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The \;Perspective Leadership Series \;is a four-part panel experience designed to support women as they navigate the realities of leadership in a constantly evolving world. Each session brings together accomplished women to share honest insights\, lived experiences\, and practical strategies that help others lead with clarity\, confidence\, and intention.
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\nJoin us for our second session\, From Overwhelmed to Empowered
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\nUnpack the myth of &ldquo\;doing it all&rdquo\; and explore how women leaders are setting boundaries\, prioritizing well-being\, and redefining success on their own terms. In this empowering session\, you&rsquo\;ll learn practical strategies for managing competing demands without sacrificing your health\, relationships\, or career goals. Hear how successful women are creating sustainable approaches to leadership that make room for both ambition and balance. Walk away with fresh perspectives and actionable tools to help you lead with greater clarity\, confidence\, and intention.
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\nPanelists:
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Ann Boldt is a proud mom of three &ldquo\;adult-ish&rdquo\; children\, wife of a recently retired teacher\, tea enthusiast\, and devoted KC Current fan who also happens to serve as Director of Professional Development at Garmin. In her role\, she focuses on building capability\, developing talent\, and strengthening associates across the organization.
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Throughout her career\, Ann has led Human Resources and organizational development initiatives across diverse industries. Her experience includes talent development\, enterprise development\, and corporate affairs at Hallmark\, along with earlier roles at Cerner and within the insurance industry.
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Ann holds a Master of Public Administration from Park University and a Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication from the University of Central Missouri. \;A passionate advocate for leadership development and community impact\, Ann currently serves as Board Chair for Central Exchange\, where she has been a board member since 2020. She also serves on the boards of What if Puppets and EPNKC.
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Known for her practical\, people-first approach to leadership\, Ann is passionate about helping individuals and organizations grow\, connect\, and thrive.
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Lydia Steinberg is a recently retired vice president and director of corporate communications. Having managed PR\, brand and marketing teams at numerous billion-dollar companies\, including WSP Global\, HNTB\, Hallmark and Sprint (now T-Mobile)\, she is an accomplished strategist\, trusted executive advisor and communications leader. She spent time in the agency world as well\, directing national public and media relations programs.
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\nFor years\, Steinberg was active in PRSA and IABC chapters in greater Kansas City. She was honored with PRSA'\;s PR Pro of the Year. She and her colleagues earned dozens of Best of Show\, Gold and Silver PRISM awards and Gold Quill awards. While these awards were certainly an honor\, Lydia considers earning the respect of her colleagues to be her most meaningful achievement.
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\nShe is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia'\;s Journalism School and currently resides in Leawood\, Kansas. This summer\, she&rsquo\;s looking forward to spending more time at her lake home in the Ozarks! \n\n
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Lori Samazin is a dynamic executive leader with 30+ years of experience in strategy\, operations\, and leadership development\, most recently for T-Mobile where she served as Director/Chief of Staff to the CIO and CTO. Outside the scope of her Chief of Staff role\, she designed innovative programs focused on leadership growth\, executive coaching\, and AI-driven development experiences for senior leaders.
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Lori holds an MBA and a BSBA from Rockhurst University and began her telecom career at Sprint as an intern during graduate school.
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She is the past Treasurer of the Central Exchange\, having served on our board for six years.
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After stepping away from corporate America a little over a year ago\, Lori is fully embracing this new chapter&mdash\;sleeping in an hour later\, working in her yard\, taking BodyCombat classes\, and enjoying every moment with her first grandchild.
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Today\, Lori brings her energy\, insight\, and deep leadership experience to guide our conversation as panel facilitator.
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