GUEST SPEAKER: Shannon Shores
TOPIC: Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Influencing with Authority
WHERE: Papa Vito’s – 101 N Main St, Smithton, IL 62285
WHEN: Tuesday February 16, 2027 – 11:30AM-1:00PM CST
Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Influencing with Authority
Influence isn’t about having the biggest title, the loudest voice, or all the answers. It’s about building the kind of credibility, confidence, and trust that makes people want to listen, engage, and move with you.
In Unfiltered & Unapologetic: Influencing with Authority, Shannon Shores challenges the traditional idea that authority comes from position alone. This engaging and candid session explores how to own your voice, communicate with clarity, build meaningful relationships, and influence outcomes without shrinking, overexplaining, or waiting for permission.
Participants will learn how to strengthen their presence, adapt their communication without losing authenticity, navigate difficult conversations, and recognize the difference between simply having authority and truly having influence.
Because leadership doesn’t start when someone hands you a title. It starts when people trust your voice, respect your value, and know you’ll show up with courage, consistency, and intention.
