Past Sessions
Command the Room: Secrets to Authentic Executive Presence
Elevate your confidence, influence, and leadership with authentic executive presence in this dynamic session led by Dr. Claire Muselman. Learn practical strategies from Drake’s Executive Influence Program, including storytelling, emotional intelligence, and techniques to connect with diverse audiences. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Dr. Muselman empowers professionals to lead with authenticity and purpose, equipping you with tools to amplify your impact and command any room.
Overcome the Holiday Hustle: Simple strategies for an organized life
As the holiday season approaches, many struggle to balance work, family, and tasks, often feeling overwhelmed. This session, led by Kristin Economos, Senior Director of the Adams Leadership Institute at Drake University, will focus on simplifying life with easy routines to stay organized and reduce stress. Learn how to align your calendar, to-do list, and priorities for a more manageable, less stressful holiday season.
Inside the Dugout: Sports Reporting with Carrie Muskat, JO'78
Join us for a conversation with Carrie Muskat, JO’78, a veteran sportswriter with over 30 years of experience, including 18 years covering the Chicago Cubs for MLB.com. Carrie will share insights from her career, including covering the Cubs’ 2016 World Series win and iconic sports moments like Michael Jordan’s switch to baseball. She will offer behind-the-scenes stories and advice for aspiring journalists. This session is perfect for sports fans, aspiring writers, or anyone interested in compelling storytelling from the world of baseball.
Box Lunch Lifestyle: Crafting Your Own Path to a More Satisfying Life
Are you ending your workdays feeling unfulfilled? If you’re ready to change that, Cheryl K. Johnson, AS’90 and her book “Box Lunch Lifestyle” offers a simple strategy to reclaim your spark during lunch breaks. In this session, learn how to fuel your body and start building a better life, one lunch break at a time. The session will be moderated by Matthew Mitchell, Associate Professor at Drake.
Political Journalism: Reporting on Democracy
Join us for a discussion on the challenges of covering elections and political reporting with Linley Sanders, AS’16, JO’16, polls reporter for The Associated Press, and Matt Vasilogambros, AS’11, JO’11, lead reporter on voting rights for Stateline. Linley writes about polls and surveys, including the AP VoteCast survey of the American electorate, while Matt focuses on voting rights and election administration. The conversation was moderated by Amy McCoy, assistant professor of strategic political communication at Drake, who brings over two decades of experience in political reporting and public affairs.
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