The WICT Network Pulse: August Issue | | |
Looking for a chance to work one-on-one with a certified professional coach? By registering for the 2025 Leadership Conference, you’ll have the opportunity to reserve a private, 45-minute coaching session tailored to your goals.
Our coaches provide personalized guidance on leadership, management and career development topics of your choice. From navigating workplace challenges to strengthening your executive presence, this dedicated time can help you take your professional growth to the next level.
Coaching sessions are limited and filling up fast! If you haven’t already, reserve your conference spot now to be eligible. For many attendees, the personalized coaching alone is worth the price of admission.
Details to Know:
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You must be registered for the Leadership Conference before signing up for coaching
- One coaching appointment per person
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You can learn more about our expert coaches by viewing their bios online
| | | Coaching Appointment Times | Registration Links | | Monday, October 20 | 10:45 – 11:15 am ET | REGISTER NOW | | Monday, October 20 | 1:00 – 1:45 pm ET | REGISTER NOW | | Tuesday, October 21 | 7:45 – 8:30 am ET | REGISTER NOW | | Tuesday, October 21 | 10:00 - 10:45 am ET | REGISTER NOW | | | |
Registration
Member rate: $2,495
Non-member rate: $2,825
New to our community? The non-member rate includes membership through year-end—giving eligible leaders full access to member benefits beyond the event.
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Accommodations
New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York, NY 10036
(212) 398-1900
The WICT Network has reserved a block of rooms at the New York Marriott Marquis. Rates start at $379/night (plus tax, while supplies last). To reserve your room, click the link below or call 212-398-1900 and ask for the Leadership Conference room block. Make your reservation by Friday, September 26, to receive preferred rates (based on availability).
Reserve your room today >>
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Will You Be in the Room?
Join us for a powerful gathering where the most influential leaders in media, entertainment and technology come together to celebrate—and shape—the future of our industry.
On Monday, October 20, during The WICT Network’s Leadership Conference at the New York Marriott Marquis, the 2025 Touchstones Luncheon will spotlight the PAR Top Companies for Women to Work—including, for the first time ever, a Top Technology Company: congratulations to CSG Systems International.
The 2025 PAR Top Company Honorees are:
(in alpha order by company)
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Why Sponsor a Table?
In a room full of decision-makers, visibility matters. A sponsored table puts your brand in the spotlight, where opportunities happen.
Your sponsorship includes:
- Prime placement for you and your guests among industry trailblazers.
- On-site brand recognition during one of the most prestigious gatherings of the year.
- A public statement that your company stands for leadership, inclusion and workplace excellence.
Tables are limited and fill quickly. Make sure your brand is front and center when the industry’s most powerful voices come together.
Reserve Your Sponsored Table Today
Contact Cindy Key at ckey@wict.org or click here to secure your place!
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Lean Into the Leadership Your Career Demands with the Executive Development Series
Choose from Two Distinct Programs:
Leading with Power and Authenticity
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Executive Leadership Presence
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Ready to lead at the next level?
The WICT Network’s Executive Development Series is a trusted, proven resource for mid-career professionals in media, entertainment and technology. Designed to elevate performance, strategic thinking and leadership presence, the series offers two tailored programs to help you expand your influence and step confidently into next-level leadership.
Register for Leading with Power and Authenticity or Executive Leadership Presence today!
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Leading with Power and Authenticity
September 17–19, 2025 | Atlanta, Georgia
Leading with Power and Authenticity helps you tap into what makes you both effective and real. Through reflection and practical strategies, you’ll clarify your vision, align your values with action and lead with greater intention. Hear from Amber Hall, Rachel Ozias and Elizabeth Wright as they share candid lessons from their own leadership journeys.
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Executive Leadership Presence
September 17–18, 2025 | Atlanta, Georgia
Executive Leadership Presence is your guide to becoming the kind of leader people trust and want to follow. Over the course of two days, this focused leadership development experience explores essential skills and mindsets that can shift the course of your career. These practical tools will strengthen your presence and help build a lasting, respected reputation amongst your peers.
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Complimentary Webinar —
exclusively for The WICT Network Executive Members
From Apology to Authority:
Unlock Your Remarkable Potential
Thursday, September 4, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm (Eastern)
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Have you ever wondered why some of the most accomplished people you know — and that probably includes yourself — sometimes self-sabotage? Research shows that about 70% of professionals have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in their lives. It's especially common in high-pressure or competitive environments, where feelings of not belonging or not being capable can persist despite clear evidence of competence and success.
