Making an Impact Summit

When:

Start: Mar 06, 2026 at 10:00 am
End: Mar 06, 2026 at 05:00 pm

Where:

Virtual (Eastern Time Zone)
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Virtual (Eastern Time Zone),

Ticket Price:

$295

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Making an Impact Summit – Celebrating International Women’s Day & Women’s History Month

We invite you to join us on Friday, March 6, 2026, for our International Women’s Day Virtual Summit, where we will explore how women are driving meaningful impact in their careers through impactful leadership.

This full-day leadership development event will feature six executive-led panel discussions, beginning at 10:00 AM Eastern / 7:00 AM Pacific. Our esteemed panelists will share insights on key topics, including:

– Career Planning & Pivots
– Managing Obstacles & Uncertainty
– Career Risks & Opportunities
– Enabling Talent & Growth
– Impactful & Versatile Leadership
– Executive Skills & Training

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable leadership strategies, connect with industry experts, and be part of an inspiring conversation on career growth and leadership excellence. We look forward to having you join us!

Virtual Ticket Price: $295
Live In-Person Watch Party: $395
Mother/Daughter Tickets: $495

**Add on: Executive Coaching Session After Event: $595

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Recording of Sessions. The event will be recorded and available on-demand after the event to registered attendees.
Continuing Education. We will provide a certificate of completion after attending the event for 8hrs of Leadership Training.
Single Use License. Virtual event tickets are a single-use license to access the content for personal viewing only, not for commercial use, and not for distribution or sharing with non-registered users. All viewers must be registered attendees unless otherwise authorized by SharpHeels.

For more details, please review our Terms & Conditions. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Women Making an Impact – Virtual Summit (Eastern Time)

Join us for a powerful day of leadership development, career insights, and executive wisdom from top industry leaders.

9:45-10:00 AM | Check-In
Log in to the Zoom platform, grab your favorite beverage, and get ready for a day of inspiring discussions and actionable career advice.

10:00-10:15 AM | Event Kick-Off
Our Mistress of Ceremonies sets the stage with an energizing welcome, highlighting the importance of leadership development and making a lasting impact in your career.

10:15-11:00 AM | Career Planning & Pivots
Learn how executives navigated career transitions, goal setting, and strategic moves, with insights on securing mentorship, negotiating promotions, and embracing career shifts.

11:15-12:00 PM | Managing Obstacles & Mishaps
Hear candid stories from executives about overcoming career challenges—from job loss and work-life balance struggles to lacking experience and course-correcting career missteps.

12:15-1:00 PM | Career Risks & Opportunities
Discover how leaders successfully took career risks, seized game-changing opportunities, and positioned themselves for professional growth.

1:00-2:00 PM | Lunch Break
Recharge and refresh before the afternoon sessions.

2:00-2:45 PM | Enabling Talent & Growth
Gain insights on building and leading high-performing teams, fostering engagement, and supporting career development within your organization.

3:00-3:45 PM | Impactful & Versatile Leadership
Master the art of influential leadership, emotional intelligence, navigating change, and inspiring teams with a clear vision.

4:00-5:00 PM | Building Executive Skills
Explore strategies for enhancing leadership visibility, demonstrating executive presence, and managing how your value is perceived within your organization.

5:00 PM | Wrap-Up
Closing thoughts and key takeaways from an impactful day of learning and leadership.

We’re curating an exceptional speaker lineup for 2026! In the meantime, explore our 2025 Making an Impact Summit Page to see past speakers and insights - https://sharpheels.com/events/making-an-impact-summit-2025/

2025 Panelists:

Stacy Siegal, EVP & Chief Legal Officer, J.Crew
Michelle Horn, SVP, Chief Strategy Officer, Delta
Cheryl Ainoa, Investor & Former EVP & CTO, Sam’s Club
Sheila Jordan, SVP, Chief Digital Officer, Honeywell
Mari Roberts, SVP, Frito-Lay & Quaker, PepsiCo
Kamilah Williams-Kemp, EVP & CPO, Northwestern Mutual
Laurie Schalow, Chief Corporate Affairs, Chipotle
Sherry Graziano, EVP, Digital, CX & Marketing, Truist
Kimberly Paige, EVP & CMO, BET / Paramount
Mary Beth George, VP, Retail Brand Experience, Target
Katie Fitzgerald, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Charities
Dara Bazzano, SVP, Chief Accounting, T-Mobile
Lara Rubbelke, CTO, Microsoft Americas
Ruth Cotter, SVP, Marketing, Comms, & HR, AMD
Hadley Peer Marshall, CFO, Managing Partner, Brookfield
Emily Erusha-Hilleque, SVP, Private Brands, Macy's
Erin Gabrielson, Chief Marketing, IBM Americas
Tine Fincioen, EVP, Digital Transformation, Mastercard
Jennifer Temple, EVP & CMO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Katrina McGhee, EVP & CMO, American Heart Assoc.
Judy Werthauser, EVP, Chief People, Walmart U.S.
Michelle Chang, Chief Financial Officer, Zoom
Erika Serow, Partner & CMO, Bain & Company
Doria Holbrook, EVP, Mobility, Hertz

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Event Ticket Options:

Virtual Ticket: $295
Includes: Virtual access to the event via a Zoom Link + a Certificate of Completion for 8hrs of Leadership Coaching and access to the on-demand recording of the event afterwards. (You can add 1x1 coaching sessions as a follow-up for the event by selecting Coaching Session Add-ons)

Viewing Party Ticket: $395 (watch the virtual event with friends, co-workers, and local professionals)
Includes: Lunch, Snacks and Drinks with local professionals + Virtual access to the event via a Zoom Link + Access to the on-demand recordings of the sessions after the event + a Certificate of Completion for 8hrs of Leadership Coaching. We'll be hosting viewing parties in multiple cities across the US. It'll be just like watching your favorite sporting event with friends and colleagues -- the Virtual Event will be displayed on a large screen, bring your laptop to engage virtually and also your energy to engage and network with local professionals face-to-face.

Event + Student (Mother/Daughter - Father/Daughter - Mother/Son): $495
Includes: 1 regular virtual ticket + 1 student ticket for a grade school or college student (for anyone who'd like to have their young daughter/son join).

Optional Ticket Add-ons:

60-Minute Executive Coaching Session – $595
A personalized, one-on-one session with an Executive Coach, designed for professionals at the manager, director, or executive level. This session is also highly beneficial for individuals preparing to step into a managerial or team leadership role within the next 1-2 years, as well as those in strategic, non-managerial positions looking to enhance their leadership impact.
Quarterly Executive Coaching Package – $2,295
Includes four 60-minute coaching sessions, providing ongoing leadership support and career development over the course of the year.
Monthly Executive Coaching Package – $6,495
Includes twelve 60-minute coaching sessions, designed for professionals seeking consistent executive mentorship and leadership growth.
Customized Team Leadership Training – $3,995
A 3.5-hour leadership training session tailored to your team’s needs, delivered virtually, on-site at your office, or offsite at a local venue (up to 10 attendees). For larger teams, additional increments of 10 attendees can be purchased.
Maternity Leave Prep & Career Coaching – $2995 – Get prepared for maternity leave and your career planning with six career coaching sessions – two before maternity leave and four after you return to work with one of our experienced career coaches to optimize success for your family and your career.

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Ticket Type	Price	Spaces
Virtual Ticket	$295.00
Viewing Party	$395.00
Mother/Daughter (Virtual)	$495.00
Add-on: Coaching Session	$595.00

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