The Winning Mind for Women

Event Info
Date: 
Thursday, May 11, 2023 - 8:00am to 4:00pm
Description: 

Presented by Sergeant Betsy Smith, this course guides students through 8 hours of intensive, interactive training that will provide updates and information they can employ to improve and enhance both their professional and personal lives.

Each session begins by honoring the sacrifices of our fallen, celebrating the law enforcement profession and asking each attendee to inwardly assess their own career. We define true “Warrior Ethos” as well as the “Guardian Mindset” as we talk about the history of women in policing and celebrate our winners and role models. We then introduce gender-specific science and leadership principles that anyone can use to enhance their career and improve their life on and off the job. The multi-media format keeps students engaged and entertained while we provide officers, agents, dispatchers, trainers, supervisors, managers and all other personnel with a realistic view of gender differences and how these can be harnessed in both men and women to improve performance, morale, communication, relationships, and especially officer safety.

This training is like no other in that it encourages women, and those who train and supervise them, to look beyond the anecdotal, “that’s-the-way-we’ve-always-done-it” world of learning and utilize science, physiology and proven methods and information that will help anyone in law enforcement improve their career and their survival. Sgt. Smith’s philosophy of “teaching by storytelling” cites real-world, inspirational examples of courageous men and women whose stories stay with the attendees long after the class has concluded. The atmosphere created in the classroom encourages students to network and gain strength and information from each other, making this session a powerful day for all involved. This course will inspire, motivate, and encourage women to excel and to win, regardless of assignment!

Room(s): 
Classroom 1
Tuition: 
0
Contact Info
Name: 
Kevin Koontz: 217-819-4028 / kkoontz@co.champaign.il.us
Agency: 
MTU 12 - IL Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board
Setup Info
Room Setup Style: 
Classroom
Food serving table is needed: 
No
Registration table is needed: 
No