The Leadership Oakland Leadership Conference

Are you a local leader who is looking to further develop and strengthen how to lead yourself, inspire others, and ultimately achieve together?

Our Leadership Conference is for you!

This conference, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on March 18 at Oakland Community Health Network in Troy, features a slate of speakers who are TEDX alums, business owners and local leaders. 

“We are so excited to bring this amazing event to the community,” said Susan Hollady, Executive Director of Leadership Oakland. “This is an incredible lineup of speakers who are set to share their expertise – inspiring local leaders to go forth and energize the communities they serve.”

The conference has full day ($125) and half-day ($60) options. There are discounts for Leadership Oakland Alumni Association members as well. 

Leadership Oakland’s goal is to challenge leadership-focused individuals in strengthening their personal, professional, and public skills. Join the dynamic leaders below as they share tips, information and inspiration on leading yourself and others.

After registering for the conference, you will receive a follow-up email with additional information and the ability to preregister for the breakout sessions.

The speakers include:

• Live Generously – New York Times bestselling author Michael Spehn, a TEDX speaker and co-founder of New Day Foundation for Families.
• Transitions in Leadership – Nancy Maurer, owner and facilitator of Sonder Haven Consulting LLC.
• Unlock Your Leadership Potential: A Dynamic Exploration of the Michigan Model of Leadership – Brian Flanagan, founder and principal of Water’s Edge Leadership Institute.
• Thriving Beyond Doubt: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Susan Bailey, senior vice president of culture and wellbeing practice leader for Marsh & McLennan Agency. 
• Leading with Inclusion: From Understanding to Action – Sandy Harvey, president and founder of Exodus Consulting Group.
• Investing Wisely: Building Healthy Organizations and a Healthy Culture Through Healthy Leaders – John Ball and Lisa Goyette, principal owners and co-founders of CH Training & Coaching. 
• Elevate Your Impact! – Chandra McMillion, chief executive officer of The McMillion Group. 
• Creating a Coaching Organization – Empowering Growth and Excellence – April Lynch, deputy county executive for Oakland County. 

About Leadership Oakland

Established in 1990, Leadership Oakland is a 501 (c)(3) organization focused on business and community leadership development. The organization provides a nine-month Cornerstone Program to participants from businesses, organizations, and governmental agencies that are selected based on an application process. Leadership Oakland graduates are key business and community leaders serving as catalysts on boards of various organizations throughout the region.