There are subtle, often unconscious ways women make themselves smaller at work — staying quiet, downplaying accomplishments, waiting to be invited, or allowing others to decide when they’re “ready.” These patterns are common but reversible. You can be humble, collaborative, and a team player without becoming invisible or surrendering control of your career path. Strong communication is one of the most powerful tools for shaping your career.
Join Women & Hi Tech and Dr. Kasie Roberson for an empowering, interactive conversation on how women, especially early-career professionals, can communicate with confidence, share their ideas, and build the authentic executive presence, influence, and trust that opens doors in the workplace.
We will discuss:
- Developing executive presence that feels true to who you are
- Communicating with confidence and composure, even when the stakes feel high
- How to apply Kasie’s People-First Communication Framework, grounded in audience analysis, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, building connection and trust, and communication ethics
Dr. Kasie Roberson is a nationally recognized strategic communication expert, author, and award-winning Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, where she helps current and future leaders master people-first communication and AI best practices. As Head of the Center for Working Well's Hayes Leadership Coaching Institute, she inspires people to lead confidently with empathy, clarity, and authenticity. Kasie is regularly invited to speak at events inside and outside of Purdue. In 2025, she was a main stage speaker at Hello Sunshine/Sunnie's Sunniefest in Dallas, Texas. She was also featured on "This Is Purdue" Podcast episode 140, where she discusses AI and authenticity. It is available wherever you get your podcasts, including on YouTube.
Registration for this event closes on 11/10/26.
Upon registering, you will receive an email with a link to register via Zoom, which helps us ensure security and privacy and will also allow you to add the event with the Zoom information to your calendar. Don’t miss this important step to ensure you can access the Zoom on the day of the event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at whtinfo@womenandhitech.org.
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