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Rhonda has had an exciting and enriching career which began with a Fortune 100 company in Vancouver, Washington in 1991. She is passionate about all things people, culture and engagement. Rhonda is known for her heart and pragmatism and has dedicated her career to elevating performance through the creation and deployment of innovative, best-in-class leadership, talent development, DEI and culture programs. She studied in London, England and has a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Washington State University. Rhonda holds a master’s degree in education, from Moreland University and is a certified yoga instructor within the International Yoga Alliance. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐞: Leading with Heart: Unleashing the Power of Human-Centric Leadership 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: In this dynamic keynote address, discover the transformative potential of human-centric leadership in today's fast-paced world. "Leading with Heart" explores how embracing empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity can revolutionize organizational practices and drive success. Through compelling anecdotes and practical insights you will learn the role you play in cultivating an environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. You will be inspired you to rethink traditional leadership paradigms and adopt a more human-centered approach that fosters meaningful connections, drives innovation, and enhances employee engagement.

Mattias Wallner currently holds the position of Global Director Learning & Development, Culture & Engagement at Electrolux Group. Mattias has been working in the learning and development space both as a consultant, as a leadership coach and in different corporate roles for over 15 years. Mattias has always explored new digital tools and ways how to create more impact and better efficiency in the learning and development area. The evolution of more advanced learning systems and AI have now opened the door for a skills driven approach to talent management and this is something Mattias is enthusiastic about. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐞: Skills as the new currency 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: In an ever-changing world the skills we use in our daily work have shorter and shorter shelf life. We need to keep on developing and learning new skills to stay relevant. Yet most workforce reports show that companies are struggling to find the right candidates with the right skills and over 50% of COEs worry about how to secure the skills they need for the future. It's clear that the old ways of upskilling employees in classroom trainings where the topics and focus needs to be exchanged for a more agile and faster way. At the heart of this lies skills, how can we become a skill driven organization and what does that offer.

Saskia is a passionate change manager with a heart for the people side of change, on a mission to drive business impact with care. At Philips, Saskia builds change competence across the organization, making sure Change Managers and business leaders have the knowledge, skills and attitude to drive change. With a background in both consulting and different parts of the corporate world, she is a real business partner, recognized as a warm and trusted expert by peers and leaders. 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐞: Unleashing the power of Change 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: Change is a constant aspect of organizational life, but let's face it - it can also be challenging! With research showing that only one in three change initiatives succeed, it's clear that we need to do things differently if we want to be successful in leading and managing change. During this session we'll be exploring real-life stories on the principles of change management, identifying and overcoming resistance, and ensuring adoption throughout the organization. It will be interactive and engaging, so be ready to share as well as learn!