You have the ability -- whatever your functional role, title or level -- to become an influential leader within your organization. Unfortunately, many of us have limiting beliefs about our abilities to access and develop power and influence. With greater self-awareness, confidence and strategic relationships, you can expand your power and influence and advance your career. We'll discuss what it means to have power and influence, how to use your influence to more effectively navigate office politics and actionable strategies to grow your power and influence at any level.

Kim Meninger

As a certified executive and leadership development coach, Kim Meninger empowers individuals and organizations to reach their full leadership potential. Kim has coached hundreds of clients and has presented on career advancement and leadership topics to corporate, non-profit and academic audiences. She is especially passionate about helping women leaders to develop their confidence, visibility and influence in order to maximize their impact and advance to higher levels of leadership.Kim has a BA in psychology and an MBA from Boston College. She is an ICF Associate Certified Coach and CCE Board Certified Coach with certifications in career, executive and leadership development coaching. Kim also holds a certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University. In addition to coaching, Kim serves as Chair of Alumnae Initiatives for the Council for Women of Boston College, Chair of Membership for Women in Technology International’s Boston Network, and President of the Lowell Chapter of Women Accelerators. She lives in Groton, MA with her husband and two young boys.