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October 22-24, 2024

NASHVILLE, TN

EXCLUSIVELY FOR MASTERMIND ALUMNI

This event is more than a reunion. During these three days, we'll take a revitalizing look at your continuing innovative leadership journey in career services. It's also a chance to reconnect with your C-Group and Cohort and meet and connect with new colleagues. All of this takes place a quick walk to the Johnny Cash Museum, Walk of Fame Park, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the beloved Cumberland River that weaves through Nashville!
 

Themes Include:

  • Sustaining Innovative Career Leadership

  • Amplifying your Career Ecosystem

  • When Should I Exit My Current Role

  • Next Level Persuasion for Leaders

  • Managing Cumulative Weariness and Stress as a Leader

  • Leadership Successes and Lessons from Around the Country

  • The Future of Career Services: AI, Academics, Enrollment Narratives, and an Ever-Changing Landscape

Speakers / Facilitators:
 

  • Jeremy Podany, Founder and CEO, The Career Leadership Collective

  • Dr. Rod Taylor, CEO, Performance Learning Concepts, Mastermind Faculty since 2019

  • Dr. Dave Merry, Associate Provost and Executive Director - Center for Career Equity, Development, and Success at Suffolk University

  • Eddy Cruz, Assistant Dean & Executive Director - NTC Career Services, Tulane University

  • Jennifer Benz, Assistant Vice President for Career Exploration and Success, Miami University

  • Curt McPhail, Executive Director, Career Center Wofford College

  • Valarie Jacobson, Director of Employer Relations, Center for Career Exploration and Success, Miami University

  • Joe Catrino, Executive Director, Career and Life Design, Trinity College

  • John Mountain, Director of Student Engagement and Career Counseling, Macalester College

  • Wayne Thibodeau
    Senior Director, Career and Life Design Center
    Oakland University

  • Ian Caullay
    Career and Life Design Director, Oakland University

MASTERMIND AMPLIFY AGENDA

ATTIRE = Snappy Casual. Jeans are always cool at Collective events. College gear is great. Be yourself. We like your authenticity more than any attire rules. 

3:00-4:00:
Check-in @ Long’s Peak Lodge

4:00-6:00:
Welcome + Training Session 1: The Way of the Mastermind

6:00-7:00:
Dinner

7:05:
Travel to Mountain Overlook – meet out front of Longs Peak by 7:05

7:15-8:15:
Managing the Stress of Leadership + The Courage Commitment

8:30-9:30:
Drinks + Socializing

7:30-8:30:
Breakfast

8:30-9:30:
C-G
roup Final Reflections

9:30-10:00:
Check-out

10:00-11:30:
Courage Commitments

11:30:
Program Finished

11:30-1:00
Lunch provided for those whose travel permits

Day 1

Tuesday, October 22
 

@ Belmont University

 

​Jack C Massey (JMC) Building

5th Floor

570- Hackathon Room

UBER / LYFT TO: 

​1905 15th Ave S
Nashville, TN  37212

If you have a rental, parking is free under the building or in designated areas. Visitors may register free of charge. No need to print or display any permits. 

Day 2

Wednesday, October 23
 

@SPARK, Lipscomb University's Corporate Education Center

 

UBER / LYFT to:

400 Commerce St,

Nashville 37219

If you have a rental, paid parking is available onsite.

Day 3

Thursday, October 24

@SPARK, Lipscomb University's Corporate Education Center

UBER / LYFT to:

400 Commerce St,

Nashville 37219

If you have a rental, paid parking is available onsite.

DAY 1

2:30 p.m.:
Check-in + Connecting


3:00 p.m.:
Welcome + Opening Session
Fresh Career Services and Innovative Leaders Today
Jeremy Podany

4:30 p.m.:
Tour of Belmont & Career Center


5:15 p.m.:
Reception

6:15 p.m.:
Dinner on your own in Nashville

DAY 2

8:00 a.m.:
Breakfast


9:00 a.m.:
Design Session: Mapping the Future of Career Services Together

10:30 a.m.:
Snack

10:45 a.m.:
Mastermind Alumni Insights Sessions

12:00 p.m.:
Lunch and Break

1:30 p.m.:
A Deep Dive on Persuasive Communication as a Leader, Dr. Rod Taylor, CEO of Performance Learning Concepts, and Mastermind Faculty since 2019. 

3:30 p.m.:
Private Mastermind Amplified Concert and Teaching from Victor Wooten, 5- Grammy Award Winner

4:00 p.m.:
Explore Nashville

6:00 p.m.:
Private Dinner at ETCH

303 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37201

 

DAY 3

8:00 a.m.:
Breakfast

9:00 a.m.:

Mastermind Alumni Insights Sessions

10:30 a.m.:
Snack

10:45 a.m.:
Mastermind Alumni Insights Sessions

12:00 p.m.:
Lunch and Break


1:30 p.m.:

My Amplified Courage Commitment

 

2:30 p.m.:

Program End

TRAVEL
 

LOCATIONS

  • Oct 22: Belmont University, ​Jack C Massey (JMC) Building, 5th Floor, 570- Hackathon Room​, UBER / LYFT TO: ​1905 15th Ave S, Nashville, TN  37212

  • Oct 23 and 24: SPARK, UBER/ LYFT TO: 400 Commerce St, Nashville 37219

HOTEL 

  • Hotel arrangements and costs are up to you. You can choose to stay wherever fits your preference and budget. However, The Collective has courtesy room blocks (first come, first served) at the hotels listed below. For each hotel, we have provided specific links to get a discount. Feel free to book at one of these or choose your own Nashville hotel. Onsite parking at SPARK, the host venue, is available for a daily fee. 
     

  1. TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capital District, $259 (0.5 mile walk to SPARK)

  2. Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Broadway, $289 (0.5 mile walk to SPARK)

  3. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Nashville Near Vanderbilt, $209 (2.5-mile drive or UBER/LYFT)

  4. Hilton Nashville Green Hills, $234 (5-mile mile drive or UBER/LYFT)
     

  • The agenda allows you to stay 2 or 3 nights, depending on your preference. We will be done at 2:30 on Oct 24. 

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WHAT'S INCLUDED
 

Included

  • Amazing Community and Content

  • Your Mastermind Amplified Workbook and Special Collective Merch 

  • Meals: Light Reception on Oct 22. Breakfast and lunch on October 23 and 24 and Dinner on October 23. Snacks and Beverages throughout the days
     

On Your Own

  • Hotel, Transportation, and any additional meals not covered above. 

REGISTRATION

PRICING OVERVIEW

Registration:
*Can be split over two budget years
*Can pay by credit
 card now or request an invoice at services@careerleadershipcollective.com
member $1450
non-member $1650
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