Influence Beyond Authority GUEST SPEAKER: Rose James
TOPIC: Influence Beyond Authority
DATE: June 25th
TIME: 6:30 – 8:30 PM PST
LOCATION: Virtual
MEETING FORMAT: ZOOM Meeting
ATTENDING PDUs: 2
AGENDA:
- 6:30 pm - 6:35 pm Welcome & Board Announcements
- 6:35 pm - 8:00 pm Speaker Presentation
- 8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Chapter Closing Remarks
GUEST SPEAKER: Rose James
Rose James is a globally sought-after keynote speaker and leadership strategist best known for her work on“Influence Without Authority”, the neuroscience of engagement, and burnout in high-pressure delivery environments. She helps leaders and project professionals strengthen executive presence, communicate with
clarity, and move people and decisions forward in complex, matrixed organizations. With deep experience in portfolio leadership, transformation, and enterprise change, Rose brings credibility and real-world insight to the realities that drive burnout beneath the surface of project and program delivery. Her keynotes and workshops have been featured across international conferences such as the PMI Global Summit, professional associations, and corporate leadership forums.
Rose’s approach blends neuroscience, leadership psychology, and practical application, equipping leaders to influence outcomes, protect energy, and sustain performance without relying on title, control, or hierarchy. She is known for engaging delivery, sharp insight, and moments that activate lasting shifts in how people show up and lead.
TOPIC OVERVIEW:
Project leaders are often responsible for driving results without having direct authority over the people or decisions that determine success. In complex, matrixed environments, influence—not authority—is the critical leadership skill.
In this session, Rose James introduces science-based strategies rooted in neuroscience and leadership psychology to help project professionals effectively influence stakeholders, align teams, and move initiatives forward. Attendees will learn practical techniques to communicate with clarity, build trust, and guide decision-making, even in high-pressure environments where burnout and competing priorities are common.
Participants will leave equipped with actionable tools to strengthen executive presence, protect their energy, and lead with confidence—regardless of title or formal authority.
Key takeaways include:
- Influence outcomes and decisions without relying on formal authority
- Apply neuroscience-based techniques to improve engagement and communication
- Strengthen executive presence to build credibility and trust
- Navigate and lead effectively within complex, matrixed organizations
- Use practical strategies to align stakeholders and drive project momentum
- Recognize and address the underlying causes of burnout in delivery environments
- Learn how to protect your energy while sustaining high performance
- Communicate with clarity to move people and decisions forward faster
- Gain tools you can apply immediately in real-world project settings
SPEAKER LINKS & DESCRIPTIONS:
Bio Links: www.RoseJamesOfficial.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roseejames/
