WISE upcoming events

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Personal Growth Track (June 10, 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The WISE Inclusive Excellence Series is crafted to equip you with the knowledge and practical tools needed to be an ally for inclusivity, empowering you to lead meaningful change and foster professional growth within your organization and community.

WISE has partnered with ExecuInsight to bring this program specifically to the store brand industry, with ExecuInsight LLC’s team of experts tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of this field.

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

The Personal Growth Track is designed for individual contributors seeking to deepen their self-awareness and explore topics of diversity and inclusion.

Personal Growth Track Session Schedule:

February 11, 2026: Inclusive Excellence 101
April 15, 2026: Understanding your Birkman Blueprint: Emotional Intelligence
June 10, 2026: Courageous Accountability: Holding Yourself & Others to Higher Standards
August 12, 2026: Inclusive Storytelling: Sharing Your Journey Authentically
October 14, 2026: Allyship in Action

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Leadership Track (June 17, 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

The Leadership Track is designed to provide leaders with the tools they need to effectively guide diverse teams.

Leadership Track Session Schedule:

February 11, 2026: Inclusive Excellence 101
April 22, 2026: Psychological Safety: Helping your team overcome fear and to become resilient in uncertain times
June 17, 2026: How to Inclusively Lead Neurodivergent Team Members
August 19, 2026: Ageism - Dealing with Multiple Generations
October 14, 2026: Allyship in Action

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Cohort Program (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

The Cohort Program is designed for individuals who have previously participated in one of the three professional development tracks in a prior year. This program unites all three tracks, providing an opportunity for participants to collaborate and learn from one another.

Cohort Program Session Schedule:

March 11, 2026: Partnering with AI to Enhance your Inclusivity
June 24, 2026: Strategic Influence: Bringing Others Along the Inclusion Journey
August 26, 2026: Peer Coaching & Case Studies from the Field
October 28, 2026: Integrating What We’ve Learned: Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.

Leading at the Speed of AI (July 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us in this compelling webinar featuring Jay Abbasi who is a global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader. Jay helps professionals thrive under pressure without burning out. At Tesla, he led national training programs for over 1,000 employees, and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok, Wells Fargo, and many more. He’s been featured in Forbes Founder, Authority Magazine, and Medium, and is the host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi. Blending corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and well-being, Jay offers a powerful message: success isn’t about avoiding challenges, but mastering them with clarity, energy, and purpose.

Navigate Uncertainty with Confidence: Apply neuroscience-backed tools to stay grounded, focused, and effective, especially when AI-driven change causes disruption
Build Team Adaptability: Equip yourself and others with practical strategies to stay resilient, engaged, and agile in fast-moving environments
Lead Human-First in a Tech-Forward World: Strengthen trust, emotional awareness, and communication to lead through change without losing connection

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Personal Growth Track (August 12, 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

The Personal Growth Track is designed for individual contributors seeking to deepen their self-awareness and explore topics of diversity and inclusion.

Personal Growth Track Session Schedule:

February 11, 2026: Inclusive Excellence 101
April 15, 2026: Understanding your Birkman Blueprint: Emotional Intelligence
June 10, 2026: Courageous Accountability: Holding Yourself & Others to Higher Standards
August 12, 2026: Inclusive Storytelling: Sharing Your Journey Authentically
October 14, 2026: Allyship in Action

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Leadership Track (August 19, 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

The Leadership Track is designed to provide leaders with the tools they need to effectively guide diverse teams.

Leadership Track Session Schedule:

February 11, 2026: Inclusive Excellence 101
April 22, 2026: Psychological Safety: Helping your team overcome fear and to become resilient in uncertain times
June 17, 2026: How to Inclusively Lead Neurodivergent Team Members
August 19, 2026: Ageism - Dealing with Multiple Generations
October 14, 2026: Allyship in Action

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Cohort Program (August 26, 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

Cohort Program Session Schedule:

March 11, 2026: Partnering with AI to Enhance your Inclusivity
June 24, 2026: Strategic Influence: Bringing Others Along the Inclusion Journey
August 26, 2026: Peer Coaching & Case Studies from the Field
October 28, 2026: Integrating What We’ve Learned: Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Leadership Track (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

The Leadership Track is designed to provide leaders with the tools they need to effectively guide diverse teams.

Leadership Track Session Schedule:

February 11, 2026: Inclusive Excellence 101
April 22, 2026: Psychological Safety: Helping your team overcome fear and to become resilient in uncertain times
June 17, 2026: How to Inclusively Lead Neurodivergent Team Members
August 19, 2026: Ageism - Dealing with Multiple Generations
October 14, 2026: Allyship in Action

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Personal Growth Track (October 14, 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

The Personal Growth Track is designed for individual contributors seeking to deepen their self-awareness and explore topics of diversity and inclusion.

Personal Growth Track Session Schedule:

February 11, 2026: Inclusive Excellence 101
April 15, 2026: Understanding your Birkman Blueprint: Emotional Intelligence
June 10, 2026: Courageous Accountability: Holding Yourself & Others to Higher Standards
August 12, 2026: Inclusive Storytelling: Sharing Your Journey Authentically
October 14, 2026: Allyship in Action

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.

2026 WISE Inclusive Excellence Series: Cohort Program (October 28, 2026)

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Sessions are held on Wednesdays from 12:00pm to 1:30pm CT, lasting 90 minutes each.

Cohort Program Session Schedule:

March 11, 2026: Partnering with AI to Enhance your Inclusivity
June 24, 2026: Strategic Influence: Bringing Others Along the Inclusion Journey
August 26, 2026: Peer Coaching & Case Studies from the Field
October 28, 2026: Integrating What We’ve Learned: Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions

We invite you to engage with the Inclusive Excellence Learning Series and trust you will find it both enlightening and impactful.