WILMA’s 2024 Leadership Accelerator: The Workshops
Learn more about the 2024 Leadership Accelerator Workshops
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!
Join two out of four 45-minute breakout sessions with personalized programming that allows you to select the workshop that aligns with your goals.
Attendees will select which workshop they would like to attend at the event and sessions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
Session 1: 10:00am-10:45am
Session 2: 11:00am-11:45am
Learn more about our leadership workshop hosts!
Click here to view speaker bios.
Use Your Voice, Share Your Story, Inspire Others
Presented by Stefanie Adams, CEO, WNY People Development & Author, “CheerLEADERship: Strategies to Build & Support Human Centric Workplaces for the Future”
Do you have a story to tell but not sure how to share? Are you ready to step into your power and inspire others to do the same?
In this fun and interactive session, through a series of engaging activities and discussions, you will learn how to cultivate your authentic voice, craft your unique story in a way that resonates, and ultimately, discover your confidence to share it loudly.
Your story is important, your voice is powerful, and Stefanie will show you how to use it to lead and inspire others to action.
Become Your Own Strategist
Presented by Kalinda Bogue, Owner, Kalinda & Co.
Unlock your power as a master strategist who designs and integrates your personal and professional journey. During this empowering session, you’ll demystify strategy’s true application beyond just high-level planning and discover why becoming your own strategist catalyzes meaningful growth. Learn to seamlessly align daily actions with big-picture objectives through applying the “Connected Strategic Stack Framework” in an interactive exercise tailored to your aims. Discover how to create unstoppable momentum and resolve internal tensions with neuroscience-backed motivation techniques to propel you forward as the architect of your best life.
Your Personal Brand: Leveraging for Professional Growth
Presented by Caress Clegg, Communications and Outreach Coordinator, New Hanover County
Have you ever considered how much someone’s perception of you can truly shape your professional path? What if you could take control of that perception through your personal brand? Join Caress Clegg, a seasoned communicator and recognized leader, for an empowering workshop designed to help women craft and elevate their personal brands. With a history of significant roles in public relations and conflict management, Clegg brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this session.
In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the key elements of personal branding, including understanding your unique value proposition, mastering the art of storytelling, and leveraging various communication platforms to amplify your voice. Clegg will share her personal journey of recognition and leadership, highlighting her strategies in navigating career transitions and public accolades.
Small Business Panel
Moderated by Roz Williams, Senior Customer Marketing Manager, nCino and Founder of What’s Up Wilmington
Maggie Blackham, Owner, Elevate Coworking
Kendall Hurt, Founder & Owner, Meadowlark
Brooke Skipper, Vice President, Salt Air Heating, Cooling, and Electrical
Find out what it takes to be a successful small business owner! Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring several small business owners as they share their unique stories, from the highs of success to the challenges they’ve overcome.
Visit W2WLeadership.com to learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Accelerator.
