions. Past Guest Rockstars have included: Author & marketing guru Seth Godin, Stanford d.School and Cornell faculty Tracy Brandenburg and Forbes writer and branding expert Cari Sommer.
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SIX WEEK ONLINE PROGRAM APRIL 27 – JUNE 5, 2015
from Action B-‐School in partnership with: girlfriend MBA
The timing is ripe for a program like this… The Girlfriend MBA is an accessible, inviting way to teach women the hard business skills they need…” - Forbes
Imagine the possibilities! Dream big.
Get CLEAR • Go from being STUCK to being SUCCESSFUL
• Go from TOO many ideas to being clear on where to focus
• Push past the fears and doubts that hold you back
• Get clear on 3 career goals to work on
• Know where your TIME is going and learn ways to be more productive
• Learn how to get past the roadblocks that stop you
• Learn the Year of Action framework to get results
• Learn to be comfortable on webinars and working virtually
Design the blueprint for your dream.
Get A PLAN. • Learn how to turn your goals into action -‐ with a clear plan
• Develop an entrepreneurial mindset to see opportunities and solve problems – in any career
• Learn how to launch a new product or service or how to market yourself
• Know who your customer is and what problem you are solving
• Get clear on what you offer; how do you contribute, what is your value and where to focus your time and resources for results
• Learn the secrets to becoming indispensable at work
• Understand the financials -‐ know how the business makes money
Create it. Execute your action plan.
Get GOING. • Put your plan into action
• Create pitches and presentations that engage your audience; get feedback on communication skills
• Start before you’re ready – learn how to push yourself out of your comfort zone and take action
• Learn the basics of becoming a great salesperson – even if you “hate to sell”
• Learn marketing basics for today –how to NOT get overwhelmed by all the technology choices
• Learn the basics for a successful website and online presence
• Know how to position yourself and your products/services.
Girlfriend MBA: 5-‐week online program
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Each week you’ll get an email with what you need to do and a link to a private website with:
• How-‐to Videos and Action Sheets
• Live Online Class – CALL IN THURSDAYS: 12:30 -‐1:30 pm EST You can call in from anywhere and these sessions are recorded
• Q & A and Comments in a Private Online Community – A safe space to ask questions like: “What do I do with hashtags?”; “How do I price my product?” or “How do I feel more confident speaking up in meetings?”
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Conversations with Guest Rockstars We invite business experts to speak to us online and take your questions.
Past Guest Rockstars have included: Author & marketing guru Seth Godin, Stanford d.School and Cornell faculty Tracy Brandenburg and Forbes writer and branding expert Cari Sommer.
HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT TAKE? Estimate about 2 hours a week of work to be done anytime, plus a 1 hour call.
For more info: www.actionbschool.com/girlfriendmba email: [email protected]
HOW DOES IT WORK? How-‐To Videos Action Sheets Live Group Calls Private Online
Community
from Action B-‐School in partnership with: girlfriend MBA
It’s the new MBA: MINDSET for success, BOOST your skills and confidence, ACTION for results
THE GIRLFRIEND MBA Girls Weekend Graduation Retreat June 13-‐14, 2015 Boston, MA
SATURDAY JUNE 13, 2015
Module 1 9:30 – 10:15 am INNOVATION & THE NEW ECONOMY How to think differently and beat the odds to be successful in business today
Lunch 12:15 - 2:15 pm LUNCH & PROFESSIONAL PHOTO SHOOT
FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER:
Module 5 Dinner 6:30 – 9 pm HOT TOPICS - Dinner Each table has a “HOT TOPIC” to choose from with an industry expert to lead the discussion
Module 3 2:30 – 4:00 pm PITCHES & EXECUTIVE PRESENCE How to look and sound the part and have command of the room; how to give a winning pitch
ACTION: Give a 2-minute “Rocket Pitch” to present your business, your idea or a problem you are trying to solve
Lunch 12:15 - 2:00 pm
LUNCH & FREE TIME
Check out of the hotel
The Girlfriend MBA gave me the confidence to reach greater heights in my life and not settle for less… it opened my eyes to new and invigorating approaches to marketing… I found the strength and courage to land a dream job.”
-‐ Chris R., Girlfriend MBA student
SUNDAY JUNE 14, 2015
Module 4 4:15 – 5:00 pm PARTNERSHIPS How to massively grow your business through partnerships and collaboration
Module 2 10:30 – 12 pm SECRETS to becoming wildly successful The new rulebook for success
Module 6 9:15 – 11:00 am 3 SURPRISING STEPS TO BECOMING A GREAT LEADER Learn what it takes to set yourself apart and become a great leader
Module 7 11:15 – 12 pm REVIEW GOALS & ACTION PLANS How to keep the action and momentum going
The Girls Weekend Graduation Retreat includes:
• 2 Day Program and all materials
• Saturday night hotel included- if you register by April 10
• Saturday: lunch, cocktail hour and dinner
• Sunday: breakfast, lunch and graduation reception
• Coffee Breaks and snacks
• Professional Photo Shoot – included
• Optional Yoga class on the beach - included
• Dual Certificate: Action B-School & the International Entrepreneurship Center
www.ActionBSchool.com/girlfriendmba email: [email protected]
Sign-in for the Program 8:30 – 9:15 am
Cocktail Hour 5:15 - 6:15 pm
Breakfast 8 – 9 am
Optional: Yoga on the beach 7:30 am
GRADUATION 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Graduation and certificates awarded
Program ends
Retreat Agenda
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It really works! Having the support and encouragement of other women is CRUCIAL and helps keep the momentum going when you are feeling stuck. -‐ Kathleen F. , Founder, Insurance Agency
“ I’m risking boldly on a weekly basis – often daily. I’m teaching my daughters to risk boldly too.” -‐ Student Survey Girlfriend MBA
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from Action B-‐School in partnership with girlfriend MBA
Schedule is subject to change.
FIVE WEEK ONLINE PROGRAM MAY 4 – JUNE 5, 2015 GIRLS WEEKEND GRADUATION RETREAT
JUNE 13 – 14, 2015 -‐ BOSTON
