Community Call: Speaking with Power & Presence
January Community Call: Speaking with Power & Presence
Wednesday, January 7 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
Free with Membership | Registration Required
Start the new year by stepping fully into your voice.
Our first Community Call of 2026 with Kristy Mandour, Founder of Sow to Speak, is all about communication, confidence, and executive presence—skills every woman in leadership needs to be seen, heard, and respected in the rooms that matter.
Whether you’re leading a meeting, pitching a client, or introducing yourself at a networking event, how you communicate shapes how others perceive your authority. This session will give you tools to strengthen your delivery, calm your nerves, and speak with clarity and conviction.
You’ll learn:
The building blocks of confident communication
How to structure introductions that make people remember you
Subtle cues (tone, pacing, posture) that project authority
What executive presence really means—and how to cultivate it
Interactive Breakout Exercise:
Practice your 30-second “power statement” or introduction and get real-time feedback from fellow members.
Itinerary
12:00 – 12:05 PM | Welcome & Intros
Brief welcome from Founder, Alex Canavan
12:05 – 12:15 PM | Member Hot Seat
One member will share a connection goal or networking challenge they’re working through—then receive live feedback and ideas.
Want to claim a future Hot Seat? Nominate yourself here.
12:15 – 12:40 PM | Mini Masterclass: Confident Conversations
An engaging presentation on communication and presence led by Kristy Mandour, Founder of Sow to Speak.
12:40 – 12:55 PM | Practice Breakouts + Discussion
Refine your introduction or power statement in small groups and exchange feedback.
12:55 – 1:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Announcements
Final takeaways and upcoming opportunities in the CNY Women’s Network community.
Who should attend:
✔ Entrepreneurs refining their pitch or brand story
✔ Professionals looking to communicate with confidence at work
✔ Anyone wanting to build a stronger executive presence in 2026
Meet our guest speaker:
Kristy Mandour, Founder of Sow to Speak, is a communication coach and seasoned public speaker who helps high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs speak with confidence, lead with steadiness, and navigate high-stakes moments with clarity. An ICF-certified coach, Kristy holds a Bachelor of Science from the Roy H. Park School of Communication at Ithaca College, a Master of Arts from Emerson College, and studied performance at the Stella Adler School of Acting and The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre.
Passionate about rehumanizing the workforce, Kristy combines decades of expertise in human dynamics with her performance-art training, creating a unique coaching approach that blends presence, storytelling, and emotional intelligence. She guides leaders in quieting their inner critic, mastering public speaking, and communicating with calm, grounded authority — so they can show up as their most authentic and effective selves.
Kristy’s approachable yet authoritative style resonates beyond coaching sessions — as a writer, speaker, and host of The Sow to Speak Podcast, she inspires leaders to step confidently into their influence without sacrificing their humanity.
Start your year with power, presence, and the words that move people.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To learn more about sponsoring a future Community Call, contact [email protected].