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Ohio University Sports Administration Alumni
Elevating Leadership Program
Created by Carolyne Savini (‘06) to Support Alumni, Connect Alumni, and Give-Back to OU MSA
Fall 2025 Cohort | 6 Meetings | September, October, November
Limited Spots Available
What is Elevating Leadership?
A three-month, results-driven leadership journey designed to help alumni sharpen their vision, transform team culture, and master communication.
By the end of this program, you’ll walk away with a clear leadership vision, actionable team-building strategies, and communication techniques to lead with confidence.
Developed exclusively for alumni of Ohio University Sports Administration MSA/OMSA to guide and hone:
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Identify your most authentic and impactful leadership vision and create ways to put it in action.
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Architect the experience of the culture you wish to create among your team and create the action steps to execute it.
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Elevate the impact of your communication to ensure direct, honest feedback with your team and establish clear expectations for the future.
The Work
How the Program Works
Over three months, we’ll focus on one transformative leadership theme each month: Vision, Culture, and Communication. These pillars form the foundation of every successful executive and leadership journey.
The approach is designed to be practical and actionable, making it easy to integrate into your daily work life while driving meaningful growth.
What You’ll Experience
Each monthly session includes:
Coach-led discussions to challenge your thinking and expand your leadership perspective.
Interactive group conversations that foster collaboration and peer learning among fellow alumni.
Actionable handouts and tools to help you apply new strategies and insights between sessions.
Why It Works
This program is built for busy leaders. Intentionally light on “homework” but rich in real-world application. You’ll leave each session with clear takeaways, ready to test and implement them immediately, building momentum as you define your leadership vision, strengthen your team culture, and enhance your communication.
Your Coach & Leader
Carolyne created this program because she saw the need for accessible, intentional leadership development for professionals in the the sports and entertainment industry. Too often, one-on-one executive coaching is seen as a costly option reserved for top-tier executives. This program is designed to bring high-quality coaching tools and strategies to alumni who want to lead with clarity and confidence.
Over her two-decade career, Carolyne has dedicated herself to supporting leaders in achieving their goals through elevating talent, including spearheading executive succession planning, leading executive recruiting and onboarding for Activision Blizzard, now a division of Microsoft. She holds credentials as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Certified Executive Coach.
Carolyne is a proud 2006 graduate of Ohio University MSA and returns to campus year after year to mentor and support students. With every program she leads, she remains to committed to giving back to the OU community. 10% of all proceeds from this program is donated to the OU Sports Ad Fund. Learn more about Carolyne.
Program Details
Dates & Time
Thursdays at Noon ET
September 11 & 25 | October 9 & 23 | November 6 & 19*
via Zoom
The Investment
$849 one-time payment
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$300 per month
*November 19 is a Wednesday, not a Thursday; calendar invites will be sent at the end of August
What they’re saying about the program
Feedback from Previous Cohorts
“The ability to connect as a small group was very valuable. Carolyne crated a space where we could talk openly, be vulnerable, and share thoughts with peers.”
“Carolyne has a passion for what she does and will deliver value and tactical takeaways. I appreciated her input and teaching as well as the real life examples from her career that she shared.”
“The program is a great balance of dedicated time without being too overwhelming to commit to it. I generated valuable and actionable takeaways that remain front of mind for me.”
"You will be challenged to think deeper about more intangible leadership topics and will begin to recognize concepts from the program in your day-to-day."
"This is a productive and engaging program that will allow you to grow as a leader - both in finding what works well and in finding blindspot areas for improvement."
"The program allows for a vulnerable exploration of how you want to show up as a leader with yourself and with others - in all aspects of life.”
“You will get time to be present and think deeply. You will learn from content and that others face similar issues. There is power in growing together and being reminded we are not alone in any given situation.”
FAQs
How many people will be in the cohort?
The cohort requires a minimum of four (4) people to run and will be limited to 10 participants.
Will we be talking about our own leadership challenges?
Yes, and, the focus will be on you versus the details of who and what makes anything challenging for you. While you can bring anything to the group, it is not necessary or advised to share names or specific details of anything that might be perceived as confidential to your organization.
I’m concerned about confidentiality. How will that be handled?
This program is designed to be a safe, confidential space and will operate under Chatham House Rule. If you feel like you are unable to commit to confidentiality, you will not be permitted to join the cohort.
What if I cannot make a session?
Sessions will be recorded and any materials shared will be distributed to the participants.
What if I know I cannot make at least two sessions?
It is recommended to attend at least two-thirds of the sessions. If you know you cannot make three or more sessions due to your schedule, it is advised to join the next Elevating Your Leadership cohort. Dates TBD.
I don’t manage any people but want to elevate my leadership. May I join the cohort?
This program is specifically designed for managers of people. If you like the topic but are not managing a team of people, connect with Carolyne and let her know of your interest in group programming for you and your peers.
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