2025 July Women in Business

Women in Business
Speaker/Sponsor: Shannon Clark Johnston

Topic: Say It Like You Mean It: How to Speak with Purpose, Not Permission

Description:
This fast-paced, interactive session is designed to help women break through self-doubt and step into clear, confident communication at work - especially when the pressure is high. Shannon introduces a mindset shift called Message-First Communication, helping attendees stop over-focusing on how they’re perceived and start focusing on the impact of their message. Attendees will also learn the B.R.A.V.E. Talk™ Formula, a practical, emotionally intelligent structure for speaking up with power in high-stakes conversations. By the end of the session, women will feel more grounded, more capable, and more ready to use their voice as a tool for influence and leadership.

3 Actionable Takeaways for Attendees:
1) Use message-first communication to calm nerves and increase clarity.
→ Focus on what your audience needs, not how you’re being judged.

2) Apply the B.R.A.V.E. Talk™ Formula to speak up in real work scenarios.
→ Know how to structure your message, even under pressure.

3) Reframe confidence as a skill, not a personality trait.
→ Confidence grows when you communicate with purpose, not perfection.