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POV: My First Time at Women’s Executive Forum™ Was Inspiring and Invigorating

A first-time attendee of the Women’s Executive Forum 2025 reflects on the event’s inspiring energy, powerful connections, and impactful sessions that reshaped her approach to leadership.

Member Spotlight: Kimberly Kocian, MBA, CAE, CMP

Kimberly is a director at the American Bar Association. She has more than 25 years of association experience and recently joined Association Forum’s Board of Directors.

Association Forum Announces 2025 Honors Awards Recipients

Announcing the recipients of the 2025 Honors Awards. These industry stars will be honored at the 2025 Honors Gala™ on June 11, 2025.

It’s Not Too Late! Celebrate Women’s History Month in March

Celebrate Women’s History Month in Chicago with these five impactful ideas to honor, empower, and uplift women in your association and industry.

Content governance: Setting up your content for success

Why and how to create smart, sustainable systems and processes for all the content your association produces.

Member Spotlight: Tracy Schorle, MA

Tracy is Associate Vice President at MCI USA. She has more than 25 years of experience in association management and makes homemade pasta.

The Champion’s Mindset: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About Mental Toughness and Success

An interview with Dr. Wendy Borlabi, sport psychologist and closing keynote speaker for Women’s Executive Forum™ 2025.

Great Bosses, Greater Impact: Leadership Lessons that Stick

The best bosses leave more than instructions—they leave echoes of confidence, creativity, and leadership that last a lifetime.

Honoring Black History Month: What to Read, Watch, and Do in Chicago This February

Discover meaningful ways to celebrate Black History Month in Chicago through books, films, and local events all month long.

Rewirement: A New Approach to Retirement

Retirement doesn’t have to mean stepping away—it can be a thrilling “rewirement” into a purpose-driven, fulfilling next chapter.