Speaking Engagements & Professional Facilitation

Dr. Carrie Arnold has spoken at multiple academic and professional conferences regarding her research on the silenced female leader. Her engagements include:

• Harvard Medical School Institute of Coaching
• International Coach Federation Converge Conference
• SheppardMullin Women Lawyers Group Retreat
• Center for Creative Leadership
• Various state ICF chapters
• ICAHN Nurse Leadership Development Program
• Orrick Women's Initiative Think Tank Retreat
• WellCoaches School of Coaching
• DC Women in Technology
• Treasury Executive Institute

The Willow Group provides expert facilitators who are able to partner with teams in a neutral manner to facilitate team sessions, high-stake meetings, leadership retreats and strategic planning sessions. Full and ½ day rates are available to best meet the client's need. Experienced facilitators who partner effectively with the client are able to help organizations achieve the following types of results:

• leaders find a view and articulate it
• teams concentrate and focus on their present realities
• members process their thinking and communicate effectively
• individuals pay attention to their tone and direction while participating at an appropriate pace
• group norms are established, agreed upon and followed  
• teams are equally and fully engaged in the process
• boundaries are honored and safely pushed
• organizational mission, vision and values are clearly articulated