Learn to deliver actionable high-performance strategies.
eXXec provides a safe, personal and engaging leadership development experience for 15-20 influential leaders, providing the opportunity to form a peer support network during and after the event. To obtain the most out of the program, attendees are encouraged to engage with the learning process, including multiple pre and post-event learning opportunities, all focused around the three leadership pillars.
The in-person event begins on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the Welcome Reception at 6 pm CST, followed by three days of learning with leading subject matter experts.
eXXec offers 1.7 CEUs/17 PDH for those who complete the program.
Target attendee: Priority acceptance is provided to those mid-level professionals with an engineering or technology academic degree and 10-15 years of professional experience with 3+ years as a team leader.
Dr. Kim Warren-Martin (she/her/hers), eXXec Facilitator
Dr. Kim Martin, an accomplished software engineer, is the founder of Successful and Fulfilled® and the creator of Reignite Her Light™. She passionately promotes authentic leadership, especially among experienced women leaders. Her innovative programs and her leadership of a Global Women's Initiative at a Fortune 50 technology company have empowered thousands of women worldwide to achieve their highest career aspirations.
Dr. Kim is a sought-after speaker, author, coach, and workshop facilitator, dedicated to guiding women leaders who aspire to go beyond achievement to true fulfillment, all grounded in authenticity. Her proprietary approach empowers women leaders to remain true to their values and vision. She often tells her clients, “It’s not about who you’ve learned to be; it’s about who you were meant to be."
An avid adventure traveler, Kim has climbed the Great Wall of China, straddled the equator, and trekked across glaciers. Together with her husband Rod, she enjoys the beauty and tranquility of living, working, and playing in the natural state of Arkansas, USA.LEADING SELF - June 24, 2025
Live Session: Leading Self
Kathryn Mayer (she/her/hers)
An essential component of leadership development is identifying our strengths and opportunities for improvement. eXXec participants will take the FIRO-B (Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation – Behavior) assessment. The FIRO-B facilitates greater self-awareness by expanding interpersonal orientation congruent with one’s personality type and leadership situation. The FIRO-B provides an ability to understand behaviors, possible motives, and areas where additional coaching is needed.
Kathryn Mayer brings over twenty-five years of expertise in leadership development, conducting workshops, and coaching executives, focusing on empowering women in competitive industries. Drawing from her background as a former top-ranked amateur tennis player and extensive experience driving change and nurturing talent in demanding corporate environments—including roles at Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, and Citigroup’s investment bank—she offers a unique perspective on leadership. Kathryn is the author of two books: Collaborative Competition™: A Woman’s Guide to Succeeding by Competing; How to Stay SANE and Successful in the COVID World: Thrive, Flourish, and Prosper Even When All the Rules Have Changed. Her third book, The Productive Perfectionist: A Woman’s Guide to Smashing the Shackles of Perfectionism, is set to be released in Spring 2024. She is certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) at the PCC level. She writes on a blog for all those perfectionists in recovery like herself who are striving for excellence and want to enjoy life more. Explore her work and stay updated on upcoming events and publications at www.kcmayer.com
LEADING PEOPLE - June 25, 2025
Live Sessions, Leading People
Terra Winston (she/her/hers)
When you manage a team, the most important and most challenging role you will play will be that of a leader. This session will allow you to work on the specific behaviors, tools, and actions to help you step up as the empowering and inclusive leader needed to thrive in these challenging times.
Terra Winston, founder of inTerract Consulting, has dedicated her life to helping her clients unleash the potential of each employee. She is a leadership consultant and executive coach with 20 years of internal and external business consulting experience. Terra has a flexible style that has driven results in boardrooms and on plant floors,for Fortune 100 companies and small start-ups, alike.
Terra’s successful approach comes from her unique blend of “hard” and “soft” business skills. She holds a BS in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia, an MBA from Stanford University, and coaching certification from The Coaches Training Institute and the International Coach Federation. Prior to founding inTerract, Terra worked at Deloitte Consulting as a consultant on process,strategy, and organizational engagements and as a Director at PepsiCo doing traditional HR and organizational development.
LEADING CHANGE - June 26, 2025
Live Session: Leading Change – Change Management Strategies
Rose Hollister (she/her/hers), MSOD, MED
Rose Hollister is a coach and consultant to Fortune 500 companies and has been published numerous times by the Harvard Business Review. She specializes in partnering with leaders to accelerate results, increase effectiveness, and meet emerging business challenges. Prior to founding Hollister Associates, Ms. Hollister was VP of Learning & Development for Equity Office and directed the Leadership Institute for McDonald’s. The Institute provided innovative development for the top 1,600 global leaders in over 100 countries. Ms. Hollister has master’s degrees in Education and Organization Design. She taught Strategic Change, Coaching, and Leadership at Northwestern University.
