CREW: Leadership Training Series
This is a CREW Two-Part Leadership Training Series.
Part 1: Wholehearted Leadership: Guiding Teams Through Life and Societal Shifts Through The 5 Leadership Dimensions – A Two-Part Series on May 28, 2026 from 9:30am – 11:30am
This workshop will introduce health center leadership to the 5 co-active leadership dimensions (the leader within, the leader in front, the leader beside, the leader behind, and the leader in the field) and ways in which they can move through these dimensions in order to guide their teams through life and societal shifts occurring in their immediate lives and the lives of those they care for at the health center. This session will also include scenarios and a breakout session to deepen the dialogue and co-create with their peers’ ways in which to be more of a wholehearted leader.
As a result of attending this session, participants will:
- Understand the five Co-Active Leadership Dimensions and when to embody each.
- Practice shifting between leadership dimensions through scenarios.
- Cocreate strategies to lead with authenticity and support team resilience.
Part 2: Leading Without Burning Out Your Team: Strategic Decision-Making in High- Demand Environments on June 4, 2026 from 9:30am – 11:30am
This session introduces leaders to the concept of strategic refusal, a practical, research–based approach published in the Harvard Business Review for recognizing when and how to say “no” to unrealistic demands in a thoughtful, principled, and mission aligned way. Using the Execution Feasibility vs. Strategic Importance matrix, participants will explore scenarios from each quadrant and learn how to navigate high pressure requests without compromising team wellbeing or health center priorities. We will apply the framework to a real challenge simulation they may be currently facing, helping the audience at the workshop strengthen decision–making clarity and prevent burnout for themselves and their teams.
As a result of this training attendees will:
- Learn the concept of strategic refusal and why it matters for team wellbeing and the retention of talented staff.
- Use the Execution Feasibility vs. Strategic Importance matrix to make clearer decisions during high stress and workload seasons.
- Develop practical approaches for responding to high-pressure requests without burning yourself out or your team.
Presented by Alis Marachelian, MPH, CPCC, PCC, Leadership & Whole-Life Co-Active Coach.
$75 for CCALAC Members & Affiliates
$100 for non-members
Instructor Biography:
Alis is a catalyst for exponential growth, partnerships, and for positive visions to evolve. She is a Leader with 30+ years of proven results, sharp skills in the spectrum of program development, motivational communication, evaluation, and management. Alis has a Master’s degree in Public Health and seasoned experience in the field of community health, education, and social impact programs. She has passionately worked with multi- heritage individuals and folks from diverse social and economic backgrounds. Being a “third culture kid” has given Alis a keen understanding of changing world affairs and mindful humility. Alis professionally coaches & supports the learning of Leaders and their team members with a co-active approach through individual & group sessions. By using an innate compassionate militant approach, she guides and expands their self-awareness, so they easily walk through the symbolic stones of fire and bring meaningful change into the world. Alis is a well-anchored optimist and believes that life needs to be lived out loud. She longs to work in synergy with people who want to leave this world a little (a lot!) better than how they found it.