2026 Professional Development Series: Connect with Confidence

Networking can be intimidating, even for the most outgoing among us. In this engaging and practical session, Brandon Scala, seasoned business development professional and relationship builder, breaks down the barriers that often hold us back from connecting authentically.
Through humor, real-world stories, and actionable strategies, Brandon will help participants reframe how they view networking, not as self-promotion, but as genuine relationship building. You’ll learn how to approach new conversations with confidence, navigate awkward moments gracefully, and leave lasting impressions that open doors both personally and professionally.
 

Session 2: Connect with Confidence – Brandon Scala
February 24^th, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Meadowlark Brewery
Networking doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this interactive session, Brandon Scala shares practical ways to overcome the fear of networking, make authentic connections, and turn conversations into opportunities.
 
Session 3: Unstoppable Confidence – Thriving in Times of Change
March 31^st, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mansfield Center
Join panelists Tyler Wiltgen, Aly Eggart, Nicole Mehling and others for an open conversation about navigating uncertainty, leading through change, and staying grounded when life shifts gears.
 
Session 4: Confidence with Boundaries, Accountability & Grace
Sara Beth Wald
April 28^th, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Depot
Discover how healthy boundaries and accountability create space for authentic confidence. Sara Beth Wald guides attendees through practical tools to interrupt shame-based patterns and foster growth with compassion and grace.
 
 
Session 5: Fire Up Your Confidence
May 26^th, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Montana Outlaw BBQ
We’ll wrap up the series with a celebration of growth, leadership, and courage, served alongside legendary BBQ and a few lessons both in leadership and on the grill.