Women's Evolution Conference 2026 Sessions

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Leah Goss is a proven leader with more than 25 years of success in fundraising and nonprofit management. Over the course of her career, she has raised more than $50 million and led transformational campaigns that have reshaped institutions and elevated missions. She currently serves as a fundraising coach for nonprofits, bringing clarity, calm, and confidence to organizations navigating change, growth, or renewal. She speaks frequently on fundraising and nonprofit challenges and strategies. Leah is also serving as the Director of Community Engagement for Brighton First Presbyterian Church, a congregation established in the Brighton community in 1884. She represents the church in the community, builds partnerships, and identifies ways the Church can better support their neighbors. She earned a Bachelors and an MBA as a returning adult student at Regis University to launch her professional career. She and her husband have lived in Brighton for 21 years.

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Leah Goss is a proven leader with more than 25 years of success in fundraising and nonprofit management. Over the course of her career, she has raised more than $50 million and led transformational campaigns that have reshaped institutions and elevated missions. She currently serves as a fundraising coach for nonprofits, bringing clarity, calm, and confidence to organizations navigating change, growth, or renewal. She speaks frequently on fundraising and nonprofit challenges and strategies. Leah is also serving as the Director of Community Engagement for Brighton First Presbyterian Church, a congregation established in the Brighton community in 1884. She represents the church in the community, builds partnerships, and identifies ways the Church can better support their neighbors. She earned a Bachelors and an MBA as a returning adult student at Regis University to launch her professional career. She and her husband have lived in Brighton for 21 years.

Leadership GEMS™: Own Your Brilliance: Leading with Confidence, Authenticity, and Purpose Many accomplished women spend years proving they belong. They collect credentials. They work harder than everyone else. They become the person everyone depends on. Yet despite all of that success, many still hesitate to speak up, advocate for themselves, pursue the next opportunity, or fully own the unique value they bring. What if the very qualities you've been trying to downplay are actually your greatest leadership advantage? In this inspiring and interactive breakout session, leadership expert Rachel B. Williams introduces the Leadership GEMS Method™—a powerful framework designed to help women recognize their unique brilliance, embrace authentic leadership, and confidently step into the impact they were created to make. Through personal stories, practical insights, and moments of reflection, Rachel invites attendees to stop comparing themselves to everyone else and begin leading from their natural strengths. Participants will leave feeling empowered, encouraged, and equipped with practical strategies they can immediately apply in both their careers and personal lives. Because leadership isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more fully yourself. During this breakout, participants will: Discover the unique strengths and gifts that make them exceptional leaders. Learn how to confidently communicate their value without feeling like they're 'selling themselves.' Understand how authentic relationships create opportunities, support, and long-term success. Replace self-doubt with a leadership mindset grounded in confidence, resilience, and purpose. Leave with practical next steps to begin owning their brilliance in every area of life. Perfect For Women Who... Are ready to stop playing small. Feel stuck between where they are and where they know they're capable of going. Want to lead with confidence while remaining authentic. Are navigating career growth, leadership opportunities, or personal reinvention. Desire meaningful success that aligns with who they truly are. Attendees Will Leave Feeling... Inspired to think bigger. Confident in what makes them unique. Equipped with practical leadership tools they can use immediately. Encouraged to pursue opportunities with greater courage. Connected to a community of women who are rising together. Your brilliance isn't something you have to earn. It's something you have to recognize, own, and share with the world.

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Leadership GEMS™: Own Your Brilliance: Leading with Confidence, Authenticity, and Purpose Many accomplished women spend years proving they belong. They collect credentials. They work harder than everyone else. They become the person everyone depends on. Yet despite all of that success, many still hesitate to speak up, advocate for themselves, pursue the next opportunity, or fully own the unique value they bring. What if the very qualities you've been trying to downplay are actually your greatest leadership advantage? In this inspiring and interactive breakout session, leadership expert Rachel B. Williams introduces the Leadership GEMS Method™—a powerful framework designed to help women recognize their unique brilliance, embrace authentic leadership, and confidently step into the impact they were created to make. Through personal stories, practical insights, and moments of reflection, Rachel invites attendees to stop comparing themselves to everyone else and begin leading from their natural strengths. Participants will leave feeling empowered, encouraged, and equipped with practical strategies they can immediately apply in both their careers and personal lives. Because leadership isn't about becoming someone else. It's about becoming more fully yourself. During this breakout, participants will: Discover the unique strengths and gifts that make them exceptional leaders. Learn how to confidently communicate their value without feeling like they're 'selling themselves.' Understand how authentic relationships create opportunities, support, and long-term success. Replace self-doubt with a leadership mindset grounded in confidence, resilience, and purpose. Leave with practical next steps to begin owning their brilliance in every area of life. Perfect For Women Who... Are ready to stop playing small. Feel stuck between where they are and where they know they're capable of going. Want to lead with confidence while remaining authentic. Are navigating career growth, leadership opportunities, or personal reinvention. Desire meaningful success that aligns with who they truly are. Attendees Will Leave Feeling... Inspired to think bigger. Confident in what makes them unique. Equipped with practical leadership tools they can use immediately. Encouraged to pursue opportunities with greater courage. Connected to a community of women who are rising together. Your brilliance isn't something you have to earn. It's something you have to recognize, own, and share with the world.

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