The WIE Suite Events

Masterclass

Thu

Jun

25

Thursday, Jun 25 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST/EDT

The Great Business Rewiring: Why AI Is Bigger Than the Internet and What It Means for Your Future

Most people are thinking about AI all wrong. This is not simply a technology shift. It is a fundamental rewiring of how businesses operate, how leaders create value, and how careers will evolve in the decade ahead. Just as the internet transformed how businesses were found, marketed, and scaled, AI is transforming something even more foundational: intelligence itself. How organizations think, learn, make decisions, personalize experiences, innovate, and compete is changing in real time. But here’s the challenge: many leaders are underestimating what this moment actually represents. In this thought-provoking and highly practical session, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, AI business futurist, AI CEO podcast host and founder of Disruptive AI and AI BusinsessCon, Seema Alexander, explores why she believes AI is bigger than the advent of the internet—and what women leaders, founders, and executives need to understand now to stay relevant, competitive, and ahead of the curve. Drawing from her deeply personal story of watching her family’s successful businesses struggle through the internet era, her Fortune 500 leadership experience at Prudential Financial, and her work today advising companies on AI transformation, Seema will unpack: • Why AI represents a business rewiring, not a software upgrade • The biggest mistakes leaders are making right now • What AI means for leadership, influence, and future career relevance • How businesses are already rethinking operations, decision-making, customer experience, and growth • Why AI fluency is becoming one of the most important leadership advantages of our time • What women leaders should be paying attention to now to future-proof themselves and the organizations they lead This is not a technical session. No jargon. No coding. No hype. Just a clear, honest conversation about one of the biggest shifts of our lifetime—and how to position yourself to lead through it.

Thursday, May 28 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm EST/EDT

Reclaiming Power in the Room

Designed for senior female leaders operating in high-visibility, high-stakes environments, this masterclass translates negotiation strategy into everyday executive communication. Negotiation is embedded in how leaders speak, make decisions, and hold authority in moments that matter. This session focuses on the subtle but critical behaviors that shape perception, influence outcomes, and determine how far leaders advance. We will focus on: •Executive presence under tension — how leaders are evaluated in moments of discomfort, and how to stay composed without over-accommodating •Decision-making in complex environments — navigating competing priorities, ambiguity, and internal resistance •Communication that holds authority — moving beyond being liked toward being clear, respected, and effective •Crisis and conflict preparedness — preparing in advance for high-pressure moments, whether it is a failed product launch, internal conflict, or a reputational hit, so that responses are fast, measured, and aligned Through real scenarios, language reframes, and practical frameworks, participants will leave with tools to communicate with precision, navigate difficult conversations, and lead with grounded authority in rooms where the stakes are high and the dynamics are nuanced.

Thursday, Jun 04 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST/EDT

Future-Ready Leadership: Reinvention in the Age of AI, Climate, and Constant Disruption

The old leadership playbook no longer applies. In an era shaped by AI acceleration, economic instability, climate risk, and nonstop organizational change, today’s most effective leaders are learning how to reinvent in real time. In this Masterclass, leadership strategist and AfterShock to 2030 author Caroline Stokes shares a practical framework for leading through volatility with clarity, emotional intelligence, and strategic adaptability. From integrating AI into faster decision-making to building cultures rooted in trust, resilience, and radical listening, this conversation will equip executives and founders with the mindset shifts needed to stay ahead of disruption.

Thursday, Jun 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST/EDT

Angel Investing, Demystified: How to Start Building a Portfolio That Reflects Your Values.

For too long, many people—especially women—have been left out of conversations about wealth building, investing, and access to opportunity. This masterclass brings together the idea of empowering mindset shifts with the practical tools of angel investing to show how wealth can be built with intention, confidence, and purpose. You’ll learn how to rethink old beliefs about money, define wealth on your own terms, and explore angel investing as a way to grow assets while backing companies that reflect your values. We’ll cover how angel investing works, how to get started with manageable amounts of capital, how to think about risk and diversification, and how to build a portfolio that supports the future you want to see. If you’re ready to move from hesitation to action, this session will give you a clear and approachable path forward.

Thursday, Jun 18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST/EDT

Turning Sustainability into Competitive Advantage

Distinguished Professor of Practice Emerita, Tensie Whelan, will teach a masterclass in how to drive financial value from embedding sustainability into business strategy. Using cases from a wide variety of industries, Professor Whelan will provide insight into topics such as how circularity can reduce exposure to tariffs and supply chain risks, as well as drive operational efficiencies, or how sustainable sourcing can drive market demand and improve supply chain resiliency.

