Women’s Summit Education

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Opening Session (2:00 - 3:00 PM)
The Confidence Cure: How to Overcome Self-Doubt & Play Full Out

Marli Williams, Featured Speaker

One of the major things holding leaders back from what they really want is the confidence to believe in themselves and the courage to go after it. A universal challenge leaders face is self-doubt, fear, anxiety, and overwhelm. Confidence is the cure. Confidence is the medicine that gives people the ability to lead, innovate, and create positive change in the world. This interactive presentation is designed to inspire and empower the audience to overcome self-doubt so that they can play full out in every area of their lives.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify specific instances of self-doubt and develop strategies to challenge those limiting beliefs.
  • Cultivate a growth mindset that embraces challenges, views setbacks as learning opportunities, and focuses on continuous improvement.
  • Identify and leverage leadership strengths and past successes to build self-efficacy and increase their confidence in their abilities.
     

About the Featured Speaker:

Marli is a dynamic and inspiring speaker and coach who ignites the spark within transformational leaders. Known for her infectious enthusiasm, she's dedicated to helping others unlock their full potential.

As the Ambassador of Being Stoked, Marli believes in the power of positive energy and the transformative impact it can have. However, she understands the challenges that come with entrepreneurship, including the uncertainty, self-doubt, and overwhelming workload.

Having taken a bold leap of faith to pursue her dreams, Marli shares her personal experiences and insights to empower others to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. She emphasizes the importance of embracing the unknown, trusting the process, and taking action, even when it feels daunting.

Session II (3:30 - 4:30 PM)

Branching Out: Roundtable Conversations

Marci Williams, Speaker

These gatherings offer space to meet new peers, share your unique experience, and gain fresh perspectives. Engage in meaningful conversations, explore diverse viewpoints, and collaboratively brainstorm solutions to the challenges you face. Create lasting bonds with others who can support and uplift you on your journey. You'll have the opportunity to select the topics that are most relevant to your current stage of growth. You will be able to select the two topics allowing you to explore areas that resonate with you most.

Learning Objectives:
 
  • Gain valuable insights and alternative perspectives on their personal and professional development by engaging in open and honest discussions with others from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Collaboratively brainstorm and identify creative solutions to the challenges they face in their personal and professional growth journeys.
  • Build meaningful and supportive relationships with others who share similar aspirations and can offer ongoing encouragement and support.
 

WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 12
Session III (8:00 - 9:00 AM)

Cultivating Authentic Leadership
Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, Associate Executive Director, Member Experience, American College of Emergency Physicians
Alyssa Staats, Marketing & Communications Director, Polk Mechanical Company
Rebecca Vice, MPA, Assistant City Manager, City of Allen
Sarah Riggins, CEM, Director, Workforce Development, Texas Nursery & Landscape Association - Moderator
 
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring panel discussion featuring leading women who are breaking barriers and redefining leadership. This session will delve into the power of authenticity, transparency, and vulnerability in leadership roles, and explore strategies for women to excel in the workplace.

Learning Objectives:
 
  • Discover how to bring your true self to your leadership role and inspire others thorugh genuine connection.
  • Learn from experienced leaders as they share insights on navigating culture and advocating for equal opportunities.
  • Identify challenges women in leadership face and learn techniques to advocate for yourself.
 

Session IV (9:30 - 10:30 AM)

Growing Your Influence: Leadership Beyond Titles
Julie Marshall, CAE, CMP, DES, Director of Education, Texas Library Association
Ann Pargac, CAE, CMP, Director of Education, Texas Hospital Association
Angela Russell, CAE, CMP, Associate Executive Director, Texas Veterinary Medical Association
Sandra Bench, CMP, CASE, Sr. Business Development Director, Freeman - Moderator
 
How do you inspire change, motivate teams, or persuade others, even without a formal leadership position? Join us for a panel discussion that will explore the art of influence and empower you to lead from any position. This session will provide you with practical strategies to enhance your influence, gain respect, and achieve your goals, regardless of your title or position. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, you'll gain valuable insights to take your career to the next level.

Learning Objectives:
 
  • Learn how to cultivate strong, authentic connections with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Explore the persuasive communication to inspire and motivate others.
  • Discover how to identify and harness your unique strengths to influence decision-making.
  • Learn how to navigate complex organizational dynamics and build alliances.
 

Closing Session (10:45 - 11:45 AM)

Fruitful Friction™: Staying in Conversation for Productive Outcomes
Hilary Blair, Featured Speaker, CEO, ARTiculate: Real&Clear

Friction is inevitable--and conflict doesn't have to be. In human interations, friction generates the traction we need to stay grounded and navigate conversations effectively. When embraced, friction sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and leads to creative solutions. However, when friction is mistaken for conflict or avoided entirely, we risk shutting down progress and sliding off course.

Fruitful Friction™ equips participants with the tools to turn natural workplace tensions into opportunities for growth, alignment, and success. By deepening self-awareness and sharpening communication skills, this approach helps teams invite diverse perspectives, normalize differences, and unlock their full potential.

In today's high-stakes business environment, advanced communication is critical. Through practical exercises and actionable strategies, Hilary will guide participants in harnessing the energy of friction to strengthen relationships, foster innovation, and catalyze team creativity.

Learning Objectives:
 
  • Learn strategies to harness the energy of friction in meetings and conversations, turning it into opportunities for team collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving.
  • Develop techniques to remain engaged and productive during high-stakes or everyday discussions, avoiding common pitfalls like avoidance or escalation.
  • Build self-awareness to recognize and manage personal reactions that may derail conversations, creating a more open and effective environment for collaboration.

About the Featured Speaker:

Hilary Blair is a keynote speaker (CSP), champion of human connection, and the CEO of ARTiculate: Real&Clear. She is impassioned by moving beyond habits and learned behaviors to uncover what is unique and authentic in individuals and groups. A presentation and speaking voice expert, Hilary is a highly regarded coach and facilitator working extensively across the globe with a variety of businesses including Maersk, Starbucks, Slalom and AWS.

Whether working on leadership communication with members of the C-Suite, or facilitating workshops using improvisation to improve communication skills, Hilary's 35 plus years of training combined with her professional stage, film, and voiceover career present a unique and essential skill set. She and the ARTiculate team partner with HR departments to co-create experiential learning events that activate individual presence and team effectiveness.

Hilary is certified in Conversational Intelligence and CultureTalk, trained in ORSC and a current Vistage Speaker. She earned her CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and is an active member of NSA Colorado and NSA National.  She is also a former board member of VASTA – the Voice and Speech Trainers Association. She has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, BuzzFeed, and numerous podcasts. Hilary holds an MFA in acting from the National Theatre Conservatory and a BA from Yale University.

 

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