Impressive Speaker Lineup for 2023 Leadership Conference to Focus on Dynamic Excellence

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-783-9360, dhubbard@nbaa.org

Washington, DC, Jan. 5, 2023 – The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has gathered preeminent experts in personal development and management strategies for its 2023 Leadership Conference to help business aviation leaders of today and tomorrow manage excellence in an increasingly pressure-filled environment, and maintain a healthy and achievable work-life balance.

The conference will be held Feb. 27-March 1 at The Westin Charlotte in Charlotte, NC.

NBAA’s Leadership Conference is distinguished by its focus on professional development, expert-led sessions and unmatched networking opportunities. The 2023 Leadership Conference will build on previous successes with the theme “Dynamic Excellence,” with sessions on daily growth, body language, creating confidence, boosting overall morale and maintaining personal excellence providing attendees the insights and skills to develop as a leader.

“The NBAA Leadership Conference is an important asset for our community, as it provides emerging and veteran leaders an opportunity to benchmark their management skills and gain recurrent training that isn’t specifically tied to aviation,” said Jo Damato, CAM, NBAA senior vice president, education, training and workforce development.

“Our Business Aviation Management Committee volunteers and Leadership Conference co-chairs, Dave Salvador of Gogo Business Aviation and Brad Self, CAM, with VF Corp., organized an amazing event last year that helped attendees emerge from the isolation of the pandemic,” she added. “We’re going to build on that successful event with an even stronger conference this year.”

Attendees will have access to two networking receptions as well as inspiring and motivating sessions from an impressive lineup of speakers, each renowned as an expert in their field. Over two days, attendees will hear from:

Pamela Barnum: A former undercover police officer and federal prosecuting attorney, Barnum uses field-tested, real-world examples for accurately assessing nonverbal cues and responding in a way that communicates confidence and trust in any situation.

Dave Berke: A retired U.S. Marine Corp. officer, fighter pilot and ground combat leader, Berke provides unmatched experience and a unique perspective on combat leadership, analytical decision-making, risk mitigation and creating winning teams.

Ryan Hawk: Hawk is a best-selling author and host of “The Learning Leader Show” podcast, and a recognized authority on leadership and performance excellence.

Todd Henry: Henry is a best-selling author, consultant and creative leadership and performance expert who teaches leaders how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance.

Anne Palmer: An internationally recognized author and speaker, Palmer is a clarity expert and leadership and communication strategist focused on using cutting-edge neuroscience principles to develop leaders and create inclusive, safe cultures.

Dr. Sian Proctor: Proctor is a geoscientist, explorer, space artist and the first Black civilian astronaut, who was a pilot for the 2021 Inspiration4 all-civilian orbital mission. She encourages individuals to use their unique strengths and passions to inspire those within their reach.

Christy Wright: Wright is a certified business coach, best-selling author, dynamic speaker and personal development coach who teaches people how to craft messages they are excited to share and confident to deliver.

Learn more about the 2023 NBAA Leadership Conference and register today.

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Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world’s largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.

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