September 8–12 Leadership Week 2025 Empower. Engage. Elevate.

Join us for Leadership Week 2025, a weeklong celebration of growth, connection and leadership development taking place September 8–12. The UK HR Training & Development and Enterprise Learning departments have built a mix of in-person and virtual sessions. This flexible learning experience is designed to meet you where you are — and take you where you want to go.

Sample sessions include:

AI Now and Later: What Leaders Need to Know
Emotional Intelligence
Leading with Your CliftonStrengths
…and more!

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, gain new insights and connect with peers across the organization.

Mark your calendar and get ready to lead the way. Book recommendations are also available below.

When: September 8–12, 2025

Where: Online & in person

Who should attend: Team leads, supervisors, aspiring leaders — anyone committed to professional growth

Monday, September 8
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.	Mindful 15: Breathing for Busy People	Jackie Carroll	Register
9 - 9:30 a.m.	Gallup's 7 Expectations of Leaders	Amanda Schagane	Register
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.	Empower and Elevate Through Delegation	Jason Chadwell	Register
noon - 12:15 p.m.	Mindful 15: Savor the Moment, Lead with Purpose	Jackie Carroll	Register
1 - 2:15 p.m.	Bridging Education & Health Care	Mark Birdwhistell	Register
Tuesday, September 9
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.	Mindful 15: Reset on the Move	Jackie Carroll	Register
9 - 11 a.m.	Excel: Introduction	Chuck Paskovics	Register
9 - 10 a.m.	Panel Discussion: UKHC Executive Triad Leadership in Action	Dr. Chris DeSimone, Dr. Gwen Moreland and Tim Slocum moderated by Amanda Schagane	Register
noon - 3 p.m.	Ask a Coach: Drop-In Questions with Organizational Development	Jason Chadwell	UKHC, N102
10:30 a.m. - noon	Emotional Intelligence 2.0	Emily Smith	Register
noon - 1 p.m.	AI Now and Later: What Leaders Need to Know	Trey Conatser	Register
1 - 2 p.m.	Aspiring to Lead: Building Career-Ready Skills at the University of Kentucky	Rebecca Dyer	Register
1 - 3 p.m.	Microsoft 365: Overview	Mark Underwood	Register
Wednesday, September 10
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.	Mindful 15: Resilience Through Self-Compassion	Jackie Carroll	Register
9 - 11 a.m.	Excel: Functions and Filters	Chuck Paskovics	Registration full
10 - 11 a.m.	Panel Discussion: Insights from High-Performing UKHC Leaders Driving Engagement & Excellence	Emily Woods, Brooke Denio, Emily Bugay, Barbara Mitchell, Ryan Marler and Jessica Wiard. Moderated by Katie Hantle	Register
11:30 a.m. - noon.	From Peer to Power: Navigating the Shift from Buddy to Boss	Mark Filburn	Register
noon - 1:30 p.m.	Green Dot Bystander Intervention Workshop	Fadyia Lowe	Register
2 - 3:30 p.m.	Developing Organizational Talent	Rob Hays	Register
Thursday, September 11
6:30 - 9:30 a.m.	Ask a Coach: Drop-In Questions with Organizational Development	Amanda Schagane	UKHC, N102
9 - 11 a.m.	Excel: Charts and Graphs	Chuck Paskovics	Register
10:30 a.m. - noon.	Fostering Psychological Safety in Collaborative Settings	Emily Smith	Register
noon - 1 p.m.	10 Tips for Engaging a Modern Workforce	Kasey Lightle and Katie Hantle	Register
1 - 3 p.m.	OneNote: Introduction	Mark Underwood	Register
Friday, September 12
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.	Mindful 15: Seat Yourself for Success	Jackie Carroll	Register
9 - 10 a.m.	Unlock Your Influencing Super Powers	Jason Chadwell	Register
noon - 1 p.m.	Leveraging Your Strengths Unlock Your Potential with Clifton Strengths	Mallory Griffith	FULL; email mallory.griffith@uky.edu for waitlist