LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM
- On-Campus
- 3 Days
- Earn a Certificate
Villanova University's College of Professional Studies Annual Leadership Symposium is a professional education course designed to bring together managers, team leaders, and change agents for an intensive, engaging, and interactive learning experience. Each year, there is a new topic and a dynamic lineup of speakers with related expertise.
September 11 - 13, 2026
On Campus
2026 Topic:
Executive Presence and Presentation Poise
2026 SYMPOSIUM DETAILS
September 11 - 13, 2026
Topic: Executive Presence and Presentation Poise
This session will teach the essential verbal and non-verbal communication skills that distinguish influential leaders, focusing on authentic presence, strategic messaging, and compelling delivery techniques for diverse business settings. Participants will master the art of communicating with clarity, confidence, and credibility while cultivating a personal leadership brand that inspires trust and drives organizational success.
Lead Facilitator: Lauren Dugan
Guest Presenters: Shelly O'Donovan and Jeff Giacoponello
Cost to Attend: $995*
*Includes meals during the program
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explore research and trends related to leading multigenerational teams in contemporary organizations.
- Discuss tactics and strategies for enhancing cross-generational collaboration and communication.
- Develop a strategy for incorporating the ideas introduced during the Symposium into one's leadership practice.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Friday
5:00 - 6:30pm:
Cocktails, Dinner and Professional Networking
6:30 - 8:00pm:
Fireside Chat with Panelist
Saturday
9:00 - 9:30am:
Introductions
9:30am - 12:00pm: Presenter
12:00 - 1:30pm:
Lunch & Networking
1:30 - 5:00pm: Presenter
*Breakfast and lunch included.
Sunday
9:00am - 12:00pm:
Case Applications
12:00pm:
Lunch & Networking
*Breakfast & lunch included.
The Villanova Difference
The College of Professional Studies has cultivated a distinguished reputation for delivering the hallmark Villanova experience — academically rigorous, top-quality and innovative programs within a supportive community — to students who are pursuing higher education amidst busy professional and personal lives. As an internationally recognized institution, Villanova is proud of its vibrant community of alumni, faculty, students and staff who are dedicated to driving meaningful impact and transformative change within their communities.
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