EDUCATION
CAE CEUs = 5
CMP CEUs = 5, pending approval
Raleigh Convention Center
Raleigh, North Carolina
July, 20-22, 2025
In “A Resilient Vision: Finding Purpose Amid Life’s Challenges,” delivered by a memorable and entertaining mother-daughter keynote duo, speaker Juana Mikels shares uplifting stories from her blind daughter’s journey, showcasing her incredible resilience and the lessons learned through perseverance and joy in spite of suffering. As her daughter, singer Mary Mikels, interweaves her beautiful songs with their informative message, they explore the importance of gaining perspective, embracing teamwork, and celebrating the goodness in people, as demonstrated in their own lives and others—ultimately inspiring audiences to discover their own purpose and zeal amid life’s challenges.
Speakers: Juana and Mary Mikels
The Association Leader’s Playbook: Curating a Mentor Suite for Limitless Impact" introduces the concept of a personalized “Mentor Suite” — a curated network of mentors across key domains to support the complex demands of association leadership. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants will learn how to identify, cultivate, and leverage diverse mentor relationships to enhance their leadership capabilities. This session equips association leaders with strategic tools to navigate complexity, amplify impact, and foster meaningful growth within their organizations and communities.
Speaker: Dr. Mary Hemphill
Financial crime isn't just a big-organization problem— it’s surprisingly common in small organizations and often carried out by someone on the inside. This session explores real-life stories of how schemes unfold behind the scenes, the warning signs that often go unnoticed, and the practical steps you can take to protect your organization before it's too late.
Speaker: Katie Patterson
Welcome to the high-stakes world of association leadership in 2025—where expectations are high, budgets are tight, and you’re still expected to deliver unforgettable experiences and lead with purpose, even when everything goes sideways.
In this high-energy, deeply human keynote, Ali Ingersoll—keynote speaker, wellness and belonging consultant, and expert in adaptive leadership—combines personal storytelling, brain science, and a healthy dose of humor to share three science-backed strategies for navigating uncertainty, reframing success, and reclaiming responsibility in both work and life.
Whether you’re running events, guiding teams, or just trying to avoid burnout, this session will help you shift how you think, adapt under pressure, and keep moving forward with clarity and impact. You’ll leave recharged—with a laugh, a plan, and real tools to lead from wherever you are.
Speaker: Ali Ingersoll
Join speaker and author Juana Mikels in her workshop, “Change Ourselves, Influence Others: The Power of Purposeful Leadership,” as she empowers leaders to foster a culture of appreciation, communication and teamwork. Accompanied by her daughter Mary Mikels, a motivational singer who will perform as part of the session, Juana shares practical techniques for realizing hidden gifts and achieving personal and professional growth. Discover how transformative changes in ourselves can lead to meaningful connections and leadership for us all.
Speakers: Juana and Mary Mikels
In the "The Leader’s Playbook: Building Your Mentor Suite for Limitless Impact – Deep Dive," Dr. Hemphill offers an in-depth exploration of constructing a personalized mentorship network to elevate leadership capabilities. Participants will engage in interactive discussions and practical exercises aimed at identifying, nurturing, and leveraging diverse mentor relationships. This session provides actionable strategies to enhance professional growth and amplify influence within various spheres.
Speaker: Dr. Mary Hemphill
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