WIM Illinois | The Mindset That Changes Everything: A Women of the VIA Breakfast

Join WIM Illinois for 

The Mindset That Changes Everything: A Women of the VIA Breakfast

Date:
Friday, August 7, 2026

Time:
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CT

Location:
Q Center
1405 N 5th Ave
St. Charles, IL 60174

Cost to Attend:
WIM Members = $70
Nonmembers = $85

Speaker: Clara Lucia Jaramillo-Carrier, M.A., PCC

In today’s high-pressure environments, many leaders are operating from stress, fear, and constant performance demands. This session reframes positive mindset as a practical leadership discipline rooted in neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and Positive Intelligence® principles.

Designed especially for women in manufacturing, participants will explore how internal “saboteurs” impact communication, confidence, decision-making, and leadership presence—and learn practical tools to lead with greater clarity, resilience, compassion, and human strength.

Objectives of the program:

Increase awareness of how mindset and stress impact leadership.
Strengthen emotional intelligence and mental resilience.
Equip leaders with practical tools to respond with greater clarity and confidence.

Top Takeaways & Learnings

Recognize fear-driven thinking and self-sabotage patterns.
Learn Positive Intelligence® tools to better navigate stress and pressure.
Build stronger trust, communication, and human-centered leadership.

About Valley Industrial Association (VIA)

Since 1902, the Valley Industrial Association (VIA) has served as the voice and resource for manufacturers and industrial companies across the Fox Valley region and beyond. Representing a diverse and dynamic membership, VIA connects companies through tools for best practices, member-focused education, and growth connections. 

With a deep commitment to regional growth and a passion for continuous improvement, VIA helps member companies tackle today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities. From our signature Spark Awards to peer groups, leadership development, and hands-on events, we’re here to elevate the businesses that power our communities.
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In 2021, the Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (GCAMP) joined the VIA family. GCAMP works to build the workforce of tomorrow by educating young people on the high-quality, high-skill, and high-paying opportunities in the manufacturing field. To learn more about GCAMP, visit https://www.gcamp.org/.

We hope to see you there!