The WICT Network Pulse: October Issue | | |
That's a Wrap!
See Feedback from Leadership Conference Attendees
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The excitement from the 2025 Leadership Conference is still going strong! With engaging sessions, empowering speakers and meaningful networking, this year’s event truly stood out. Attendees had amazing things to share.
Take a look:
- "This was my first time attending the WICT Network Leadership Conference and it was such a great experience! The sessions were focused and carefully curated. The speakers were exceptional! Thank you for providing us with such a meaningful program!"
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"LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the conference! This was my first, and really hoping it's not my last!"
- "The conference is a fantastic way to renew energy and optimism going into the last quarter of the year."
- "You all do an AMAZING job every year with topics, speakers, content, networking & books! This was another fantastic year!!!"
- "I truly didn't know what to expect and this fully surpassed what I'd imagined. From feeling welcomed by your board and long-attending executives to meeting other first-time attendees each facing our own growth objectives, it was informative, empowering, and inspiring."
To truly capture the spirit of the event, Lakiesha Jones, Senior Change Enablement Manager at Cox Automotive and VP of The WICT Network: Virginia, shared what the conference energy felt like in real time:
| 📅 Save the date for next year's conference at the Hilton Midtown New York: October 5-7, 2026. Stay tuned for another conference with more thought-provoking sessions and insights from inspiring speakers. | | |
Join us at the 2025 Betsy Magness Graduate Institute: Exclusively for BMLI alumnae
BMGI 2025 Just Got Personal
November 18-20 | Washington, DC
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Every participant receives a private coaching session.
This November, The Betsy Magness Graduate Institute (BMGI) returns in collaboration with Paragon Performance to bring a new level of personalization to your experience.
Each participant will receive a private coaching session with a Paragon coach designed to reinforce your learning, deepen reflection and accelerate growth.
Top performers across industries, from elite athletes to senior executives, know that coaching sharpens focus and helps turn insight into consistent action.
🎥 Hear from Brett Weinroth, Paragon faculty member, on the power of coaching:
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What your private session includes:
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Reinforcement of BMGI tools: Anchor techniques from across BMGI’s core modules — Evolving Ourselves, Evolving Our Relationships and Evolving Our Leadership — so they become second nature
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Daily integration: Practical ways to apply self-awareness and emotional regulation in real time, even on the busiest days.
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Team impact: Integrate these practices into team rhythms and decision-making for steadier collaboration and stronger results.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your leadership practice or reconnect with your BMLI community, BMGI 2025 offers a powerful opportunity to evolve, connect and lead with purpose.
Join us November 18-20 at the Eaton Hotel in Washington, DC.
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Program-at-a-Glance
Day One
6:00 – 8:00 pm | Welcome Reception & Intention Setting
Day Two
7:30 – 8:30 am | Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 am | Welcome to BMGI
8:45 am – 12:00 pm | Session One: Evolving Ourselves
12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 pm | Session Two: Evolving Our Relationships
4:00 – 5:00 pm | Key Takeaways & Check-Out / Intention Setting for Next Day
Day Three
8:00 – 9:00 am | Breakfast
9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Session Three: Evolving Our Leadership
12:30 pm | Grab and Go Lunch
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Accommodations
The Eaton Hotel
1201 K St NW | Washington, DC 20005 | (202) 289-7600
The WICT Network has reserved a block of rooms at the Eaton Hotel starting at $329/night (plus tax, while supplies last). Make your reservation by Friday, November 7, 2025, to receive preferred rates.
Reserve your room today >>
Guest rooms and rates are subject to availability.
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Program Overview
The WICT Network’s Rising Leaders Program (RLP) is a premier professional development experience for managers and directors in media, entertainment and technology. Recognized across the industry, this experience serves as a powerful credential for those seeking to lead with impact and vision.
This week-long, immersive program goes far beyond traditional leadership training. Participants take part in in-depth leadership analysis, case study work and interactive sessions designed to build confidence and expand influence.
The curriculum delivers lasting value by helping you:
- Develop executive presence and strengthen your leadership voice
- Build and lead high-performing teams that thrive on trust and accountability
- Expand organizational impact through collaboration and strategic decision-making
- Navigate power and influence with confidence in complex environments
- Assess diverse leadership styles to adapt and inspire across teams
- Build alliances and networks that last well beyond the classroom
Backed by an expert faculty and a cohort of equally driven peers, this program will equip you with the insight, skills and relationships to accelerate your career trajectory.
Admission is competitive — apply now to be part of the program!
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Manager or director level, or equivalency thereof
- 5 to 7 years of business experience with strong foundational management skills
- Demonstrated potential and desire for leadership and career advancement
- Endorsed by your company to participate in the Rising Leaders Program
APPLICATION DEADLINES & DETAILS
This is a competitive, application-based program and all applicants must be approved by their companies to participate in this one-week course.
HR Approval Form: Due October 30 (or prior to application)
Online Application: Due November 13
PROGRAM FEES
The application fee for this program is $199. Should you be accepted to the program, the registration fee is $4,995/members; $5,220/non-members.
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This December, The WICT Network’s Rising Leaders Programme International returns to London for its third transformative year—ready to inspire the next wave of leadership talent.
Held at the London Marriott Kensington, this in-person experience is designed for emerging leaders who are ready to elevate their impact and grow within a collaborative, real-time setting.
Under the expert guidance of Therese Miclot, Director of Facilitation Excellence and Executive Coach, and Marie Holive, Chief Operating Officer and Transformation Practice Director at Proteus International, participants will explore essential leadership competencies—from mindset and emotional intelligence to communication dynamics and the power of intentional self-talk.
The curriculum is designed to equip participants with greater clarity, confidence and strategic insight. You will also engage in thought-provoking discussions on industry trends and learn how to lead effectively in today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape.
Invest in your growth—join us in London.
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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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