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Each Leadership Bootcamp will dive into a topic pervasive in today’s workplace, providing strategies and supports including a self-assessment, a framework/tool you can apply immediately, and a 1:1 session with an executive coach.

Leading Through Burnout

Burnout is the feeling of emotional depletion, general fatigue and lack of motivation at work. The American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac) found in a 2022 study that more than 50% of US workers experience moderate to very high burnout. Couple this with the 2022 McKinsey Women and Workplace report that showed that women experience burnout at twice the rate of men. Whether you are one of those who are feeling burnt out or you lead a team who might be experiencing it, this Bootcamp is for you. We will dive deep into how you and your team can reenergize to find more balance, purpose, and wellness. As with all Leadership Bootcamps, you will explore the topic via an assessment, framework for addressing and group discussion to process it all. And of course, you will also receive a 1:1 executive coaching session to dive deeper into your own relationship with burnout, redefine your goals, or create an action plan.

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Space is limited. Registration for Leading Through Burnout closes April 5, 2024.

Are you planning to apply to business school in the final application rounds? Forté is bringing together MBA admissions professionals from leading business schools to share their perspectives (and a few tips!) on the application process.

In this session, panelists will offer expert insights on admissions requirements, researching schools, and more. Don’t miss this chance to make sure you’re fully prepared for the last deadlines of the season.

The panel will be moderated by Wil Torres, Director of Outreach, MBA Admissions at Stanford University (Graduate School of Business). The panel will feature admissions reps from:

• Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business)
• Johns Hopkins University (Carey Business School)
• Southern Methodist University (Cox School of Business)
• University of Minnesota – Twin Cities (Carlson School of Management)

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Join us on a transformative journey of self-discovery in our interactive mindfulness workshop tailored just for you. Picture this: cultivating a deep sense of steadiness, unlocking your inner self-awareness, and unleashing your emotional intelligence in the face of stress and upheaval. This workshop is not just about surviving; it’s about thriving in your undergraduate journey. Walk away with more than just knowledge – gain practical, actionable tools and practices that will not only enhance your career readiness but also transform your everyday life. Your journey to empowerment begins here – because you deserve to not just survive, but to flourish. Hosted by Yael Shy, Founder of Mindfulness Consulting.

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Propel your post-MBA career with professional development and peer support.

Now that you have your MBA, your career trajectory is on the rise. You’ve worked hard to get here, and you have what it takes to be a leader — but as you level up in the business world, you’ll continue to face challenges and obstacles.

Every woman’s career is different, but many of us encounter similar barriers and biases in the workplace, and we can help each other navigate them. MBANext is a series of workshops and peer-to-peer advisory groups designed to connect women across industries.

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Registration deadline: April 19, 2024

Join a session with Jeri Harman, the Founder and Chairman of Avante Capital Partners, to gain a deep understanding of Private Equity boards and their operations. Allow her to lead you through a wealth of knowledge and viewpoints. As a seasoned speaker, she will share her experience in promoting diversity within the private equity industry.

Avante is a majority women and minority-owned organization focused on increasing diversity in the private equity industry.  WON, Women’s Operating Network, is a 175+ private equity universe of candidates and sponsors, and Jeri will share information on how it might be a great next step for you.

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Meet Jeri Harman, Founder & Chairman, Avante Capital Partners

Jeri Harman is a seasoned executive, investor and entrepreneur who has built teams and markets for major institutional investors, and founded and run a highly successful private asset management business.  Over the course of her career she has held (as an active board member or observer) Board roles in over 20 private middle market companies across the U.S. in a variety of industries, including healthcare, business services, consumer products, and industrial.  She currently serves as Chairman of NN, Inc. (Nasdaq NNBR) and as a director of Engineered Performance Technologies.

As part of her investment and board roles, Ms. Harman has consistently provided advice on strategy, growth, management and organizational development, acquisitions and financial matters.  Moreover, she is an expert in finance, M&A and capital markets issues and is a frequent speaker on these topics at conferences and symposiums across the country.

Ms. Harman is Founder & Chairman, and former CEO, of Avante Capital Partners.  With over $900 million of capital under management, Avante makes debt and equity investments to finance buyouts, minority recaps, acquisitions and growth. In 2020, Avante was named One of the Most Innovative Firms in Commercial Finance by ABF Journal. In 2018, Avante was named Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) of the Year by the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).  The firm was also named Women-Owned Firm of the Year 2018 by Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN).

Ms. Harman has over 40 years of financing and M&A experience, involving well over $2 billion in aggregate investments.  Prior to founding Avante in 2009, Ms. Harman started-up and led the Los Angeles offices for two multi-billion dollar publicly traded private equity and mezzanine investment funds – American Capital and more recently Allied Capital, where she was also a member of Allied’s Investment Committee.  Earlier career highlights include various senior level positions with Prudential Capital.  She has served as a Steering Committee Member of PEWIN since its inception and was recently asked to join the PEWIN board.

She has received numerous recognitions over the years including being named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA 500 Most Influential People in Los Angeles in 2018 through 2023. In 2021 and 2022, the LA Times named her a Banking and Finance Visionary. In January 2016, Ms. Harman was on the cover of Mergers & Acquisitions magazine and named one of the Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A, a recognition she again received in 2017 through 2022. In March 2017, she was recognized as one of 15 Trailblazers by Buyouts Magazine. In 2013, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Los Angeles inducted Ms. Harman into their Hall of Fame.

She received a MBA from the University of California – Berkeley, and a Bachelors’ degree in Business from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee (summa cum laude).

Current Corporate Boards:

• Engineered Performance Technologies
• NN, Inc. (NNBR, NASDAQ), Chairman

Current Non Profit Boards:

• Small Business Investor Alliance
• Ex-officio Member, Past Chair
• Jewish Graduate Student Initiative (JGSI)
• Private Equity Women Investor Network (PEWIN)

About Women on Boards

We hope you will join us for this session of our Women On Boards series, which is part of our  Premium Membership  Our Women on Boards series, brought to you by the Forté Alumni Leadership Council, demystifies the board process. Candid discussions and Q&A with successful business leaders on current trends in board leadership provide insights into what it takes to secure your seat at the table. 

We’ve also partnered with FranklinCovey, the world’s most trusted leadership company, to bring you FranklinCovey workshops and the exclusive FranklinCovey Access Pass, which includes 360° assessments, a weekly professional development newsletter, and all of FranklinCovey online course offerings as part of your annual Forté Premium Membership. 

Reach new heights in your MBA journey with Forté

We get it. It’s hard to be the only one in the room. Women face multiple unique challenges during an MBA program: managing life and being heard; all while focusing on the ultimate goal: graduation.

What if you could manage all of these challenges with ease? Through our partnership with FranklinCovey, our MBA Takeoff program offers a revolutionary roadmap to prepare and empower women for their MBA journey. MBA Takeoff is designed to equip you with essential tools and practical insights, ensuring you’re not just ready for the journey, but ahead of the curve. You’ll grow as a leader, develop critical organizational skills, and join a welcoming network of women and allies embarking on the same journey.

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