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November 10, 2026
12:00pm ET
Virtual
Presented by author Vera Milan Gervais.
The words we use to describe ourselves do more than communicate who we are. They tell us — and others — what we believe about ourselves and the value that we place on our abilities. They also influence how confidently we step into opportunities, decisions, relationships, and leadership.
The labels, expectations, and assumptions we absorb from parents, teachers, colleagues, workplaces, and life experiences often become a silent script running in the background. Over time, they shape our identity, quietly influencing what we believe we’re capable of and how we show up.
In this event, Vera Milan Gervais, author of The WORDZ We Wear, explores the connection between language, identity, confidence, and success. Using her Identity Journey framework and stories from her book, Vera illustrates how our language shapes our confidence, our choices, and ultimately how we define success beyond traditional metrics.
Whether you’re beginning your career, navigating change, stepping into leadership, or redefining success, you’ll leave with the ability to recognize the language shaping your beliefs and reframe the strengths you may be overlooking. You will have the awareness to build a WORD wardrobe that highlights your best features.
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