Abstract
The future of leadership is being reshaped by AI — and women leaders have a powerful opportunity not just to adapt, but to shape how this technology serves teams, organizations, and humanity.
In this interactive session, participants will explore the invisible cultural patterns that often hold women back in leadership and technology, reclaim confidence and authority, and step into a new story of empowered leadership for 2026. Through reflection and chat engagement, this workshop creates a supportive space to shift mindset, build clarity, and strengthen leadership presence in a rapidly changing world.
Participants will also gain practical, role-based AI strategy designed specifically for project managers and operational leaders. You’ll learn how to identify high-impact opportunities using an AI Role Plan, understand how leaders measure AI ROI to build credibility, explore the AI Maturity Model to guide your growth, and design one simple experiment you can apply immediately. You’ll leave with renewed confidence, a clear next step, and a practical way to turn AI into a leadership advantage — without being overwhelmed.
Registration
- $0.00 - PMINJ Chapter members
- $5.00 - Non-members (no refund)
- The link to the virtual meeting will be included in the
Registration Receipt
- Download the Zoom app at: https://zoom.us/download
Speaker
Lori McDaniel, PMP, CSM is an AI workflow strategist, certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and founder of Rainbow Bridges Training & Consulting. With over 20 years of experience leading complex technology projects and training professionals across global organizations, Lori specializes in helping project managers, PMO’s and operational leaders design practical AI workflows that measurably improve efficiency, decision quality, and leadership impact. She is an AI Black Belt Trainer and is known for translating advanced AI concepts into real-world, role-based systems that actually save time and create business value.
In addition to her technical expertise, Lori is trained and certified in Woman-Centered Transformational Leadership through The Institute for Woman-Centered Coaching. This foundation allows her to address the mindset and cultural patterns that shape women’s leadership and confidence in AI and technology-driven environments. Lori is also the Chair of the Women in Project Management Roundtable for PMI Sacramento Valley and is passionate about empowering professionals to work less, lead more, and step into confident, future-ready leadership.
