Join us for our next WICA program, Courageous Conversations: Finding Your Voice, on Monday, September 29th, from 10 AM - 11 AM CST with leadership coach, entrepreneur, author, speaker, media host, and management consultant Laurie Calzada.
Laurie brings decades of experience helping leaders and teams navigate workplace challenges with authenticity and confidence. Her work centers on transforming motivating those who have a desire to excel, and she is a firm believer that you can accomplish anything with enough determination and ambition.
About the Program
Avoiding tough conversations doesn’t make problems go away — it makes them grow. Whether it’s addressing performance, giving feedback, or tackling sensitive issues, individuals and teams often shy away from dialogue that feels uncomfortable. But the most effective people and leaders know that courage, clarity, and compassion turn these moments into opportunities.
In this engaging one-hour keynote, Laurie Calzada shares practical strategies for building relationships with courage in the conversations that matter most. Through stories, tools, and interactive activities, participants will learn how to approach high-stakes dialogue with confidence and skill — building stronger relationships, trust, and accountability along the way.
Participants Will Learn How To:
- Recognize what holds us back from having difficult conversations
- Mentally preparing yourself to be courageous and address difficult situations
- Understanding the communication channel and how we communicate with others
- Use a simple, proven framework for tackling tough topics
- Balance candor with empathy to create psychological safety in conversations
- Learn not to avoid conflict and difficult conversations
- Transform conflict into collaboration and growth
Agenda
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5 minutes – Opening remarks
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40 minutes – Laurie’s presentation
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~10 minutes – Audience Q&A
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5 minutes – Closing remarks
About Laurie Calzada
Laurie Calzada is a leadership coach, facilitator, and author of "Inspiring Passion in Others" and "180 Ways to Effectively Deal with Change". With over 35 years of professional experience, Laurie has worked with professionals across industries to strengthen communication, build confidence, and foster meaningful workplace relationships. She is passionate about equipping women to find their voice, lead with authenticity, and navigate challenges with resilience.
Questions for Laurie’s Session?
Email your questions to info@womenincanmakingassociation.org and we’ll add them to our list!