Self-defeating beliefs, perfectionism and the tendency to over-apologize can hold talented individuals back from realizing their full potential. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this interactive webinar, award-winning keynote speaker and C-Suite executive Shira Miller shares a powerful framework for shifting from apology to authority. You’ll walk away with actionable tools to conquer self-doubt, eliminate self-sabotage and fully own your strengths.
Participants will learn:
- Why self-doubt has you stuck — and what to do about it
- How to remove internal obstacles and limiting beliefs
- 5 ways to break the cycle of unnecessary apology-speak
- A quick confidence-building exercise
- Practical tips for owning your greatness
| | | As a BMLI graduate, you belong to a community that has shaped our industry through bold leadership and innovation. Yet, as the landscape grows more complex, our approach to leading must evolve.
That’s why we’re inviting you to this year’s Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI)—an immersive, in-person program created in collaboration with Paragon Performance Evolution to keep you focused, connected and purposeful, even when pressure mounts.
Tight deadlines and constant pivots can nudge even seasoned leaders into survival mode. True leadership begins when you pause, reset and choose your next move with intention.
At BMGI you’ll explore science-backed tools and techniques to help you stay centered, while also passing that steadiness on to your teams.
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Key Leadership Shifts:
✔ Recognize when stress is pulling you off course
✔ Make deliberate choices under pressure
✔ Lead with calm, confidence and clarity
✔ Model emotional regulation that inspires team resilience
Join your community of peers and leave with strategies you can apply immediately.
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Registration
Early Bird Member rate: $1,850 | Member rate: $1,950
Early Bird Non-member rate: $2,180 | Non-member rate: $2,280
Registration fee covers program costs including materials and daytime meals. Travel, hotel and dinners are the responsibility of participants.
Register by Friday, August 29 to receive a $100 discount!
Register now >>
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We’re excited to host this year’s BMGI at the Eaton Hotel—a space that reflects the heart of this program. Known for its commitment to community, innovation and social impact, Eaton provides an inspiring backdrop for leadership development.
With thoughtfully designed spaces, holistic wellness offerings and a focus on intentionality, the hotel echoes BMGI’s values of self-awareness, resilience and authentic leadership.
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Accommodations
The Eaton Hotel
1201 K St NW
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 289-7600
To reserve your room, please visit: The Eaton Hotel
The WICT Network has reserved a block of rooms at the Eaton Hotel. Rates start at $329/night (plus tax, while supplies last). To reserve your room, click the link below or call (202) 289-7600 and ask for the 2025 BMLI and BMGI room block. Make your reservation by Monday, October 27, 2025, to receive preferred rates (based on availability).
Reserve your room today >>
Guest rooms and rates are subject to availability.
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Rising Leaders Programme International
Join us in London This December!
1–4 December | London Marriott Kensington
APPLY NOW
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This December in London, unlock a new level of confidence and strategy at the Rising Leaders International Programme. Under the expert guidance of Therese Miclot, Director of Facilitation Excellence and Executive Coach, and Marie Holive, COO and Transformation Practice Director at Proteus International, you’ll dive into the competencies that define modern leadership—emotional intelligence, communication styles, mindset and the impact of intentional self-talk.
Through immersive sessions and real-world insight customized for for leaders at the manager and director level (or equivalent), this program will enable you to navigate complexity, embrace change and lead with purpose in an ever-evolving global marketplace.
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“Incredible programme which was so expertly delivered. Truly believe it will have such an impact on my career and personal development as a leader.”
– Rose Cantillon, Liberty Global
“This is an incredible programme. What sets this apart is the ability to translate theory into the reality of the day to day, in an honest, challenging and fun way. The programme shares incisive, thoughtful and challenging training.”
– Kate Mathews, Accenture
“If you are thinking about how to advance in your career this programme is invaluable. It was fun, insightful, educational and accessible. I recommend anyone who is thinking about how to better themselves run to this program.”
– Lindsay Donaghue, AMC Networks
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The WICT Network Member App
Unlock the full potential of The WICT Network with our cutting-edge member app, now available for download on all major mobile operating systems. Created to amplify the strength of our network, the app empowers members spanning the media, entertainment, and technology sectors to foster powerful connections with their peers on a global scale.
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