Keeping It R.E.A.L: Elevating Leaders Through Resilience, Excellence, Agility, and Leadership.
Our conference prepares all leaders to lead with confidence and clarity.
Be a part of TALI's inaugural leadership development conference, Keeping It R.E.A.L.: Elevating Leaders Through Resilience, Excellence, Agility, and Leadership this October!
Who should attend?
Aspiring leaders, seasoned professionals, and executives who want to ignite passion, expand vision, and empower others to make a lasting impact.
This program is open to professionals from all ethnic and racial backgrounds in accordance with our Statement of Assurance.
When is the conference?
October 1-2, 2025
This special offering will open with "A Night of Celebration" the evening of October 1st, and end with the full-day "Keeping It R.E.A.L. Conference" on October 2nd.
Where is this located?
Pittsburgh, PA
The October 1st "A Night of Celebration" event will take place at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. The "Keeping It R.E.A.L. Conference" will occur on October 2nd at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco.
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Top industry experts and leaders will speak at the conference.
Leveraging TALI's network of industry experts and thought-leaders, highly-sought after speakers will join the conference to cover a range of topics that help to elevate professionals through resilience, excellence, agility, and leadership.
Aleta Richards
Keynote SpeakerPresident
Crane Currency
Trabian Shorters
Keynote SpeakerCEO & Founder
BMe
Lehman Benson
Inaugural Executive Director & Tenured Professor
University of Arizona
Sheila Hyland
Founder, CEC, CLC
FosterHyland & Associates
Hazel-Ann McLean
CEO
Tri-Verum
Krishna Pendyala
Founder & Chief Empowerment Officer
ChoiceLadder Institute
Raven Solomon
Daria S. Torres
Founder & Managing Partner
Walls Torres Group
Explore topics that unlock insights and position leaders for success.
Leading Across Generations: How to Bridge Generational Divides to Build Agile Teams
Explore intergenerational dynamics, offering key insights to foster a culture that embraces these nuances to drive innovation and collaboration in an ever-evolving workplace.
Organizational Culture: DNA for Success
Explore the core components that create a strong culture and understand how that culture serves as the foundation for sustained success.
Leading with Resilience Through Uncertainty
Explore what it truly means to lead with resilience—not just as a personal trait, but as a strategic advantage and cultural imperative. Recognize resilience as more than “bouncing back”—it’s about leading forward with clarity, authenticity, and strength.
Stylistic Agility: Building Flexibility into Your Conflict Repertoire
Dive into conflict resolution and how the ability to flex your style can lead to stronger relationships, greater leadership effectiveness, and better organizational outcomes.
Make Foresight 20/20: Improve Your Judgment Quotient
Deconstruct one of life's most overlooked and vital skills: the ability to exercise conscious judgment and make values-based choices at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Critical Communication - Powerful Tools for Leadership Success
Learn the communication skills to manage a crisis including when to engage and when not to engage. Explore how to connect with, influence, and engage any audience.
TALI's Statement of Assurance.
The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) welcomes all individuals to participate in and attend TALI® Leadership Programs as outlined in the organization's Statement of Assurance.