WIM Ohio | Adjust to Change

WIM Ohio for 

Adjust to Change

Date:
Thursday, October 29, 2026

Time:
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

Location:
Strongsville Library
18700 Westwood Dr
Strongsville, OH 44136

Cost to Attend:
WiM Members = $20
Nonmembers = $25

Change happens, and when it does, your reaction to it can mean the difference between thriving and or just surviving. According to Socrates, the secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. Some people embrace change and welcome the opportunities it brings, while others resist. It has been noted that approximately 70% of change initiatives fail. Sometimes change is not the problem, resistance is. In this workshop, you learn to embrace change by focusing on what you will gain, not what you will lose. In doing so, you garner the attention of others as a change agent, armed to lead the charge in your organization.

Completion of this module will empower participants to:
Define the challenge of change
Commit to principles for adapting to change
Adapt personal work patterns and attitudes in response to change
Be a role model of change for others

About the Speaker:

Mary Blough, Certified Senior Trainer
Work Experience
37 years experience in Project Accounting and Supply Management.
Roles include Manager, Financial Analyst, Procurement Analyst and
Buyer with one company. Retired June 2024. Currently working as
Finance Manager of my church.
Education and Certification
University of Akron - MBA in Finance and BS in Marketing\Accounting
Certified Dale Carnegie Course instructor since 1999.
Digital instructor certified.
Dale Carnegie Coaching course completed
Called for More Coach Mentor Diocese of Cleveland
Dale Carnegie Training Experience
Conducted over 30 Dale Carnegie courses, 12-week and 8-week
formats.
In house Communication, Diplomacy & Tact and Negotiations: A
Human Relations Approach customized training.
Industry Training Experience
Co-instructed Babcock & Wilcox in house negotiation courses.
Client Experience
Maruos Brothers Construction
Chrome Bank
Activities
Toastmasters International: Past Vice President of Education, Area
Evaluation Contest Winner, Club Speaking Contest Winner
Church Activities: Homebound Communion minister, Lector, past
Finance Council Member, Confirmation Preparation volunteer

About Dale Carnegie

For over a century, Dale Carnegie has been improving individual and business performance around the world. While our training techniques continue to evolve, our core principles remain true to a single vision: real transformation begins within. Our multistep process is designed to get to the heart of what your organization needs. Centered on workforce training that provides measurable results, we help guide our clients to outpace their competition time and time again.

We hope to see you there!