Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s premier meetings and events industry association, is delighted to announce Pamela Schuller as a keynote speaker for the forthcoming World Education Congress (WEC) Louisville. On May 20, the stage will be set for Schuller, whose humour and tenacity have reshaped the narrative around inclusion and diversity. Pamela will present a keynote that intertwines her personal odyssey with Tourette Syndrome and her professional triumphs, offering a narrative that resonates with resilience and champions the beauty of embracing one’s authentic self.
Keynote Theme: Embracing the Chaos: Harnessing Personal Challenges into Strengths for Leadership
Pamela Schuller’s keynote, “Embracing the Chaos,” embarks attendees on an empowering journey that transforms perceived weaknesses into profound strengths. Drawing from her life experiences and professional insights, Schuller will illustrate how the very challenges we face can catalyze innovation and authenticity in leadership. Her engaging storytelling promises not only to enlighten but also to inspire, leaving attendees with actionable lessons on leveraging individuality to foster a culture of inclusivity and innovation in their organizations.
Why Industry Professionals Should Attend
– Empowering Personal Growth: Gain inspiration from Schuller’s remarkable story of turning personal challenges into a comedic force that underscores the importance of inclusion and self-acceptance.
– Authentic Leadership Lessons: Learn how to transform vulnerabilities into leadership virtues, a lesson invaluable for fostering genuine connections and leading with integrity.
– Creativity and Innovation: Discover new pathways to innovation by embracing and celebrating the unique “messy” parts of ourselves and our teams.
– Networking Opportunities: Engage with a diverse community of professionals dedicated to enriching the meetings and events industry with creativity, compassion, and authenticity.
“Hopefully [WEC attendees] will laugh a lot, learn some tools for building more inclusive work communities and, most importantly, my hope is they feel inspired to step confidently into leveraging what makes them unique,” Schuller says.
“We are thrilled to kick off our WEC experience with Pamela Schuller, who will help us all embrace our ‘messy parts,’” says Jessie States, CMP, CMM, vice president of the MPI Academy. “Pamela is absolutely unapologetic in all the right ways, and our community is going to adore her as much as I do. This keynote also reinforces our partnership with Damon Brooks & Associates and its 30-year history of representing speakers with disabilities.”
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