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Powered to Lead Summit: Where Women Lead, Connect & Inspire

September 15, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

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Keynote Workshop: Collaborative Communication 

Teams that communicate effectively are the key to professional success. Discover how to build trust, improve morale, and empower the workforce to build stronger, collaborative teams.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How to establish a culture of psychological safety and mutuality with your teams

• How to use strategic collaborative techniques to know when to manage and when to delegate

• How to motivate and gain buy-in from stakeholders

Facilitated by: Pinnacle Master Instructor Darci Elam

Darci brings over twenty years of performance and teaching experience to her position as Master Instructor at Pinnacle Performance Company.

Originally from Chicago, Darci is an award-nominated actress and proud ensemble member with The Gift Theatre Company. She is a member of both the Actor’s Equity union as well as SAG-AFTRA.

Aside from performing, Darci’s pedagogical skillset is broad. She has been lucky enough to teach classes at The University of Chicago, Middle Tennessee State University, Lipscomb University, The School at Steppenwolf, and other institutions. She has also been involved in curriculum design and implementation at several of those schools.

Pinnacle Performance Company Overview

Pinnacle Performance Company is a global communication skills training firm that provides individuals, from recent graduates to C-level executives, with the skills needed to become more impactful and influential communicators. Founded by Fortune 500 executives and professional actors, Pinnacle’s award-winning curriculum blends modern neuroscience with the techniques that have made actors credible and captivating for centuries.

Panel
- Ashley Lyons, Co-Owner of Adele Diamond
- Charlene Morring, Attorney and Principal Owner, Morring Law Firm 
- Marsha Hudgins, Chief Executive Officer, Hudgins Contracting Corp.
- Molly Thompson, Chief Community Relations Officer, YMCA of South Hampton Roads
- Moderator: Nicole Livas, Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer, Virginia Beach Public Schools 

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
For sponsorship information, please contact Anne Thuma at athuma@hrchamber.com or (757) 664-2518

CANCELLATION POLICY
The Hampton Roads Chamber must maintain a cancellation policy for events in order to properly plan for catering, venue expenses, and marketing efforts. Unless stated otherwise, Chamber reservations must be canceled 5 business days before the event to be eligible for a refund. No refunds will be issued for non-attendance. 

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Name: Anne Thuma
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