PPAI’s Women’s Leadership Conference has kicked off in Milwaukee as women in the branded merchandise industry gather for a high-energy experience focused on leadership growth and meaningful connection.
Before the first timers’ reception and the opening reception for all attendees on Monday, several participants volunteered with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, a nonprofit empowering families in need by providing a reliable source of free diapers and period supplies.
Through shared experiences and practical insight, WLC attendees gain the confidence, perspective and community to move forward in their careers and lead with intention. Throughout the three-day event, they’ll make connections, toast the PPAI Woman of Achievement and broaden horizons on everything from corporate finance to AI and the value of keeping a beginner’s mindset.
“At WLC, I’m most looking forward to impactful conversations, leadership development, hearing from inspiring speakers and making meaningful peer connections,” said Kash Herbert, director of global product development and quality assurance at S&S Activewear, PPAI 100’s No. 2 supplier, who is one of this year’s recipients of the WLC First-Time Attendee Scholarship.
Still To Come
Tuesday’s keynote speaker is conscious leadership expert Ginny Clarke, former director of executive recruiting at Google.
Clarke will share elements of her personal and professional story to illustrate the power of acknowledging, honoring and speaking our past as a way of harnessing our full potential. She demonstrates how this practice can embolden leaders at all levels to contribute to workplaces that honor humanity and drive meaningful change. Conscious leadership is the practice of leading with self-awareness, intentionality and a deep understanding of how our actions impact others and the world around us.
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- In this inspiring talk, Clarke introduces the Five Dimensions of Conscious Leadership: Know Yourself, Speak Your Truth, Inspire Love, Expand Consciousness and Activate Mastery. These dimensions serve as a framework for self-awareness, authentic communication, and empathy-driven leadership.
Wednesday’s keynote speaker is Sarah Baldeo, PhD, an AI neuroscientist, best-selling author and the CEO of ID Quotient.
- How does the brain navigate dramatic change? Whether from the lens of technology or change management – Baldeo’s talk walks audiences through building a lexicon around why they act and react the way they do to change – and how to build resilient mindsets.
