PRE-CON: Leadership Success: How to Be the Big Fish in a Small Pond

Join us for an engaging and exciting Pre-Con afternoon session presented by Yuval Trachtenberg of Elevated Minds.

Leadership Success: How to Be the Big Fish in a Small Pond

In TRIO programs, you often work in tight-knit teams, smaller institutions, or communities with big missions but limited budgets. That “small pond” is actually your greatest opportunity to shine as a Big Fish—a respected, influential leader who creates outsized results.

This interactive pre-conference session equips TRIO directors, coordinators, advisors, and staff with proven leadership tools tailored to our world:

• Shift from “small fish” thinking to a Big Fish mindset that boosts confidence and visibility
• Leverage your unique role to build influence with administrators, funders, and partners
• Master personal branding, creative problem-solving, and team inspiration within resource constraints
• Turn everyday TRIO challenges into leadership wins that advance student success

You’ll leave with a personalized action plan and renewed energy to lead boldly in your program.