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Sales Agility
JANUARY 29, 2026 | IN PERSON
Sales Agility is the ability to see opportunities clearly, seek the most profitable relationships, and speak with influence. This interactive program will help you effectively allocate your time and attention across your market, identify high-value opportunities, and influence decision-makers to drive results. Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance, you will develop stronger relationships, prioritize opportunities strategically, craft persuasive proposals, and negotiate profitable agreements.
Sales Agility is the ability to see opportunities clearly, seek the most profitable relationships, and speak with influence. This interactive program will help you effectively allocate your time and attention across your market, identify high-value opportunities, and influence decision-makers to drive results. Through hands-on exercises and expert guidance, you will develop stronger relationships, prioritize opportunities strategically, craft persuasive proposals, and negotiate profitable agreements.
Executive Presence
September 17 and 18, 2026 | IN-PERSON
Executive presence isn’t just about style—it’s about the substance, confidence, and credibility you bring to every interaction. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to boost executive presence by creating positive first impressions and shaping how others evaluate your leadership over time. From body language and communication skills to values-in-action, you’ll learn to adopt new strategies that strengthen your presence, project confidence, and lead with authenticity in any setting.
Executive presence isn’t just about style—it’s about the substance, confidence, and credibility you bring to every interaction. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to boost executive presence by creating positive first impressions and shaping how others evaluate your leadership over time. From body language and communication skills to values-in-action, you’ll learn to adopt new strategies that strengthen your presence, project confidence, and lead with authenticity in any setting.
EMERGING LEADERS SERIES
September 28, October 26, November 19, and December 3, 2026 | IN PERSON OR LIVE VIA ZOOM
The Emerging Leaders series is designed to help professionals build the core capabilities needed to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. Across four sessions, participants explore the skills that shape successful leadership, including personal effectiveness, delegation, team structure, trust building, communication, and talent alignment. Each session blends practical frameworks with application activities so leaders can strengthen how they manage people, make decisions, and achieve high performance.
All sessions run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST. We suggest participants complete the full series for a comprehensive and continuous experience. Single session registration is available. Sessions will be held in person on campus or live via Zoom.
The Emerging Leaders series is designed to help professionals build the core capabilities needed to lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. Across four sessions, participants explore the skills that shape successful leadership, including personal effectiveness, delegation, team structure, trust building, communication, and talent alignment. Each session blends practical frameworks with application activities so leaders can strengthen how they manage people, make decisions, and achieve high performance.
All sessions run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST. We suggest participants complete the full series for a comprehensive and continuous experience. Single session registration is available. Sessions will be held in person on campus or live via Zoom.
BUSINESS COACHING
MARCH 4, 2026 | IN-PERSON
In today’s AI-driven sales landscape, the real advantage comes from combining human coaching with advanced tools to develop people and drive performance. This program equips business leaders with practical coaching skills to build strong teams, enhance sales readiness, and create sustainable success beyond process alone.
In today’s AI-driven sales landscape, the real advantage comes from combining human coaching with advanced tools to develop people and drive performance. This program equips business leaders with practical coaching skills to build strong teams, enhance sales readiness, and create sustainable success beyond process alone.
FINANCE FOR THE NON-FINANCIAL MANAGER
APRIL 9, 2026 | IN-PERSON
Unlock the keys to financial mastery with this program tailored for professionals seeking to sharpen their financial skills. Dive into the complexities of financial statements, master the art of projecting future revenues and costs, and explore investment decision-making techniques. Led by an experienced finance instructor, this program empowers participants to analyze financial data effectively, communicate financial objectives with precision, and make informed decisions for organizational growth. Join us and elevate your financial proficiency and leadership.
Unlock the keys to financial mastery with this program tailored for professionals seeking to sharpen their financial skills. Dive into the complexities of financial statements, master the art of projecting future revenues and costs, and explore investment decision-making techniques. Led by an experienced finance instructor, this program empowers participants to analyze financial data effectively, communicate financial objectives with precision, and make informed decisions for organizational growth. Join us and elevate your financial proficiency and leadership.
