​Be Strategic Not Scared: Practice Pod Edition is an interactive, discussion-based session designed for leaders navigating organizational uncertainty with intention and integrity. Building on the foundations shared in Part 1, this Practice Pod will move beyond presentation into co-creation and applied learning—focusing on real-world challenges and developing adaptability amid change. Together, we will explore strategic approaches to leadership and accountability during chaotic times like these when no one is ok, deepening our capacity to navigate complexity and change, practice both/and thinking, and lead compassionate transitions for individuals, teams, and entire programs or infrastructures. Come ready to practice, reflect, and reimagine what courageous, values-aligned leadership looks like in uncertain times.

​​About Tara Shuai & Kehsi Iman

​​Tara Shuai Ellison, Founder of Shuai Strategies,  is an advocate for human and empathy-centered systems and processes. She has dedicated her career to developing people, departments, and organizations to their fullest potential and greatest impact. With over 2 decades of nonprofit management, organizational development, human resources, operations, and financial management experience in movements for social, racial, gender, LGBTQIA+, and economic justice, Tara loves helping nonprofits and the people powering them thrive to do their best work. Learn more about Tara Shuai Ellison & Shuai Strategies at www.shuaistrategies.com.

Kehsi Iman Wilson brings over 15 years of experience building and scaling mission driven orgs to the work of thought partnering with organizational leaders at every level to align operations with stated values; infuse an equity, justice, and liberation focused frame to the work; help teams navigate challenging transitions; develop justice focused HR-policy; and more. Learn more about Kehsi Iman Wilson at www.kehsiiman.com.