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Thought-provoking executive dialogue to expose audience members to new ways of thinking

For nearly seven years, Executive Voices has consistently sold out! These panel discussions have been a premier platform for connecting professionals with thought leaders from some of the world’s most influential organizations. Through dynamic panel discussions featuring senior executives from companies like Southwest Airlines, Lockheed Martin, Google, Cigna, and Western Union, we spark meaningful conversations and inspire new ways of thinking about today’s business challenges and opportunities.

Executive Insight into M&A

Early Bird Registration Now Open!

April 17th     Plante Moran Headquarters, Denver

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Jessica Travis

Global Transformation Officer Leader

Tropicana Brands

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Ryan Heckman

Managing Partner

Rallyday Partners

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Brett Jordan

CEO

Lignetics

Get ready for an exclusive inside look at the art and strategy behind successful mergers and acquisitions at our next Executive Voices event: Executive Insights on M&A. Featuring a powerhouse panel—a private equity leader, a CEO navigating the complexities of integrating new companies, and a Transformation leader focused on the people side of transformation—this discussion will uncover what drives successful M&As from all angles. Whether you're curious about deal-making, leadership during change, or creating a thriving post-merger culture, this is your opportunity to gain actionable insights from top industry leaders. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your understanding of M&A and network with peers who are shaping the future of business!

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Panelists:

  • Jessica Travis, Global Transformation Management Office Lead, Tropicana Brands

  • Ryan Heckman, Managing Partner, Rallyday Partners

  • Brett Jordan, CEO, Lignetics

 

Moderated by Anna Conrad, CEO, Impact Leadership Solutions

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Join us for drinks, light appetizers, and great conversation with your executive peers.

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Generously sponsored by Mercer, Landrum/hrQ, and Plante Moran.

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This event is limited to non-professional service providers to ensure a free-flowing exchange of ideas and information among participants. Executive Voices maintains a strict non-solicitation policy. Overt solicitation is strictly prohibited. Violations are subject to losing all rights and privileges to attend future events. If you are a service provider, contact us for sponsorship opportunities.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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I have attended many Executive Voices programs for years. This was so valuable to our leadership team. It was also great to network, see old friends, and make new connections. 

Executive Voices is both a fantastic networking opportunity and a valuable educational opportunity for business leaders in Colorado. Learning from other leaders is a great way to evaluate our current plans and incorporate new practices.

Yesterday's Executive Voices event was incredibly insightful. The panelists were top notch and the real world stories and learning opportunities they shared were very helpful. I was able to take back some key learnings while also having an opportunity to meet some new people in the Denver community.

Executive Voices Leadership Team
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Anna Conrad

Impact Leadership Solutions

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Patty Fontneau

Reach Out and Read Colorado

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Molly Mangan

HrQ

Mike Lopez

Plante Moran

Noah Patterson

Programming Editor

Tess Anderson

Art Director

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Mike Lopez

Plante Moran

Executive Voices Speaker Alumni

Cherie Axelrod, Chief Enterprise Risk Officer, Western Union

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Carl Lukach, CFO, Noodles & Company 

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Lori Winters, Vice President of Employee Experience, Southwest Airlines

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Patty Fontneau, President, Benefits Exchange and Technology Solutions Business, Cigna

 

Christine Benero, President and CEO, Mile High United Way

 

Bobbi McPherson, Chief People Officer, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (former)

 

Dan Jablonsky, President and CEO, Maxar Technologies; currently Board of Directors

 

Deboleena Bose, CHRO, CoBank

 

Jacqueline Molnar, Chief Transformation Officer and Chair of the Board, Western Union Foundation, Western Union (former)

 

Crystal Heter, COO, Tallgrass Energy

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Heather Erickson, VP of Talent and Organizational Capability, Lockheed Martin Space Systems

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Cammie Blais, Chief People Officer, Pager

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Shalini Sharma, Chief Legal Officer, Ping Identity

 

George Sparks, CEO, Denver Museum of Nature and Science

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Rich Frommer, President and CEO, Great Western Operating Company; Board of Directors Chair, Colorado Oil & Gas Association

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Dustin Bashford, Segment President, Natural Gas, Tallgrass Energy

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Helen Drexler, CEO, Delta Dental

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Julie Tschido Brown, CHRO, Zayo

Shannon Sisler, SVP and CPO, Crocs

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Jandel Allen-Davis, MD, President and CEO, Craig Hospital

 

Natasha Wright, Google, former of Head of Google's Executive Leadership Lab

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Kelly Dunkin, CEO, Community First Foundation

 

Adi Merchant, Chief of Staff, Vail Resorts

 

Hollie Velasquez Horvath, Regional Vice President, State Affairs and Community Relations, Xcel Energy

 

Courtney Graham, CHRO, Four Winds Interactive

 

Michele Delman, Executive Vice President of Member Experience, Inspirato

 

Kristen Blessman, President and General Manager, Colorado Public Television

 

Robin Wittenstein, CEO, Denver Health

 

Chris Deel, Vice President of Engineering and Advanced Programs, United Launch Alliance (ULA)

 

Pat Givens, Chief Nursing Officer, Children’s Hospital Colorado

 

Mark Cornetta, President and General Manager 9News

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Michelle Lucero, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, and Chief Flash Mob Officer, Children's Hospital Colorado

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Katherine Keegan, Director of the Office of the Future of Work, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

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Byron Haselden, CEO, Haselden Construction 

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Kelly Kaminskas, COO, First Bank​

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Donna Evans, CEO of Denver Health and former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado

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Experience Past Executive Voices Events

Almost every Executive Voices event has sold out. Watch the videos below to see why. Enjoy your front-row seat!

Executive Voices: The New Era of Executive Presence

Executive Voices: The New Era of Executive Presence

Join us for Executive Voices, The New Era of Executive Presence, filmed live at FirstBank's corporate headquarters on September 11, 2024, for a thought-provoking discussion with top industry leaders exploring how executive presence is evolving in today’s fast-changing business landscape. Our distinguished panelists include: - Donna Lynne, CEO of Denver Health and former Lieutenant Governor of Colorado - George Sparks, CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science - Byron Haselden, CEO of Haselden Construction This event, proudly sponsored by Mercer, FirstBank, Landrum/HrQ, and Plante Moran, brought together executives and leaders from across industries to share insights on leadership, influence, and the shifting expectations for today’s executives. Watch the complete discussion and discover practical strategies to enhance your executive presence. #ExecutivePresence #LeadershipDevelopment #CorporateLeadership #ExecutiveVoices2024 #ImpactLeadershipSolutions ______________________________________ RESOURCES https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com/ ILS’s CLASSES ON UDEMY: 🖥️ Confidence Mastery Class: https://rb.gy/a5xprq 🖥️ Burnout Bootcamp: https://rb.gy/rpyckq Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaconrad/ Monday Morning Mentoring and the ILS YouTube channel help people like you become leaders others want to follow. The channel focuses on leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. This is your channel if you're looking for self-paced leadership skills training. Sign up for Newsletters: https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com Copyright ©2024 Impact Leadership Solutions. All rights reserved.
Executive Voices: Behind the Scene

Executive Voices: Behind the Scene

Catch a behind the scene look at the October 2019 Executive Voices event.
Executive Voices: Tired of Change? You are not alone.

Executive Voices: Tired of Change? You are not alone.

The relentless pace of change over the past few years has tested our resilience and adaptability. While new initiatives often promise relief and efficiency, the continuous ebb and flow of organizational change can leave many feeling overwhelmed. Watch this candid discussion with three top executives as they discuss leading effectively amidst personal and organizational transitions. Filmed at CoBank's Corporate Headquarters in Denver, Colorado, on November 7, 2023. Featuring Helen Drexler, Delta Dental, CEO; Dustin Bashford, Tallgrass Energy, Segment President; and Michelle Lucero, Children’s Hospital, Chief Administrative Officer/General Counsel/Corporate Secretary of Children’s Hospital. Moderated by Anna Conrad - Impact Leadership Solutions, CEO
Executive Voices: Bringing Joy Back to Work

Executive Voices: Bringing Joy Back to Work

Southwest Airlines' head of Employee Experience, Lockheed Martin's Vice President of Enterprise Talent & Organizational Capability, and the CLO of Ping Identity share personal experiences on how they brought joy back to the workplace for themselves and inspired a more engaged and joyful work environment for others. On location at Crocs' Global Headquarters. Panelists: Southwest Airlines - Lori Winters, Sr. Director of Employee Experience Lockheed Martin - Heather Erickson, Vice President, Enterprise Talent & Organizational Capability Ping Identity - Shalini Sharma, Chief Legal Officer Moderated by Anna Conrad, CEO of Impact Leadership Solutions 06:40 - Panelist intro 09:15 - Personal joy 16:05 - Warning signs 21:03 - Responsibility 31:56 - Strategies 45:02 - Advice 49:07 - Q&A
Executive Voices: Reaction and Reinvention - thriving through crisis | October 6, 2020

Executive Voices: Reaction and Reinvention - thriving through crisis | October 6, 2020

In this candid, virtual conversation, three new panelists will provide an inside look at how their companies and industries react to crises, including takeovers, M&As, and a global pandemic. These remarkable executives will share insights into how they led and reinvented their organizations to thrive during tumultuous times. Panelists: - Daniel Jablonsky, President & CEO, Maxar Technologies  - Courtney Graham, Chief People Officer (CPO/CHRO), Four Winds Interactive - Michele Delman, Executive VP, Member Care and Destination Experience, Inspirato  - moderated by: Anna Conrad, CEO, Impact Leadership Solutions RESOURCES https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com/ ILS’s CLASSES ON UDEMY (Affiliate): 🖥️ Confidence Mastery Class: https://rb.gy/a5xprq 🖥️ Burnout Bootcamp: https://rb.gy/rpyckq Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaconrad/ Monday Morning Mentoring and the ILS YouTube channel, this channel, help people like you become leaders others want to follow. The channel focuses on leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. If you're looking for self-paced leadership skills training, this is the channel for you. Sign up for Newsletters: https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com Copyright ©2023 Impact Leadership Solutions. All rights reserved.
Executive Voices: Leading With Confidence

Executive Voices: Leading With Confidence

Regardless of title or position in an organization, projecting confidence in a way that makes others want to follow and listen to you is often one of my most challenging skills for leaders. Most people believe that to show your confidence and gain support you need to talk a lot, often loud and fast. Join three of Colorado's most prominent leaders as they discuss the truths and fallacies of what it takes to be a Confident Leader. Filmed at Cigna Colorado Headquarters RESOURCES https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com/ ILS’s CLASSES ON UDEMY (Affiliate): 🖥️ Confidence Mastery Class: https://rb.gy/a5xprq 🖥️ Burnout Bootcamp: https://rb.gy/rpyckq Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaconrad/ Monday Morning Mentoring and the ILS YouTube channel, this channel, help people like you become leaders others want to follow. The channel focuses on leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. If you're looking for self-paced leadership skills training, this is the channel for you. Sign up for Newsletters: https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com Copyright ©2023 Impact Leadership Solutions. All rights reserved.
Executive Voices: Reaction and Reinvention - thriving through crisis | October 6, 2020

Executive Voices: Reaction and Reinvention - thriving through crisis | October 6, 2020

In this candid, virtual conversation, three new panelists will provide an inside look at how their companies and industries react to crises, including takeovers, M&As, and a global pandemic. These remarkable executives will share insights into how they led and reinvented their organizations to thrive during tumultuous times. Panelists: - Daniel Jablonsky, President & CEO, Maxar Technologies  - Courtney Graham, Chief People Officer (CPO/CHRO), Four Winds Interactive - Michele Delman, Executive VP, Member Care and Destination Experience, Inspirato  - moderated by: Anna Conrad, CEO, Impact Leadership Solutions RESOURCES https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com/ ILS’s CLASSES ON UDEMY (Affiliate): 🖥️ Confidence Mastery Class: https://rb.gy/a5xprq 🖥️ Burnout Bootcamp: https://rb.gy/rpyckq Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaconrad/ Monday Morning Mentoring and the ILS YouTube channel, this channel, help people like you become leaders others want to follow. The channel focuses on leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. If you're looking for self-paced leadership skills training, this is the channel for you. Sign up for Newsletters: https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com Copyright ©2023 Impact Leadership Solutions. All rights reserved.
Leading Through Crisis

Leading Through Crisis

Watch three top executives discuss Leading Through Crisis, hosted by Western Union at their Global Headquarters. RESOURCES https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com/ ILS’s CLASSES ON UDEMY (Affiliate): 🖥️ Confidence Mastery Class: https://rb.gy/a5xprq 🖥️ Burnout Bootcamp: https://rb.gy/rpyckq Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaconrad/ Monday Morning Mentoring and the ILS YouTube channel, this channel, help people like you become leaders others want to follow. The channel focuses on leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. If you're looking for self-paced leadership skills training, this is the channel for you. Sign up for Newsletters: https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com Copyright ©2023 Impact Leadership Solutions. All rights reserved.
ILS Executive Voices: Power and Influence | March 2019

ILS Executive Voices: Power and Influence | March 2019

Not all leaders have titled positions of power and influence. What is power and influence? How do you get it? What do you do once you have it? What impact does being a woman have on influence and power? Join us for a candid discussion with three of Colorado's most prominent female leaders as we explore these questions and more. Anna Conrad moderates this lively panel with Jacqueline Molnar, Chief Compliance Officer for Western Union; Patty Fontneau, President, Benefit Exchange and Technology Solutions Business at Cigna; and Hollie Velasquez Horvath, Director of Community Relations for Xcel Energy. RESOURCES https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com/ ILS’s CLASSES ON UDEMY (Affiliate): 🖥️ Confidence Mastery Class: https://rb.gy/a5xprq 🖥️ Burnout Bootcamp: https://rb.gy/rpyckq Linkedin:    https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaconrad/ Monday Morning Mentoring and the ILS YouTube channel, this channel, help people like you become leaders others want to follow. The channel focuses on leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal skills. If you're looking for self-paced leadership skills training, this is the channel for you. Sign up for Newsletters: https://www.impactleadershipsolutions.com Copyright ©2023 Impact Leadership Solutions. All rights reserved. 00:04:34 Power of Women: The Western Union Foundation 00:06:08 Power v. Influence 00:08:22 Patty and Jacqueline on Influence and Power 00:10:31 Holly on Contemplating Her Career 00:14:24 Jacqueline and the Hawaii Dream 00:15:44 Barack Obama on Power and Influence 00:18:38 How to Build Influence: Holly? 00:22:44 Fair Process for Health Care 00:24:59 Jacqueline How Much Time Does Someone Need to Put in Before You Have Power 00:29:50 How to Gain Influence Without a Title? 00:35:16 Patty Cigna on Power in the Organization 00:37:45 As a Leader, Do You Have Power? 00:41:33 When Did You Start to Have Power? 00:43:36 In a contentious environment, 00:45:39 Patty - Advice for mid and jr 00:47:00 Building a Women's Network 00:48:00 Holly - Advice to Build Influence and Power 00:51:18 Jacqueline - Advice for gaining power and influence 00:52:37 Good Advice for Working More Flexibly 00:57:30 Holly, Being Your Authentic Self 00:59:49 Panel Discussion

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