FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 | The Umstead Hotel & Spa

The WALTER team is thrilled to return to the Umstead Hotel & Spa for our eighth annual WINnovation summit, celebrating women in innovation, leadership diversity and the entrepreneurial spirit.

For a sample of what you’ll find at WINnovation, watch this video.

WORKSHOP 1: HOW TO ASK FOR HELP
Led by Kristine Sloan | Executive Director, Leadership Triangle

If the idea of making an ask at a networking event turns your stomach, this might be a good workshop for you. During our time together, we’ll learn a storytelling framework centered around purpose and then you’ll practice making asks of other people in the room. Be ready to surprise yourself.

WORKSHOP 2: INNOVATION – BEYOND THE BUZZWORD
Led by Sarah Glova PhD | CEO, Reify Media

A blueprint for daily innovation—ways to be innovative every day, strategies for cultivating an innovative mindset that’s as unique as you are, and ideas for how you can help sustain a culture of innovation in your work.

WORKSHOP 3: CONFIDENT COMMUNICATION – THE POWER SKILL YOU NEED NOW
Led by Sharon Delaney McCloud, CDE |  Director of Corporate Comm., UNC Health

Persuasive, sharp communication now tops the required skill set to succeed in today’s competitive workplace. Learn how to amplify your impact with proven techniques that global leaders use to attract and retain customers, teammates and investors.