Women Leading in Technology - May 2025

Doubt is Inevitable. Defeat is Optional.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

We all have moments of imposter syndrome, high stress, and sometimes, anxiousness, but what if they could work for us instead of against us? Learn to recognize when stress and self-doubt serve you—and when they don’t. In this keynote, Laura Boyd, a renowned organizational coach, will dive into how to spot the tipping point between motivation and burnout, and provide a framework to step into your expertise and own your success with confidence. At the end of this interactive session, you will:

- - Recognize the Tipping Point – Understand how stress, anxiety, and imposter syndrome can fuel performance—until they don’t. Learn to identify the signs in yourself and others so you can intervene before burnout or self-doubt take over.
  - Build a Confidence Framework – Develop practical strategies to quiet imposter syndrome, reframe self-doubt, and lead with clarity and conviction, even in high-pressure moments.
  - Conquer Your Key Moments – Identify the key moments that hold you back from stepping fully into your leadership potential. Learn how to shift your mindset, embrace discomfort, and turn doubt into a catalyst for growth.

Featuring Keynote Presenter Laura Boyd

CEO & Founder - Leadership Delta

Laura Boyd is a leader, speaker, leadership coach, and author. She has over 25 years of experience working with organizations to help them develop sustainable growth as organizations and the people within. She has been a leader on executive teams for large companies, emerging companies and non-profits, as well as, a business owner. She believes leadership is the ultimate delta for change, strategy and growth in an organization. She is now taking her years of experience helping businesses become high performance organizations through personal leadership development.

Laura has her Masters in Organizational Leadership, certification in change management and is a certified enhanced coaching practitioner. Laura recently authored Words that Work for Leaders: 31 Days of Reflection, Motivation, and Goal Setting. It is an inspirational book excellent for business leaders who want to grow and achieve their full potential through intentional leadership.

When Laura is not working with her clients, she enjoys spending time with her family, volunteering with the Empower Leadership Academy for youth, teaching Entrepreneurship and Leadership classes, and going to the gym.

Event Summary

Event Details:
Date: May 13, 2025
Time: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Metropolitan Ballroom (5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN 55416)
Cost: $30 members / $40 non-members

Schedule:
4:30 – 5:30 – Networking, drinks, and heavy appetizers
5:30 – 7:00 – WLiT Program
7:00 – 7:30 – More networking

As we come together to connect, educate, and reach back, we encourage everyone in attendance to make new connections while nurturing your existing relationships. Please be intentional about inviting others into conversation, especially if you see someone standing alone. At WLiT, it’s our goal to ensure no one stands alone!

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