Women's Leadership Conference

The MSU Women’s Leadership Conference is dedicated to empowering women from across Montana and beyond by creating opportunities for connection, mentorship, and professional growth. By bringing together leaders, innovators, and emerging professionals, the conference fosters meaningful dialogue, inspires new perspectives, and strengthens the network of women supporting women.

Conference Schedule (Tentative):

8:30-9:00 am: Event check-in and breakfast
9:00 am: Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:05 am: Morning Keynote: Cindy Peterson

Morning Keynote: The Power of Presence: Leading with Confidence, Clarity, and Connection

Leadership isn’t just demonstrated in big moments. The way you listen, respond, and speak up in everyday interactions directly shape how others experience your leadership.Using storytelling and experiential learning techniques, Cindy breaks down the communication skills that help leaders show up with confidence, clarity, and empathy in moments that matter. Participants won’t just learn new ideas; they’ll practice practical tools they can immediately apply in meetings, conversations, and decision-making. Walk away with new ways to think about communicating with intention, navigating challenges with grace, and lead in a way that feels both authentic and effective.

10:15 am: Breakout Session I

Women and Wealth, speakers: Katie Pederson and Suzi White
Navigating Conflict with Confidence with Cathy Mobley
Motivation isn't Enough: How to get off autopilot with Katrina Delridge

11:15 am: Breakout Session II

Leading without Permission: How to Claim Authority Before you Feel "Ready" with Jillian Deitle
Get Your Unique Leaderhip Talents into Action: The Eenagram for Women Leaders with Whitney Sullivan
Rooted in Strength: How Core Health Fuels Confidence, Leadership, and Success with Morgan York-Singer

12:00 pm: Lunch
12:45 pm: Women in Business Club presentation
1:00 pm: Your Money Motivators: How Understanding your Financial Psychology Unlocks Confidence, Power, and Wealth with Katie Dow
2:00 pm: Not Asking: Women Leading Forward featuring Anne Meree Craig, Anne Donovan, and Jenny Moore
2:45 pm: A message from Kristin Tessman
3:00 pm: Keynote - Katie Goodman
4:00 pm: Networking Social and Silent Auction