Cile offers vibrant and interactive seminars on a variety of topics related to leadership, the development of human potential, organizational transformations, and Enhancing quality in organizations.

The design of the seminars fosters learning, reflective thinking, integration of concepts,
and articulation of desired outcomes by the participants. Key to the success of the seminar is the initial powerful and articulate presentation by Cile on the content. She offers research, unique frames of thinking and strategies for growth and development.

Through her story-telling, humor, and interactions with the participants, the participants gain insights that can positively alter their personal and professional lives.

Examples of Full Day Seminars

Example I: Creating a Legacy of Leadership

In this full day seminar, 5 major concepts are presented with ample opportunity for participants to interact with each other.

• Creating an environment for excellence


• It’s about essence
  A unique framework will be provided to guide the participants in examining the influences on their lives and roles in leadership.


• Looking around: tapping collective wisdom
  Participants describe who and what constitutes the purpose of the organization. For whom do you serve?


• Seeking a Legacy in All The right Places
  Participants will determine their individual and collective strengths and greatest opportunities based on 10 facets of leadership as described in Spirit Movers:Attributes for Transforming Leadership, By Chavez and Reder Fairley.


• It’s Legacy Time
  The opportunity is given to draft Mission and Vision statements for the intended legacy.

Example II: Spirit Movers: empowering Leaders to Ascend to the Highest Level of Performance

This full day on leadership is centered on the curriculum that constitutes the very work of leaders. Participants will examine and discuss key elements such as relationships, vision, change, decision-making and other facets.

Key concepts and dialogue will center on the following:

• Examine how a leader’s essence is the source of their vision and influence.
• Identification of 10 facets of leadership and examination of levels of performance as presented in the book, Spirit Movers:Attributes for Transforming Leadership by Chavez and Reder Fairley.

As a result of this in-depth seminar, the participants will be invited to experience and realize:

• A personal validation of strengths and gifts as a leader
• New insights as to the meaning and value of leadership
• A renewed commitment to the unique challenges
• A sense of appreciation and hope for the journey as a leader.

Examples of a Half day Seminars

Example I: The Leadership Challenge: Purpose, Passion and Politics

Overview:
Leaders have the opportunity and challenge to make their schools and districts significant places of learning for students and adults who serve the students. The agenda is ambitious with defining and achieving high expectations and standards, motivating teachers and staff, and dealing with the political realities at the local and state levels.

Success can be achieved if leaders focus on three significant things:
- Build capacity for a compelling sense of PURPOSE;
- Recognize the significance of inspiration and modeling of PASSION;
- Understand the dynamics and merits of POLITICS

Session One:

• Focus on the power and promise of establishing a sense of purpose.
• Guiding questions: What should our purpose be as leaders in order to fulfill the vision and mission? What behaviors do leaders exhibit that impact the quality of the learning environment?
• Participants will have the opportunity to engage with one another, drawing upon their own experiences as they increase their clarity and sense of purpose for their work.

Session Two:

• The challenges, frustrations, and potential related to dealing with the political arena will be explored.
• The leaders’ “political quotient”.
• Demonstrating passion is the fuel for achieving work. Dr. Chavez will offer inspiring ways to foster your influence with employees, colleagues and community.

Example II: Beyond the Vision Setting

Overview:
In this half day seminar, five major roles and function of leaders will be explored:


• Leaders as creators of context
• Leaders as seekers of information
• Leaders as initiators of communication
• Leaders as promoters of politics
• Leaders as guardians of morale