U-Lead Institute learn | empower | aspire | develop

One-day institute. Hosted on January 20th, 2025.

Unlock your potential with a comprehensive leadership program designed to empower student-athletes. Through interactive sessions, you’ll explore your values and strengths to understand and define your personal brand, learn strategies to build and elevate your brand, and master essential career skills with resume and interview preparation. Equip yourself to lead on and off the field with confidence and purpose. Sessions will help you:

  • Identify and articulate your core values and unique strengths.
  • Develop a personal brand that aligns with your goals and identity.
  • Learn strategies to effectively build and maintain your brand.
  • Craft a professional resume that highlights your skills and experiences.
  • Understand the connection between leadership, branding, and career success.

Agenda:

9am: Breakfast and Introduction to Institute - Use this session to get to know the members in the program and the learning outcomes.

9:45am: Understanding Your Brand: Dive into activities that help you uncover your core values and strengths—because knowing yourself is the first step to owning your brand

11:30: Building Your Brand - Learn how personal branding drives NIL success with tips for building and managing your image through social media, community engagement, and professionalism, plus tools like Canva, Adobe, and Hootsuite.

12:30pm: Lunch

1pm: Resume & Interview Prep: Boost your resume and interview skills with tips to stand out, showcase your strengths, and make a lasting impression.

2pm: Final Reflections