Washington DC Chapter: Emerging Professionals – Speak with Impact. Tools to be Heard and Taken Seriously

Speaking up at work can feel complicated when you’re trying to build credibility, communicate across teams, advocate for yourself, and set healthy boundaries without being perceived the wrong way. This session explores practical and influence. Through discussion and interactive exercises, attendees will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately apply in their careers. communication tools that help professionals navigate workplace dynamics with more confidence and intention.

Session Takeaways:

– Influence leadership conversations using communication techniques that create greater buy-in and collaboration

– Set healthier workplace boundaries by communicating capacity, expectations, and limitations more effectively

– Advocate for professional development opportunities using clear, value-driven reasoning tied to organizational impact

– Build credibility and trust across teams with different communication styles, personalities, and levels of experience

Presenter: Matt Kalb, CMP, CEM-AP
Vice President of Customer Service
T3 EXPO

25 August 2026

4:00 PM to: 6:00 PM ET

American Association of Airport Executives’ Office
The Barclay Building
601 Madison Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314

Sponsored by T3 Expo