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SUMMARY:Elevate: Performance\, Presence & Leadership | A Professional Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AGENDA: \n\n12:15 – 12:40 PM — New Member Orientation!\n12:00 – 1:00 PM —  Registration Open & Networking\n1:00 – 1:30 PM —    Business Meeting\n1:30 – 3:00 PM —    Overcoming Perfectionism Workshop with Dr. Greg Chasson\n3:00 – 3:30 PM —     Break\n4:00 – 5:00 PM —     Business Travel Leadership Panel with Audra Mead\, Moderator\n\nSESSION DESCRIPTION: \nOvercoming Perfectionism Workshop | Greg Chasson \nAuthor of Flawed: Why Perfectionism Is a Challenge for Management\, Greg Chasson leads an engaging session focused on avoiding perfectionism and its impact at work. \nThis 90 minute workshop will help attendees learn how to: \n\nMaintain high-quality outcomes while minimizing the downsides of perfectionism\nIncrease productivity by reducing procrastination\nDistinguish between healthy and unhealthy expectations of others\nPrevent tension and disengagement caused by perfectionist behaviors\n\nBusiness Travel Leadership Panel | Moderated by Audra Mead \nIn this one-hour engaging panel\, Audra Mead\, Chief Culture Officer at Fox World Travel\, moderates a panel of industry leaders sharing their perspectives on career growth\, self-development\, and standing out in a competitive environment. Panelists include Amanda Lello\, Director of Procurement & Corporate Professional Services at Medline Industries\, Shannon Byrne Schneider Director of Global Corporate and Airline Sales at IHG Hotels & Resorts\, and Heather Samp Managing Director\, Operations Transformation of American Airlines. \nAttendees will walk away with: \n\nClear ways to elevate their leadership presence and visibility within their organization\nPractical approaches to continuous self-development and career growth\nInsight into how senior leaders assess performance\, potential\, and advancement\n\nSPEAKER BIOS \n\nDr. Greg Chasson\nProfessor\, The University of Chicago | Licensed & Board-Certified Psychologist | Author & Speaker\nDr. Greg Chasson is a licensed clinical psychologist\, board-certified cognitive-behavioral therapist\, professor at the University of Chicago\, and author of Flawed: Why Perfectionism Is a Challenge for Management. His work focuses on helping leaders and organizations address perfectionism\, improve performance\, and create lasting behavior change. He has authored more than 70 scientific publications and completed advanced fellowship training at Harvard Medical School. As an international speaker and educator\, Dr. Chasson combines behavioral science with practical strategies to help individuals and teams overcome fear\, overthinking\, and barriers to progress. \n\nAudra Mead\nChief Culture Officer\, Fox World Travel\nAudra Mead partners with senior leaders to shape organizational strategy through people\, culture\, and leadership. Throughout her career\, she has led initiatives spanning executive development\, organizational design\, talent strategy\, employee engagement\, succession planning\, and culture transformation. She is passionate about helping leaders strengthen their influence\, navigate change\, and create environments where people can do their best work. A collaborative facilitator and speaker\, Audra brings practical experience and thoughtful perspective to conversations around leadership\, organizational effectiveness\, career advancement\, and continuous professional growth. \n\nHeather Samp\nManaging Director\, Operations Transformation\, American Airlines\nHeather Samp is a transformational aviation leader with more than 20 years of experience across Revenue Management\, Network & Fleet Strategy\, Loyalty\, and Operations at American Airlines. She has led major strategic initiatives including the redesign of the AAdvantage program and development of American’s Operations Excellence framework. As Managing Director of Operations Transformation\, she partners with senior leaders to advance strategic priorities across the airline. Heather is a recipient of American Airlines’ Circle of Excellence Award\, holds a degree in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University\, and is a licensed private pilot. \n\nShannon Byrne Schneider\nDirector of Global Corporate and Airline Sales\, IHG Hotels & Resorts\nShannon Byrne Schneider leads strategic partnership and business development efforts across some of the world’s most influential corporate travel and airline organizations. Throughout her career\, she has built innovative growth strategies\, strengthened industry partnerships\, and helped organizations maximize the value of their travel and meetings programs. Her career reflects a commitment to continuous growth\, learning\, and delivering results. Shannon is recognized for her collaborative leadership style\, deep industry expertise\, and ability to build meaningful connections between people and businesses through travel. \n\nAmanda Lello\nDirector of Procurement & Corporate Professional Services\, Medline Industries\, LP\nAmanda Lello is a procurement leader at Medline Industries with more than 25 years of experience in procurement and supply chain management\, specializing in professional services. She leads Medline’s professional services procurement team\, developing category strategies\, driving sourcing innovation\, and strengthening supplier partnerships. Known for her collaborative and data-driven approach\, Amanda brings together stakeholders\, suppliers\, and business leaders to achieve strategic objectives. Since 2006\, she has delivered approximately $425 million in savings across more than 40 organizations and is passionate about elevating procurement as a strategic business partner.
URL:https://gbta.org/event/elevate-performance-presence-leadership-a-professional-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop\, 25 South Halsted Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60661\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Summits & Workshops,US Chapter Event
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