Leadership Empowerment Series 2026 - 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.

Presenters

Stacy McClelland, SHRM-CP, Group Talent Acquisition Manager, Enterprise Mobility

As Group Talent Acquisition Manager for Enterprise Mobility, Stacy McClelland leads innovative hiring strategies across Car Rental, Truck Rental, Car Sales, and Fleet Management throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and South Jersey. Her outstanding contributions have earned Enterprise's Exceptional Achievement Award and the Tribute Award from the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE). Stacy began her Enterprise career as a Management Trainee Intern while earning her degree in Labor and Industrial Relations from Penn State. Over 25+ years, she's advanced through recruiting roles and now directs all Talent Acquisition efforts. She holds PHR and SHRM-CP certifications. Beyond Enterprise, Stacy served EACE as Annual Conference Co-Chair, Director of Employer Member Services, and President (2018–2021). She continues contributing through the Strategic Planning Task Force and Conference Programming Committee. Stacy also leads the Employer Council for the Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network, championing veteran hiring initiatives. Stacy resides in Skippack, PA, with her husband Bob, three children, and four Pomskies.

Lisa Freed, Career Success Coach - STEM, Boston University Center for Career Development

Lisa is dedicated to inspiring students to explore opportunities in STEM. As a Career Success Coach at Boston University's Center for Career Development, she supports students in Engineering, Computer Science, and Data as they navigate internships, job searches, and early career exploration. Lisa also serves as adjunct faculty at Endicott College, teaching an online course for students completing internships abroad, guiding them through structured reflection on experiential learning while strengthening professional skills. Previously, Lisa led the iRobot STEM initiative, engaging K–12 students through hands-on experiences including museum tours and classroom visits. Known for her "superpower" of cross-networking, she built strong partnerships among industry, community groups, and educators. She also contributed to National Robotics Week, helping coordinate events celebrating innovation in robotics. Lisa holds a bachelor's in civil engineering from Union College and a master's in landscape architecture from Harvard University. A registered Professional Engineer and LEED Accredited Professional, she received the WEPAN Women in Engineering Champion Award. Outside work, Lisa enjoys time with her son, an elementary math and science teacher, paddleboarding, and training her Bernese Mountain Dog.

Registration & Pricing

This session is one part of the four-part Leadership Empowerment Series 2026. Use the form linked below to register for one or more sessions. We offer bundle discounts!

Session 1: January 29 - Permission to Fail: Reframing Risk Taking from Career Services & Employer Perspectives

Session 2: February 26 - Transitioning from Individual Contributor to Manager

Session 3: March 26 - Inclusive and Cross-Generational Leadership

Session 4: April 23 - Conflict Resolution

Per-Session Pricing:

Members: $30

Non-Members: $45

Package/Bundle Deals:

2-Session Mini Bundle

               Members: $55

               Non-Members $85

4-Session Bundle

Members: $100 ($25 per session)

Non-Members: $160 ($40 per-session)

Department Package | Group of 4, All 4 Sessions

               Members: $360 total ($22.5 per person, per session)

               Non-Members: $560 ($35 per person, per session)

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