Leadership Workshop Aims to Empower First-Time Managers

One-day 'Leadership Out Loud' event focuses on communication, accountability and confidence.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:12pm

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A new professional development workshop in Champaign, Illinois, titled 'Leadership Out Loud,' is scheduled for April 28 and is designed to provide first-time and front-line leaders with practical tools to build confidence and strengthen their leadership skills through an interactive, hands-on experience.

Why it matters

As more professionals step into management roles, especially after the disruptions of the pandemic, workshops that offer tangible strategies for effective communication, accountability, and confidence-building can help empower emerging leaders and set them up for success in their new positions.

The details

The one-day 'Leadership Out Loud' workshop will cover topics such as setting clear expectations, holding yourself and others accountable, using positive accountability methods, and strengthening communication to lead with confidence. Organizers say the goal is to provide attendees with strategies they can apply immediately in their roles to navigate common leadership challenges more effectively.

  • The workshop is scheduled for April 28, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Leadership Out Loud

A new professional development workshop aimed at first-time and front-line leaders, designed as an interactive, hands-on experience to help emerging leaders develop a clear and intentional approach to leading teams.

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What’s next

Registration is open to professionals stepping into leadership roles or those looking to refine their management skills. The cost to attend is $225 per person, which includes lunch.

The takeaway

This workshop provides an opportunity for first-time and emerging leaders to gain practical skills and strategies to build confidence, improve communication, and effectively hold themselves and their teams accountable, which are crucial for success in management roles.