Executive Events
Executive Voices: Candid Conversations for Colorado’s Business Leaders
Meaningful connections. Practical perspectives. Conversations worth making time for.
For eight years, Executive Voices has brought together executives and emerging executive leaders for candid conversations about the realities of leading organizations. Our events regularly sell out—a reflection of the value leaders place on thoughtful dialogue and meaningful connections with peers.
Leadership comes with decisions you cannot delegate, conversations you cannot avoid, and challenges that rarely fit neatly into a meeting agenda. Through engaging panel discussions and conversation with leaders across industries, you gain fresh perspectives, practical ideas, and relationships that continue well beyond the event.
A Room Where Leaders Can Speak Candidly
Some of the most valuable leadership insights come from hearing how another executive handled a situation you are facing now—including what they would do differently.
Executive Voices creates space for those conversations. Our forums bring together accomplished leaders from different industries to explore the challenges, decisions, and lessons that shape effective leadership. Panelists share their experiences, participants contribute thoughtful questions, and the conversation goes beyond the polished version of leadership.
Expect substance, candor, and a welcoming room. You may even discover that the executive sitting next to you has been wrestling with the same question.
What You’ll Gain
Perspectives you can put to work
Hear how experienced executives approach complex leadership challenges. Leave with ideas and questions you can bring into your next team meeting, difficult conversation, or strategic decision.
Connections with people who understand the role
Build relationships with leaders across industries who understand the responsibility of leading people and organizations. Our gatherings make room for conversation before and after the panel, so introductions have time to become connections.
Space to step back and think
A demanding calendar can leave little room to reflect on how you lead. Executive Voices offers an opportunity to pause, challenge your assumptions, and consider a different approach alongside thoughtful peers.
In Our Participants’ Words
“What a great panel lineup! I’ve attended for years. It was so valuable to our leadership team at the time.”
Who Executive Voices Is For
Executive Voices is designed for senior executives, business leaders, and leaders preparing for broader executive responsibility. Participants bring different industry experiences and perspectives, along with a shared interest in learning from one another.
To preserve the purpose and character of the community, attendance is reserved for leaders working within organizations. Professional service providers participate through approved sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Recent Conversation
Building a Culture of Accountability
Our sold-out gathering at Crocs Global Headquarters in Broomfield brought leaders together to explore a challenge that crosses every industry: building a culture of accountability.
The panel featured:
Crystal Heter
President and CEO, Tallgrass
Dave LaPorte
Interim CEO, Denver International Airport
Miko Brown
City Attorney, City and County of Denver
Dave McReavy
CFO, Lockheed Martin Space
Moderated by Anna Conrad, the discussion explored how leaders set clear expectations, model accountability, and address difficult issues while maintaining trust.
It was a full house—with a few extra chairs finding their way into the room—and a reminder of how much leaders value the opportunity to learn from one another. Thank you to Shannon Sisler and the Crocs team for their generous hospitality, and to every panelist and participant who contributed to the conversation.
A recording of this conversation is not yet posted. Watch previous Executive Voices sessions →
Past Sessions
Conversations worth revisiting
For eight years, Executive Voices events have sold out. Past panels are recorded and available to watch, so you can hear the kind of conversation before deciding whether to join the next one.
Meet Your Moderator
Anna Conrad, Executive Coach and CEO of Impact Leadership Solutions
With more than 25 years of executive coaching experience, Anna Conrad brings a practical understanding of the challenges leaders face as their responsibilities grow.
As the moderator of Executive Voices, Anna draws out candid insights, asks the questions leaders are often thinking, and connects the discussion to everyday leadership decisions. Her approach creates room for thoughtful dialogue, useful takeaways, and a little humor along the way.
Advisory Board
Amanda Raker Kimmelman
Marsh
Mike Lopez
Plante Moran
Cherie Axelrod
Western Union (retired)
Wendy Hull
Salad Collective
Erin Simmons
Haynes Boone
Jessica Travis
Tropicana Brands
Gina Draudt
Boulder Community Hospital
Help Shape the Next Executive Voices Conversation
We welcome ideas for topics that matter to senior leaders, and nominations of exceptional executives whose insight, candor, and experience would enrich the discussion.
Reach out with your suggestion and tell us what makes the topic timely, or what makes this leader someone others should hear from.
Sponsorship and Partnerships
Partner with Executive Voices to support substantive leadership conversations and build relationships within Colorado’s executive community.
We welcome inquiries from organizations that share our commitment to thoughtful dialogue and meaningful connection. Sponsorship opportunities are considered with attention to fit and existing partner commitments.
Join the Next Conversation
A fresh perspective can change how you approach a challenge. A meaningful connection can become someone you call when the next one arrives.
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