Mayors Program: Inspiring Confidence with Executive Presence 

A special session reserved for mayors only. 

What makes someone’s leadership presence stand out? Take a closer look at executive presence and how mayors can strengthen their own.

Who should attend?

Open to mayors in both Next-Level Leaders and Newly Elected Leaders programs.

You must register for the Elected Leaders Institute to attend the Mayors Program. 

Dates and locations: 

Feb. 5, 2027 — Brooklyn Park
Feb. 19, 2027 — Waite Park

Note: The Mayors Program is not available during the Elected Leaders Institute in Mankato. 

Fee

$40

Register

You can register for the Mayors Program when you sign up for the Elected Leaders Institute. Attendees must register for the Elected Leaders Institute in order to participate in the Mayors Program. 

Register for the Elected Leaders Institute.

Agenda

This 90-minute session will take place prior to the Elected Leaders Institute in both Brooklyn Park (Feb. 5) and Waite Park (Feb. 19). 

8:30 a.m.
Check-in open for Mayors Program

9-10:30 a.m.
Mayor’s Program: Inspiring Confidence with Executive Presence

Jennifer Hellman, CEO/President, Goff Public

Executive presence can be hard to define, but we recognize it when we see it. It’s the ability to inspire confidence in the people around you through how you communicate, listen, make decisions and carry yourself — especially when the pressure is on. In this session, Goff Public President and CEO Jen Hellman will break down what executive presence looks like in practice and how Mayors can strengthen it over time. Attendees will explore practical ways to communicate with clarity, listen with intention, project confidence, act decisively and stay steady in challenging moments. Leave with tools to strengthen your own leadership presence while staying authentic to who you are.

Note:
Newly Elected Leaders program starts at 10:30 a.m.
Next-Level Leaders program starts at 10:45 a.m.