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Following the remarkable interest in her appearance at the Global Forum of Women Leaders 2025, we are delighted to welcome Rose Cartolari back to Sofia for an exclusive masterclass on October 16, hosted by the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n
Having worked across Europe, the United States, Asia, and Africa, Rose is a globally recognized leadership advisor, executive coach, and Founder & CEO of RC Consulting. With over 3 decades of international experience, including senior roles at American Express and UNICEF, and as Co-Founder and former COO of Scharper Pharmaceuticals\u2014she brings a rare combination of strategic insight and hands-on leadership expertise.<\/p>\n
Rose has served on the Executive Board of European Women on Boards and is on the Advisory Board of DiverCity Magazine. An author, speaker, and educator, she has taught at Columbia Business School as well as other top European Universities and speaks across the globe on issues related to Leadership, Resilience and Leading in Turbulent Times.<\/p>\n
This exclusive masterclass combines neuroscience and real-world practice to give you practical tools to lead with impact\u2014without losing your authenticity. The training is for women only, and there are only 40 spots available.<\/p>\n
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\nOne of the most popular leadership experts, Rose Cartolari, is returning to Sofia for an exclusive masterclass on October 16 at the invitation of the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria and in response to the great interest generated by her participation in the Global Forum of Women Leaders 2025.<\/p>\n
Rose Cartolari is the Founder and CEO of RC Consulting, specialists in leadership advisory services and executive coaching for C-suite leaders and their teams. A recognized thought leader in the field, Rose brings over 35 years of experience across industries, including senior roles at American Express and UNICEF in the USA, and as Co-Founder, COO and Executive Board Member of Scharper Pharmaceuticals in Italy. Having lived and worked in India, Indonesia, Somalia, the USA, and Italy, Rose excels at aligning strategy and culture and performance across diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n
Rose has served on the Executive Board of European Women on Boards and is on the Advisory Board of DiverCity Magazine. An author, speaker, and educator, she has taught at Columbia Business School as well as other top European Universities and speaks across the globe on issues related to Leadership, Resilience and Leading in Turbulent Times.<\/p>\n
Based on neuroscience, practical leadership experience, and proven methods for developing influence, the program offers concrete tools and helps female leaders at the senior management level understand how influence works in complex organizations and how to leverage it strategically without losing their authenticity. The training is for women only, and there are only 40 spots available.<\/p>\n
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8:30 \u2013 9:00 a.m. \u2013 Registration and coffee<\/b><\/p>\n
9:00 \u2013 9:30 a.m. \u2013 Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n
What is Power?\u00a0 <\/span>What is Leadership? What makes a great Leader? Why is it so different today?<\/p>\n9:30 \u2013 11 a.m. Understanding Power and Influence with a Neuroscience Lens<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
How the brain responds to status, trust, uncertainty, and perceived threat in organizational environments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The impact of emotion, perception, and cognitive bias on influence, decision-making, and leadership dynamics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Recognizing how stress and reactivity affect communication, credibility, and the ability to influence effectively<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
11:00 \u2013 12:00 p.m. Emotional Intelligence in Practical Terms<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Understanding the drivers of Emotional Intelligence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Understand you personal EI profile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Leveraging EI to strengthen credibility and leadership impact Emotional regulation in challenging situations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Responding effectively under pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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12:00 \u2013 1:00 p.m. \u2013 Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n
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1:00 \u2013 3.00 p.m. Tools to Build Leadership Presence Under Pressure <\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Building resilience and leadership Presence \u2013 tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Developing executive presence and communication effectiveness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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3:00 \u2013 3.30 p.m. Break and partner exercise<\/b><\/p>\n
3:30 \u2013 4.30 p.m. Leading with Confidence and Intentional Influence<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Acting decisively and strategically<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Balancing authenticity and authority<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Applying learning to real leadership challenges Influencing across functions and stakeholders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Managing complexity and competing priorities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4.30 -5.00 p.m. Reflection and Action Planning<\/b><\/p>\n\n- \n
Key insights and takeaways<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Personal leadership commitments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Registration Fee prices:<\/strong>
Regular price:<\/strong> 350 EUR (including VAT)
EARLY BIRD<\/strong> 10% (315 EUR including VAT) until August 31, 2026 \u2013 the discount applies to members and partners<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Registration:” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” disabled=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
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One of the most popular leadership experts, Rose Cartolari, is returning to Sofia for an exclusive masterclass on October 16 at the invitation of the Council of Women in Business in Bulgaria and in response to the great interest generated by her participation in the Global Forum of Women Leaders 2025.<\/p>\n
Rose Cartolari is the Founder and CEO of RC Consulting, specialists in leadership advisory services and executive coaching for C-suite leaders and their teams. A recognized thought leader in the field, Rose brings over 35 years of experience across industries, including senior roles at American Express and UNICEF in the USA, and as Co-Founder, COO and Executive Board Member of Scharper Pharmaceuticals in Italy. Having lived and worked in India, Indonesia, Somalia, the USA, and Italy, Rose excels at aligning strategy and culture and performance across diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n
Rose has served on the Executive Board of European Women on Boards and is on the Advisory Board of DiverCity Magazine. An author, speaker, and educator, she has taught at Columbia Business School as well as other top European Universities and speaks across the globe on issues related to Leadership, Resilience and Leading in Turbulent Times.<\/p>\n
Based on neuroscience, practical leadership experience, and proven methods for developing influence, the program offers concrete tools and helps female leaders at the senior management level understand how influence works in complex organizations and how to leverage it strategically without losing their authenticity. The training is for women only, and there are only 40 spots available.<\/p>\n
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Regular price:<\/strong> 350 EUR (including VAT)
EARLY BIRD<\/strong> 10% (315 EUR including VAT) until August 31, 2026 \u2013 the discount applies to members and partners<\/p>\n\u00a0Registration is closed because all spots have been filled. You can send an email to office@womeninbusiness.bg, so we can add you to the waiting list in case a spot opens up.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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