Roundtables

*Please note, roundtables titles & times are subject to change due to schedule conflicts per our speakers.

Mentoring Roundtable – April 8, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Register through the conference app as space is limited to 70 participants per roundtable.

Join us for an engaging Mentoring Roundtable where dynamic discussions will drive your leadership and career growth. Each of the ten tables will accommodate 8 participants, including an expert speaker, and will focus on a specific theme for 25 minutes before rotating to the next table.

The roundtable sessions will provide an interactive and engaging environment where participants can discuss key topics related to leadership, career growth, and personal development. Each session will focus on a specific theme, offering practical strategies, expert insights, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Attendees will have the chance to share experiences, ask questions, and collaborate on solutions to overcome challenges and achieve their professional goals. These dynamic discussions are designed to empower individuals to lead confidently and advance their careers in diverse and evolving workplaces.

  1. Developing Leadership Presence: Techniques for enhancing personal leadership style and presence to make a stronger impact in your organization.
  2. Navigating Career Progression: Strategies for identifying and seizing opportunities for career growth and advancement within diverse work environments.
  3. Effective Networking for Career Growth: How to build and leverage a professional network to support career advancement and leadership development.
  4. Creating a Personal Leadership Brand: Building and communicating a leadership brand that aligns with career goals and organizational needs.
  5. Overcoming Barriers to Advancement: Addressing common obstacles faced by individuals from underrepresented backgrounds and strategies to overcome them.
  6. Mentorship as a Tool for Career Success: Leveraging mentorship relationships to gain insights, feedback, and opportunities that accelerate career progression.
  7. Balancing Leadership and Personal Development: Finding equilibrium between developing leadership skills and pursuing personal growth to ensure holistic career advancement.
  8. Building Resilience in Leadership: Techniques for developing resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges and setbacks in your career.
  9. Strategic Goal Setting for Career Advancement: How to set and achieve short-term and long-term career goals that align with your leadership aspirations.
  10. Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Leaders: Enhancing emotional intelligence to improve leadership effectiveness and build stronger relationships with teams.
  11. Navigating Organizational Politics: Strategies for understanding and maneuvering through organizational dynamics to advance your career.
  12. Harnessing Feedback for Growth: Techniques for soliciting and utilizing feedback to drive personal and professional development.
  13. Leading Through Change: Skills and strategies for leading effectively during periods of organizational change and uncertainty.
  14. Cultivating Emerging Leaders: Skills and Strategies for Early Career Success: Essential skills and strategies for individuals in the early stages of their leadership journey, including building credibility, effective communication, and developing a leadership mindset.