The Central Illinois Chapter of NAWBO and Women in Leadership of Central Illinois are partnering once again to bring the widely recognized annual Pathways to Success Leadership Conference to Peoria and its surrounding communities. We share the common goal of educating and empowering women in business and in leadership positions.
Keynote Address Featuring Brittany Richmond
We're Not Gonna Take It: Authentic Leadership in a World of Expectations A Tell Me More Method™ Experience
In a world where women leaders often feel pressure to perform, comparison takes over, perfection becomes the goal, and the need to prove ourselves never seems to end, authenticity can start to feel like a risky choice. But what if the most powerful leadership tool isn’t perfection… Is it honesty? In this unforgettable keynote experience, Brittany Richmond invites women to challenge the expectations, comparisons, and internal “lies” that keep them striving for perfection. Blending powerful storytelling, meaningful conversation, and a dose of 80s rebellion, Brittany creates more than a keynote… she creates an EXPERIENCE that invites attendees to reflect, connect, and get real about the pressures they carry as leaders
KEY OUTCOMES & AUDIENCE IMPACT:
Recognize the hidden narratives shaping how you lead. Attendees will identify how comparison, expectations, and perceived limitations influence their leadership and learn how these internal “lies” can quietly shape confidence, decision-making, and authenticity.
Use the Tell Me More Method™ to interrupt self-doubt and build self-awareness. Women will learn how Brittany’s evidence-based Tell Me More Method™ uses curiosity and conversation to challenge limiting beliefs and create space for growth, clarity, and confidence.
Lead with authenticity through connection instead of perfection. Participants will leave with practical ways to foster meaningful conversation, strengthen connection, and lead with courage rather than striving to appear perfect.
ALSO INCLUDES:
DYNAMIC BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Roar! Unleash the Courage to be You
Presented by Cindy Byrd
Collaboration Over Competition: Connecting Over a Canvas
Presented by Megan Couri
The Power of Authentic Mentorship: Supporting Women Leaders Without the Pressure of Perfection
Presented by Dr. Ashley Hammond
Early Bird Leadership Panel
Perseverance and Authenticity
Roberta “Bobbie” English - Cindy Renee Morris - Liz Snyder - Andrea Tortora
Moderated by Kellie Branch-Dircks
Vendors, Silent Auctions, Connection, Lunch Provided, and so much more!