World-Renowned Institution Partners with World-Class Executive Leader New Innovative Program Builds Leadership

LOS ANGELES – November 21, 2024 -- USC Marshall School of Business Executive Education will commemorate International Women’s Day with the launch of an inspiring and innovative program tailored specifically for women executives. The inaugural four-day program will be led by renowned business coach, former CEO, and USC professor Dr. Carol Geffner.

Dr. Geffner is a global expert in women and leadership and the author of the recent book, Building A New Leadership Ladder; Transforming Male-Dominated Organizations to Support Women on the Rise, published by M.I.T. Press. She will augment the course with world-class USC faculty, notable women executives, and the USC Marshall one-of-a-kind experiential learning center. This groundbreaking program will address complex issues facing executive women in 2025 while sharing new thinking, strategies, and practices.? Dr. Geffner will also welcome coveted guest speakers.?

“Women leaders, particularly in male-dominated industries, face immense obstacles,” Geffner said. “They must develop strategies to ensure their voices are heard, and work toward transforming organizations to foster greater support for women at all levels.”?

“While many outstanding women?and men?have fought the good fight, the reality is little has changed?for women ascending to the leadership ranks. We are proud to offer this innovative program?based upon Dr. Geffner’s research, as we prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025,” said Terance Wolfe, Executive Director, USC Marshall School of Business Executive Education.?

Participants in this exciting four-day journey will be partnered with an executive coach who will engage and challenge them through individual sessions during and for several months following the on-campus program.??

As International Women’s Day draws closer, Dr. Geffner is available to discuss real-time issues facing women in the workforce, trends, and how her upcoming program at USC Marshall School of Business Executive Education is an important key to unlocking future opportunities for women.?

“International Women’s Day is a special time to mark the important advances being made by women around the globe,” Geffner said. “This is a day to pause, acknowledge, and thank the many women who continue to pave the way for progress.”???

About Dr. Carol Geffner?

Dr. Carol J. Geffner, Ph.D. is President of Geffner Group, LLC, a global management consulting and executive coaching firm and until recently served as Professor of the Practice of Governance, Management and Policy at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy and Director of the Executive Master of Leadership Program. Geffner is also an affiliate of the Kets De Vries’ Institute, a global executive coaching firm headquartered in London.

As a distinguished authority in the field of leadership, Geffner works with CEOs and executive teams to shape strategies and practices that define successful leadership and organizations globally. Her new book, Building A New Leadership Ladder: Transforming Male-Dominated Organizations to Support Women on the Rise, was recently published by MIT Press and is a 2024 Axiom Business Book Award winner.

Geffner is a member of the Advisory Board at Claremont Graduate University’s Peter F. Drucker School of Management and the Leadership Development Advisory Council at the Los Angeles Police Department. She is a published author for Forbes Coaching Council as well as a former radio show host and a frequent speaker at conferences across the nation.

Geffner earned a Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto. She is also a UCLA certified corporate board member. For more information, please visit?https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/carolgeffner/

About USC?Marshall?Executive Education

USC?Marshall?Executive Education offers career-relevant, non-degree short programs designed to enhance the resilience, agility, and innovation of business professionals and executives. The Executive Education department also partners with organizations to create and deliver custom programs, symposiums, and conferences. With a team of experts and distinguished USC?Marshall?Faculty, the department delivers rigorous, results-driven learning solutions that maximize impact and drive lasting change. For more information, please visit?https://execed.marshall.usc.edu/

For more information regarding the Building a New Leadership Ladder: A Program for Women in Senior Leadership Roles, please visit our website at:? https://execed.marshall.usc.edu/programs/women-leadership-program/

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