PMI Carolina Virtual Meeting - Bridging the Confidence Gap: Empowering Project Managers for Inclusive Leadership
Topic: Bridging the Confidence Gap: Empowering Project Managers for Inclusive Leadership
In today’s fast-evolving project management environment, technical expertise is only part of the equation. The human dimensions of leadership—confidence, communication, and inclusivity—are equally essential for building high-performing teams. This engaging virtual session explores how strengthening self-confidence within project teams can drive more effective collaboration, inspire innovation, and enhance resilience.
Drawing on more than a decade of insights from interviews with women leaders and her own professional experience, Sheena Yap Chan will share practical strategies to help project professionals cultivate confidence, foster inclusive cultures, and lead with intention. Participants will gain actionable tools and perspectives to create environments where individuals feel empowered to contribute their best work—ultimately enabling stronger project outcomes.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of self-confidence on team dynamics and overall project outcomes.
- Identify practical strategies to foster inclusive leadership within project teams.
- Apply inclusive design principles to create environments that resonate with and support diverse teams.
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Speaker: Sheena Yap Chan
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Sheena Yap Chan is a Wall Street Journal and Publishers Weekly bestselling author, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, strategist, and award-winning podcaster recognized for her work in elevating women’s leadership and self-confidence through the power of media and visibility. She is the founder of the Confidence Through Visibility™ movement and host of The Tao of Self-Confidence podcast, ranked in the top 0.5% globally with over 1.3 million downloads and 800+ interviews featuring celebrities, CEOs, and cultural icons. Her debut book, The Tao of Self-Confidence, was named one of the top 20 best self-confidence books of all time by Book Authority, while her latest release, Bridging the Confidence Gap, is a bold call to reimagine leadership by making visibility and self-trust core competencies. Through her signature VISIBLE Framework™, Sheena delivers transformational keynotes and corporate programs that help organizations bridge the confidence gap, retain diverse talent, and build cultures where women are seen, heard, and respected. Her work has been featured on NBC News, FOX, MindValley, and The Manila Times, and she has spoken for global brands including NASA, Live Nation, and UKG. Sheena believes that confidence is something we can build—and that visibility creates the impact we wish to see in the world.
