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Welcome to The Bold Brief—

You are a member of this community of top-notch expert nurses and healthcare professionals who aspire to be “bold” in career and life.

We want to be bold in our life’s purpose, and bold in life and career choices so that we can live with authenticity, balance, and meaningful challenges, driving forward with confidence.

Get Ready for HLTH USA 2025

So, bold by association…

⏪Rewind & ⏩Fast-Forward

Public speaking should be a tool to share your clinical experience, projects, research and over time, build a story about your passions both clinical and non-clinical.

In 2025, I challenged myself to improve my own public speaking with a focus on improving my (a) presence, (b) clarity, and (c) rate of speech. Session attendees need to be able to trust you, engage in as well as actually follow your session content … thus the need for my own public speaking goals on presence, clarity, and rate of speech.

So, for 2026, let’s say that I feel as though I have made improvements since 2 speaking events in 2024 and 2 in 2025, I still have lots of room to grow and build confidence for the future!

⏪REWIND to the Podium: The Power of Presence

Delivering a podium presentation (small or large) at an amazing conference makes most people nervous. To grow in my larger forum public speaking, I needed more experience.

I had the privilege of having an abstract accepted for a podium presentation at AMSN 2025 in Austin, Texas. This was a wonderful chance to share clinical insights, current research, and evidence-based strategies to improve urinary continence care for an audience of exceptional medical-surgical nurses.

What stood out more than my nervousness, the fixed podium & microphone (I prefer a lavalier/clip-on mic and to walks/talk), the last-minute stage change 🫠 was this:

• The hallway conversations where “I’ve thought about submitting…” turned into “I’m ready to start.”

• The lessons from attendees and colleagues that your visibility changes you and our profession.

• The moment that each session attendee realized they belong up there too.

I have learned in my own speaking experience and in working with/supporting others, is that you do not need permission to submit for a podium or to lead. But sometimes, you do need a platform. Let’s look to the future …

⏩Fast Forward to the Future: HLTH 2025 …

I think that we can agree that Innovation Needs Nurses

In 2 weeks, I will attend HLTH 2025 in Las Vegas as an official, invited “Influencer.”

I have the chance to learn and share from the 12,000+ Attendees, 400+ Speakers, and 900+ Sponsors who value innovation!

I will not be attending as a passive observer. I will be engaging with others on topics relevant to nursing, women’s health innovation, AI, and workforce transformation.

For the Bold Brief and LinkedIn, I will be translating the future for nurses who know they are ready to shape it.

Expect 2 Bold Brief Special Editions on HLTH 2025 - But I NEED to know what you want to learn from HLTH 2025!!

Think of these 2 editions as your (1) personal backstage pass to focus on your career path and (2) 1^st chance to plan for HLTH 2026. We will talk visibility, innovation, identity, and how to take action not just take notes.

• Innovation-driven trends shaping healthcare

• Real-world takeaways. No fluff. All strategy. Strategic networking insights

• Personal branding opportunities

• Entry-level and Leadership pathways

• And …post conference - a downloadable tool and action guide for Bold Brief paid subscribers!

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Attend HLTH 2025

Use this link to register if you plan to attend on-site with me in Las Vegas!

Can’t Attend? 

I will break down HLTH 2025 before, during, and after so that you do not simply hear about innovation … You can and should be a part of the future!

Look at the Agenda with a focus on NURSING! Let the me know what is MOST interesting to you!!

⬇️ Down to Comment→ Share your ideas → Ask me questions.

What Will You Do With the Stage in Front of You?

Whether it’s a unit meeting or a national podium, or learning a what is coming our way in the future of nursing and healthcare … every bold nurse has a platform waiting.

Not next year. Now.

Here are the BEST 4 ways to start preparing for your own stage: