Cy Wakeman

Leadership development for women & allies

Conferences, workshops, events, and more to engage virtually and in-person. 

Conferences

Stay up-to-date on the latest happenings including workshops, conferences, and more offered in-person and virtually.

The Leadership Conference: 2026 Cedar Rapids

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The Leadership Conference: 2026 Cedar Rapids

April 21-22, 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex | Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Join us at The Leadership Conference: 2026 Cedar Rapids! Two days of tactical leadership development, peer-to-peer networking, and more for women leaders and allies.

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The Leadership Conference: 2026 Des Moines

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The Leadership Conference: 2026 Des Moines

Oct. 14, 2026 | Iowa Events Center | Des Moines, Iowa

Featuring Lisa Bluder!

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The Leadership Conference: 2026 Quad Cities

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The Leadership Conference: 2026 Quad Cities

Nov. 12, 2026 | Waterfront Convention Center | Bettendorf, Iowa

Speakers and agenda to be announced!

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The Leadership Conference: 2027 Cedar Rapids

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The Leadership Conference: 2027 Cedar Rapids

April 20-21, 2027 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex | Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Celebrate 20 years of Women Lead Change!

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Workshops

Our workshops are open to everyone.

All Access Virtual Series

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All Access Virtual Series

Jan. - Dec. 2026 | All Access Virtual

The All Access Virtual Series is designed to provide a once a month, virtual, via zoom webinar, 45 minute learning sessions that span across many differing topics.

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Quad Cities Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships

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Quad Cities Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships

Sept. 2, 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Rhythm City Casino Resort

In this transformative talk, Vanessa McNeal reveals why conflict resolution training fails when people are dysregulated, and what actually works: creating the psychological safety that transforms relationships.

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Cedar Valley Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships

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Cedar Valley Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships

Sept. 3, 2026 | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Diamond Event Center

In this transformative talk, Vanessa McNeal reveals why conflict resolution training fails when people are dysregulated, and what actually works: creating the psychological safety that transforms relationships.

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Corridor Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships

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Corridor Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships

Sept. 3, 2026 | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Rapids

In this transformative talk, Vanessa McNeal reveals why conflict resolution training fails when people are dysregulated, and what actually works: creating the psychological safety that transforms relationships.

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Metro Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships

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Metro Women Connect Workshop: Rewiring Workplace Relationships

Oct. 14, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Iowa Events Center

In this transformative talk, Vanessa McNeal reveals why conflict resolution training fails when people are dysregulated, and what actually works: creating the psychological safety that transforms relationships.

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