L.E.A.D.S.(TM) A One-Day Intensive to Unlock Leadership in Healthcare at Every Level

L.E.A.D.S.^TM: A One-Day Intensive to Unlock Leadership in Healthcare at Every Level

with Dr. Fatima Chzala, PharmD

Hosted by: Beta Chi Chapter, Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, Medical University of South Carolina

January 31, 2026

8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Event Flyer: Click here

Registration: https://plsleadershipconference.eventsmart.com/

Location: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Pharmcy (173 Ashley Avenue Charleston, SC 29425)

Fees: $92.70 for pharmacists & other healthcare professionals, $61.80 for pharmacy technicians, $61.80 for residents, and $46.34 for health professions students (who must bring their ID badge at the time of registration).

Event Overview:

Healthcare professionals today are expected to lead across teams, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute at the strategic level—yet few receive formal training on how to lead effectively in these high-stakes environments.

L.E.A.D.S.™ is a one-day, 6-hour continuing education (CE) experience designed specifically for healthcare professionals and students who want to increase their leadership confidence, communication effectiveness, and strategic value—regardless of their title or practice setting.

Grounded in five powerful leadership themes, L.E.A.D.S.™ equips participants to:

Lead from within – by building self-awareness, confidence, and emotional intelligence
Elevate strategic thinking – to align daily decisions with big-picture goals
Advance communication that builds trust – to strengthen relationships and improve collaboration
Develop inclusive high-performing teams – by creating a culture of engagement, accountability
Strengthen influence without authority – using tools to lead laterally and drive change from any role

What participants will gain:

A personalized leadership development action plan
Practical communication and trust-building system
A healthcare-adapted strategic thinking model
Team engagement strategies for diverse environments
The confidence to influence without a formal title
Peer discussions and leadership insights grounded in healthcare

Whether you're new to leadership or looking to elevate your impact, L.E.A.D.S.™ will equip you with the mindset and tools to thrive in today's dynamic healthcare landscape.

Event Speaker:

Dr. Fatima Ghzala, PharmD

Dr. Fatima Ghzala is a passionate pharmacy leader and certified leadership trainer dedicating her career to helping healthcare professionals unlock their full potential. For more than 20 years, she has led pharmacy teams across Europe and the United States in hospital, retail, and pharmaceutical industry settings—bringing a global, well-rounded leadership perspective to every engagement.

In addition of being a certified leadership trainer and coach with Full Potential Development, Dr. Fatima Ghzala is also a clinical pharmacist at Pelham Medical Center in Greer, SC, where she leads the Meds2Beds program, guiding patients through safe and effective medication transitions from hospital to home.

A trailblazer in leadership development, Dr. Fatima Ghzala is the visionary behind the first-ever state association Leadership Certificate Program for pharmacy professionals—setting a new benchmark for credentialed leadership training in pharmacy practice at a state level.

As the founder of Full Potential Development, she creates and delivers energizing, results-driven CE sessions and leadership experiences tailored for healthcare professionals. Her signature style combines energy, practical insight, and deep relevance to the participants world. Because for her, it’s not about training healthcare professionals, it’s about developing leaders and creating transformative experiences that elevate individuals, teams, and organizations.

Dr. Fatima Ghzala has no financial disclosures

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

Discuss self-leadership strategies to improve emotional intelligence and personal effectiveness in healthcare
Use strategic thinking models to align daily actions with long-term organizational and patient care goals
Demonstrate communication techniques that build trust and promote a positive team environment in healthcare settings
Implement inclusive leadership practices to enhance team performance, accountability and engagement
Identify strategies to lead across departments without formal authority

Program Agenda:

8:00 - 9:45 AM	Registration Open/ Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 AM	Welcome and Announcements
9:00 - 10:30 AM	Session 1: Lead from Within
10:30 - 10:45 AM	BREAK
10:45 - 12:15 PM	Session 2: Elevate Strategic Thinking
12:15 - 1:15 PM	LUNCH
1:15 - 2:45 PM	Session 3: Advance Communication that Builds Trust (with DISC)
2:45 - 3:00 PM	BREAK
3:00 - 4:30 PM	Session 4: Develop Inclusive High-Performing Teams & Strengthen Influence without Authoriy
4:30 PM	Closing

Date: Jan 31, 2026 08:45 AM - 04:30 PM

CE Hours

6.00

CE Units

0.600

Activity Type

Application

Target Audience(s)

Pharmacists
Pharmacy Technicians

Accreditation(s)

The University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Co-Sponsor(s)

Requirements for CE Credit

Participants must sign in upon arrival and have attendance verified.

To claim credit for this activity, participants must complete the online program evaluation and must update their accounts to properly reflect their month/day of birth and correct NABP e-Profile ID. To register with NABP or look up your NABP e-Profile ID, please click on the CPE Monitor logo below to be directed to their site.

Credit that is claimed greater than 60 days from the date of the program will be automatically rejected by the CPE Monitor. Claiming credit within 30 days of the live program will ensure that any issues with transmission to the CPE Monitor can be rectified in advance of the 60-day deadline. If you would like a paper statement of credit, you may print an individual statement or a transcript from your NABP e-Profile.

Sat, Jan 31, 2026