ProjectBites LIVE! (Virtual)
ProjectBites LIVE! (Virtual) features two 20-minute presentations:
Dude, Don’t Say That!! Three Inadvertently Inflammatory Things We Say in Times of Change…and What to Say Instead
Sinikka Waugh
Change can be messy. This session explores three things we might say with good intentions that can be heard in unexpected ways, creating more pain and chaos than intended. Through real-life lessons and project examples, participants will learn three simple turns of phrase that can help leaders lead change better.
Learning How to Succeed After Failure: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Growth, Confidence, and Success
Darren Mann
Darren Mann shares a personal story of professional failure and the lessons that transformed one of the most difficult seasons of his career into one of his greatest successes. Participants will discover practical strategies to overcome fear, build resilience, and use setbacks as catalysts for personal and professional growth.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
8:00am – 9:00am ET
9-10am AT
9:30- 10:30 NT
7-8 am CT
6-7am – MT
5-6am – PT



