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How You Show Up Matters: The Leadership Advantage of Positive Presence

Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
556AB

Deadlines. Demands. Constant change. Our industry is no stranger to pressure, but how we show up in the middle of it all makes the difference.

Join four dynamic senior leaders for an energizing and candid conversation on what it really means to lead with a positive presence. Through real stories and practical insights, they will share how they navigate challenges, influence teams, manage vendors and customers, and move through frustration without losing momentum or their mindset.

If you have met them, you know their energy is contagious.

This session goes beyond staying positive. It focuses on intentionally creating environments where people feel supported, motivated, and empowered to do their best work, even when things get tough.

You will walk away with actionable ideas to strengthen your leadership approach, elevate your team culture, and amplify your impact.

Because while testing matters, people matter more.

Learning Objectives:

  • Apply practical strategies for leading teams, managing stakeholders, and navigating challenges while sustaining a constructive and solutions-oriented approach.

  • Evaluate opportunities within their own organization to foster a more positive, engaged, and people-centered team culture.

  • Identify key behaviors and mindset shifts that contribute to maintaining a positive presence in high-pressure work environments.

Presenters:

  • Brodie Wise, EVP of Business Development & Marketing, ITS

  • Pamela Ing, Chief Credentialing Officer, NPCB

  • Isabelle Gonthier, Chief Assessment Officer, PSI and ETS

  • E.W. Looney, CEO, BrightLink