Critical Conversations with High Stakes

Details:

• 4:30pm - 5pm Check in & Networking
• 5pm - 6pm Presentation
• 6pm - 6:30pm Questions & Networking

Enjoy free parking in the parking lot or parking deck and take the elevator to the 4th floor, where the Choate office is located.

Too often, women in leadership are expected to be everything to everyone without ever being taught how to advocate for themselves.

This session is designed for high-achieving women who are done with playing small, over-explaining, or second-guessing themselves in high-pressure moments.

✅ Want to set boundaries without guilt?
✅ Need to navigate tough conversations with confidence?
✅ Ready to reclaim your power in professional spaces?

In this interactive session, Kristi Straw, MBA, a Fortune 500 leadership expert and bestselling author of UNICORN Leader™, will break down the exact strategies women need to:

✔️ Hold their ground in difficult conversations without fear of backlash
✔️ Communicate with impact in executive settings and high-stakes negotiations
✔️ Stay in control when facing resistance, bias, or workplace politics
✔️ Command authority without overcompensating or over-explaining

This is not a generic leadership talk! Rather, this is real-world, tactical guidance for women who are ready to lead with confidence, set clear boundaries, and create impact on their own terms.

A big thank you to our incredible sponsors for their generous support in making this event possible!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Choate Construction, 2907 Providence Road, Charlotte, United States