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From Manager to Leader: What It Really Takes Virtual Panel Discussion – 1 Hour Making the leap from managing tasks to truly leading people is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—career transitions. This dynamic virtual panel brings together seasoned experts in executive coaching, leadership and organizational development, and talent management to explore what it really takes to step into leadership with impact and authenticity. Through real-world insights and candid conversation, our panelists will unpack the skills, mindsets, and behaviors that distinguish effective leaders from competent managers. Participants will gain practical takeaways on how to inspire and influence others, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and accelerate their own leadership journey. Whether you’re newly promoted, aspiring to higher levels of responsibility, or guiding others through this shift, this conversation will offer valuable perspectives to help you succeed.   About Our Panelists: Jayme Purinton, MBA, PCC helps senior executives and managers who are ready to make a conscious investment in themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Recognizing that effective leaders cannot do everything alone, they often seek Jayme’s partnership to gather data, analyze findings, and provide organization design, talent management, or strategy recommendations. Jayme’s work is centered on driving continual growth and development for both the organization as a whole and for high-potential or high-performing employees through coaching.   With two decades of coaching experience, Deb Busser, MA, MCC partners with C-suite and senior-level leaders who are committed to their own evolution as they navigate new challenges. A trusted growth partner to executives from more than 45 countries, Deb supports leaders in becoming more intentional about what they create in their organizations and in their lives. Her client list includes Fortune 500 companies, pre-IPO start-ups, professional service firms, and non-profit organizations, and she has provided individual leadership coaching and group facilitation for many Harvard Business School executive education programs.   Heather Andersen, MSBA, PCC works with leaders to leverage powerful communication, emotional intelligence and influencing skills so they can create a visible impact in their organizations. Heather specializes in coaching analytically minded executives who want to shift how they engage with others and achieve even greater success. She works often with engineers, scientists and those with high levels of technical knowledge. She has worked with CEOs, VPs and Directors across a range of industries. With over a decade of experience working with a wide range of fortune 500 clients, Heather helps leaders capitalize on their strengths, recognize where they would benefit from change, and shift their behaviors sustainably.

Master the Moment: Bridging the Gap Between Instinctive Reaction and Intentional Leadership In today’s climate of relentless change, uncertainty and instability, even the most experienced professionals can struggle to show up as their best selves. Under stress, we default to reactive patterns, including overthinking, over-functioning or overcompensating. These instinctive reactions erode trust, undermine collaboration and weaken performance. To address this issue, much of the discussion has focused on managing change. It’s impossible, however, to manage the onslaught of external forces driving pressure, which will only continue to accelerate and evolve over time. The most effective approach for leaders is to learn to manage themselves and others through these changes. In this session, leadership coach and consultant Kim Meninger introduces the LEADS framework, an actionable system to help professionals quickly shift from reaction to intentionality under pressure. Audiences will walk away with: A deeper understanding of what drives reactive behavior in high-stakes moments. A practical framework to quickly shift from reactivity to intentional, values-based leadership. Strategies to consistently show up as the leader others trust and want to follow. About Kim Meninger As a leadership coach, consultant and keynote speaker, Kim Meninger leverages psychological insight, business acumen and leadership experience to help leaders recognize and disrupt the internal triggers that limit their impact. Her work empowers leaders to operate with greater confidence, courage and consistency.  She has lived this work, first as a leader inside high-demand tech environments like EMC and Monster, and now as a trusted speaker and coach to leaders at Salesforce, Amazon, Biogen, Pfizer, Bain Capital and many others. Kim’s approach to helping leaders navigate high-growth, rapidly changing business landscapes goes beyond theory. It’s practical, actionable and designed to create lasting business value.  When leaders learn to better lead themselves under intense and unrelenting pressure, they make better decisions, communicate more effectively and drive stronger results across the board. To learn more about Kim, visit www.LinkedIn.com/in/KimMeninger.   💻 Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81444245227?pwd=GHvPj7ELa5yC98lvuYCImTQ7oDLkiA.1 📅 Download Calendar Invite

Many women build successful careers by being collaborative, dependable, and willing to step in when needed. These strengths build trust and create opportunities. But as leadership responsibilities grow, they can also make one of leadership's most essential skills surprisingly difficult: saying no. Whether it means agreeing to an unrealistic timeline, taking on work that belongs to someone else, avoiding disappointing a respected colleague, or saying yes to one more request that pulls attention away from strategic priorities, many leaders find themselves absorbing pressure rather than holding a clear line. Learn How to Say No as a Leader Join Rebecca Gay for an interactive 75-minute session exploring what it takes to identify a limit and hold it under pressure. Participants will explore how to communicate boundaries in a way that others can hear, trust, and respect while preserving the professional relationships they value. Participants will practice communicating boundaries in a way that others can hear, trust, and respect while preserving the relationships that matter to them. Through guided reflection, partner exercises, and small-group practice, attendees will explore how hesitation, over-accommodation, and urgency can show up in their voice and presence. Together, participants will experiment with small but meaningful shifts that can change how their boundaries are communicated and received. In This Session, You Will Explore why saying no can become increasingly difficult as leadership responsibilities grow. Recognize how over-accommodation and pressure can affect your leadership presence. Practice identifying and communicating boundaries. Learn how to hold your ground while maintaining important professional relationships. Strengthen your ability to focus on strategic priorities rather than absorbing responsibilities that do not belong to you. Registration Join Women Accelerators for this engaging and experiential leadership session and explore what happens when saying yes to everything begins to get in the way of effective leadership. Zoom meeting information will be included in the ticket upon RSVP. Check out more about Rebecca Gay by visiting her website.