Breakout Session: AI-Powered Leadership - Strategic Decision-Making and Employee Experience Excellence

Join business advisor Teri Wagner (CPA) and HR strategist Reanette Etzler (PHR, CLRM) for an intensive session that transforms how leaders use AI for both strategic business decisions and enhanced employee experience. This practical workshop combines financial and operational decision-making with people-focused leadership strategies.

In the first half, Teri will demonstrate how to use AI as your strategic thought-partner—clarifying complex decisions, challenging assumptions, and accelerating problem-solving without needing technical expertise. You'll learn the four key roles AI can play: Interviewer, Challenger, Brainstorm Partner, and Scenario Tester.
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Reanette will then show how AI can revolutionize your approach to employee development and team management. Discover practical tools for performance analytics, personalized coaching platforms, skill-gap identification, and workflow optimization that free up your time for meaningful employee interactions.
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You'll walk away with:

• Ready-to-use AI prompts for strategic and operational challenges
• Hands-on experience with AI tools for employee experience enhancement
• Implementation strategies that don't require technical skills
• Practical exercises you can apply immediately

Perfect for business leaders who want to leverage AI's power across both business strategy and team development—because great leadership happens at the intersection of smart decisions and engaged people.

About the Speakers:
With over 30 years of experience in Human Resources, Reanette Etzler specializes in executive leadership development and organizational transformation. With both public and private sector experience, she understands the complexities of government and corporate worlds. Her approach is deeply insightful and tailored to the unique challenges faced by top-level executives in today's dynamic corporate landscape.

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Teri Wagner is a strategic business advisor and CPA with over 30 years of experience helping business owners grow, simplify, and transition their companies. As the founder of Wagner Business Consulting, she works primarily with family-owned and privately held businesses generating $1M–$20M in revenue by guiding owners through key decisions that impact both their business and personal wealth. 

Teri is known for her practical, no-fluff approach to financial and operational strategy. She blends deep financial insight with real-world business experience, helping owners move from feeling stuck to making smarter, faster decisions with clarity and confidence. 
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In her recent work, Teri is excited about incorporating AI tools into her advisory process — not as a replacement for human judgment, but as a powerful thought partner. Her goal is to simplify AI for business leaders and show how it can support better strategy, even for those who aren’t tech-savvy.