The 2024 IN Alliance of YMCAs’ Annual Leadership Conference will be held November 13-14, 2024 at the Renaissance Indianapolis North. This year's event is sponsored by our friends at
This two-day event is intended to connect key leaders to our common purpose, ignite critical thinking to explore possibilities, and empower Y teams by equipping them with tools to take back home and implement. Visit https://www.indianaymcas.org/events/annual-leadership-conference for more details including workshops, speakers, etc.
Cody Byrns is an internationally recognized speaker, a number one best-selling author and the founder of The Cody Byrns Foundation for Burn Survivors. In May 2013, Cody’s life was changed drastically after he was rear-ended by a box-truck whilst stopped at a red light on the highway. He was considered dead until first responders saw his hand move. He received many injuries that day, including severe burns to almost 40% of his body. After years of countless surgeries and rehabilitation, Cody has chosen to not allow his scars to keep him bound in bitterness and defeat.
Instead, he uses his story to uplift others. His vision is to help people live free from the bonds of scars (physical and emotional), equipping others with the proper steps to walk out of their past hurt and defeat and run toward their full potential. As a thought leader, he speaks worldwide to provide relevant, applicable, and thought-provoking messages. Be prepared to be entertained, inspired, motivated, and recharged, both in your work and in your life.
Cody will speak to us about VISION DRIVEN LEADERSHIP - WHY “WHY” MEANS EVERYTHING TO EMPOWERING A TEAM. Often, leaders focus on clarity, execution and effective communication to become a great leader. However, they overlook the commitment to lead courageously. Usually, this can be seen where a corporate leader vocalizing an idea, yet, the project fails to come to fruition. No one rallies behind their project, deadlines are missed, and people are put onto performance review. The unfortunate reality is that the leader often misses the fundamental proponent of driving the team - The Why behind the vision. Before anything can be accomplished, a motivated leader must have a clear vision of where they are headed and what it is that they are seeking to accomplish. Cody has spent the past 15 years leveraging Vision Drive Leadership to give people hope from youth to professionals working in corporate. From this journey, he learned no matter what the vision is, we must keep in mind that there will be unexpected disruptions, obstacles, and rapid changes to which we must adapt as we move forward. Ultimately, what keeps him moving forward, and what leaders can use is their ‘why’, the core behind Vision Driven Leadership.
Join us for a book discussion about Gentelligence – The Revolutionary Approach to Leading an Intergenerational Workforce. Led by Melissa Everhart, this session is designed to be interactive to share thoughts and ideas about how to put this “revolutionary approach” into practice at your Ys.
Learn how RCX Sports is mission-aligned with NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS to transform youth sports, increasing participation with the primary objective of bringing support, standards, affordability, accessibility, and fun across the entire youth sports landscape.
Learn about how a positive employee relations mindset can influence employee motivation, performance, and satisfaction. Workshop content: Fundamental characteristics of fully engaged employees and leaders, 6 E’s and 11 drivers of engagement, and proven positive reinforcement methods to strengthen working relationships, self-esteem, and trust.
Learn the importance of self-awareness, first, and others awareness, second...through this interactive, fun workshop demonstrating the healthy, effective use of a terrific tool.
Let’s get on the same page with Inclusion. It is the intentional work we do every day, planning for the success of ALL. Building a strong foundation of proven disability inclusive practice is the best defense to navigate the inevitable hurdles you will face on this journey. Join us in this session as we explore what Inclusion IS and ISN’T, and the principles and strategies needed to be embraced by your YMCA organization-wide. We’ll wrap up the session with a review of suggested empowering and positive language when discussing disability and/or interacting with a person who has a disability. You’ll leave with a starter toolkit and the confidence to increase the successful participation of members with diverse abilities.Measurable learning objectives - Participants will be able to:-Identify at least 3 principles of inclusion and apply it to their work at their YMCA- Differentiate the steps in the journey from access to inclusion to belonging, and understand the importance of creating and identifying social roles for members with disabilities to help them to be valued members of the YMCA community.-Learn proper terminology, empowering language and suggested disability etiquette and interactions, giving them the tools and confidence to welcome, engage and support members with diverse abilities.
This panel discussion will explore innovative ways to enhance membership benefits beyond traditional discounts and early registration. We'll discuss exclusive perks like free 30-minute programs (e.g., story time, music and movement) designed specifically for family memberships. Learn how these unique offerings can drive membership growth and be seamlessly integrated into a monthly program model, setting your organization apart from day pass holders and guests.
Book Club Discussion: Gentelligence - The Revolutionary Approach to Leading an Intergenerational Workforce. You can find an excerpt about the book HERE or look for the book on your preferred bookseller/library to prepare. Led by Melissa Everhart, this session is designed to be interactive to share thoughts and ideas about how to put this "revolutionary approach" into practice at your Ys.
In this interactive workshop, we will dive deep into understanding the experiences of immigrant families as they navigate life in our communities. Together, we’ll explore the unique challenges they face and discover meaningful ways to foster a genuine sense of welcome, belonging, and connection. You’ll learn practical approaches to interacting and serving across cultural boundaries, and we’ll guide you in identifying your fist or next steps on the journey to creating a truly inclusive and supportive environment for immigrants. The session will include ample time for participant questions, ensuring a tailored learning experience.
Unlock the potential of your non-profit board with our insightful session on the role of a Chief Volunteer Officer (CVO). Whether you're aspiring to be a CVO, already serving on a board, or working alongside one as staff or a volunteer, this presentation will challenge you to rethink traditional methods of board leadership. Learn how to run high-functioning board meetings, engage your team effectively, and create a culture of collaboration and commitment. Join us to discover how a more engaged model can transform your organization and amplify its impact.
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Mental Health Community Care is defined as what it means to build communities where everyone has what they need to be effective at taking care of ourselves and each other. Join Jasmine and Christina as we discuss the upcoming training opportunity that will be made available to the Indiana Ys in 2025 and how to select and prepare your staff to participate in this impactful training.
In the YMCA, the one thing we all have in common is our desire to transform lives, as our mission calls us to strengthen spirit, mind, and body for all. But if that is our purpose and why we do what we do, how do we get there? Learn about the HOW from the Well-Being Collaborative, a partnership of YMCAs, as far east as New Jersey and all the way to Hawaii, that are working together to continuously improve the Y Experience through shared resources, best practices, and aligned research!
A focused workshop designed to equip board leaders with the skills to facilitate innovative and strategic conversations within their organizations. This session emphasizes the importance of moving beyond routine discussions and traditional decision-making processes to engage board members in open-ended, creative dialogue. Participants will learn techniques to foster an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and new ideas are generated, ultimately leading to more informed, engaged, and forward-thinking governance.
Join Christina Carter to chat about new impactful training options, purposeful certification pathways, and future opportunities for Indiana Ys. Our time together will conclude with an "ask me anything" session. Participants are encouraged to come prepared with questions related to leadership development, training, LCDC, LINK, MOYP etc.
The YMCA is data rich, but insight poor, so let’s change that! Join this Qualtrics learning session to become more familiar with the platform and its vast capabilities, including (but not limited to): Building surveys that tailor to specific audiences, uploading complementary data, automation of various tasks, open-ended response analyses, and building dashboards to tell the story.
Register for the 2 day option before September 20, 11:59 pm to receive an early bird discount!
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