Thursday, Jun 25 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST/EDT

The Great Business Rewiring: Why AI Is Bigger Than the Internet and What It Means for Your Future

Most people are thinking about AI all wrong. This is not simply a technology shift. It is a fundamental rewiring of how businesses operate, how leaders create value, and how careers will evolve in the decade ahead. Just as the internet transformed how businesses were found, marketed, and scaled, AI is transforming something even more foundational: intelligence itself. How organizations think, learn, make decisions, personalize experiences, innovate, and compete is changing in real time. But here’s the challenge: many leaders are underestimating what this moment actually represents. In this thought-provoking and highly practical session, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, AI business futurist, AI CEO podcast host and founder of Disruptive AI and AI BusinsessCon, Seema Alexander, explores why she believes AI is bigger than the advent of the internet—and what women leaders, founders, and executives need to understand now to stay relevant, competitive, and ahead of the curve. Drawing from her deeply personal story of watching her family’s successful businesses struggle through the internet era, her Fortune 500 leadership experience at Prudential Financial, and her work today advising companies on AI transformation, Seema will unpack: • Why AI represents a business rewiring, not a software upgrade • The biggest mistakes leaders are making right now • What AI means for leadership, influence, and future career relevance • How businesses are already rethinking operations, decision-making, customer experience, and growth • Why AI fluency is becoming one of the most important leadership advantages of our time • What women leaders should be paying attention to now to future-proof themselves and the organizations they lead This is not a technical session. No jargon. No coding. No hype. Just a clear, honest conversation about one of the biggest shifts of our lifetime—and how to position yourself to lead through it.

Masterclass

Thu

May

28

Thursday, May 28 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm EST/EDT

Reclaiming Power in the Room

Designed for senior female leaders operating in high-visibility, high-stakes environments, this masterclass translates negotiation strategy into everyday executive communication. Negotiation is embedded in how leaders speak, make decisions, and hold authority in moments that matter. This session focuses on the subtle but critical behaviors that shape perception, influence outcomes, and determine how far leaders advance. We will focus on: •Executive presence under tension — how leaders are evaluated in moments of discomfort, and how to stay composed without over-accommodating •Decision-making in complex environments — navigating competing priorities, ambiguity, and internal resistance •Communication that holds authority — moving beyond being liked toward being clear, respected, and effective •Crisis and conflict preparedness — preparing in advance for high-pressure moments, whether it is a failed product launch, internal conflict, or a reputational hit, so that responses are fast, measured, and aligned Through real scenarios, language reframes, and practical frameworks, participants will leave with tools to communicate with precision, navigate difficult conversations, and lead with grounded authority in rooms where the stakes are high and the dynamics are nuanced.

Reclaiming Power in the Room

Designed for senior female leaders operating in high-visibility, high-stakes environments, this masterclass translates negotiation strategy into everyday executive communication. Negotiation is embedded in how leaders speak, make decisions, and hold authority in moments that matter. This session focuses on the subtle but critical behaviors that shape perception, influence outcomes, and determine how far leaders advance. We will focus on: •Executive presence under tension — how leaders are evaluated in moments of discomfort, and how to stay composed without over-accommodating •Decision-making in complex environments — navigating competing priorities, ambiguity, and internal resistance •Communication that holds authority — moving beyond being liked toward being clear, respected, and effective •Crisis and conflict preparedness — preparing in advance for high-pressure moments, whether it is a failed product launch, internal conflict, or a reputational hit, so that responses are fast, measured, and aligned Through real scenarios, language reframes, and practical frameworks, participants will leave with tools to communicate with precision, navigate difficult conversations, and lead with grounded authority in rooms where the stakes are high and the dynamics are nuanced.

Future-Ready Leadership: Reinvention in the Age of AI, Climate, and Constant Disruption

The old leadership playbook no longer applies. In an era shaped by AI acceleration, economic instability, climate risk, and nonstop organizational change, today’s most effective leaders are learning how to reinvent in real time. In this Masterclass, leadership strategist and AfterShock to 2030 author Caroline Stokes shares a practical framework for leading through volatility with clarity, emotional intelligence, and strategic adaptability. From integrating AI into faster decision-making to building cultures rooted in trust, resilience, and radical listening, this conversation will equip executives and founders with the mindset shifts needed to stay ahead of disruption.

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