Free registration.

Registration covers the entire workshop series. Sessions will be recorded and shared for those who are unable to attend the live events.

The Illinois Credit Union Foundation is underwriting the cost for this workshop series.

LaVada D. Humphrey is a dynamic leader transforming the way humanity engage life and work. She is a professional speaker, TEDx Speaker and TEDx Coach, Author, Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Coach, Facilitator, Trainer, aspiring playwright and entrepreneur. LaVada brings over 20 years’ experience in Organizational Leadership and Training. She is the Founder and Chief Expansion Officer (CEO) of PureRising Group, a firm specializing in personal and professional transformation through coaching, leadership development, facilitation and training. 

A proud Chicagoland native, LaVada is known for her powerful voice, vibrant energy, and ability to inspire deep reflection and change. She is a thought partner with expertise working with every level of leadership and teams transforming followers into confident, empowered leaders. Her expertise in communication, voice empowerment, identity, and emotional intelligence has helped countless individuals step into their purpose and lead with clarity and confidence. 

LaVada holds a Masters in Organizational Leadership and bachelors in Business Administration from Lewis University. She graduated from Joesph Business School for Entrepreneurs and is a certified Emotional Intelligence, and Intrapersonal Communication practitioner. 

A fun fact, LaVada hosted a radio show for six years—with listeners tuning in from the Bahamas and the Philippines—LaVada continues to use her voice to help others uncheck the boxes, unmute themselves, and align with their purpose and power to lead, transform and elevate. 

She currently resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband, John, and their dog, Ace. 

Leader Within: Lead from Anywhere:

Lead yourself, but first know who you are. Participants will learn the number one skill is not in a business book. This workshop will expose the real “competency” of self-leadership and how to leverage your career and create an undeniable impact in the marketplace as a leader with or without an “official title.”  

• Learn how to develop your personal I.M.P.A.C.T

• Understand Zone of Genius

• Impact of Purpose, Influence and Service

Power of YES:

Power up YES!  Move your career and life. Stop the “hustle yes” and self- abandonment. Participants will discover, re-discover and reclaim the necessity of honoring their inner yes.  Learn the power of YES and the implication of ignoring opportunities and the “stuff” that gets in the way.

• Learn the four ‘yes’ types and how they work from inside out

• Leverage the three 3C that change everything

• YES, with boundaries and not baggage to lead, transform and elevate

Unmute Your Life: Power of Voice:

This workshop will dive into the critical role of the power of voice. Understanding the power of voice affects how individuals lead, communication, identity, creativity, decision-making, self-advocacy, behaviors, purpose, career and wellbeing. Participants will unpack their voice, identity and power. It’s necessary to do work that aligns to who you are at your core for longevity and well-being. Participants will learn how vital intrapersonal connection transforms authenticity, drives human connection, potential and their destiny.

• Gain insight beyond our words and function in B.R.A.V.E

• Types of voices that have the potential to propel you or create self-  
   limiting behaviors

• Questions to shift the brain into a greater sense of self-awareness