The WICT Network: Heartland

08/27/2026

💡Thursday Thought💡

The best growth starts with curiosity. 🚀

Watch this TED Talk: https://buff.ly/ua22FiZ

👇What are you learning, trying, or exploring right now?

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Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara S...

08/24/2026

💜Let's give credit where it's due!💜

🚀 No one builds a career alone. Who helped you along the way?🚀

👇Share your mentorship story in the comments! Who made an impact on your journey, and what's one lesson you'll never forget?👇

Let's celebrate the people who help us grow and inspire others to do the same🌱!

The WICT Network: Heartland is all about connection, support, and lifting each other up.

08/04/2026

😬 Ever walk away from a conversation thinking, "I wish I had said that differently?"

We've all been there.

Join The WICT Network: Heartland and Mike Papacoda for Human Skills + AI: Communicate, Influence and Lead with Emotional Intelligence and learn how AI can help you communicate with more clarity, navigate tough conversations, and show up as a more confident leader. 💬✨

📅August 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM CT
🎮Optional interactive Q&A and skills practice session
⏰The session is almost here! Save your spot before registration closes.
🎟️ Register today! https://buff.ly/QZL2rWw

07/22/2026

🚨Raise your hand if you've ever stared at an email for 10 minutes trying to find the right words. 🙋‍♀️ Good news—you don't have to do it alone.

Join The WICT Network: Heartland and Mike Papacoda for Human Skills + AI: Communicate, Influence and Lead with Emotional Intelligence and learn how to use AI to fine-tune your communication, prepare for challenging conversations, and become a more confident, influential leader. 💬✨

📅August 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM CT
🎮Bonus: Stay for an optional interactive Q&A and skills practice session.

Whether you missed the first sessions or are jumping in for the first time, this is your chance to gain insights you can use immediately. 🌟🎟️ Sign up now!

Mike Papacoda is a Learning and Development leader and AI skills facilitator who helps professionals grow confidence and sharpen their edge in today’s fast-paced workplace. With expertise in leadership development, communication strategy, and emerging technology, he turns complex AI tools into pra...

07/15/2026

🙋‍♀️ Be honest...how many times have you rewritten an email before hitting send? The right words can make all the difference.

💬✨Join The WICT Network: Heartland and Mike Papacoda for Human Skills + AI: Communicate, Influence and Lead with Emotional Intelligence and learn how to use AI to craft clearer messages, prepare for challenging conversations, and communicate with greater confidence.💬✨

📅August 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM CT
🎮Optional interactive Q&A
⏳Don't wait—save your seat today!

Mike Papacoda is a Learning and Development leader and AI skills facilitator who helps professionals grow confidence and sharpen their edge in today’s fast-paced workplace. With expertise in leadership development, communication strategy, and emerging technology, he turns complex AI tools into pra...

07/07/2026

✨Want to communicate with more confidence, navigate tough conversations, and lead with greater impact?✨

💡Join The WICT Network: Heartland and Mike Papacoda, Learning & Development leader and AI skills facilitator, for our rescheduled final session, Human Skills + AI: Communicate, Influence and Lead with Emotional Intelligence. Discover how AI can help you communicate more clearly, approach difficult conversations with confidence, and strengthen your leadership presence. 💡

📅August 6 | 12:00–1:00 PM CT
🎮Optional 30-minute interactive Q&A
⏳RSVP before registration closes! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4eh4vnp/lp/4e4caf00-0134-43eb-b726-7ef1f5deeccc

07/06/2026

🤝✨ You've heard "it's all about who you know."

But what if it's really about how you engage who you know?🚀Join Tami Palmer and The WICT Network: Heartland for "How to Activate Your Network" and discover how to turn everyday contacts into new opportunities.

From LinkedIn insights 💻 to making impactful asks💡, you'll leave with actionable strategies you can put to work right away and fresh ideas for expanding your professional reach.

📅 July 15 | 12:00 PM CST
⏰ RSVP by July 13 https://buff.ly/aQhURca

🌟Whether you're looking to grow your career, strengthen your professional circle, or broaden your influence, this session is for you. 🌟

07/01/2026

👀 What if your next career opportunity is already in your network?

The question is...do you know how to activate it?

Join The WICT Network: Heartland on July 15 for an engaging session with Tami Palmer and learn how to build stronger connections, make confident asks, and open the door to new opportunities.

✨ Real strategies you can use right away.
✨ Meaningful connections that make an impact.
✨ A fresh perspective on networking.

🗓 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM CST

🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://buff.ly/aQhURca

⏰ RSVP by Monday, July 13.

You never know which conversation could change everything!

05/17/2026

💬 Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Get the results you want.💬

Join The WICT Network Heartland on June 11 for Communicating With Intent and learn how to turn everyday conversations into real impact.🎤Featuring Tami Palmer, Founder of Greyzone, sharing practical, no‑fluff strategies to help you:

✨Speak with clarity and confidence
✨Ditch overexplaining and unnecessary apologies
✨Make stronger, more direct asks
✨Elevate how you show up in every interaction

👉 Don’t miss it, RSVP today https://buff.ly/Kvtnf9H!

05/13/2026

💡If it doesn’t sound like you, don’t use it. Fix the prompt.

That’s one of the real‑talk takeaways from the third and final session of the AI For Professional Excellence series, led by🎤Mike Papacoda.

✨Join The WICT Network Heartland on May 20 at 12 PM CT for Human Skills + AI: Communicate, Influence, and Lead with Emotional Intelligence, where AI meets the human side of leadership.✨

💬💡Learn how to use AI to communicate with clarity, stay authentic, and lead tough conversations with confidence.💬💡

⏰This is the finale. RSVP https://buff.ly/r5ICk89 before it fills up!