Emerging Leaders Workshop: The Stretch Edge-Advancing Leadership Capability and Impact
April 20 at 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sponsored by Velera and Corporate One FCU
One day only workshop during i48! Join us on Monday, April 20, for a high-energy, inspiring, and highly interactive workshop built around the core pillars of GRID — Grow, Retain, Inspire, and Develop — designed to help emerging leaders stretch into bigger leadership moments with confidence and clarity.
In today’s credit union environment, leading small won’t prepare you for what leadership will require next. This session challenges participants to identify their stretch edge — the place just outside your comfort zone where confidence, credibility, and leadership readiness are built. You’ll explore how to set high-impact stretch goals, stretch with courage even when it feels intimidating, and turn everyday work into meaningful leadership growth.
This workshop is built for connection. Through engaging peer collaboration, discussion, and hands-on activities, you’ll leverage the power of the room — shared experiences, fresh ideas, and real-time support — to sharpen your development direction and accelerate your growth. You’ll leave energized, clear on what to stretch toward next, and equipped with practical strategies to expand your leadership impact throughout 2026.
Participant Benefits:
· Clarify your stretch edge and choose the 1–2 leadership moves that will create the biggest growth this year
· Create a practical development action plan you can put into motion immediately—built around high-impact goals, not vague intentions
· Build the confidence to play bigger by stepping into opportunities that expand your influence, credibility, and leadership readiness
Speaker: Tracy Nelson, President & CEO at Aspire Talent Group
Tracy Nelson is a seasoned human resources executive with over 35 years of experience spanning healthcare, financial services, insurance, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services, and non-profits. She is the President & CEO of Aspire Talent Group and an adjunct instructor at the Wisconsin School of Business, teaching in the Management & Human Resources program. Tracy also works globally as a human capital consultant and leadership instructor for the UW Center for Professional & Executive Development, focusing on talent development initiatives. She is among the first in the nation to earn the Certified Professional in Talent Development designation and has led award-winning learning functions, including for an organization recognized with the international ATD BEST Award.
A nationally recognized speaker and author, Tracy has been featured in prominent publications such as Training & Development, Chief Learning Officer, and HR Magazine. Known for designing award-winning leadership programs, she is certified in numerous talent assessment tools, including those from the Center for Creative Leadership, Predictive Index, DISC, EQi-2.0, and others. Tracy has served on the boards of the Association for Talent Development and Greater Madison SHRM, including as President for both organizations. Passionate about optimizing talent strategies, she is dedicated to helping leaders and organizations achieve measurable success through science and data-driven approaches.
