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Speech Title:   Creating Space for Success: How Presence and Emotional Wellness Transform Leadership

Speech Abstract:

Project managers carry more than deadlines and deliverables — they also carry the weight of expectations, stress, and the wellbeing of their teams. When that weight goes unacknowledged, it can lead to burnout, anxiety, or a constant sense of pressure. In Creating Space for Success: How Presence and Emotional Wellness Transform Leadership, we’ll explore how being more present and caring for your own mental wellbeing can open the door to clearer decisions, stronger relationships, and more sustainable success. This isn’t about adding more to your plate — it’s about leading with ease, clarity, and balance.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn simple presence practices that calm stress and bring focus back to what matters most.
• Discover how to serve and lead in ways that inspire others without depleting themselves.
• Take away practical tools for managing anxiety and low mood that strengthen both personal resilience and team trust.

Keynote Speaker:  Lesley Evans

Speaker Bio:

Lesley Evans is an International Speaker and Best-Selling Author of DeFUNK YourSELF. With more than 30 years of experience as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse Therapist, she has helped countless people navigate stress, anxiety, and burnout while finding new clarity and purpose. As a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Coach, Lesley blends practical tools with proven therapeutic approaches to help leaders create space for success without sacrificing their wellbeing. She is passionate about showing others how presence and emotional wellness can transform leadership, strengthen teams, and open the door to greater possibilities.

(VIRTUAL MEETING) Project Management & AI: Quite the Conundrum

Agenda

5:30 - 6:00 PM  Chapter Rolling Slides / Join the meeting

6:00 – 6:15 PM  Chapter Announcements

6:15 - 7:15 PM Project Management & AI: Quite the Conundrum

7:15 – 7:30 PM  Questions

Presentation Overview:

I don’t see AI replacing project managers; instead, it’s a tool for innovation. Just as Netflix revolutionized entertainment while Blockbuster clung to the past, project managers today have the chance to embrace AI and avoid obsolescence. AI helps automate tasks, streamline coding, and create more efficient workflows, freeing project managers to focus on strategic leadership and team empowerment. With AI, we can spend less time on syntax and more time on fostering creativity and innovation within our teams. AI may be a conundrum, but it’s one that, when embraced, can elevate our roles and drive meaningful progress.

NCPMI Member Orientation sessions are being offered in a virtual setting. Join us to find out about the benefits of being a Chapter member. The session will introduce you to the various program offerings and help you get the best use of your NCPMI Chapter membership. 

This one-hour session is your chance to help us refocus and reignite our mission. We'll kick off with intros and icebreakers, then dive into a feedback-driven review to shape future events with purpose and impact!