CEO
Courtney Stanley Consulting, LLC
Courtney Stanley is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, executive coach, leadership strategist and founder of Courtney Stanley Consulting, LLC. She works with leaders and organizations to strengthen communication, leadership presence and human connection, helping them lead with greater clarity, confidence and impact.
With 15 years' experience in the business events industry, Courtney has held several leadership roles. She was the youngest person elected to the MPI International Board of Directors. She also created and hosts Dare to Interrupt, a podcast produced in partnership with Meetings Today that explores leadership, career growth and women’s experiences in the events industry.
Courtney’s honors include the Smart Meetings Entrepreneur Award, MeetingsNet Changemaker Award, AWE Disruptor Award, MPI Chairman’s Award, MPI RISE Award, 40 Under 40 and Meetings Today Trendsetter.
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Confidence, visibility and authenticity take center stage in this live recording of Meetings Today’s podcast Dare to Interrupt. From navigating career challenges and leading with courage to advancing neuroinclusion, belonging and communication that inspires change, powerhouse women share unfiltered stories and strategies shaping the future of the meetings, hospitality and tourism industries.
Learning outcomes:
Explore strategies for building unshakable confidence and communicating your unique value in high-stakes professional environments
Apply principles of neuroinclusion and belonging to create environments where diverse perspectives drive innovation and psychological safety
Construct a personal approach to brave leadership by integrating resilience, authenticity and strategic visibility into your career path
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 1.0 credits

Learn from three women at different stages of their careers as they share how they overcome challenges and grow as impactful leaders. Learn from a balancer who manages personal and professional demands while leading with empathy and adaptability; a visionary who fosters growth through change and creative thinking, who guides teams and stays grounded while driving transformation; and a pioneer who demonstrates enduring strength and lifelong leadership, who overcomes obstacles, adapts across decades and mentors the next generation.
Sponsored by Cvent
Learning outcomes:
Identify and apply strategies for balancing personal and professional responsibilities
Explore methods for fostering growth and transformation in teams
Recognize the qualities of enduring leadership, including resilience and adaptability

Ready to take your career to the next level? Reflect on where you are, where you want to go and what may be holding you back. Uncover the motivators behind your next move, identify common mindset blocks and explore how your values align with your desired path. Gain clarity and develop a simple 90-day plan with practical steps to help you move forward with intention.
Sponsored by Visit Forth Worth
Learning outcomes:
Gain clarity on your next level
Identify mindset blocks
Begin a 90-day action plan