Leap Into Leadership

Inspiring Women To Lead

Thank you for attending the 2023 Leap into Leadership Conference! Photos and Panel Presenations coming soon!!

WEDNESDAY, February 22, 2023
Capitol Annex | Room W53/W54
Wyoming State Capitol | Cheyenne, WY 82001

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Sign in & Registration in Main Lobby

2:00 pm: Welcome & Introduction with Current WyWLC Board

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm: The Enneagram – a tool to enhance leadership skills – When a recent news poll shows that 81 percent of Americans view our country as a dysfunctional family, future politicians might want to enhance their leadership skills for communicating and collaborating with others who might have opposing views. Leadership begins with self-awareness and understanding. The Enneagram is a scientific-based system of 9 distinct leadership styles. In this 90-minute interactive workshop, Orbis consultants will discuss how this tool helps use our strengths and gifts to find meaning in our work, gain perspective on what it is like to work with us, and how to better collaborate with others. (Registrants will be instructed how to take the Enneagram Assessment in advance of the conference).(Registrants will be instructed how to take the Enneagram Assessment in advance of the conference).

3:45 pm – 4:45 pm: Lessons Learned – Hear from two of Wyoming’s former Legislators, Representative Sue Wilson and Representative Cathy Connolly as they share their stories and lessons learned during the over a decade they served the State of Wyoming.

WEDNESDAY, February 22, 2023
The Metropolitan Downtown
1701 Carey Ave.| Cheyenne, WY 82001

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Cocktail Reception & Legislative Dinner at the Metropolitan Downtown. Following a special message from US Senator Cynthia Lummis, the highlight of the evening will be an intimate conversation with Wyoming Legacy Ladies including Former US Representative Barbara Cubin, Former Representative Ruth Ann Petroff, Former Senator Jayne Mockler, Former Representative Elaine Harvey, and Former Senator Bernadine Craft.

Wyoming Woman of Distinction Award presented by Governor Gordon on behalf of the Wyoming Council for Women

THURSDAY, February 23, 2023
Capitol Annex | Room W53/W54
Wyoming State Capitol | Cheyenne, WY 82001

7:30 am – 8:30 am: Leap into Leadership Breakfast – hosted by Wyoming Department of Education with Superintendent Megan Degenfelder

8:30am – 9:30am – Fresh off the campaign trail – Hear from newly elected Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder as she shares her recent experiences, struggles and successes while on the campaign trail over the last year. Degenfelder will also offer a brief update of plans in her new role.

9:30am – 10:30am: Women who run statewide campaigns – From knocking on doors to hosting big gatherings, money managing or even food making, this panel will discuss all the parts and pieces that go into managing a political campaign.

10:30 – 10:45am: Break

10:45am – 11:45am: What to Know From the Clerk’s Office – Every jurisdiction is different, but there is always someone to help get you started when thinking about running for office. Hear from experts at the County and State levels on what you need to know, what you need to file, what forms you need to submit, and who you need to talk to when you are ready to take that step and run for office in Wyoming.

11:45pm – 12:45pm: Lunch

12:45pm – 1:45pm: How to Work With Press When Running For Office – What do these media experts have to say when it comes to relaying YOUR message and ensuring you get coverage? How do you write a press release? What is the best way to get your message out to the people?

1:45pm – 2:00pm: Group photos in the Capitol

2:15 pm: Introduction to Wyoming State Legislature, House & Senate