The annual EACE Leadership Empowerment Series provides personal and professional development for those who are interested in starting, continuing or pushing the boundaries of their exploration and practice of leadership.
Upcoming Leadership Empowerment Programs
Part 1:
Permission to Fail: Reframing Risk Taking from Career Services & Employer Perspectives
Thursday, January 29, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Career development champions growth mindsets and innovation, yet, how often do we create genuine space for failure within our own organizations and professional practices? From university career centers piloting new programs to employers experimenting with novel talent strategies, fear of failure can stifle the innovation our work demands.
This webinar challenges the disconnect between what we often teach students and alumni about resilience and what we practice in our professional environments. Join us for a candid conversation examining how career services professionals, employers, and higher education leaders can model healthy risk-taking, normalize setbacks, and build cultures where diving in is valued over playing it safe.
Part 2: February 26, 2026
Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager
Have you recently been promoted, stepped into a role with greater leadership responsibility, or are you contemplating the next step in your leadership journey?
If so, you may also be wondering… “Now what?”
Join us for an interactive and insightful webinar exploring the real dynamics, challenges, and day‑to‑day shifts that occur when transitioning into— or returning to— a leadership or supervisory role. Whether you’re moving within your current institution or taking on a new opportunity at another organization, this session will help you navigate the expectations, mindset shifts, and practical realities that come with leading others.
Together, we’ll discuss strategies for building confidence, establishing credibility, managing former peers, and setting yourself up for long‑term success in your new position.
Part 3: March 26, 2026
Inclusive and Cross-Generational Leadership
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring strategies for cultivating equitable, high‑performing teams, and effectively navigating the complexities of leading across generations. Our panelists will share actionable insights, common challenges, and practical takeaways for fostering belonging, leveraging generational strengths, and creating environments where all team members feel valued and empowered.
Whether you're a new leader, an experienced manager, or someone who supports organizational culture, this session will offer meaningful guidance for leading with inclusion, empathy, and awareness.
Part 4: April 23, 2026
Conflict Resolution
Conflict is a natural part of collaborative work—especially in higher education, where career services professionals regularly engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and campus partners. Balancing these diverse perspectives while advancing office and university priorities can be challenging, particularly amid campus politics and evolving institutional expectations.
Join us for an engaging webinar designed specifically for career services practitioners who want to strengthen their conflict‑resolution skills and lead with clarity, empathy, and confidence. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies for navigating conflict within your own team, managing difficult conversations with students and colleagues, and maintaining productive relationships across departments.
Whether you’re a new staff member, a seasoned career services professional, or a leader guiding a team, this session will offer meaningful, actionable approaches to resolving conflict and fostering a collaborative, student‑centered culture.
Leadership Empowerment Series Archive
2025-2026:
2024-2025 Series:
2022-2023 Series:
- Part One Virtual - Learning to Lead (and making mistakes) December 2, 2022
- Part Two Hybrid - March 1, 2023
- Part Three In-Person - Mega Panel at EACE23 June 27, 2023
2021-2022 Series:
- Part One - Leadership Styles and Leadership Lessons (Held virtually January 26, 2022)
- Part Two - Half-Day Program Sponsored by Stony Brook University (Held virtually March 11, 2022)
Recordings of virtual presentations and handouts (if applicable) are available to members in the Webinar Archive resource section of the website.
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