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Chicago Marriott at Medical District/UIC 625 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607
Networking BY Necessity: Succeeding as an Introvert
Toneal Jackson, International Award-Winning Author, Speaker and ActivistTrying to emerge as a leader can sometimes appear overwhelming, intimidating, and even impossible - ESPECIALLY for an introvert. How can you be triumphant when you don’t naturally gravitate towards the social circle? Networking by Necessity: Succeeding as an Introvert is designed to teach those who are shy, reserved and withdrawn how to be victorious in any environment!
Business Etiquette and Personal Branding
Cherese R. Ledet, Chief Community Development and Equity OfficerThis interactive session will equip you with the key elements of Business Etiquette and Personal Branding. We will discuss the critical role they play in improving your skills, networking techniques and overall career growth.
Your Identity Vs. Your Habits
Richard Hayes, Associate Vice Chancellor of Financial Aid & Scholarships with City Colleges of ChicagoThis presentation will explore how changing a habit instead of yourself can increase confidence, moral and efficiency in the work place. We will dive briefly into the world of emotional intelligence, nature-vs-nurture, and habitual ignorance. Using a team defining activity and an unconventional demonstration that packs comedy and raw energy into education, you are sure to leave with a new view on your habits vs. yourself.
Altering Your Voice
Nia Jeffrey, Senior Program Director, Gateway Region YMCAWe are done with code switching! Voice is defined as "an agency by which a particular point of view is expressed or represented. Here, we learn to be ourselves while altering the time, place, and contents of our conversations to fit the people we are addressing. It is important to know how to speak and interact with the people around you in a way that breads success. Our success as leaders comes from being able to read the room and figure out the best approach to get people insprired to do what you need them to do. However, how we talk or the vernacular in which we decide to articulate ourselves should not have to always be modified as a result.
Good Trouble: Activism vs. Advocacy
Jill Edelblute, Senior Director of Government Relations for the YMCA of Metropolitan ChicagoGood Trouble: Forwarding the YMCA Mission with Elected Officials With so many mixed messages in the media about what's happening at city halls, state capitals and Washington, DC, how do YMCAs cut through the noise to strengthen our communities? In this workshop we will explore ways to prepare yourself and others at your YMCA to successfully advocate for the YMCA Mission.
Effective Communication & Difficult Conversations
Mgcini Mpofu, Executive & Business Support Director, Two Rivers YMCADifficult conversations are a necessary part of working well with others. Reaching an understanding is often the first step toward creating a better work environment. This session will explore the power of communication and how unresolved conflict can fuel inequity, employee dissatisfaction, and create a space of othering. In addition, this workshop will focus on language, vocabulary, and channels of communication that can be reframed, repositioned, and re-envisioned to serve the purposes of equity, inclusion, and belonging in this moment and beyond.
Overcoming Obstacles: A Diamond Out of the Rough (Resiliency)
Renee Tillman, Branch Executive Director, Gateway Region YMCAConversations about what it is to be resilient and maintain a positive attitude towards your place of employment. Frequently when we encounter difficult situations that can be career shaping there are one of 4 things that happen if we decide to stay with the company. 1)We forget and move forward (It is swept under the rug). 2) We change us to avoid experiencing the same conflict 3) We push through while harboring feelings of resentment that interfere with our day-to-day success. 4.) We forgive, we establish boundaries, and we create an environment sustainable enough that the next person does not experience the same. Which one has happened to you?
Career Mapping
Jawanza Barial-Lumumba serves as the National Senior Manager of Networks & Engagement on the Multicultural Leadership Development team at the YMCA of the USA.Career Mapping: In order to explore the career you want to have in the Y, you have to know where you’re going, right? This Career Mapping workshop explores essential tools you need on your career journey in the Y, explore transferrable skills and programs that could further your advancement, and begin to explore the question: “what trajectory am I taking my career in?”
Welcome to the Multicultural Leadership Development Network
Jawanza Barial-Lumumba serves as the National Senior Manager of Networks & Engagement on the Multicultural Leadership Development team at the YMCA of the USA.This workshop is an overview for staff who are 2 years or less in the Y, to learn about the national strategy and the local opportunities that are fostered by Y-USA’s Multicultural Leadership Development network! This includes exploring national experiences, professional development cohorts, employee resource group strategies, engaging in professional mentoring, coaching, and more!
The Power of "No"
Kerry T. Smith, Development Director for the Hunger Resource Network in Northbrook, ILAccording to Oprah, NO is a complete sentence. Many BIPOC employees struggle with saying “no” because of the fear of being labeled by the dominant culture as “lazy, problematic, or unable to keep up.” In this workshop you will learn how always saying “yes” can be damaging to one’s mental health and lead to burnout. In addition, you will learn the benefits of how saying “no” can create better mental health through self-care, building your self-esteem, and confidence in your professional and personal lives.
Keep The C.H.I.P. Drivers for Inspirational Leadership
Khalilah P. Harrison, Manager of Multicultural Leadership Development, National Diversity, Inclusion, and Global Development, YMCA of the USA Have you ever heard of having a chip on your shoulder? Do you think it’s a bad thing? In this workshop, you will look at the history of the colloquialism and the direct connection to inspirational leadership. You will gain understanding of why keeping the chips on your shoulders can motivate you to another level of greatness in your leadership.
First Things First: Taking Care of Me
Joy Ebhomielen, Senior Finance Consultant and Board of Trustees Member, Village of Northbrook, IL and Megan Vazquez, Sr. Director of Wellness, North Suburban YMCAThousands of studies have shown that mindfulness can help reduce stress, anxiety, and even depression. Leading during this time is taking its toll on our leaders – and we need you to stay strong so that we can continue the fight for equity. During our time together, we will take a brief journey for mental wellness and healing. Together, we will practice building self-compassion in this healing space. Participants will also walk away with useful tools that can be used anywhere.
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