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June 28–29, 2027

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November 9–10, 2026

Reclaiming the edge: High-performance leadership in a shifting market

How to conduct a ruthless self-assessment, build the right relationships, and take command of your own leadership development at the Director+ level.

Speakers: Nivia Henry

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The higher you climb, the quieter the feedback loop becomes. At the Director+ level, your technical output is no longer your currency—your brand, your influence, and your ability to reinvent yourself are. In an era of market volatility and GenAI disruption, coasting is the fastest way to become obsolete.

This session is a high-impact workshop on radical self-reclamation. We will explore:

  • The Honest Audit: How to conduct a ruthless self-assessment when your directs and peers are too polite (or too scared) to tell you the truth.
  • Strategic Connection: Moving beyond “networking” to building a cabinet of rivals and mentors who challenge your status quo.
  • Executive Presence 2.0: Upleveling your personal brand and using GenAI as a force multiplier for your strategic thinking, not just your task list.
  • The Coaching Mindset: How to seek out and leverage high-level coaching to navigate the psychological shifts of senior leadership.
  • The Bottom Line: Don’t wait for the organization to grow you. Take command of your own leadership roadmap.