Wake Up West Coast
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM) (EST)
Description
Escape The Comparison Trap By Embracing Your Unique Leadership Journey
Featuring Guest Speaker, Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW
In the age of social media and constant comparison, it's easy to get caught up in measuring our success against others' highlight reels. But the truth is, every leadership journey is unique, and comparing yours to someone else's is a recipe for discouragement and self-doubt. In this powerful session, Topsie will share her struggles with the comparison trap and the mindset shifts that helped her escape it. You'll learn how to cultivate self-acceptance and conviction in your expertise, appreciate your unique path, and find fulfillment in your progress, regardless of what others are doing.
After this session, participants will be able to…
- Utilize techniques to combat negativity and imposter syndrome for self-acceptance and confidence.
- Understand how unapologetically utilizing your unique skills and contributions makes you a better leader.
- Gain tips and tricks to help your teams foster a healthier, more productive mindset.
About Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW
Emotional Intelligence & Psychological Safety Consultant, Licensed Psychotherapist, Speaker, Founder of Topsie VandenBosch Coaching
With a unique blend of clinical expertise and practical leadership strategies, Topsie empowers organizations and executives to cultivate thriving workplace cultures. Her specialized training programs focus on enhancing employee well-being, reducing burnout, and fostering psychological safety. Topsie equips leaders with crucial emotional intelligence skills, enabling them to create environments where innovation flourishes and teams excel.
Topsie has worked with organizations such as the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Public Relations Society of America, and the Ubora Advisory Firm, among many others. Her expert insights on the intersection of leadership, emotional intelligence, and employee well-being have been featured in major media publications, including Forbes, Inc., Shape, Well+Good, Today, Bustle, Newsweek, PsychCentral, and PS (formerly PopSugar), among many others.
Wondering What To Expect At The Event?
Wake Up West Coast brings together Chamber members every month for networking, to hear and learn about business best practices from fascinating leaders from around the country and within our own community. Each month features coffee and networking time followed by a delicious breakfast buffet and a featured guest speaker. We hope to see you there!
Save The Date For The Entire Wake Up West Coast Series
Program Date | Speaker & Topic |
|---|---|
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | Abbey Johnston, Conscious Leadership |
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | To Be Announced |
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | To Be Announced |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | To Be Announced - Special Edition: Leadership Live! |
Sponsors
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In Person: Member $35 / Non Member $50
Livestream Access: Member $10 / Non Member $20
225 College Ave
Holland, MI 49423 United States
Parking: You may park in any open Faculty/Staff/Student Lot. Campus Safety will not ticket on the mornings of Wake Up West Coast. View Parking Map Here.
7:30 am Coffee and Morning Mingle Networking
8:00 am Breakfast and Program
Leadership
Networking