4th Annual Emergent Leader Fundraiser

What is an Emergent Leader?

An Emergent Leader is someone who has taken the responsibility of developing both their soft and hard skills. This is a person who takes on tasks voluntarily, handles conflict among peers, and encourages others to grow both personally and professionally.

Why do you want to be an Emergent Leader?

Emergent Leaders are the individuals, companies are looking to hire and promote!! The skills Emergent Leaders display are also the ones required to be a successful entrepreneur. These are individuals who know how to work through adversity!

Why attend our Emergent Leader Fundraiser?

- Advance your career to the next level

- Kickstart your career path

- Learn the mindset to start your own business

- Grow your current business

- Be inspired to grow through adversity

Our Emergent Leader lineup features:

Suzanne Castle is known for THE SPARKLE FACTOR, a movement to assist leaders to unlock and unleash their full potential. From the big stage to the smallest of rooms, this one-time singer/actress/dancer has known and experienced great loss and yet every day is committed to possibility thinking with her clients and through her keynotes and retreats.

As a best-selling author, speaker, and creator, Suzanne Castle is unleashing a sense of can’t-stop-me-mojo-making-magic from life to business for leaders who are tired of the overwhelm and stuck in unhelpful narratives.

In her talk, "Secrets to Uncovering Your Sparkle Factor," Suzanne will teach attendees:

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Dr Anita Walker was born and raised in Dallas TX. Over the years from childhood to adulthood, her educational and athletic experiences and her faith have helped chart the pathway her life has followed. She enjoyed a 32-year university teaching career. Her long-term passions continue to be participation in and volunteerism within the worlds of competitive swimming and Soroptimist International, both of which continue to be her major activities in retirement. She was introduced to and participated in volunteer and leadership opportunities even at a very young age.

Anita holds the appointment of Professor Emeritus of Mathematics from East Central University in Ada OK. She and her husband of 42 years have one son and three young grandsons.

In her talk, "How I Became Who I Am," Anita will teach attendees:

That the "climb" to become a leader doesn't have to be the goal and the driving force behind what one does in life. Rather it can be the unexpected or unplanned result of what one has chosen to do over time, and that kind of leadership adds to the richness of the human experience.

Your Funds Benefit TWO organizations:

Outlook Positive Express Network of ABWA Helping:

- Develop women leaders

- Shorten the leadership gap for women in companies

- Empower women to step up as leaders

- Cultivate transferable leadership skills

Soroptimist International of Dallas Helping:

- Give women a voice through awareness, advocacy, and action

- Improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic development

- Provide women and girls with the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dallas Bible Church, 15765 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, United States