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ASPIRE is for ambitious professionals ready to elevate their leadership, sharpen their skills, and expand their circle of influence. Experience this half-day power conference through the lens of career growth and leadership evolution — whether you are an early- or mid-career professional striving to rise, or a seasoned leader seeking fresh strategies to inspire and connect with today’s multigenerational workforce.

Participants will leave with clear takeaways, actionable plans, and accountability partners to fuel growth beyond the conference.
 

Speakers

Rebecca Hall Founder, Idea Hall Master of Ceremonies

Chris Rosenberg Founder, Meridian Advisory Keynote Speaker — “The Leadership Growth Ladder”

Colin Diaz Founder, Focus on Win 360 Closing Summation and Action Plan — “Build and Maintain Momentum for Operational Excellence”

Program Highlights

Networking

Carry your session connections into meaningful conversations over buffet breakfast and lunch.

Keynote

Chris Rosenberg
“The Leadership Growth Ladder”

Breakouts

Three breakout sessions. All attendees join each to ensure balanced groups and effective learning.

1. Connect

Facilitated by Greg LeFever

• Meaningful fundamental peer to peer networking beyond surface introductions
• Build confidence in impromptu networking opportunities
• Walk away with bona fide leads

2. Develop

Facilitated by Dave Coffaro

• Strengthen presentation and communication skills to stand out as a leader
• Increase confidence in articulating ideas clearly and persuasively, and reading the room
• Know your communication style and that of your audience

3. Advance

Facilitated by Chris Rosenberg

• Craft a personal growth plan for 2026
• Reflect on progress and self investment at 2026 year end
• Identify specific, actionable steps to prepare for advancement opportunities

Summation and Action Session

Colin Diaz, Business Strategist — “Build and Maintain Momentum for Operational Excellence”

Recognition

Top 10 Aspiring Leaders Under 40

Buffet Lunch and Networking