In My Shoes: Sponsorship, Legacy & Advancement

Featuring Dr Syreeta Rios Austin Chapter, Shirley Ellis, Dahab Hagos Atlanta Chapter, Michelle Harris, and Megan Speight - August 6, 2026

Overview

Explore sponsorship, organizational influence, and legacy leadership while learning practical strategies to create opportunities and support future project leaders..

Learning Objectives

- Clarity on sponsorship vs. mentorship — understanding why mentors alone aren't enough and how to identify and cultivate sponsors who open doors, not just offer advice.
- Strategies for managing the emotional tax of representation — practical boundaries and self-care approaches for professionals who are frequently "the only one" in the room.
- A framework for reading organizational politics — how to navigate informal power structures and alliances without compromising integrity or authenticity.
- A model for collective uplift — actionable approaches for creating pathways for the next generation of diverse project leaders while protecting your own capacity.
- Tools for holding allies accountable — how to address performative allyship constructively and build genuine partnerships that drive real change.
- Inspiration to define legacy intentionally — a shift from reacting to others' expectations toward proactively shaping the mark you leave on the profession. 

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