Emboldening women in their faith and work
Lead with Care
May 30 | Noon-1 PM
The Vineyard Church
“Every one of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves.” - Princess Diana
When we think of the word “care,” our minds are usually filled with inviting images of warm hugs, nourishing meals, and a shoulder to cry on. And while care can look like all of those things, sometimes care is less tangible. Sometimes care looks like structures and systems that support and provide. At a micro level, care can look like a listening ear, an empathetic disposition, or a soft place to land. And at a macro level, care can look like boundaries around time, clearly communicated expectations, and investing in people’s holistic health.
Giving and receiving care is one of the most basic and fundamental tenets of being human. We all need care. Giving and receiving care allows us to have our needs met, deepen our connection to one another, and find meaning in our lives. With this in mind, showing care for others doesn’t have to come at the detriment of your own needs being met. In fact, maybe modeling for others what it means to be a whole person is one of the best ways you can show care to the people around you.
Join us this month as we talk about what it means to lead with care. What barriers prevent us from giving and receiving care? How do we determine how to care for one another? And what do we do when we don’t feel cared for at work? We can’t wait to engage with you in this important conversation.
Speaker Bio Coming Soon
Be sure to check out events happening at Polished Cincinnati, too!
Upcoming Events
Lead with Enthusiasm
June 27 | Noon-1 PM
The Vineyard Church
Lead with Love
July 25 | Noon-1 PM
The Vineyard Church
Lead with Collaboration
Aug 29 | Noon-1 PM
The Vineyard Church
Past Speakers
Speakers: Dawn Valandingham & Courtney Strickler
Chapter Director
Courtney Strickler
As the Director of Marketing, Courtney Strickler partners with CPG’s, suppliers, and client partners on their strategic innovation and marketing needs. She has deep experience collaborating with suppliers of all sizes, from the largest of CPG organizations to startups. Courtney’s knowledge and responsibilities span across 84.51° Kroger Precision Marketing capabilities including loyalty, social media, and search engine marketing.
Courtney previously worked at General Motors, Keurig Dr Pepper, and PepsiCo in a variety of roles including Public Relations and Shopper Marketing for the past 20 years. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. She lives in the Cincinnati area with her husband of 17 years, Dustin and 12-year-old son, Evan. Courtney’s journey reflects a wealth of experience and a commitment to driving marketing excellence in the ever-evolving landscape of consumer goods and retail. Email Courtney
Dawn Valandingham
Dawn is a 25+ year veteran in the data analytics and consulting business. She found a passion when she began to lead and mentor people at her first job and was able to uncover her desire to be a servant leader. Dawn has found each of her career opportunities through networking and taking calculated risks to try something new. She strives to make her work meaningful daily to honor her family and her faith. Email Dawn.
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