Managing Uncertainty/Chaos/Change and Turning Stress Into a Strategic Advantage

Speaker: Rachel Boehm, Owner, Rachel Boehm Coaching & Consulting LLC Presentation: Some days you may feel like the person whacking the mole, other days like the mole. When life feels increasingly chaotic, overwhelming, stressful––pick your word––every decision feels like a gamble because the ground keeps moving beneath your feet. This can lead to paralysis analysis, afraid of taking unnecessary risks, or rash decision-making so you feel like you’re at least doing something. Whether it’s personal or professional, stress and change are the constants. To do more than survive, you have to learn how to turn them into a strategic advantage. That’s what this

Why Every Business Owner Should Consider an ESOP Exit

Many call this decade the LARGEST transfer of wealth in the history of mankind.  Abran Villegas, Managing Director, Lazear Capital Partners will discuss how to help your client or company be ready. - 70% of Business Owners expect to sell in the next 5-7 years. - There is a succession plan that can secure your Company legacy, avoid capital gains taxes, and preserve your culture and community. - 75% of Business Owners deeply regret selling their business after a year.  Learn how an ESOP can help make your succession plan smoother and more meaningful. Speaker's bio: Abran Villegas is a

Leveraging LinkedIn: What You Need to Know to Get The Most Out of LinkedIn

Julia Holian, Career Strategist and Interview Coach, and founder of Career Transformation Partners Presentation:  Do you get the sense that LinkedIn could do more for you? You're not alone. Most of us know the basics of how to create our profile, search for a job, or make a post, but do you know how it really works? Let's talk about how and when LinkedIn's algorithm helps you or downplays you. We'll walk through how often you should be on LinkedIn, what you should be doing, whether Premium is worth it, and new features that could help the algorithm work for you.

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Personal Branding Through Strategic Networking

Jessica Gruber, CEO of Buzzworks, and COO of Success Champion Networking Presentation: In today’s market, your expertise isn’t enough—people need to know you. Whether you're in transition, leading, or building a fractional practice, this session will show you how to build authority through strategic networking. Learn how to: - Talk about your value so people remember it - Build a network that works for you - Show up with clarity, confidence, and credibility This isn’t about branding—it’s about being the name people trust and refer. Speaker's bio: Jessica Gruber built her personal brand by doing what most finance professionals overlook—strategic visibility built

Navigating Latin American Growth in the Face of Trade Policy Uncertainty

John Price, Managing Director of Americas Market Intelligence, and 30+ year veteran of Latin American market intelligence will walk us through his analysis and forecast of Latin America for 2025/6, taking into account: - The impact on Latin America of Washington-authored trade policy disruption, both directly with the region as well as the ripple effects of US-China and US-Europe tariff disputes. - The anticipated charm offensive by China in Latin America to exploit deteriorating US relations in the region - The opportunities to be born from the soon to commence EU-Mercosur trade agreement - The changing political landscape in Latin