The WICT Network: Heartland

09/14/2026

🚀 Career Hot Take:

What's one workplace skill that isn't taught enough? 👇Drop your answer in one word.

We'll start: Networking https://buff.ly/dx6XklH

The WICT Network Heartland is part of a network of thousands of professionals — women and men working to build their leadership skills and enhance their career. With more than 40 years of success, WICT positions itself and its members at the center of the telecommunications landscape.

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!