IN-PERSON | Perspective Leadership Series | Staying Steady Through Setbacks

The Perspective Leadership Series is a four-part panel experience designed to support women as they navigate the realities of leadership in a constantly evolving world. Each session brings together accomplished women to share honest insights, lived experiences, and practical strategies that help others lead with clarity, confidence, and intention.

Join us for our third session, Staying Steady Through Setbacks.

This panel will dive into the personal side of resilience. Panelists will share their own journeys of growth, the habits that keep them steady, and how the work they do on themselves shapes the way they lead and support others.

Panelists coming soon!

Moderated by:

Lori Samazin is a dynamic executive leader with 30+ years of experience in strategy, operations, and leadership development, most recently for T-Mobile where she served as Director/Chief of Staff to the CIO and CTO. Outside the scope of her Chief of Staff role, she designed innovative programs focused on leadership growth, executive coaching, and AI-driven development experiences for senior leaders.

Lori holds an MBA and a BSBA from Rockhurst University and began her telecom career at Sprint as an intern during graduate school.

She is the past Treasurer of the Central Exchange, having served on our board for six years.

After stepping away from corporate America a little over a year ago, Lori is fully embracing this new chapter—sleeping in an hour later, working in her yard, taking BodyCombat classes, and enjoying every moment with her first grandchild.

Today, Lori brings her energy, insight, and deep leadership experience to guide our conversation as panel facilitator.

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Date and Time

Thursday Oct 1, 2026
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

8:30 AM - Arrival, Mingle and Enjoy Breakfast
9:00 AM - Program Begins
10:00 AM - Program Ends

Please Provide Us Notice If You Need To Cancel:
We understand that schedules change. If you have registered for this program and can no longer attend, we greatly appreciate you notifying us of your cancellation by completing our cancellation form or emailing hello@centralexchange.org at least 48-hours prior to the program if possible. This is so we can adjust our catering order to help eliminate food waste and prepare accordingly. Thank you!

Location

IN-PERSON AT UMKC BLOCH EXECUTIVE HALL
5108 CHERRY STREET, ROOM 414
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110

You will receive an email from UMKC Parking 24-48 hours prior to the program. This will include a personalized link to the parking registration portal. To complete registration, you will enter your vehicle information, including your license plate number.

Parking is available in the Cherry Street Garage and you are able to park in Lot 12, Lot 14 or Lot 19, or any of the other lots in red on the map (see here).

Fees/Admission

FREE for CX Members
1 Voucher for CX Partners
$35.00 for Non-members
No refunds.

Interested in becoming a CX Member? Read more about membership here and be our guest for up to two CX Programs or Exchange Circles.

Contact Information

Allison Baker
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