#0194: (CT) The Leadership Identity Advantage

Your legal expertise gets you into the room. Your leadership identity determines whether your voice shapes the outcome. As expectations of legal professionals continue to rise, influence, credibility, and executive presence have become essential leadership skills. This session introduced Leadership Identity—a practical framework for intentionally shaping how you show up, how you’re experienced, and the reputation you build when it matters most. Listeners learned how Leadership Identity becomes a real advantage when others trust your judgment, seek your perspective, and rely on you in high‑stakes moments. Through real‑world examples and immediately applicable strategies, listeners gained tools to strengthen credibility beyond technical expertise, expand their influence in decision‑making conversations, and bring a steady executive presence to complex, high‑visibility situations. Walk away ready to move from a trusted legal expert to a strategic leader others rely on. Moderator: Andrea Webster - Associate Director of Legal Innovation and Operations, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Speaker: Kristen Sonday - Co-Founder, Paladin