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Just as a product's brand sets customer expectations and increases the company and product’s value, your brand can enhance or hinder your career success. In the Leadership Brand Workshop, you will discover and articulate your core values and use them to develop your brand as a leader—a brand that tells the world who you are and helps everyone around you support your vision.
You will translate your core values into an elevator pitch, mission, and vision so powerful that leadership is all but automatic and colleagues and executives will recognize your value as an inspiring business leader.

Several years ago, The IBM Leadership Institute conducted a study to determine what were the critical leadership competencies for the 21st century. Among 1,500 global CEOs surveyed, the most popular answer was creative thinking. The reason? Workplaces and the overall business landscape were becoming more complex and creative thinking was seen as the essential competency to navigate and leverage those complexities.
Here's the interesting fact. That survey was conducted prior to the pandemic and the emergence of AI. In reality, since that survey, the challenges of the workplace have become even more multi-layered and therefore will require a leader to interpret and harness those challenges for potential opportunities. All this requires creative thinking.
But here is the challenge, there is a significant misunderstanding of creativity in general, creative thinking, how to do it, and how to use it. And so, this session will offer a practical introduction to creative thinking and will include:

1. Defining creativity
2. Answering the question: What is creative thinking?
3. Provide a practical creative thinking process
4. How to cultivate creative thinking in your leadership.

### Key Takeaways

1. Learn the fundamentals of creativity and creative thinking
2. Have a practical, repeatable creative thinking/ideation process
3. Learn how to embed creative thinking into the everyday work experience.

### Benefits

1. It will transform how you lead.
2. It will help cultivate your talent, impact and effectiveness.
3. Leading will be more enjoyable and satisfying.
4. You will feel more confident, competent, and empowered.
5. Since it’s not a popular skill, you will gain an edge in career advancement.
6. Become a standout leader.

Target Audience
Any leader who wants to boost their effectiveness and gain a career edge.

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### Workshop Facilitator Bio

JoAnn Corley is a highly recommended executive leadership advisor with a focus on holistic business and organizational development. She helps companies increase profits and operate optimally by successfully integrating the human aspect of their enterprise, while developing high-functioning leadership and management teams.
Her overriding business philosophy is "when we are our best human selves, we will have our best businesses". So, when we see a business/organization as an eco-system of human experiences, we will be best equipped to effectively lead and manage.
JoAnn is also a passionate, inspiring speaker and author. She has shared that passion with thousands globally on such themes as modern leadership, creative & critical thinking, team synergy, managing conflict and emotional intelligence. She has spoken in every major city and state in the U.S., a unique distinction. Globally, she was recognized as a highly acclaimed LinkedIn Learning course author for Global Teacher's Day.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Build Confidence, Celebrate Your Wins, and Thrive

Do you ever feel like you’re just “winging it,” despite years of experience or education? Do you dismiss your achievements as luck or timing, fearing others will discover you’re not as competent as they believe?
This is the essence of Imposter Syndrome—a pervasive mindset that affects at least 70% of people at some point in their lives, including highly accomplished professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives. It’s a barrier to confidence, growth, and fully embracing your success.
Join Sonya Sigler for an eye-opening and interactive workshop designed to help you tackle self-doubt, identify the root causes of Imposter Syndrome, and reframe your mindset for lasting confidence. Through engaging exercises, group discussions, and actionable strategies, you’ll gain the tools to silence your inner critic and step boldly into your potential.
This 3-Session workshop isn’t just about understanding Imposter Syndrome—it’s about moving past it, giving you tools to address anytime it strikes, and to give you confidence to go after what you want - anytime! Let this be the day you embrace your achievements and show up as your best self.

### Key Takeways:

Session 1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Tools
In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into overcoming imposter syndrome.
You’ll learn:

• What imposter syndrome is and the main fears behind it
• How to recognize when imposter syndrome strikes
• What the main characteristics are and how it shows up in your life
• Tips and strategies to implement immediately to neutralize imposter syndrome’s effect on you
• How to unlearn this self-limiting mindset and move forward with confidence

Session 2. Authentic Personal Branding
In this session, you’ll discover how to build a personal brand that reflects your unique strengths, values, and goals. Sonya Sigler provides actionable strategies, interactive exercises, and expert insights to help you create a personal brand that feels authentic and empowers your career and personal growth.
You’ll learn to:

• Define your unique strengths and value proposition authentically.
• Align your personal brand with core values and goals.
• Craft a compelling, consistent message across platforms and interactions.
• Overcome self-doubt to showcase your expertise with confidence.
• Nurture and evolve your brand to match career growth.

Session 3. Know and Share Your Value
In this session, you’ll learn to acknowledge self-doubt, own your value, and share your accomplishments with authenticity and confidence. Embracing your worth and sharing it is key to building trust, fostering collaboration, and achieving success in both personal and professional spaces. Step into your value and make your voice heard!
You’ll learn to:

• Recognize your unique skills, talents, and contributions.
• Build confidence in articulating your value authentically.
• Address internal and external barriers to owning your worth.
• Develop practical strategies to share your value effectively.

### Target Audience:

This extended workshop is tailored for those who:

• Feel like they’re “faking it” despite their success.
• Navigate high-pressure environments and are overwhelmed.
• Struggle to claim their expertise.and are seeking clarity and confidence.
• Commit to personal growth, self-awareness, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs.

Whether you’re grappling with Imposter Syndrome for the first time or seeking to address a lifelong challenge, this workshop offers actionable insights and strategies for growth.

### Workshop Facilitator Bio:

Sonya is the founder of PractiGal and has been an IP and corporate lawyer for over 25 years. She started her career in-house at Sega and Intuit before moving to start-ups, including Cataphora which pioneered AI software for the legal industry beginning in 2002.
Known as a high-energy and inspiring speaker and workshop facilitator for corporate teams and women’s networks, Sonya inspires her audiences to take action to reach their goals and make their dreams come true. In her private coaching and consulting work, Sonya works with corporate teams, founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and legal professionals to provide them with the tools and connections they need to succeed.

Sonya is the best-selling author of WELCOME to the Next Level: 3 Secrets to Become Unstuck, Take Action, and Rise Higher in Your Career, and What’s Next for My Career? Your Guide to Deciding to Leave Your Stable Job to Follow Your Passion, both of which have accompanying workbooks and online courses available on demand. Her latest book is 30 Days to Better Self-Care. She is a certified Vistage speaker and her most popular workshops are Authentic Personal Branding, Networking with a Purpose, Self-Care Made Easy, and Getting Noticed on LinkedIn. She and her husband live in Vancouver, WA, where she is writing her next book, Set Yourself Up for Success - Master the 5 Essential Skills to Succeed in Any Job.

### Event Recording, Fees & Donations

This is an online event that will be recorded for educational and marketing purposes. By participating in the online event, you agree to be recorded, such as but not limited to, when you are asking questions or stating comments.
T he Mentoring Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Fees cover operational expenses. We welcome donations to further expand our mentoring outreach globally.