You have done the work. You have the experience, the credentials, and the results. And yet something keeps stalling — the promotion that goes to someone else, the offer that comes in lower than you deserve, the next step that feels just out of reach.

This session is for professionals who are done waiting and ready to move.

Career Tank and Power Moves Now! is a high-energy, honest conversation about what it actually takes to advance your career, negotiate what you are worth, and make the kind of bold, strategic moves that change your trajectory. It addresses the full picture — because being qualified is never enough on its own. You also have to know how to position yourself, how to negotiate without apology, and how to take decisive action when opportunity appears, even if you do not feel completely ready.

This session cuts through the noise and delivers a practical framework for professionals at every stage — whether you are finding your footing, navigating a mid-career pivot, or preparing to make your most significant move yet. The conversation is direct, the tools are immediately usable, and the energy in the room will not let you leave without a plan.

Because the career you want is not waiting for permission. And neither should you.

Key Takeaways:
1) A clear personal positioning strategy that communicates your value before you ever enter a negotiation

2) A negotiation framework built for professionals who have been taught to be grateful rather than strategic

3) How to identify and act on your next move with confidence — even when the timing does not feel perfect

4) Practical tools for overcoming the visibility gap between being qualified and being chosen

5) A powerful action plan you leave the session with and execute immediately

2026 FORWARD WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM, February 2026

Audience: Women in mid-career ready to advance to their next level, early-career professionals building momentum and confidence, and all professionals navigating transitions, pivots, or their next strategic career move. This session is especially
powerful for conferences, leadership development programs, women's professional networks, and association membership events.

Length: 45 minutes | 60 minutes | 90-minute workshop