Regional Institute for Health & Environmental Leadership

02/16/2023

Registration is now OPEN for RIHEL's Coaching Academy!
A comprehensive core coaching skills training and experience that builds a strong foundation in coaching competencies and practice. This eight-month program includes 86 hours of coaching-specific training and 10 hours of mentor coaching. The RIHEL Coaching Academy is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) and provides a direct pathway to an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. Click to learn more!

Faculty Questions Regarding the Coaching Academy or registration process? Please contact Leanne Jeffers, Program Director, through the form below, or call her at 303-871-3550.

07/28/2022

Applications are now open for RIHEL's Advanced Leadership Training Program (ALTP)!

For over 20 years, ALTP has helped health and environment professionals increase their leadership effectiveness and potential through engaging and enriching learning experiences. This year-long program provides participants with a foundation of exemplary leadership practices, the importance of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in leadership, focused assessments, practical skills development, and opportunities to expand their professional network.

The 2023 ALTP Cohort will follow the calendar year, January through October 2023 and includes THREE 3-day in-person events plus SIX one-day virtual sessions. This new schedule provides consistent connection to the program, the learning and the participant network while leveraging the best of both the in-person and virtual learning environments.

Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2022. Visit our website for more details.
https://www.rihel.org/programs-training-and-events/altp/

ALTP Faculty and Staff

03/29/2022

Register now for RIHEL's 19th Annual LIFE Event (Leadership Is For Everyone) on April 29, 2022. Presenting: Reimagining and Revitalizing Our Future: Equity- and Justice-Centered Leadership.

Early bird pricing until March 31st!
Scholarships available. See website for details and registration.
https://www.rihel.org/programs-training-and-events/leadership-is-for-everyone/

09/21/2021

A huge congratulations to RIHEL graduate Rachel Arndt for being nationally recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation's 40 under 40 in Public Health!

The de Beaumont Foundation created 40 Under 40 in Public Health to recognize leaders whose creativity and innovation are strengthening communities across the country. Learn how these bold solutions are improving health and changing lives.

09/02/2021

Congratulations to all the amazing RIHEL Award Winners at the Colorado Public Health Association’s 2021 Public Health in the Rockies Conference in Keystone, Colorado last week, including our very own Kathy Kennedy! Kathy was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award which honors a retired individual in public health for their significant contributions and leadership in public health.

This year’s award winners include several RIHEL Graduates and one ALTP 2022 Participant: Kim Boyd, Dawn Comstock, Grace Franklin, Heath Harmon, Meagan Hillman, Dawn James, Liane Jollon, Yvonne Long, Karen O’Brien, Jordana Sabella, and Jason Vahling.

A huge congratulations and round of applause to ALL of you for the incredible work you do!

06/16/2021

RIHEL is looking for our next Executive Director. Learn more about this exciting leadership career opportunity and please share among your networks.
https://jobs.du.edu/cw/en-us/job/493848/executive-director-parttime-regional-institute-for-health-environmental-leadership

05/13/2021

We invite you to join Leanne Jeffers, Director of RIHEL's Coaching Services, for a free presentation on May 17th from 1:00 - 2:00pm as part of International Coaching Week.

05/13/2021

An outstanding article co-authored by RIHEL's Executive Director, Kathy Kennedy published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, "The Pandemic Shows Why Philanthropy Should Support Efforts to Improve Leadership Practices Across the Globe."

The health crisis makes it clear that good leadership matters. But more funding is needed to understand what works and how it can be applied during the next crisis.

04/05/2021

The Is For Everyone Virtual Series begins April 16! Engage with other leaders through interactive sessions designed to help you manage change, prevent burnout, and facilitate great meetings, conversations, and negotiations.
https://www.rihel.org/programs-training-and-events/leadership-is-for-everyone/

03/16/2021

Our flagship Advanced Leadership Training Program (ALTP) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Cohort.
https://www.rihel.org/programs-training-and-events/altp/

For over 22 years, this program has helped health and environment professionals increase their leadership effectiveness and potential through engaging and enriching learning experiences, providing participants with a foundation of exemplary leadership practices, focused assessments, practical skill development, and opportunities to build their professional network. Applications accepted through April 30.

03/08/2021

https://www.rihel.org/programs-training-and-events/leadership-is-for-everyone/
The Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership (RIHEL) and the Colorado Environmental Health Association (CEHA) are co-hosting the annual Leadership Is for Everyone (LIFE) event! This 17th annual leadership education program is taking place as a 3-day interactive virtual series in April:

April 16, 2021 | 9:00am – 12:30pm (MT)
Transcending the Unknown: Becoming more resilient in the face of challenges and changes, presented by Kari Knutson. This engaging and timely presentation focuses on the value and importance of shifting perspectives, cultivating courage, and harnessing the power of compassion, especially given the significant world changes since March of 2020. Take away practical and actionable ideas that you can start using immediately.

April 23, 2021 | 9:00am – 12:30pm (MT)
Compassion Fatigue & Burnout Prevention, presented by Howard Baumgarten. Expand your awareness and understanding of compassion fatigue and burnout risks in the workplace, while learning how to manage symptoms, and prevent fatigue and burnout through applied cognitive, behavioral, and emotional interventions. Through exercises and breakout discussion, you will also take steps to develop your own written “Burnout Prevention/Burn-up Invention Plan.”

April 30, 2021 | 9:00am – 12:30pm (MT)
The accord Tool for Successful Negotiations, Influential Conversations (and Great Meetings), presented by Sara ‘Zora’ Boas. The same deep structure and process can be used to achieve influential conversations, successful negotiations, and great meetings. In this session, you will learn the six phases of the accord tool for transformation that leaders around the world use to engage people, take clear decisions together, gain real commitment, and generate powerful collaborative action.

Leadership Development and Networking Event REGISTER NOW NOTE: Registration closes at noon on April 14th. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! […]