Being an effective leader is not about your title — it’s about your ability to influence outcomes and inspire others. Join New York Times best-selling author, Courtney Lynch, as she shares leadership best practices that will allow you to thrive during times of challenge and change.
Focusing on how you can best embrace risk, lead boldly and unlock your personal power — this engaging keynote will add value to leaders seeking to develop themselves and grow their impact.
Leveraging her diverse leadership experiences, and work inside organizations like Facebook, Google, FedEx and Walmart — this session will explore practices and behaviors that allow you to elevate your leadership for maximum results.
You’ll enjoy Courtney’s fun, thoughtful and candid presentation style and will conclude the session with:
A new, refined definition of leadership
An understanding of how to win with risk
Insight into your strengths and opportunities for development as a leader
Awareness of how fear kills more dreams than failure
Insight into of why mindset matters and how to shift yours to allow for growth
Clear next steps for leading your life in ways that matter to you
Attend one of our three engaging breakout sessions centered around imposter syndrome, authentic leadership and creating bold culture!
Culture by Design: Turning Intentional Strategy into Performance
In today’s dynamic workplace, culture is not a perk — it's a performance strategy. Organizations with intentionally designed culture strategies outperform those that leave culture to chance. In this session, you'll learn why culture is the backbone of organizational success and how to begin shaping a culture strategy that aligns with your values, elevates engagement, and drives performance. Walk away with a practical framework, powerful insights and immediate actions to begin building a workplace culture that works — for people and results.
You Belong Here: Overcoming Your Imposter Syndrome
In this interactive workshop, we explore the experience of imposter syndrome — the persistent feeling of self-doubt and fear of being exposed as a “fraud,” even in the face of accomplishments and evidence of success. Participants will learn to recognize the common signs, understand the psychological roots, and explore how imposter feelings show up. We will discuss strategies for removing the imposter voice from our lives, leaving participants with practical tools to challenge self-limiting beliefs, cultivate self-compassion, and step more fully into their capabilities.
Authenticity in Action: Harnessing Your Unique Lens to Transform Your World and Work
In a world that often encourages conformity, there is immense power in embracing and expressing your true, authentic self. This interactive breakout will help you explore what shapes your perception so you can minimize limitations and maximize your potential to amplify your presence. By engaging in thoughtful reflection and gaining actionable insights, you’ll identify key areas where you can deepen your authenticity, building stronger connections, achieving greater clarity, and step into a more empowered version of yourself.
Chief People and Performance Officer, People Forward
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Lunch and Networking
1 p.m. | Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Missed the breakout you wanted in the morning? You're in luck — all three sessions will be repeated in the afternoon so you don’t have to miss a thing!
2 p.m. | Networking Break
2:10 p.m. | Sponsor Remarks
2:15 p.m. | Leading Out Loud: Bold Moves and Real Talk from Women Who Walk the Walk
In a world full of noise and pressure to “fit the mold,” what does it really mean to lead boldly and stay true to yourself? Join us for an unfiltered, inspiring conversation with Michigan women who’ve broken barriers, taken risks and led with heart. This fireside chat goes beyond titles — it’s about the real stories, the pivotal moments and the bold moves that shaped their leadership journeys. Expect laughter, truth bombs and serious motivation to step more fully into your own power.
