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2026 Webinar:

Building Resilient Teams​ - Preventing Conflict Before It Starts

On April 29th, we will explore the Leadership Trifecta framework, which focuses on three essential drivers to unlock maximum leadership impact: Consistency, Empathy, and Authenticity. These drivers work together to strengthen communication, build trust, and support effective leadership throughout organizational environments.

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Dr. Donya Ball has been featured in TEDx, USA Today, and AP News. She is an international keynote speaker, organizational leadership expert, and best-selling author whose work spans organizations of all sizes across a wide range of companies, sectors, and industries. Her focus is on strengthening leadership effectiveness and sustainable organizational impact.

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By the conclusion of this session, you will be able to:

  • Strengthen communication practices that prevent conflict before it starts

  • Apply leadership techniques that support productive mid-year performance conversations

  • Build team resilience during periods of pressure, change, and performance demands

  • Increase clarity, trust, and psychological safety within teams

  • Address issues proactively rather than reactively

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SPEAKER PROFILE

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Dr. Donya Ball
Leadership Expert, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author

Dr. Donya Ball, EdD, is a California-based school district superintendent, author, and national keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in public education. Known for her work in executive coaching and administrative leadership, she wrote Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership (2022) and Against the Wind: Leadership at 36,000 Feet (2023). She is also a professor of administrative leadership and a podcast host. 

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Key Aspects of Dr. Donya Ball's Career

  • Leadership & Education: She serves as a superintendent in California and has over 20 years of experience as an educator, mentor, and coach.

  • Authored Works: She writes extensively on overcoming leadership hardships, focusing on practical advice for educational administrators.

  • Keynote Speaking & Media: She is a recognized speaker, addressing topics on executive leadership and school administration, with features in USA Today, MSN, and Brainz Magazine.

  • Background: Born and raised in Visalia, California, she attended Redwood High School and later Pepperdine University. 

 

Dr. Ball’s work often emphasizes navigating the complexities of leadership, combining her experiences in education with a focus on fostering community and family engagement. 

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