Masterclasses
Masterclasses
LWC Masterclass series provides education and professional networking opportunities to a diverse group of leaders to positively influence others in Southwestern PA.
Our Masterclass programming enables us to extend our commitment to developing strong leaders in the community by inclusively offering leadership training for career professionals.
LWC offers three types of Masterclass programs. Each segment offers purposeful content relating to thought leadership, authenticity, and personal influence. The intent is to promote personal growth for any individual, no matter the level of leadership experience, our program will help elevate leadership across our region.
EMPOWER
EMPOWER assists women to accelerate their leadership skills, career development, and allies to enhance professional influence and rise above barriers.
ELEVATE
ELEVATE is for experienced managers with the focus on advanced approaches for leading and cultivating team excellence.
EMERGE
EMERGE focuses on transitioning professionals into management by moving from a self- leader to a leaders of others.
Upcoming Sessions
Kathy Serenko
Owner, Create-a-Buzz Workshops
AI Made Simple: Double Your Productivity
Friday, November 15, 2024
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
AI is a revolutionary tool that is transforming the way many leaders and businesses operate. Interested in learning how to incorporate it into your business activities?
This interactive 90-minute Masterclass is designed to help you supercharge your productivity using AI. Throughout this workshop, you’ll gain valuable insights into terminology, limitations, and practical techniques to optimize AI output efficiently. By applying a step-by-step process to relevant tasks and sharing real-world applications, you’ll leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to be immediately more productive.
Additionally, you’ll explore how to leverage AI across various communication channels and become familiar with multiple AI language models. By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with the ability to make immediate business applications, proven techniques to enhance productivity, and a template to guide your future use of AI. You’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned right away, seeing the benefits in your daily operations.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself with AI skills and elevate your professional efficiency.
Niki Campbell
Founder & CEO, The Flourish Group
Leading with Resilience: Empowering Mindful Leadership
Friday, February 21, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, women leaders need more than technical expertise to succeed—they need resilience and mindfulness. This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools to bounce back from adversity, adapt to uncertainty, and lead with confidence. By cultivating resilience and practicing mindfulness, you’ll not only navigate challenges but also create a culture of well-being and success within your organization.
Together, we will explore:
- Resilience Toolkit: Learn actionable strategies to strengthen your emotional, mental, and physical resilience.
- Mindfulness in Action: Discover mindfulness practices that can be seamlessly integrated into your leadership routine.
- Empowered Leadership: Walk away with the confidence to lead through uncertainty and inspire your team to thrive.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself to lead with resilience, mindfulness, and confidence.
Suzanne Malausky (Panel Facilitator)
Founder, WeInspire Talent Solutions, LLC
PANEL DISCUSSION
Leaders in Transition: Building Resilience and Confidence Through Career Change
Friday, April 11, 2025
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Suzanne Malausky from WeInspire Talent Solutions will moderate the panel discussion as we bring together a diverse group of accomplished women who share their experiences and insights on their career paths and growth from various professional sectors.
The discussion will provide valuable perspectives on building resilience and confidence during career transitions and highlight that sometimes success is a challenging path to finding a career or position that you love.
Panelists
- (Confirming) Shana Brown, Director, Washington Business District Authority at WBDA
- (Confirming) Diana Irey-Vaughan, President/CEO, City Mission
- Lori Mesta, VP Banking Center Manager & WPA Market Ambassador for WOW Women of WesBanco Employee Resource Group, WesBanco, Inc.
- Mindy Zatta, Private Wealth Advisor, IronBridge Wealth Council
Thank You to Our EMPOWER Masterclass Sponsor:
