Join us for our upcoming Study Group! This is a collaborative space where members can review key concepts, share resources, and support each other in reaching their academic and professional goals. All skill levels are welcome.

Speech Title: Let's Chat Holidays: 7 Tips for a Stress-Free Season

Speech Abstract:

There is a saying “What you think about is what you bring about” and if you approach the holidays with a negative mindset, that is exactly what will manifest. A positive approach to any challenge helps us to work through difficulties and experience the true joy of the season. This fun talk will enable participants to discover secrets to taking control of the craziness of the holidays, enriching their lives and sharing the peace and joy within themselves with those they care about most!

Learning Objectives:

During this talk, participants will discover how to go from dreadful to joyful and the following key points will be discussed:

1.  Watch Your Wallet

2.  Prioritize

3.  Keep a Routine

4. Avoid Family Conflict

5. Respect Differences

6. Share Your Feelings

7. Make Time for Yourself

Keynote Speaker:  Wanda La Russa

Speaker Bio:

Wanda La Russa, a Yoga Alliance RYT200 ® teacher and Certified Yoga Life Coach, brings therapeutic yoga to the Northern Nevada community. She makes yoga accessible, fostering well-being, strength, balance, and flexibility through a mind-body approach. As a Positivity Speaker, Wanda inspires positive mindsets, empowering resilience and fulfillment. Outside of work, this passionate volunteer loves hiking, cruising, ziplining, sailing, and finding the best seafood tacos, embracing life with an adventurous spirit.

NCPMI Annual Meeting 2025

Join us for our Annual Meeting, one of the most important gatherings of the year for all NCPMI members, volunteers, and interested parties. This is our time to reflect on the year’s accomplishments, celebrate milestones across all teams, and discuss plans for the future.

You’ll hear key updates from chapter leadership, learn about PMI initiatives, and be inspired as we close the year strong and look ahead to what’s next for 2026!

Non-Members $25, Members $10, Volunteers $0.   No refunds for No Show / Cancellations.

Date & Time: Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Blue Cross NC – Durham Campus
Address: 4615 University Dr #450, Durham, NC 27707
Meeting Room: 450 Conference Center
Format: In-Person Only (Session will be recorded and posted for members later)
Dinner Provided

Agenda

5:00 – 6:00 PM: Check-In, Networking, & Dinner

6:00 – 6:50 PM: Annual Chapter Updates & Highlights

6:50 – 7:50 PM: Keynote Presentation – Dr. Endya Perry

7:50 – 8:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Dismissal

Presentation Overview:

Speaker: Dr. Endya Perry

Title: Closing the Year and Opening the Future: Resiliency, Resolve, and Results

Abstract: We are approaching the close of 2025. Yet, the end of the year is more than a finish line. It’s a launching pad. This keynote reflects on the lessons learned from 2025’s challenges and triumphs, offering a framework for renewal as project managers prepare for the year ahead. Through stories of resilience, resolve, and reinvention, we’ll celebrate impact and results; and we will chart a path toward sustainable success in 2026.

Key Takeaways:

• Reflect on 2025’s defining trends and what they mean for the future of project management.

• Apply resilience practices to sustain energy and focus during high-pressure cycles.

• Develop a personal and professional “renewal framework” to carry momentum into the new year.

(Speaker bio to be posted soon — check back for updates.)

By participating in this event, attendees acknowledge and accept that NCPMI is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during participation. Attendees voluntarily assume all risks associated with the nature of the activities involved.

Join us for our upcoming Study Group! This is a collaborative space where members can review key concepts, share resources, and support each other in reaching their academic and professional goals. All skill levels are welcome.

Hello Members and Guest!  

This is our last meeting for 2025 and we are closing with NC Project Leaders Toastmasters Members who will be presenting speeches from different levels of Toastmasters Paths and Projects: