EMERGE 2023 BREAKOUTS
COMMUNITY EDUCATION TOPICS:
The Greatest Untold Story of American Whiskey: The African American Contribution
In this session you will dive into the history of how African Americans shaped the bourbon industry with an experienced panel of experts. You will learn about the Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild that is dedicated to uncovering the heritage and assisting minorities in getting into the distillery industry, hear research from two local historians, and meet the owner of Fresh Bourbon, the First African American owned distillery in Lexington. Plus enjoy a tasting from Fresh Bourbon! Speakers: Michael Adams, Co-Founder and Vice President, Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild Inc.; Gathan Borden, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Destinations International; Kayla Bush, Student Scholar and Historian, Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild Inc. and Sean Edwards, Co-Founder, Fresh Bourbon Distillery
The Land that Sustains Us: Getting Young Leaders Engaged with Agriculture in Lexington-Fayette County
Connecting people with the industry of agriculture. Farmland in Lexington-Fayette County is an economic driver as well as a unique and beautiful landscape. As a signature industry in Lexington-Fayette County, how can we connect more young leaders with the diverse agricultural industries both inside of and around our vibrant city? Moderator: Ashley Smith, COO of Black Soil; Speakers: Jim Coleman, Owner of Coleman Crest Farm; and Hallie Hardy, Executive Director of Horse Country
Wherefore Art, Though? Public Art and its Impact on our Community
Public art is more than just an aesthetic... It can express community and cultural values, enhance our environment, boost tourism, stimulate local economies, benefit mental health, and in some cases, even make communities safer. Join local artist Wylie Caudill as he discusses the importance of public art in our community, the changes that are happening locally, and ways businesses and individuals can get involved to make our community a more vibrant place to live, work, and play. Speakers: Local Artist Wylie Caudill; Ame Sweetall, LexArts; and Nathan Zamarron, LexArts.
Lex Stick Together: A Case Study of Julietta Market
Hear how Lexington’s oldest bus station transformed into a small business incubator featuring over 80 small businesses. Julietta Market is a nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurship in the Central Kentucky region by offering local entrepreneur’s resources and affordable rent. Speakers: Adina Tatum, Director of Operations, Julietta Market; Rayann White, Rayann’s Popcorn; and Terry Cunningham, Joy Nuts.
Addressing Violence in Lexington – A PIER Model Approach with One Lexington
With Violent crimes on the rise in Lexington, City leadership is using a PIER approach to make change. The PIER approach addresses crime from each angle: prevention, intervention, enforcement, and re-entry. In this session hear from experts in crime prevention and awareness and explore how Lexington is implementing a PIER response model. Speakers: Larry Johnson, LFUCG/One Lexington; Kenneth Payne, LFUCG/One Lexington; Devine Carama, LFUCG/One Lexington.
Central Kentucky by the Numbers: A Strategy to Propel the Region Forward
In a post pandemic world, businesses and people can live and work from almost anywhere. The cities and region with momentum are effectively leveraging their strengths to actively grow jobs and attract talent, and proactively address challenges like housing availability. In this rapidly changing economic environment, it’s never been more important for regional leaders to find opportunities for collaboration that better position our region for economic success. Through this breakout session, you will gain a better understanding of Central Kentucky’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities for economic growth, and learn how regional leaders are focusing on seven key strategies to make our region more competitive for jobs and talent over the next five years.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOPICS:
Don't be a Michael Scott, Excel in Your Career and on Your Team
Ready to elevate your career? To do so, you have to know what you want, be intentional, and make a plan. At the same time, you need to support and collaborate with your team to show true overall value. Join me to learn how to own your own career while being mindful of the 4 key areas to meaningfully contribute to your team. Speaker: Jaclyn T. Badeau, EQ Certified, MBA, CPA, CGMA, Badeau Consulting, LLC
Leadership Math
This training will be focused on growing your leadership, regardless of your profession, in a simple way using addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division. Speaker: Chris Estes, Author
Leadership and Team Accountability - Think Big and Think Small
DEEP DIVE OPPORTUNITY
As a special offer to EMERGE early registrants, you have the opportunity to sign up for a Deep Dive Workshop on Leadership and Team Accountability - Think Big and Think Small with David Baumgartner, which will take place during Break Out Sessions 2 and 3 at the conference (a two hour workshop). See full description below. This is a limited access offer with only 50 spots and will require advance registration. There is no extra fee, but attendees must commit to both sessions in order to participate (a break will be built in to coincide with conference agenda break). To sign up for the Deep Dive session, please email Diana Wilson.
Today, leaders are part of a complex web of interconnections, all with competing demands. The leader's ability to navigate the demands of customers, suppliers, shareholders, and their intercompany peers is paramount to creating team alignment that is crisp and clear. In this session, we'll explore the role of a leader in developing a small, highly effective team that can see how they fit in the bigger picture of the organization and focus on the smaller activities that accomplish collective results. Speaker: David Baumgartner, PCC, SHRM-SCP, Owner/Coach/Practice Manager, Tresane Innovations
How to Create Your Best Life
Everyone wants to have their best life, BUT how do you get it? In this breakout session, Mark will give you proven, tested, and practical ways to move from where you are to where you want to be... so you can have YOUR BEST LIFE! Speaker: Mark Keene, Master Coach, Communicator, Author
Elevate Your Presentation to the Next Level
Ready to up your presentation game? Whether you're in sales, marketing, product development or operations, your presentations need to be memorable. In this session, through some fun activities, you'll learn some key techniques to avoid putting your audience to sleep. You’re guaranteed to get some nuggets of gold on how to better engage an audience and keep their attention. Speaker: Kerry Boudreaux, Author
Evolving Your Career
How do you know when it’s time to pivot the direction of your career? Whether it is a change in mindset, pushing for a promotion, pursuing a passion project, or changing your career altogether, this fireside chat with former Lexington news anchor/reporter and current law firm Media Relations Manager Kristen Pflum explores how to identify when to pivot and what to look for when exploring new opportunities. Attendees can expect to take away useful pointers regarding identifying when to make a change, what change to make, and how to execute that change to ensure continued and expanded success in your career. Speaker: Kristen Pflum Howard, Dinsmore & Shohl Media Relations Manager
Optimizing Your Health in 2023
In order to perform at your highest level, your health has to be a priority. But for many, this itself can feel overwhelming. Where do I begin and what do I believe? We have made nutrition and health so complicated that most feel paralyzed to start. So today I want to make it easy! This presentation will share with you simple, yet sustainable lifestyle habits that you can implement to make major impacts on your current health status. You will learn about nutrition and exercise, the importance of sleep and stress management plus so much more. You will walk away with tangible action items to put into place for immediate success. Speaker: Amanda Nighbert, Registered Dietitian
Don't be a Michael Scott, Excel in Your Career and on Your Team
Ready to elevate your career? To do so, you have to know what you want, be intentional, and make a plan. At the same time, you need to support and collaborate with your team to show true overall value. Join me to learn how to own your own career while being mindful of the 4 key areas to meaningfully contribute to your team. Speaker: Jaclyn T. Badeau, EQ Certified, MBA, CPA, CGMA, Badeau Consulting, LLC
Leadership Math
This training will be focused on growing your leadership, regardless of your profession, in a simple way using addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division. Speaker: Chris Estes, Author
Leadership and Team Accountability - Think Big and Think Small
DEEP DIVE OPPORTUNITY
As a special offer to EMERGE early registrants, you have the opportunity to sign up for a Deep Dive Workshop on Leadership and Team Accountability - Think Big and Think Small with David Baumgartner, which will take place during Break Out Sessions 2 and 3 at the conference (a two hour workshop). See full description below. This is a limited access offer with only 50 spots and will require advance registration. There is no extra fee, but attendees must commit to both sessions in order to participate (a break will be built in to coincide with conference agenda break). To sign up for the Deep Dive session, please email Diana Wilson.
Today, leaders are part of a complex web of interconnections, all with competing demands. The leader's ability to navigate the demands of customers, suppliers, shareholders, and their intercompany peers is paramount to creating team alignment that is crisp and clear. In this session, we'll explore the role of a leader in developing a small, highly effective team that can see how they fit in the bigger picture of the organization and focus on the smaller activities that accomplish collective results. Speaker: David Baumgartner, PCC, SHRM-SCP, Owner/Coach/Practice Manager, Tresane Innovations
How to Create Your Best Life
Everyone wants to have their best life, BUT how do you get it? In this breakout session, Mark will give you proven, tested, and practical ways to move from where you are to where you want to be... so you can have YOUR BEST LIFE! Speaker: Mark Keene, Master Coach, Communicator, Author
Elevate Your Presentation to the Next Level
Ready to up your presentation game? Whether you're in sales, marketing, product development or operations, your presentations need to be memorable. In this session, through some fun activities, you'll learn some key techniques to avoid putting your audience to sleep. You’re guaranteed to get some nuggets of gold on how to better engage an audience and keep their attention. Speaker: Kerry Boudreaux, Author
Evolving Your Career
How do you know when it’s time to pivot the direction of your career? Whether it is a change in mindset, pushing for a promotion, pursuing a passion project, or changing your career altogether, this fireside chat with former Lexington news anchor/reporter and current law firm Media Relations Manager Kristen Pflum explores how to identify when to pivot and what to look for when exploring new opportunities. Attendees can expect to take away useful pointers regarding identifying when to make a change, what change to make, and how to execute that change to ensure continued and expanded success in your career. Speaker: Kristen Pflum Howard, Dinsmore & Shohl Media Relations Manager
Optimizing Your Health in 2023
In order to perform at your highest level, your health has to be a priority. But for many, this itself can feel overwhelming. Where do I begin and what do I believe? We have made nutrition and health so complicated that most feel paralyzed to start. So today I want to make it easy! This presentation will share with you simple, yet sustainable lifestyle habits that you can implement to make major impacts on your current health status. You will learn about nutrition and exercise, the importance of sleep and stress management plus so much more. You will walk away with tangible action items to put into place for immediate success. Speaker: Amanda Nighbert, Registered Dietitian