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May 13, 2025
Leadership Intensive
Abromson community education Center at University of southern maine
Get ready to learn how to level up your leadership skills, drive business growth, and expand your network at the Women Standing Together Leadership Intensive.
Here are the highlights from May 2024!
Join us for an empowering and inspiring Leadership Intensive exclusively for women! This in-person, full day event will take place at the University of Southern Maine, Abromson Community Center on May 13, 2025.
Commit to your personal growth as you spend the day participating in workshops specifically designed to enhance your leadership skills so you can walk away with actionable tips to be a stronger leader, maximize your impact, and drive business growth.
Over lunch, you will be matched with senior women in business in small group settings to allow for candid conversations about career development, business development, and professional growth. These conversations will pave the way for long lasting mentorship relationships.
Then, you’ll finish the day with a networking reception to deepen your connections with other women leaders in your community.
Registration fees:
Members: $100
Non Members: $150
Here’s what you can expect at the Leadership Intensive:
9:00 - 9:30 am: Registration & Breakfast
9:30 - 10:00 am: Opening Keynote No Straight Lines: Embracing the Expansive Path of Leadership
Katherine Oliver
Principal at Bloomberg Associates
Katherine Oliver is Principal at Bloomberg Associates, a philanthropic consulting firm founded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. She leads the firm’s media and technology practice, advising cities around the world on digital strategy, workforce development, and innovation. Her diverse career includes prior roles as Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and Managing Director of Bloomberg Radio and Television.
Oliver’s keynote will explore how leadership skills can transcend industries, allowing individuals to follow their evolving interests and passions throughout their careers. Drawing from her own professional path—from journalism to public service to philanthropy—Oliver’s story offers a compelling look at what it means to lead with curiosity, courage, and purpose.
10:00 - 10:30 am: Panel Discussion
Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Building and Supporting the Next Generation of Women Leaders
Marissa Bodnar
Anchor at CBS13 and FOX23
Rebekah Howland
VP of Talent and Administration at Falcon Partners
Tisha Bremner
CEO and Owner at Insightful Workplace Solutions, LLC
Mary Allen Lindemann
Owner, Coffee By Design
Liz Cotter Schlax
Former President & CEO of United Way of Southern Maine
10:30 - 12:30 pm: Leadership Development Workshops, Session #1
Embrace Your Personal Brand: Elevate Your Leadership Presence
Led by Ellen Miller, Founder and CEO of MPowered, LLC
Enhancing Your Leadership Through Effective Presentation
Led by Martha Gleason, Founder of Women’s Voice Network
What is Success? For You and Your Work
Led by Leigh Tillman, Facilitator and Trainer
12:30 - 1:45 pm: Lunch with Mentoring Circles
1:45 - 3:45 pm: Leadership Development Workshops, Session #2
Advocate for Yourself
Led by Martha Gleason, Founder of Women’s Voice Network
Imposter No More: A Woman's Guide to Taming Doubt
Co-Led by Lindsey and Julia Coit, Co-Founders of capital H.
Reset Your Money Mindset
Co-Led by Christine Byrne MBA, CRPS® and Sarah Halpin CFP®, Partners at Back Cove Financial
3:45 - 4:00 pm: Coffee Break
4:00 - 4:30 pm: Closing Keynote
Turning Setbacks into Success: Stories of Resilience and Reinvention
A conversation with Carolyn Delaney, Founder & CEO of Journey Magazine
4:30 - 5:30 pm: Networking Reception
