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Opening Keynote: How to Lead With Wild Courage During Times of Change: Unexpected Lessons From Inside Google
Jenny Wood, former Google executive and best-selling author
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- Jenny’s Guide to Say No to Projects, Meetings, and Favors (without feeling like a jerk)
- Practical Tips to Communicate With Conviction
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Speed Talk: The Power of Human Connection in This AI-Driven World
Kat Kibben, keynote speaker, recruiting consultant, and founder of Three Ears Media
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Speed Talk: Busy Is a Lie. The Real ROI of Doing Nothing on Purpose
Leticia Escamilla, author, speaker, founder, MindFuel in Motion
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Speed Talk: LinkedIn Beyond the Brand: Using Your Profile to Drive Sales and Business Growth
Jessica Winder, chief people officer, founder, Hidden Gem Career Coaching & author of “The Hidden Gem Within”
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- Access Jessica’s Podcast: Make It Make Sense [Private access, monthly fee]
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Emerging Leaders Breakout Session: Empowering the Next Generation: Spilling the Tea on the Unwritten Rules of Career Success
Ana Welsh, Wharton lecturer, workplace dynamics speaker, Next Gen Talent Developer
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Executive Breakout Session: Leading By Design, Not by Default
Annette Wehrli, consultant; coach; and founder, Effectivity Consulting
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Panel Discussion: Amplifying Women’s Voices—A Conversation With Male Allies
Facilitated by Erin MacKenzie, vice president, solution engineering, Medical Solutions
Panelists: Andy Jones, founder and chief executive officer, Tracker; Donny Payne, SVP of sales, Bullhorn; John Ruffini, VP of professional development, HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
- Listen and Subscribe: The Highly Adaptive Podcast. Featuring Erin MacKenzie and Jeff Pelliccio | Real conversations. Real leaders. Insights you can use.
Highly Adaptive is where executives and change makers come to hear what’s actually working—not what’s being sold. Hosts Jeff Pelliccio and Erin MacKenzie bring together operators, advisors, and industry leaders for candid 30-minute conversations that deliver actionable takeaways, not theoretical fluff. Every episode tackles what matters to leaders navigating change: AI strategy, digital transformation, growth tactics, team development, and the decisions that shape organizations. The approach is agnostic—no platform pushing, no vendor allegiance—just multi-perspective truth that helps you cut through noise and lead with confidence. Whether you’re running an organization, advising one, or driving change from within, this podcast exists to help you adapt and stay ahead.
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Panel Discussion: Generational Perspectives on Tech and AI Adoption
Facilitated by Lauren B. Jones, chief executive officer, Leap Advisory Partners
Panelists: Diane Bohman, president, Elwood Staffing Services; Sarah Fulton, president of staffing, The Lee Group; Sabrina Alexis Sayoc, AI technology and innovation lead, Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom
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ASA CSP credential holders: 3.5 CE hours will automatically be added to your online CE status within 5 business days. No need to submit!
SHRM Credential Holders: Activity ID: 26-4WHEV
Email c************@americanstaffing.net for certification questions.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact Sarah Senges at 703-253-2042.