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Discover how mindset can be the key to unlocking leadership potential in this engaging talk led by Muriel M. Wilkins, author of her forthcoming book, Leadership Unblocked. Participants will explore the unconscious beliefs that often hinder leaders from reaching their true capabilities. With over two decades of executive coaching experience, Muriel identifies seven hidden blockers—from "I know I'm right" to "I don't belong here"—that can distort perception, impede problem-solving, and stall career growth. Integrating the latest research in neuroscience, leadership, and adult development theory, Muriel provides a practical roadmap for identifying, unpacking, and overcoming these limiting beliefs. Attendees will learn powerful strategies to cultivate a growth-oriented mindset, enhance leadership effectiveness, and foster a positive impact within their organizations.

Authentic, effortless, and effective communication attracts and influences people as a leader. In this engaging talk, Murieshares a proven approach for building an authentic and connected leadership presence. Participants will learn to develop their “signature voice” – a unique means of self-expression that is distinctly their own – to elevate their leadership presence as they advance through the leadership pipeline. Drawing from her bestselling book published by Harvard Business Review Press, “Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence,” Muriel presents a compelling framework for enhancing personal presence. Attendees will experience a heightened projection of their presence, gain a comprehensive understanding of the key elements that make up effective leadership presence, and develop the ability to communicate with confidence and authenticity. Additionally, they will deepen their knowledge of the physical aspects that contribute to a strong leadership presence. 

This session builds off of the format used by Muriel, on her popular award winning  Harvard Business Review podcast, Coaching Real Leaders (an Apple Top 10 Management podcast). During the session, Muriel brings her coaching expertise to the audience to dive into leadership challenges they are facing. Participants are invited to present leadership challenges and Muriel conducts mini-coaching sessions to help them work through the issues they are facing. Muriel leverages research, her experience coaching leaders and her accumulated knowledge having worked across hundreds of organizations. Her approach is pragmatic and actionable leaving the audience with clear takeaways. This is a highly interactive, individualized program which participants find very unique and helpful because of how personalized it is. 

Based on her over twenty years of coaching successful executives, this talk breaks down the common principles these individuals apply that help differentiate them from the pack and accelerate their careers. Filled with supporting evidence, real life stories and concrete approaches, participants leave armed with strategies to help them take their career to the next level.