Name: N.E.W.S. Leading Through Transitions (In-Person)
Start: 2026-03-24T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-24T12:00:00-04:00
Location: CNY Philanthropy Center

N.E.W.S. Leading Through Transitions (In-Person)

This is a half-day leadership workshop (3 hours) designed to equip leaders with practical strategies for navigating organizational change.
About this Event

Event Description

This is a half-day leadership workshop (3 hours) designed to equip leaders with practical strategies for navigating organizational change and transitions.

Accessibility Advisory: Please be advised that the building elevator is temporarily out of service. This event will be held on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only at this time. If this presents a barrier for you, please contact us for additional accessibility needs at [email protected].

Key Learning Topics
Module 1: Assume Positive Intent

Reframing challenges with curiosity and empathy
Strengthening trust across teams during uncertainty

Module 2: Self-Care & Resilience

Understanding the neurological and psychological foundations of stress
Building resilience
Exploring the difference between default futures and intentional futures

Module 3: Building Confidence

Developing leader confidence during transitions
Creating psychological safety for teams

Module 4: Open Feedback Loops

Establishing effective communication channels
Creating mechanisms for continuous feedback and dialogue

Kate is a seasoned organizational development leader and coach with over 21 years of experience in guiding nonprofit organizations and leaders through complex and challenging times and transitions. Her approach combines deep human connection insights with practical people first strategies meant to empower people and the teams they create to thrive- even during times of transition. Kate is passionate about building resilient humans who excel in their lives, their leadership and supporting everything in between.

Key Takeaways for Participants

Practical strategies to lead with clarity and confidence during transitions
Understanding of how stress affects teams and how to build resilience
Tools for assuming positive intent and strengthening team trust
Frameworks for creating open feedback loops and psychological safety
Action plans to implement these approaches in their own leadership

Parking Instructions

Please be prepared to park on the street. There is street parking available on East Fayette, East Washington and Genesee Streets.
Please do not park in the lot adjacent to the Philanthropy Center in front of the salon —this is a private lot and your car will be towed. Parking in the lot directly in front of the CNY Philanthropy Center is reserved for Central New York Community Foundation guests and tenants and cannot be guaranteed for event participants.