HEALTH SCIENCES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SESSION 5
Mastering Strategic Leadership | Todd Zenger, Ph.D.
August 13: 5 - 9 p.m. | August 14: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
August 13 - 14, 2026
Strategic leadership in health care involves navigating complex systems, managing limited resources, and fostering innovation while delivering high-quality patient care. This session empowers health care professionals to develop strategic skills, identify and solve critical challenges, and drive sustainable growth in dynamic and uncertain environments. Learn how to align your team around a vision that enhances outcomes for both patients and your organization. Participants will spend time:
• Discovering their Strategic Leadership Profile
• Exploring, creating, and capturing sources of value, especially in uncertain or changing conditions
• Developing agility to address and anticipate potential challenges
• Engaging and leading your team towards your vision
• Creating strategies to attract partnerships and collaborations
SESSION 6
Speaking for Influence | Kathryn Cañas, Ph.D.
September 10: 5 - 9 p.m. | September 11: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
September 10 - 11, 2026
Effective communication is vital in health care leadership, where conveying complex information clearly and persuasively can significantly impact patient outcomes and team dynamics. This session is designed to enhance your public speaking skills, enabling you to connect authentically with diverse audiences, including patients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Through practical exercises and personalized feedback, you’ll develop the confidence and techniques necessary to deliver compelling messages that inspire and influence. Participants will:
• Assess strengths and areas of development as a public speaker
• Be more persuasive/confident with different audiences (hostile, diverse, etc.)
• Learn to assess and understand your audience’s needs and perspectives to tailor your message effectively
• Implement storytelling, metaphors, rhetorical questions, and repetition to create a powerful, emotional connection with your audience
• Develop skills to organize your speech with a clear and persuasive introduction, body, and conclusion
• Achieve a mindful, kinesthetic delivery that enhances your presence and engagement during presentations
• Explore techniques to manage and reduce anxiety associated with public speaking, fostering a more confident and relaxed delivery
Proof of Accomplishment
In addition to developing knowledge and skills you will receive a certificate, a LinkedIn badge, and CME credits as proof of your accomplishment.
