Description

Women often carry an invisible weight into both new opportunities and challenging moments: the inner critic. It questions our readiness, magnifies missteps, and pushes us toward the exhausting pursuit of perfection. But what if that voice isn’t the enemy? What if it could fuel your growth instead of limit it? 

In this engaging keynote, participants explore how the inner critic is formed, why it often grows louder as we step into bigger spaces, and how it shapes the way we show up — at work and at home. Rather than silencing it, women learn how to coach it, transforming self-doubt into clarity and pressure into purposeful growth. Blending research, relatable stories, and practical tools, this session equips women to lead confidently, especially in the moments that matter most! 

Speaker Bio 

Marissa Ulrich has spent over a decade building her leadership expertise through a range of experiences in the business and sports worlds. Her time as a college athlete, a college coach, a high school coach, and as a leader working with businesses and teams throughout the country has given her a keen sense of the leadership challenges facing this generation. For the last ten years, Marissa has served in multiple leadership roles at Kardia Transformation Group. In addition, Marissa has continued to hone her skills as the Director of Leadership & Cultural Development at Patrick Industries where she oversees the Impact Leadership Development Program for recent college graduates and the company's youth apprenticeship initiative while also coaching multiple leaders and teams throughout the company's 85+ brand portfolio. Marissa resides in Elkhart, IN with her husband, Brian, and their son, Sebastian.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.