By Ashley Reyes
The SEMA Businesswomen's Network (SBN) Women's Leadership Forum will bring together women in the automotive aftermarket industry for three days of learning, networking and collaboration, March 11-13, in Orlando, Florida. Registration is open at sema.org/sbn-wlf.
Returning for its fourth year, the event will empower women in the specialty-automotive market to grow in their careers by elevating their personal development and leadership skills. Centered around the theme "Unlocking Potential," the 2025 Forum will be the most impactful yet with an education program focused on emotional intelligence and high-performance leadership. Seminars will be led by industry experts and innovative speakers who will leave attendees inspired and prepared to improve their executive presence, further their skillsets, and create value in their organization.
"Our goal is to provide a best-in-class learning experience that will help women thrive as leaders, whether they are a seasoned executive or just starting their leadership journey," said SBN Council Director Nicole Bradle. "By the end of the conference, attendees will have the strategies and confidence needed to take their leadership to the next level."
Available seminars and featured speakers are listed below (all times EST). For a full list of event activities, visit this link.
Wednesday, March 12:
- 9:15 – 10: 15 a.m.: Unleash Your Potential: Empowering Your Team to Take Risks and Innovate
- Speaker: Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE
- Title: CEO and President
- 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Leadership Excellence Forum
- Speaker: Tina Woodard, Ed.D, PHR
- Title: CEO and Founder
- 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.: Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How to Transform Your Innovation Pipeline
- Speaker: Sheri Jacobs, FASAE, CAE
- Title: CEO and President
- 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Leading With Heart: Accelerating People Performance With Emotional Intelligence
- Speaker: James Lawrence
- Title: CEO & Co-Founder
- Speaker: Megan Cook
- Title: Co-Founder
- 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.: Leadership Agility, Executive Presence and Coaching
- Speaker: Tina Woodard, Ed.D, PHR
- Title: CEO and Founder
- 3:45 – 4:30 p.m.: Application and Action Planning Session
- Speaker: Tiffany Martin, CPC/CLC
- Title: Executive Change Strategist and Performance Coach
Thursday, March 13:
- 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.: From Doing to Achieving: Strategies for Optimizing Personal Success
- Speaker: Tiffany Martin, CPC/CLC
- Title: Executive Change Strategist and Performance Coach
- 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.: Unlocking Competitive Advantage With Generative AI
- Speaker: Sharon Gai
- Title: Speaker and Author
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Leadership Liftoff: Building Skills That Transform the Employee Experience
- Speaker: Candice Gottlieb-Clark
- Title: Founder & CEO
- 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.: Manage Conflict Like Ted-Lasso New Skills for Dealing Workplace Challenges
- Speaker: Candice Gottlieb-Clark
- Title: Founder & CEO
- 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.: Crafting Culture: Unlock the Secret to Organizational Success
- Speaker: Tiffany Martin, CPC/CLC
- Title: Executive Change Strategist and Performance Coach
- 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Application and Action Planning
- Speaker: Tiffany Martin, CPC/CLC
- Title: Executive Change Strategist and Performance Coach
Registration Now Open
SBN members receive the added benefit of a discounted rate of $599, compared to the non-member rate of $799. With limited spots available, the event provides a unique opportunity to invest in your future and grow your skills. Visit sema.org/sbn-wlf to learn more and secure your spot today.