Location
7070 W. Whiteland Rd.
Bargersville, Indiana 46106
United States
Date & Time
9:00am EDT - 4:30pm EDT
About This Event
The Unwritten Rules of Influence — Navigating Workplace Power & Politics with Confidence
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Sycamore at Mallow Run
7070 W Whiteland Rd Bargersville, IN 46106
Power, politics, and influence are part of every workplace—whether we enjoy them or not. This interactive Women in Leadership seminar will help participants understand how decisions really get made, how relationships and informal networks shape opportunity, and how to influence others while staying true to their values. Through lively discussion, practical tools, small-group activities, and real-world scenarios, participants will build confidence in advocating for themselves, supporting others, and navigating workplace dynamics with greater skill and intention.
Learning objectives:
1-Recognize how power, politics, and influence show up in everyday workplace interactions, decisions, and opportunities
2-Identify your own sources of power and influence
3-Use practical strategies to build trust, strengthen relationships, and advocate for ideas, resources, and yourself with greater confidence
4-Navigate workplace politics more intentionally by reading the room, understanding stakeholder interests, and choosing influence tactics that align with your values
About the Facilitator
Carolyn Goerner is a clinical professor at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, where she teaches negotiation, leadership, communication, and organizational behavior. Before joining Kelley, she spent 10 years as a human resource consultant, helping organizations measure and develop human capital.
Known for her practical, energetic, and highly interactive teaching style, Carolyn works with undergraduate, MBA, and executive audiences to help people communicate more effectively, navigate difficult conversations, and lead with confidence, competence, and empathy. She has more than 30 years of executive education experience and has designed and delivered programs for a wide range of professional audiences.
Carolyn is especially interested in helping leaders understand the “real work” of leadership: building trust, influencing without manipulation, navigating complex workplace dynamics, and staying grounded in their values while getting important things done. She is also a certified personal coach and brings a coaching mindset to her teaching—encouraging participants to reflect, practice, and leave with tools they can use immediately.
$139 per person LJC and Franklin College alumni & staff, Franklin, Aspire and Indy Chamber members; $159, general public
About This Event
The Unwritten Rules of Influence — Navigating Workplace Power & Politics with Confidence
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Sycamore at Mallow Run
7070 W Whiteland Rd Bargersville, IN 46106
Power, politics, and influence are part of every workplace—whether we enjoy them or not. This interactive Women in Leadership seminar will help participants understand how decisions really get made, how relationships and informal networks shape opportunity, and how to influence others while staying true to their values. Through lively discussion, practical tools, small-group activities, and real-world scenarios, participants will build confidence in advocating for themselves, supporting others, and navigating workplace dynamics with greater skill and intention.
Learning objectives:
1-Recognize how power, politics, and influence show up in everyday workplace interactions, decisions, and opportunities
2-Identify your own sources of power and influence
3-Use practical strategies to build trust, strengthen relationships, and advocate for ideas, resources, and yourself with greater confidence
4-Navigate workplace politics more intentionally by reading the room, understanding stakeholder interests, and choosing influence tactics that align with your values
About the Facilitator
Carolyn Goerner is a clinical professor at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, where she teaches negotiation, leadership, communication, and organizational behavior. Before joining Kelley, she spent 10 years as a human resource consultant, helping organizations measure and develop human capital.
Known for her practical, energetic, and highly interactive teaching style, Carolyn works with undergraduate, MBA, and executive audiences to help people communicate more effectively, navigate difficult conversations, and lead with confidence, competence, and empathy. She has more than 30 years of executive education experience and has designed and delivered programs for a wide range of professional audiences.
Carolyn is especially interested in helping leaders understand the “real work” of leadership: building trust, influencing without manipulation, navigating complex workplace dynamics, and staying grounded in their values while getting important things done. She is also a certified personal coach and brings a coaching mindset to her teaching—encouraging participants to reflect, practice, and leave with tools they can use immediately.
$139 per person LJC and Franklin College alumni & staff, Franklin, Aspire and Indy Chamber members; $159, general public
Getting There
The Sycamore at Mallow Run
7070 W. Whiteland Rd.
Bargersville, Indiana 46106
United States
Location
7070 W. Whiteland Rd.
Bargersville, Indiana 46106
United States
Date & Time
9:00am EDT - 4:30pm EDT