June 17, 2026 | The Joy Center, 1351 St Joe St, Spearfish, SD 57783
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT
June 18, 2026 | The Joy Center, 1351 St Joe St, Spearfish, SD 57783
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MT
July 22, 2026 | 黑料网 - Rapid City, 4300 Cheyenne Blvd., Box Elder, SD 57719
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT
July 23, 2026 | 黑料网 - Rapid City, 4300 Cheyenne Blvd., Box Elder, SD 57719
8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. MT
The 13th Annual Women in Leadership cohort is a 4-day professional development intensive in the Black Hills. Elevate your career trajectory with strategic leadership and management training designed for women focused on advancing in leadership positions and enhancing in their personal satisfaction in their workplace.
Whether you're an intrapreneur, entrepreneur, or both, this program is tailored to unlock your position as a leader in today's dynamic world. Learn from industry experts as you cultivate confidence through strategic mindset, personal well-being, finesse in communication, inner circle development, and professional skillsets.
Each day, participants will engage in experiential learning and have dedicated time to expand their network, explore emerging business trends, and foster the growth of their professional circle.
The cost of the 4-day program is $499
Included:
- Women's Business Summit ticket (Value $150+) (October 22, 2026 at The Lodge At Deadwood)
- ClifftonStrengths Assessment
- Daily Lunch
- Coffee and snacks
June 17 & 18, 2026 鈥 Spearfish:
Session 1 focuses on leadership and empowering participants to leverage their unique perspectives and strengths to effect postive change in their organizations and communities.
July 22 & 23, 2026 鈥 Rapid City:
In Session 2, participants will deepen their management principles by exploring interpersonal dynamics, technical trainings, and strategies for effective people management.
Ready to grow your leadership skills & join the Women in Leadership Cohort of 2026!? Click the link below to fill out your application.
If you're still thinking about it, fill out our email form to recieve updates!
Presentations are subject to change.
The Joy Center, 1351 St Joe St, Spearfish, SD 57783
Delve into the motivations behind both our professional and personal development journeys, focusing on authenticity and harnessing our strengths to enhance our presence inside and out.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Check-In |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. | Introduction & Setting Expectations |
| 9:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Break |
| 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Strength Finders - Who You Are, Naturally with Michelle May, G.A.T.E Consulting We will discover and delight in our personal top 5 Strenthgs via CliftonStrengths
while also getting |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Strength Finders - Digging Deeper Into How You Intersect & Influence Others with Michelle
May, Discover our main domain and how we work with others while maximizing our CliftonStrengths.
We will |
| 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. |
Networking with Michelle Kane, Sanford Underground Research Facility Foundation This session will cover how to network effectively and build a networking strategy.
Create a 10-second |
| 3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Reflections on the Day |
| 4:00 p.m. | Close |
Day 2 鈥 June 18
The Joy Center, 1351 St Joe St, Spearfish, SD 57783
Explore your personal leadership style by building confidence in your skills, communications, and claiming your professional growth path.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Check-In & Welcome |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Strength Finders - Explore More Of Your Strengths with Michelle May, G.A.T.E Consulting Today, we will unpack our individual 34 Strengths in descending order by unpacking
our Dominant, |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Strength Finders - Conflicting Strengths or Powerful Synergy? Develop a Diamond Discovery
Statement What do we do when our strengths seemingly contradict each other, either in our own
Top 5 or with |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Growing Wealth with Intention with Melissa Hampton, Hampton Wealth Management Learn healthy steps and smart strategies to grow your wealth now and prepare for your future, including financial progression and simple daily steps to help reach your goals. |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. | Break |
| 2:10 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Conversation Jar |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Personal Budgeting with Anita Carlson, Small Business Accounting Services This session dives into the essentials of personal budgeting and covers the definition
and benefits of |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Navigating Ambiguity with Nicol Reiner, Sanford Underground Research Facility Learn out how to move in, with, and through the unknown - in ways that forward creativity
and inform |
| 4:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Close |
Day 3 鈥 July 22
黑料网 鈥 Rapid City, 4300 Cheyenne Blvd., Box Elder SD, 57719
Managing a team relies on leveraging your strengths and technical skills to build and guide effective teams
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Check-in |
| 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Welcome & Session 1 Recap |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Crucial Conversations with Leah Braun, City of Rapid City Provide guidelines for effective conversations with employees, leaders, and clients,
emphasizing a safe |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
Effective Interviewing with Tallyn Moser & Anu Varghese, Ketel Thorstenson This session provides strategies and insights for interviewing, both as applicant
and employer. Learn to |
| 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Break |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Leveraging LinkedIn, Personal Brand & Networking with Megan Batten, Midwest Marketing In today鈥檚 professional landscape, your online presence often speaks before you do. Whether you're job seeking, growing a business, or building credibility in your field, how you show up online and within your network can directly impact your opportunities. |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Managing Increased Responsibilities Using AI with Michelle Kane, Sanford Underground Research Facility Foundation |
| 2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Close & Depart for Social Hour |
| 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Social Hour |
Day 4 鈥 July 23
黑料网 鈥 Rapid City, 4300 Cheyenne Blvd., Box Elder SD, 57719
Managing a team relies on leveraging your strengths and technical skills to build and guide effective teams.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Check-in |
| 8:15 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:20 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. |
Creating Culture, Leadership, & Building Your Team with Kayla Klein, Klein Visioneering Group Attendees will learn to build the right team through enhancing engagement, motivation,
and creative |
| 9:15 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. |
Breaking the Stress Cycle: A Science-Based Approach with Melissa Pickle, Firmly Flourishing |
| 10:05 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
Financial Detective: Uncovering the Story Behind the Numbers with Sara Pesek May,
GenPro Energy |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Own the Room: Mastering Yourself and the Stage with STYLE with Jenn Landis, Jenn Landis LLC Command attention, inspire action, and leave a lasting impression every time you speak.
This session is |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
Negotiate Like a Girl with Shanna Hockert, RoShamBo Creative The session focused on job and client/sales negotiations, offering women in business
practical strategies to |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
Breaking Barriers: The Power of Communication with Heidi Haro, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum |
| 2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p..m. | Break |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Crafting Your Career Compass: Setting Goals, Building Skills, and Growing with Purpose with Corinne Heiberger,
SDSMT Director of Career Services |
| 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Time Management with Kristine Watts, Black Hills Energy This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of essential time management techniques
designed to |
| 4:00 p.m. | Close |