12th Annual Women in Leadership Series

Strength Finders - Who you are, naturallly with Michelle May, G.A.T.E Consulting

We will discover and delight in our personal top 5 Strenthgs via CliftonStrengths while also getting
to know others and their Strengths. This session will focus interactively on how defining your story
starts by knowing and owning your strengths. We will also take a collaborative look atour unique
contribution to the team and what we can bring to the table for others in our spheres ofinfluence.
Ulimately, we will name, claim and aim your top 5 Strengths so that you can live them outwith ease,
enjoyment, excellence and energy.

Strength Finders - Digging Deeper Into How You Intersect & Influence Others with Michelle May,
G.A.T.E Consulting

Discover our main domain and how we work with others while maximizing our CliftonStrengths.
We will conclude our time together with some fun, engaging team presentations, and teach backs.  

Gratitude Attitude with Dr. Jane Klug, Dean of Students, Black Hills State University

This session cultivates connections and mindfulness through embracing gratitude, practicing grounding
techniques, discussing intentionality, and identifying joys in participants' lives. It encourages deliberate
choices and the appreciation of positive moments to create a grounded and joyful mindset.  

Strength Finders - Explore More Of Your Strengths with Michelle May, G.A.T.E Consulting

Today, we will unpack our individual 34 Strengths in descending order by unpacking our Dominant, Supporting
and Lesser themes. We do not focus on our weaknesses, but rather how we can manage our Strengths while
being aware of our lesser talents. We will carefully consider how we can get the most out of our full 34
CliftonStrengths report while learning to leverage our natural power, and potential.  

Strength Finders - Conflicting Strengths or Powerful Synergy? Develop a Diamond Discovery Statement
with Michelle May, G.A.T.E. Consulting

What do we do when our strengths seemingly contradict each other, either in our own Top 5 or with
others? (more plainly stated - with that "someone" who drives us batty.) In this session, you’ll learn how
to handle conflict and contrast and deal with “different” people while maximizing our Strengths. This
session will end with creating a custom Diamond Discovery Statement that will carry on the passion, purpose
and essence of who you are!  

Build Your Networking Strategy with Michelle Kane, Sanford Underground Research Facility Foundation

This session will cover how to network effectively and build a networking strategy. They will create a
10-second story that will be used to build a three part networking event strategy.  

Personal Budgeting with Anita Carlson, Small Business Accounting Services

This session dives into the essentials of personal budgeting and covers the definition and benefits of
budgeting, steps to create a budget, tips and tools for effective management, and concludes with a
Q&A and practical takeaways.

Workplace Perspectives with Nicol Reiner, Sanford Underground Research Facility

This session will teach you how to shift your perspective in the workplace for a more positive and
realistic outlook.  

Crucial Conversations with Leah Braun, City of Rapid City

Provide guidelines for effective conversations with employees, leaders, and clients, emphasizing a safe
environment, appropriate timing and tone,and the proper medium for feedback, supplemented with practical
tools and activities to foster better communication.

Interviewing with Steph McCoy & Delaney Beck, Ketel Thorstenson

This session provides strategies for interviewing, both as the interviewer and interviewee. Tips on how to
properly conduct interviews.  

Career Development Planning with Corinne Heiberger, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology

The session will cover how to build a structured career trajectory that will outline your goals and the
essential tools for your 5 to 10 year career plan.  

Understanding Financial Statements with Sara Pesek May, GenPro Energy Development

This session will cover key financial statement documents that someone might come across in their job.
It will breakdown the meaning of these documents and how they might impact the workplace or their job.  

Creating Culture, Leadership, & Building Your Team with Kayla Klein, Klein Visioneering Group

Attendees will learn to build the right team through enhancing engagement, motivation, and creative incentives
while living core values and establishing the tone of the team. They will also discover strategies to maximize
team morale and effectiveness by fostering a strong team culture.

Facilitating a Meeting with Shasta Moreno, Black Hills Business Results

To learn how to use the Level 10 Meeting agenda to facilitate a meeting to create more efficiency in your team.

Online Presence with Megan Batten, Midwest Marketing

This session will focus on building an accurate, yet professional online image and presence. This will include how
to set up your LinkedIn profile, how to engage online and more. 

Public Speaking with Jenn Landis, Jenn Landis LLC

This session will teach you skills to participate in public speaking engagements. You will learm techniques to
calm nerves and present clearly and concisely.

Negotiation with Shanna Hockert, Robert Sharp & Associates

The session focused on job and client/sales negotiations, offering women in business practical strategies to
secure better job offers and close deals more effectively. Participants practiced real-world scenarios to enhance
their confidence and negotiation skills.  

Leadership Communication with Heidi Haro, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum

A session on everyday communication skills and quick tips that will go beyond the basics to address real-world
leadership challenges. Participants will explore essential writing techniques, effective language use, and
practical communication strategies tailored for professional environments. A special focus will be placed on
handling difficult workplace dynamics—specifically how to assert yourself with coworkers or employees who
may be confrontational, dismissive, or reluctant to recognize your leadership. 

Ethics in AI with Sharon Kreitinger, AxysPoint Consulting

AI is an emerging tool but is shrouded in ethics and questions. This session will cover broad guidelines on
using AI in the workplace and the ethics that follow. 

Time Management with Kristine Watts, Black Hills Energy

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of essential time management techniques designed to
boost productivity and efficiency. Attendees will learn practical strategies for prioritizing tasks, managing emails
and overcoming procrastination.