SPW Trademark: The Audacity Advantage: How Bold Leaders Own the Room and Lead the Conversation

Thursday, September 17, 2026 (8:00 AM - 10:30 AM) (EDT)

Description

In leadership, confidence isn’t enough — audacity is the differentiator. In this commanding and energizing keynote, executive strategist, and Audacity Broker Dethra U. Giles challenges high achievers to move beyond playing it safe and start leading with unapologetic boldness. Blending humor, research, and her signature DARE Model for Conversational Competence, Dethra reveals how to turn presence into power, and conversations into influence. She will share tips to turn boldness into strategy, command presence, not attention, lead conversations that matter, shift from playing safe to playing smart, and redefine power. Dethra is teaching the world how to master conflict with conversational competence in her book, That’s Not What I Said. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped to own the room, lead the narrative, and redefine what executive leadership looks like on their terms.

Featured Nonprofit: TBA

SPW Mission:
To accelerate the advancement and expand the influence of women leaders of all professions and generations, strengthen our business community, and support the region’s non-profit organizations. 


For questions, please contact Vibha Agrawal at vagrawal@mlcc.org 


The Main Line Chamber of Commerce Cancellation Policy:

Event cancellations must be received prior to NOON three business days before the event to receive a full refund. No-show's and late cancellations will be charged the full event price. If you would like to send a substitute, you are welcome--please contact the Chamber at 610-687-6232 or vagrawal@mlcc.org

Pricing

$65 MLCC Members 

$75 Non-Members

The Inn at Villanova University
601 County Line Road
Radnor, PA 19087 United States
Thursday, September 17, 2026 (8:00 AM - 10:30 AM) (EDT)
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