Leadership Coaching Bootcamp (non-degree seeking): Four-Session Series

Register Now for Leadership Coaching Bootcamp (non-degree seeking): Four-Session Series

Price: $395
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: J. Henry Schroeder Boardroom, Library Second Floor
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Leadership coaching is an effective approach to develop employees through customized development plans, setting expectations, providing regular feedback, and having one on one conversations. The goal of this program is to apply a coaching approach to leadership that will build up the capacity of managers and supervisors to improve the performance of their direct reports.

This series begins on September 8, 2026, and meets again on September 22, October 6, and October 20. 

SESSION 1:

• Introduction to leadership theory
• Characteristics of effective leaders
• What is coaching? What is not coaching?

SESSION 2:

• Introduction to behavioral change
• How leaders can help change behaviors

SESSION 3:

• Applying effective leadership and behavioral change to coaching
• Framework for leadership coaching

SESSION 4:

• Application of leadership coaching
• Providing effective feedback
• Tools for leadership coaching

A 10% discount is available to organizations sending six or more participants. Call 812-488-1046 for more details.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and is the faculty director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.

Recreating Your Paycheck in Retirement

Register Now for Recreating Your Paycheck in Retirement

Price: $49
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor: Jordan Whitledge, CFA, CFP

After decades of earning a regular paycheck, retirement requires a new approach to creating reliable monthly income. This practical, one-evening workshop is designed for adults who are approaching retirement or have recently retired and want greater confidence in their financial future.

Participants will learn how to:

• Estimate retirement income needs and identify potential income gaps.
• Maximize Social Security benefits through informed claiming strategies.
• Develop a sustainable spending plan for retirement.
• Understand how taxes affect retirement income.
• Create an investment strategy designed to generate reliable income.
• Avoid common financial and behavioral mistakes that can impact long-term retirement security.

Throughout the session, participants will complete a personalized retirement income worksheet using their own financial information, leaving with a clearer understanding of their retirement income outlook and a practical action plan for the future. No financial background is required.

Who Should Attend: Adults nearing retirement, newly retired individuals, and couples planning for retirement together. Spouses and partners are encouraged to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring their Social Security statement and an estimate of their retirement account balances, although approximate figures are sufficient.

Jordan M. Whitledge, CFA, CFP®, MBA, is Lead Advisor and Investment Strategist at Donaldson Capital Management and an adjunct economics instructor at the University of Southern Indiana. A recognized expert in retirement planning and investments, he has been featured in CNBC, Reuters, and Investopedia and is an active leader in the Evansville community.

Changing How You Work with AI

Register Now for Changing How You Work with AI

Price: $65 (Lunch provided)
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

AI can do far more than answer questions. It can become a practical partner in the way you work every day. This interactive workshop is designed for professionals who have experimented with AI but want to move beyond occasional use to developing more effective, consistent work habits.

Participants will examine their current workflows to identify where AI can save time, improve decision-making, reduce repetitive tasks, and enhance productivity. Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, you'll practice advanced prompting and delegation techniques that transform AI from a simple tool into an ongoing collaborative assistant. You'll leave with a personalized action plan to help you immediately apply what you've learned in your own workplace.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify where AI is underutilized in their current workflow and recognize opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Apply practical prompting and delegation techniques to real workplace tasks, creating a more iterative and productive partnership with AI.
• Develop a personalized two-week action plan to build one new AI-powered work habit that increases productivity and effectiveness.

This workshop is ideal for individuals who have a basic familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot and are ready to take the next step toward working smarter with AI.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits. 

Critical Thinking for Better Decisions

Register Now for Critical Thinking for Better Decisions

Price: $65 (Lunch provided)
Date: November 11, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Eykamp Hall, Room 252, Ridgway University Center
Instructor: Timothy A. Dickel, PhD

Strong decision-making begins with strong thinking. In today's fast-paced workplace, it's easy to rely on assumptions, react too quickly, or overlook the factors that lead to better outcomes. This interactive workshop will help you strengthen your critical thinking skills so you can make more informed, confident decisions when facing complex challenges.

Participants will learn how to recognize the cognitive biases that can influence judgment, use a practical framework to uncover the root cause of workplace problems, and apply proven techniques to evaluate situations more effectively. Throughout the session, you'll work through real-world examples and leave with actionable strategies you can immediately apply in your own role.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify cognitive biases and assumptions that commonly distort workplace decisions.
• Apply a structured method to diagnose the root cause of ambiguous problems instead of jumping to solutions.
• Reframe a current workplace challenge using the tools from the session and develop a concrete next step for moving forward.

Dr. Timothy A. (Tad) Dickel serves as the Executive in Residence in Leadership and the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Leadership program at the University of Evansville. In addition, he is the President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC and serves as a leadership and strategy consultant for businesses, universities, and nonprofits.