ILEAD: Learn. Engage. Achieve. Discover. August-December 2026

LEARN best practices to develop quality leadership skills
- Connect with others from a variety of backgrounds
- Develop resilience and adaptability when dealing with difficult situations
- Build a road-map to leadership success
- Provide a bigger picture to their role in making an impact to your bottom line
- Build recognition and awareness for your company
- Serve as a retention strategy for employees ultimately boosting morale
2026 ILEAD Expert Presenters

Wednesday, August 26 | 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Presenters: John Ball & Lisa Goyette
Co-Founders
It is no secret that workplace dynamics have radically changed over the past several decades. It has left business leaders working to stabilize their teams while seeking to maintain productivity and profitability. Globalization, cultural & generational diversity, a transient workforce, and shifting values and expectations from their employees have contributed greatly to the challenges leaders face. In this seminar, we will share insights and leadership strategies for creating healthy, engaging, productive, and attractional work environments. This session includes an assessment.
SESSION 2: PERSONALITY DIMENSIONS AWARENESS
Wednesday, September 16 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Presenter: Joscelyn A. Davis
President & CEO
JADE Strategies, Inc.
Personality Dimensions Awareness Workshops are effective in developing leaders and strengthening teams. As a research-based, trait disposition tool, Personality Dimensions is especially useful for professionals managing others or seeking to work cooperatively with a variety of personality types. This session includes an assessment.
SESSION 4: PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE
Wednesday, October 21 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Presenter: Chris Drouin
Sales Performance Coach - Senior Trainer
Sandler by EAM Consulting Group
Embark on a transformative journey with the tools to construct a solid foundation for success, navigate common obstacles, and conduct meaningful coaching dialogues. Learn to build trust, strategize effectively, and cultivate a culture of perpetual growth. Master the art of coaching with authority and empathy to elevate your team’s performance and achieve tangible outcomes. Revolutionize your coaching methods and lead with assuredness.
SESSION 4: LEADING WHOLE: BUILDING TRUST THAT PERFORMS UNDER PRESSUREWednesday, November 18 | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Presenter: Bill Green
Founder & Chief Momentum Officer
Vibe Optimizer
There are deeply embedded patterns in how leaders think, respond, and communicate that quietly shape team performance, especially under pressure. In this session, you will explore the direct connection between Whole and Intentional Leader Development and measurable trust. We will examine the 10 dimensions of whole leadership and how integrity, ability, reliability, strength, and truth determine whether teams execute with clarity or stall under tension. Through practical reflection and dialogue, you will uncover the habits and assumptions that either strengthen credibility and accountability or erode them. This workshop equips leaders to build trust that holds when it matters most, creating stronger communication, resilient teams, and consistent performance.

SESSION 5: THE ART OF LEADING IN THE MESSY MIDDLE & ILEAD GRADUATION CELEBRATION
Wednesday, December 16 | 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
(Includes Graduation Celebration Luncheon)
Presenter: Kathy Biermann
CEO & Leadership Development Coach
Elevating Potential
Leadership is the art of guiding individuals and teams towards shared goals and objectives while fostering positive relationships and productivity. Effective leaders understand the delicate balance between tasks and relationships—the essential interplay between achieving results and nurturing the people who make it happen. In this course, we will use case studies and experiential learning to explore the skills needed to lead in this grey space - holding tension and leading with intentionality; thereby, inspiring trust, empowerment, collaboration, and success within a team environment.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Contact us at info@auburnhillschamber.com or 248-853-7862 for more information.
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CHAMPION SPONSOR $3,500
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Date and Time
Wednesday Aug 26, 2026 Thursday Dec 10, 2026
August 2026 - December 2026
Time varies by session
Location
Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills
1500 N Opdyke Rd,
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Fees/Admission
Member Tuition: $750
Future Member: $1,000
Contact Information
Chamber Office 248.853.7862
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