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RSVP: Empowered by Association
Empowered by Association, Sept. 8, Highland Brewing. Sponsored by NSA-WNC Speakers
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Leah Ashburn
Leah Ashburn Leah is the CEO and a family owner of Highland Brewing, Asheville’s first brewery since Prohibition and a leader in the Southeast. The company is rooted in purpose – a deeply engrained Thirst for GoodTM. During Leah’s tenure, Highland rebranded, expanded its facilities, deepened its community impact, and developed Read more…
Stories
The Difference Between Helping and Solving My Loved One’s Problem
Helping involves supporting someone while they work through their own challenges. Solving, on the other hand, means taking responsibility for their problems.
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Angela Smith
Angela Smith Angela Smith is a people strategist, culture architect, and impact enthusiast on a mission to prove that doing good and doing well aren’t just compatible – they’re inseparable. As the Founder and CEO of Work Nouveau, she helps purpose-driven organizations become powerhouses where both people and positive impact Read more…
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John Simonetta
John Simonetta John Simonetta is a business advisor who helps business owners break through limiting beliefs and align their business with their personal mission and values. A long-time corporate finance manager, he witnessed his wife’s healing journey and discovered his own spirituality. He became a Kripalu-trained Mindful Outdoor Guide, an Read more…
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Holly Fisher
Holly Fisher Holly Fisher is a sought-after workshop facilitator and speaker. She’s helped dozens of organizations build a marketing strategy, clarify their marketing message, and develop an effective sales funnel that generates more leads and boosts their bottom line. Holly is the owner of Fisher Creative Marketing and a long-time Read more…
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Jon-Paul Brown
Jon-Paul Brown Jon-Paul Brown is a lifelong communicator who has built his career behind a microphone and in front of a crowd. From radio and television to officiating more than 5,000 weddings through his nationally recognized elopement company, he understands how to connect with audiences in moments that matter. An Read more…
Stories
Preparing for an Internal Interview
Every interview is a chance to tell your story with clarity and confidence. These tips, adapted from a more comprehensive workshop led by Louise Bijesse, are designed to help you show up ready, stand out, and compete effectively with external candidates.
Stories
From Friction to Flow: Applying the DISC Model to Build High-Trust Teams
The DiSC behavioral model is a powerful tool for understanding human behavior. It categorizes observable behavior into four distinct quadrants. While people are complex, these four main behavioral styles provide a predictable framework for understanding how we prefer to interact. This isn’t about labeling; it’s about learning to adapt our communication to connect more effectively with each DISC style.
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Laura W. Laura Wagenknecht, MSW, CEC
Laura Wagenknecht, MSW, CEC Laura Wagenknecht is the bridge between “having a dream” and building a funded, scalable empire. As a therapist turned CEO and Assistant Professor, she possesses a rare ability to dismantle the mental blocks of Imposter Syndrome while simultaneously constructing the hardline financial infrastructure needed for massive Read more…