The Power of Self-Awareness: Building Influence and Impact

Description

The Power of Self-Awareness: Building Influence and Impact 

Technical expertise may get you in the room, but self-awareness often determines how effectively you communicate, collaborate, and influence others once you are there. This interactive session helps technology professionals better understand how their style, habits, and communication choices shape the way others experience them. 

Through practical insights, relatable workplace examples, and guided reflection, participants will identify potential blind spots, strengthen their professional presence, and explore ways to build greater trust and credibility across teams. Whether working with technical colleagues, business partners, clients, or senior leaders, participants will leave with practical strategies to improve relationships and increase their impact without changing who they are. 

Learning Objectives 

By the end of the session, participants will be able to: 

•Recognize how communication style and professional habits influence how others experience them

•Use practical tools to identify blind spots and improve everyday interactions 

•Apply greater self-awareness to strengthen collaboration, trust, credibility, and influence across technical and nontechnical audiences 

Registration Link: https://forms.belmont.edu/262095771927165

Dr. Melanie Lashlee Adams is the Executive Director and Principal Consultant for Executive Education at Belmont University. She leads the leadership development, organizational development, and corporate consulting practice within The Jack C. Massey College of Business. 

Dr. Lashlee Adams serves as program designer, master facilitator, expert speaker, and executive coach as she leads the university’s efforts to deliver impactful programs of learning to client organizations and leaders.