10/21 - ISAWWA Leadership Series: Boundaries & Balance - Mastering Time and Energy

As our global workforce shifts and changes begin at the local level, we need to prepare our future leaders. From cultivating their leadership presence
to focusing in on conflict resolution and managing a dynamic workforce, the Illinois Section American Water Works Association is offering their members this virtual leadership series to develop key essential skills. All sessions are 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Earn up to 1.5 Dual Credit Non-Technical.

A Zoom link will be sent 1 week prior to the event.

Description: This workshop explores the essential role of boundaries in our lives, focusing on how they empower people to achieve excellence both personally and professionally. Utilizing real-life examples and interactive discussions, this workshop reveals how an empowered relationship with boundaries can enhance productivity, foster healthier relationships, and enable us to align our actions with our goals, workloads, and values. 

While celebrating the transformative power of boundaries we also address the challenges professionals face in setting and maintaining them. By discussing common pitfalls, such as over-commitment and the pressure to please others, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate these challenges effectively. 
By the end of this workshop, attendees will leave with a renewed perspective on the importance of boundaries in their lives. They will gain clarity on how to establish boundaries that align with their roles, understand others' boundaries, and acquire practical tools for navigating their boundaries while also meeting the needs of clients and colleagues.

Outcomes:  
• Boundaries Empower Excellence: Attendees will understand how their boundaries can enhance their productivity, relationships, and overall effectiveness as professionals.
• Start to Define Boundaries: Participants will engage in an exercise that helps them clarify some of their personal and professional boundaries, and the level to which they're malleable.
• Practical Strategies for Boundaries: Attendees will discover actionable strategies for establishing and maintaining boundaries that align with their personal and professional goals.

Erin Conlon Bio:  KEYNOTE SPEAKER I LEADERSHIP CATALYST I TRANSFORMATION EXPERT 
With a unique blend of legal acumen, entrepreneurial spirit, and a decade of stand-up comedy, Erin Conlon brings an unconventional yet powerful perspective to the world of leadership and transformation. As a seasoned executive coach, non-practicing attorney, and serial entrepreneur, she's not just another talking head on stage; she's a guide, a provocateur, and a relentless advocate for unlocking the hidden potential within each of us. 

Drawing from her diverse background and experiences, Erin challenges audiences to see beyond the surface of challenges and embrace the possibilities within. Whether navigating corporate complexities or personal hurdles, she teaches audiences to approach situations with fresh eyes; finding humor, insight, and actionable strategies where others see only roadblocks. Her conversational speaking style invites audiences where others see only roadblocks. Her conversational speaking style invites audiences on a journey of self-discovery, peppered with anecdotes from her obsessions and experiences. From navigating the minefields of leadership to cultivating resilience in the face of adversity, her talks are as entertaining as they are enlightening. 

Offstage, you'll find Erin Conlon indulging in her passions for college football, gardening, and quality time with her dog, Zelda. A true explorer at heart, she's always on the lookout for new adventures and insights to share with her audience. 

If you're ready to learn, laugh, and leave inspired, invite Erin Conlon to take the stage. Just be warned: she's not here to sugarcoat the truth. She’s here to help you discover the brilliance within yourself, the joy.

 Attendees who participate in at least 4 of the sessions will receive a certificate of participation from ISAWWA.

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