Public speaking
October 22, 2026 | IN-PERSON
Whether delivering a project update, leading a meeting, or presenting to key-stakeholders, any opportunity to speak is an opportunity to influence and impact others. This interactive course builds your confidence through focused practice on delivery, executive presence, and personalized feedback to help you become a more self-assured speaker.
Whether delivering a project update, leading a meeting, or presenting to key-stakeholders, any opportunity to speak is an opportunity to influence and impact others. This interactive course builds your confidence through focused practice on delivery, executive presence, and personalized feedback to help you become a more self-assured speaker.
High Potential Marketing Leaders Program
November 12–13, 2026 | IN PERSON
The High Potential Marketing Leaders Program is an intensive professional development experience designed for early-career marketing professionals who have demonstrated exceptional promise in their first one to five years in the field.
Delivered in partnership with The CMO Institute and the Culverhouse College of Business, this program equips participants with the leadership mindset, strategic marketing knowledge, and professional relationships needed to accelerate their careers. Through faculty-led instruction, applied learning exercises, and peer networking, participants gain practical tools to strengthen their effectiveness and prepare for future leadership opportunities.
The High Potential Marketing Leaders Program is an intensive professional development experience designed for early-career marketing professionals who have demonstrated exceptional promise in their first one to five years in the field.
Delivered in partnership with The CMO Institute and the Culverhouse College of Business, this program equips participants with the leadership mindset, strategic marketing knowledge, and professional relationships needed to accelerate their careers. Through faculty-led instruction, applied learning exercises, and peer networking, participants gain practical tools to strengthen their effectiveness and prepare for future leadership opportunities.
Next Level Leaders Series
January 21, March 2, April 1, and April 29, 2027 | IN PERSON OR LIVE VIA ZOOM
The Next Level Leaders Series is designed for leaders who are ready to expand their influence and increase their impact. Across four sessions, participants explore advanced leadership capabilities that help them motivate others, drive innovation, negotiate effectively, and build high-performing collaborative teams. Each session combines practical frameworks with real-world application so leaders can strengthen their ability to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and lead with greater effectiveness. All sessions run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST. We suggest participants complete the full series for a comprehensive and continuous experience. Single session registration is available. Sessions will be held in person on campus or live via Zoom.
The Next Level Leaders Series is designed for leaders who are ready to expand their influence and increase their impact. Across four sessions, participants explore advanced leadership capabilities that help them motivate others, drive innovation, negotiate effectively, and build high-performing collaborative teams. Each session combines practical frameworks with real-world application so leaders can strengthen their ability to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and lead with greater effectiveness. All sessions run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST. We suggest participants complete the full series for a comprehensive and continuous experience. Single session registration is available. Sessions will be held in person on campus or live via Zoom.
Board Readiness Program
March 4–5, 2027 | IN PERSON
The Board Readiness Program prepares senior marketing leaders to become effective corporate directors and trusted advisors in the boardroom. Delivered in partnership with The CMO Institute and the Culverhouse College of Business, the program combines academic research, governance best practices, and insights from experienced board members to help participants develop the knowledge, perspective, and professional positioning required to pursue and succeed in board service. Designed for accomplished executives, the program helps participants translate expertise in leadership, strategy, branding, customer insight, data, and innovation into enterprise-level governance and shareholder value creation.
The Board Readiness Program prepares senior marketing leaders to become effective corporate directors and trusted advisors in the boardroom. Delivered in partnership with The CMO Institute and the Culverhouse College of Business, the program combines academic research, governance best practices, and insights from experienced board members to help participants develop the knowledge, perspective, and professional positioning required to pursue and succeed in board service. Designed for accomplished executives, the program helps participants translate expertise in leadership, strategy, branding, customer insight, data, and innovation into enterprise-level governance and shareholder value creation.
Stephanie Lowe
- EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR
- stephanie.lowe@ua.edu
- (205) 348-3302