Women's Leadership Conference 2025
Women's Leadership Conference 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) (CST)
Description
This year's theme:
Bravery & Courage Lead to Growth
Join attendees from across the state for the 10th Annual Women's Leadership Conference. Individuals at every age and every stage of their professional lives (from entry level to senior leadership) are invited to attend this high-impact, interactive leadership conference. The Women's Leadership Conference is designed to provide attendees with powerful framework and tools to grow professionally and personally and become more effective leaders and the best version of themselves.
The conference is developed by a group of women with the intention of energizing, supporting, developing and educating women leaders and those who desire to become leaders.
New in 2025:
Brave Beginnings: VIP Networking Event
This year's conference will begin one night earlier, on the evening of Tuesday, January 14, with a pre-event networking program. The event will include an opportunity to meet other attendees along with this year's featured speakers. The program will also include a keynote by Gina Glover
Members can attend this new extension of our popular conference for $50 (non-members may attend for $70). Please look for the option to add this added experience during registration.
Featured speakers:
Gina Glover presents
Focus on the 5th Question:
Moving Conversations to Connections
Gina Glover is a professional speaker motivating audiences to think differently about networking and career development. She is a graduate of Ferris State University (Go Bulldogs!) and has been in northeast Wisconsin since 1996. In addition to speaking and coaching, she’s actively writing her first book and on a quest to run a race in every state - state #28 was North Dakota this past June. Gina delivered a TEDx talk in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in November 2023 and continues working to connect business professionals to the skills needed for building better relationships, communicating with confidence and achieving their personal best.
Lisa Brouwer presents
Daring Leadership, Courageous Living
Lisa Brouwer spent 20 years in a corporate, commission-based sales and leadership position where she was highly successful. But on the inside, Lisa wrestled with feeling enough despite her achievements, carried the weight of being a guilty mom and shared her emotional leftovers with the people who deserved her best. During an ugly-cry breakdown on her way to work one morning, Lisa had an epiphany ... her stark, overworked, overwhelmed reality did not match the vision she had for her life. It took Lisa five long years to leave her job and step into something that aligned with the bigger, bolder plan for her life. And it was through courageously doing deep inner work that she discovered she was worth being brave with her life.
Stephanie Perkins presents
Confidence in Conflict: A Model for Emotional Intelligence and Effective Communication
Stephanie Perkins stands at the forefront of innovative leadership development. As a certified brain-based coach from the prestigious NeuroLeadership Institute, she has carved a niche in transforming the dynamics of leadership and corporate culture. Stephanie is a seasoned speaker who has facilitated workshops and delivered keynotes from the sunny coasts of San Diego to the power corridors of Washington, D.C. Her sessions are a blend of insightful brain-based science and practical strategies, delivered with a touch of humor that ensures engagement and lasting impact.
Returning in 2025:
Professional Panel
The purpose of this session is to introduce attendees to several local leaders. These women will share their stories on topics related to leadership. Panel participants TBA.
Afternoon Snack
The gelato and gourmet popcorn from Fun Factory Sweet Shoppe was a hit in 2024 and will return in 2025!
Lunch
The menu for the Conference will be announced soon.
Special dietary requests must be submitted as the time of registration. Every attempt will be made to accommodate requests, however, they cannot be guaranteed if they are not submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the event.
Sponsorship opportunities
If your company is interested in sponsoring the Women's Leadership Conference, please contact Brian Otten, Marketing Director at the Chamber, at botten@wausauchamber.com or 715-848-5947. If you have ideas for new sponsorships, we'd love to hear them!
This program/event is being hosted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) and is intended to provide information, education and/or entertainment to individuals and businesses. The content presented does not necessarily represent the position of the GWCC Board of Directors, staff, sponsors, member investors and/or the membership as a whole.
Media Release: The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to use any audio and/or video recorded during this event, without the expressed written permission of those included within the audio or video. The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce may use the audio or video in publications or other marketing materials produced, used or contracted by the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Media Sponsor - Radio
10101 Market St Ste B40
Rothschild, WI 54474 United States
Brave Beginnings: VIP Networking Event – Tuesday, January 14
Tentative agenda:
5 – 6 p.m.: Check-in & Networking, Cash Bar, Appetizers, Mattea Joy to play acoustic music
6 – 6:45 p.m.: Gina Glover keynote: Focus on the 5th Question: Moving Conversations to Connections
6:45 – 7:30 p.m.: Networking, Cash Bar, Appetizers, Mattea Joy to play acoustic music
Women's Leadership Conference – Wednesday, January 15
Tentative agenda:
8:15 – 9:00 a.m.: Check-in & Networking, Coffee & Breakfast Refreshments
9:00 – 9:10 a.m.: Opening Remarks
9:10 – 10:40 a.m.: Lisa Brouwer keynote: Daring Leadership, Courageous Living
10:40 – 10:55 a.m.: Break/Transition
10:55 – 11:55 a.m.: Interactive Exercise
11:55 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch & Networking
1:00 pm – 2:30 p.m.: Stephanie Perkins keynote: Confidence in Conflict: A Model for Emotional Intelligence and Effective Communication
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.: Break/Transition
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.: Local Panel: Connecting, Bravery, Tough Conversations
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.: Closing remarks
4:15 – 5:30 p.m.: Networking & Cash Bar