Executive Presence at the Highest Level - Women in Go to Market

Presented by Women In GTM: Speaker Series by Relay - 100% of proceeds donated to <a href="https://womenslunchplace.org/">Women’s Lunch Place.</a> ​​Ready to step into the rooms where the biggest decisions are made? Whether you’re growing into leadership, influencing across teams, or preparing for director- and executive-level conversations, this night is for you. After building momentum with Women in GTM events in Toronto, Relay is bringing the community to Boston for a special kickoff event focused on Executive Presence at the Highest Level. This evening will bring together GTM professionals across Sales, Marketing, Enablement, RevOps, and other go-to-market functions to learn, connect, and share honest conversations about what it takes to lead with confidence and clarity. Our Boston kickoff event, “We don’t talk about ‘Executive Presence at the Highest Level’ enough,” explores how to show up in the rooms where strategic decisions are made, communicate ideas that move the business forward, and build the credibility needed to shape an organization’s direction. ​Discussion points:<ul><li>The Language of Leadership: How to communicate, simplify, and reframe ideas so they land at the executive level</li><li>Owning the Room: Navigating high-stakes moments and showing up with confidence in executive conversations</li><li>From Data to Decisions: Translating GTM metrics, market insights, and business context into clear, compelling narratives that drive action</li></ul>Whether you’re preparing for your first director-level opportunity, already leading a team, or looking to sharpen how you show up in strategic conversations, you’ll walk away with tangible takeaways and a supportive network of peers and mentors. ​Speakers Hear from 2 inspiring GTM leaders who have built influence and leadership across some of the most respected companies in tech, sharing real stories, lessons learned, and practical advice.<ul><li>Speaker 1 - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elleskala/">Emmanuelle Skala</a>, CEO - Advisor/Investor of Shakti Strategies &amp; Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management</li><li>Speaker 2 - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencreedon/">Lauren Creedon</a>, CPO of Goldcast</li><li>MC - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-mello-phd/">Susan Mello</a>, Associate Professor + Interim Chair of Communication Studies at Northeastern University</li></ul>Event Details<ul><li>📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026</li><li>🕕 5:45 – 8:30 PM ET (doors at 5:45, program starts at 6:30)</li><li>📍Galaray SoWa, Boston: 450 Harrison Ave #37-39</li><li>💵 $10 ticket: 100% of proceeds donated to <a href="https://womenslunchplace.org/">Women’s Lunch Place.</a></li><li>🍽️ Dinner &amp; refreshments provided</li></ul>​The flow<ul><li>Dinner + open networking</li><li>2 short, powerful presentations</li><li>A group Q&amp;A using audience-submitted questions via Slido</li><li>Program wrap-up</li><li>Open networking to wrap the night</li></ul>​Who It's For Professionals in Sales, Marketing, Enablement, RevOps, and other GTM functions across the Boston tech ecosystem. While this event is designed to support women in GTM, it is open to the broader community. Whether you’re growing your influence, preparing for your next leadership opportunity, or already operating in executive-level conversations, come as you are, leave leveled up. Please note: By attending this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may take place. A valid photo ID will be required at event check-in.

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