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PD Bootcamp 2026

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Upgrade your toolkit, build valuable connections, and gain an edge in your career. This expert-led series of workshops is the business community’s gift to you, completely free. Register today!

Monday, Feb 16 (In Person All Day)

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST
#1 – Mentorship Morning w/ Greg Wesley
President, Greater Milwaukee Foundation

A conversation on leadership, community impact,
and the career choices that shape a long game.


12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
#2 – Spotlight: Public Relations Skills for Everyday Leaders

Learn how public relations works behind the
scenes. Led by Kim Shine.


5:30 PM – 7 PM CST
#3 – Leading People Through Change: Driving
Adoption & Overcoming Resistance


A roadmap for real adoption, without burnout
or resistance derailments. Led by
CJ Biddle
& Sara Junio.

Tuesday, Feb 17 (Virtual All Day)

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST
#4 – Mentorship Morning w/ Matt Pazaras,
CBDO and Strategy, Milwaukee Bucks


Exploring career growth, influence, and
how strong leaders create momentum.


12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
#5 – Numbers to Narratives: Data Storytelling
to Influence Decision Makers

Amanda Beavin and Rohan Katti will show
you how to turn data into a clear story that leaders

can trust.


3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
#6 – Executive Identity: Accessing Who You Are at the Next Level

Get clear on who you are at the next level and
how to get there. Led by William Deck.

Wednesday, Feb 18 (In Person All Day)

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST
#7 – Mentorship Morning w/ Chad Bauman
Executive Director, Milwaukee Repertory Theater


From stage and the boardroom and what it
takes to guide people through bold work.


12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
#8 – Showing Your Value: Building a Practice for
Advancing Your Career

Learn to document your impact so you can
demonstrate value in every room that matters.
Led by Megan Anderson.


5:30 PM – 7 PM CST
#9 – Resilience as a Skill: Bouncing Back
& Thriving
Through Workplace Stress

Reset faster, think clearly under pressure, and

stay effective without burning out. Led by Guillermo Gutierrez.

Thursday,Feb 19 (Virtual All Day)

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST
#10 Mentorship Morning w/ Jennifer Dirks, President and CEO, TEMPO Milwaukee

A high-energy conversation on leadership, relationships, and the moves that accelerate growth over time.


12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
#11 – The Coaching Playbook: A Personal System for Leading and Developing Others

A repeatable approach to coaching conversations that build clarity, confidence, and follow-through. Led by Joe Poeschl.


3:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST
#12 – Unlocking the Power of AI: Practical Tools for Everyday Work

A no-hype look at how to use AI tools to work faster, think better, and upgrade your everyday workflows. Led by expert panel.

Friday, Feb 20 (In Person All Day)

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM CST
#13 – Mentorship Morning w/ Angela Mallet, CEO and Founder, Honey Bee Sage Wellness

A grounded conversation on leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a career that reflects who you really are.


12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
#14 – Reputation by Design: A Strategic Approach to Personal Branding

Learn how perception is built and how to shape your professional presence with intention and credibility. Led by Terra L. Fletcher.


5:00 PM – 6:30 PM CST
#15 – Brand Without the Design Degree: Visual Branding for Everyday Professionals

Make smarter brand decisions in presentations, documents, and content without needing to be a designer. Led by Carl Cummings.

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