WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator

WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator is our annual half-day leadership conference. It will be a jam-packed day of personalized programming that includes hands-on leadership workshops, a keynote lunch with several TED-Style talks, and the opportunity for attendees to make meaningful connections with other like-minded women in our community.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: July 18, 2024
Time: 9am-2pm
Location: Wilmington Convention Center

2024 tickets on sale soon!

We’re bringing everyone together for lunch and TED-style talks on Your Story. Hear from several inspiring women as they share more about how they accelerated to the next level and stepped outside their comfort zones.

Learn more about our keynote lunch speakers!
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Quiet Your Inner Critic and Unleash the Power of Pleasure

Presented by Annette Freeman, Owner, The Goddess Portal

In the hustle and bustle of professional life, it’s not uncommon for women to find themselves consumed by the relentless chatter of their inner critic. You know what I’m talking about – that incessantly, nagging voice that brings up all your doubts and insecurities.

Picture this: You’re stepping into uncharted territory, perhaps launching a new project, a new business, or taking on a leadership role. Suddenly, that familiar inner critic rears its head, casting doubts on your abilities and triggering feelings of insecurity. But what if instead of succumbing to its negativity, you greeted it with pleasure, with curiosity and with love?

So, the next time you find yourself locked in battle with your inner critic, remember this: You hold the power to transform negativity into possibility simply by embracing pleasure and saying “yes” to yourself.

Coast to Coast: Making the Most of Your Journey

Presented by Stephanie Mann, Chief Strategy Officer, Live Oak Bank

Details coming soon…

Starting From the Last Page

Presented by Casey Roman, Author of “Looking Up”

Casey is going to tell you how to make a tough decision in your life quickly. Whether it’s for work, for your family, for any fork in the road that you can’t find direction on.

What’s Your Favorite Cake?

Presented by Holly Segur, Strategist, Coach & Accountability Partner, Lead Intuitively

After 30 years of navigating her career, while being a wife, mother, daughter and friend, Holly found herself strangely unable to answer a simple question about herself,  “What’s your favorite cake?”.  It was such a simple question, but after spending decades focused on the people and work around her, she realized she had forgotten so much about herself.

This realization fostered her work today – helping high-achieving women get title without losing themself.

This talk will focus on the essential elements that make us powerful, intentional women along with a tool that will ensure we don’t lose track of ourselves in our quest to do, and have it all.

Swipe Right to Lead: 6 Leadership Lessons from the World of Dating

Presented by Tiffany D. Tucker, Deputy Athletic Director, UNCW Athletics & Owner, Tiffany D. Tucker Speaks LLC

Get ready for an exciting session with Tiffany as she dives into the thrilling world of dating norms and stereotypes! Buckle up for a ride as she unpacks the secrets to shaking up conventional pairings, smashing stereotypes, and diving headfirst into meaningful connections over superficial ones.

But wait, there’s more! Tiffany’s session is a wild rollercoaster of empowerment. She urges you to embrace your uniqueness and glide through judgment with style and grace. Prepare to unleash your inner leader as she unveils the power of open communication, leading with empathy, and setting the stage for inclusive environments.

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, inspiration, and priceless insights that will turbocharge your approach to leadership and foster authenticity and unstoppable personal and professional resilience!

Visit W2WLeadership.com to learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator.

The Accelerator is part of WILMA’s overall Women to Watch Leadership Initiative and is attended by Wilmington’s top female executives, entrepreneurs, up-and-coming leaders and others intent on advancing their careers.