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Women's Leadership Summit

Join us for an empowering journey at our upcoming Women's Leadership Summit, where we celebrate the essence of strength and community. This year's theme, "Better Me, Better You," encapsulates our collective commitment to personal growth and mutual support in the journey towards leadership excellence.

Date: Wednesday, August 28th
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Registration 8:30am)
Location: LongHouse Visitor Center
9209 W. 179th St.
Overland Park, KS 66013

Theme: Better Me, Better You

Keynote Speaker: Coming Soon

Event Highlights:

Inspirational Speakers: Immerse yourself in insightful talks delivered by renowned leaders who have blazed trails in their respective fields. Gain invaluable wisdom and inspiration to fuel your leadership journey.
Dynamic Networking: Forge meaningful connections with like-minded women from diverse backgrounds. Expand your network, exchange ideas, and collaborate for mutual growth and success.
Strengths Discovery: Dive deep into the realm of Strengths Finder as we explore how understanding and leveraging your strengths can propel you towards personal and professional fulfillment.

Important Registration Details:

To ensure a complete experience for all participants, all attendees must complete the StrengthsFinder quiz prior to the event. If you have already taken the quiz recently, please include your top 5 strengths in the registration form. If you have not, quiz information will sent to you later in the summer.

Registration Deadline: August 23, 2024

Keynote Speaker: Lindsay Roberts

A Topeka native, Dr. Lindsay Roberts is a coach, speaker, and advocate for workplace voices. Lindsay's journey includes a Master's in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of Denver and a Doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University. She is also a Certified Strengths Coach through Gallup, using her expertise to help individuals and teams leverage their unique talents for maximum impact. With over a decade of experience, Lindsay is on a mission to champion psychological safety in organizations. It all started with her doctoral research exploring this vital topic in nuclear energy hybrid teams, igniting a passion to turn theory into action. She strives to boost employee engagement, safety, and company success.

Lindsay’s professional experience ranges from training resilience for the U.S. Army to shaping talent at a Fortune 500 company. Throughout it all, Lindsay holds onto one truth: relationships matter most. Whether she's crafting leadership programs or sending a heartfelt note, Lindsay's focus remains on building connections that truly count.