2026 Work Session Speakers
More To Be Announced
Welcome to our Work Sessions for our 2026 Women's CEO Summit Intensive! Below you will find details on the four work sessions and the upcoming speakers as they are announced.
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CEO Mindset
Business Growth
Financial Wellness
Marketing Strategies
Plot out your day so you're prepared to engage and ask questions that will help your business thrive!
CEO Mindset
Investing in developing your leadership and communication skills is an investment in the health of your business.
Sponsored By:
Jen Stanford
Author | CEO | Speaker, jenstanford.com
The Energy Advantage: How High-Performing Women Protect What Powers Everything Else
High-performing women manage careers, teams, families, relationships, and countless competing priorities—but often overlook the resource powering all of them: their energy. In this interactive lunch-and-learn, Jennifer Stanford will help participants assess where their energy is going and explore the four PIPE energy buckets—Physical, Intellectual, Purposeful, and Emotional—to identify where they may be depleted. Participants will leave with greater awareness of their personal energy patterns and practical strategies to intentionally invest, protect, and replenish their energy so they can show up more fully for the work, people, and experiences that matter most.
Business Growth
Focusing on business growth and development strategies to provide immediate impact on your business.
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Every Stage of your Journey: From Startup to Sale
Every business journey looks different, but every stage brings its own opportunities, challenges, and lessons. This panel brings together women at different points in the entrepreneurial journey, from launching an idea and building momentum to scaling, leading, and ultimately preparing for a successful sale. Hear real stories, practical insights, and lessons learned from women who have experienced what it takes to build a business through every stage.
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Protecting Your Business From Every Angle
Growing a successful business is only half the equation—protecting it is what creates lasting wealth. Join Megan Clark and Mary Grate-Pyos for a practical session designed specifically for business owners who want to strengthen every aspect of their business. Together, they'll cover strategies to reduce taxes, attract and retain employees, protect against unexpected risks, prepare for leadership transitions, and build long-term financial security. Topics include business continuity planning, retirement plan design, cash balance plans, business tax strategies, key person planning, disability and life insurance, succession planning, and creating a business that continues to thrive through life's unexpected challenges.
Marketing Strategies
Focusing on business growth and development strategies to provide immediate impact on your business.
Sponsored By:
Jillian Conley
VP of Marketing, Communications, and Strategies, The CEO Woman
Make Your Offer Click: Clarify What You Sell and Pitch It in 5–60 Seconds
​If people don’t quickly understand what you sell, who it’s for, and why it’s worth it, they won’t know why they should buy—or refer you. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll clarify the value of your offer and turn it into compelling pitches for any situation, from a five-second introduction to a full 60-second pitch. You’ll leave with practical messaging tools you can use immediately in conversations, content, networking, and sales.