Name: Discussion with Contributing Authors of Mastering the Corporate Chess Game
Start: 2026-02-12T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-12T20:00:00-05:00
Location: 12150 Monument Dr

Discussion with Contributing Authors of Mastering the Corporate Chess Game

Join us for an interactive evening conversation on how to navigate unwritten rules at work and move strategically in your career.
About this Event

Join us for an interactive evening conversation on navigating the unwritten rules of the workplace and moving strategically in your career. Each attendee gets a copy of Mastering the Corporate Chess Game.

Contributing authors Cherylyn Harley LeBon and Jen Dalton of Mastering the Corporate Chess Game: Strategies for Advancing Your Career will share real-world stories and practical strategies drawn from the book. The discussion will be moderated by Lisa Carmichael of Gross Mendelsohn & Associates.

This event is ideal for early- and mid-career professionals, emerging leaders, and executives who mentor rising talent. Attendees will leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately, along with the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals across Fairfax and the greater DC region.

Lisa Carmichael, Moderator, Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates
Lisa Carmichael is the Director of Business Development at Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, where she focuses on building strategic relationships and connecting clients with the firm’s accounting and technology services. With deep experience in networking and event programming, she facilitates conversations that help professionals learn from one another and turn insight into action.

Cherylyn Harley LeBon, Contributing Author, Attorney and Strategic Advisor, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Cherylyn Harley LeBon is a corporate and government contracts attorney who advises companies on navigating complex federal procurement and regulatory environments. A former senior counsel on Capitol Hill and executive in several federal agencies, she brings a unique perspective on how to advance your career while working effectively with government and corporate stakeholders.

Jen Dalton, Contributing Author, Founder BrandMirror
Jen Dalton is the Founder and CEO of BrandMirror, a personal branding firm that helps CEOs, executives, and entrepreneurs clarify their reputation and communicate their value with intention. With more than 15 years of experience in strategy, marketing, and coaching, she is a frequent speaker and author on authentic leadership brands and the intersection of personal and company reputation.