Women Lead NC

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, creating new opportunities for leaders to work more efficiently, think more strategically, and expand creativity. In this engaging session, attendees will explore practical ways to use AI as a trusted thought partner — from streamlining daily tasks and improving productivity to enhancing communication and decision-making.

At the same time, successful leadership in the age of AI requires more than technology alone. This discussion will examine how women leaders can embrace innovation while maintaining authenticity, emotional intelligence, and the human connection that drives strong teams and meaningful leadership. Attendees will leave with actionable tools, real-world examples, and practical strategies for integrating AI into their professional lives while staying true to their leadership style and values.

Have you ever adopted a new “system” for productivity that worked for a few days, maybe even a few weeks, but ultimately found yourself in the same perennial vortex of “to-dos” and “task lists” without a way out? Does the idea of a “time management” webinar make you want to roll your eyes, as you’re not sure just how much more “management” your time can take? What if we told you that we’ve found a lot of truth in the idea that productivity is more about energy management than time management? In this session, we will ask three incredibly active and successful business leaders how they manage the difference in their energy levels at 9 AM versus 3:30 PM, and what advice they have for us to do the same. Come explore biological rhythms, natural momentum, and peak mental state, while adding to the larger conversation on whether time management and productivity are even really about time at all.

Today’s women leaders face constant change and rising expectations while striving to lead with confidence and authenticity. Through candid conversation and practical insights from a panel of renowned female leaders, this session explores how to strengthen executive presence, communicate with authority, and own your seat at the table. Panelists will share their best practices for stepping into new leadership roles, overcoming limiting narratives, and using emotional intelligence to navigate pressure without burnout. Bottom line: If you want to elevate your visibility and lead with impact, this session is for you.

Building a small business takes vision, resilience, and the ability to navigate unforeseen challenges. Designed for small business owners and founders, this session offers practical strategies for scaling sustainably, building strong networks, increasing visibility, and managing burnout. We’ll also address access to capital and balancing competing responsibilities. Whether you’re launching or growing a business, you’ll leave with actionable tools and meaningful connections to help you thrive on your own terms.

Through every stage of life, women in leadership positions juggle demanding careers alongside evolving physical, emotional, and mental health needs. This conversation explores sustainable approaches to burnout prevention, stress reduction, resilience, and long-term wellness while acknowledging the real-life experiences many women navigate both personally and professionally. Expert panelists will provide insight on topics ranging from menopause and postpartum transitions to fertility challenges, mental well-being, and more. The conversation will explore the impact of these issues on leadership, performance, and overall health while positioning attendees to succeed through every season of their life and career.

This session brings together women to discuss the challenges and opportunities of working in a traditionally male-dominated sector. Expect a candid conversation about what it actually takes to build credibility, grow influence, and lead in spaces historically built by and for men.

Panelists will share real, tactical advice: how they earned trust quickly, how they’ve navigated bias and skepticism, how they found mentors, and how they’ve turned being outnumbered into a leadership advantage rather than a liability.

Attendees will leave with concrete strategies for building credibility and confidence in male-dominated spaces — all while staying true to who they are.

For a long time, the golf course was seen as the place where business relationships were built, and deals got done. It still works for some, but the traditional networking playbook wasn’t written with everyone in mind, and it’s far from the only path to influence. In this session, you’ll hear from leaders who have built strong professional networks on their own terms, often while balancing full careers and full lives. They’ll share how they strengthen stakeholder relationships, stay visible without overextending themselves, and turn one-time introductions into lasting connections. You’ll leave with creative, authentic networking approaches that fit your strengths, your schedule, and your preferred way of connecting.