The Stepping Stones webinar series covers it all—from stress resilience to strategic leadership to project management essentials. This free virtual webinar series, designed for current and former federal employees, is here to guide you through challenges and empower you to thrive as you navigate the real-world pressures of public service. Delivered live via Zoom, each 45-minute session is packed with actionable insights and job aids from seasoned experts.
Empower yourself with emotional agility, strategies to adapt to policy shifts, and techniques for maintaining morale to confidently navigate change.
June 11, 2025 - 1:00-1:45pm Eastern via Zoom
Explore project fundamentals, communication practices, and time-tested tools to successfully lead and deliver results —
even if “project manager” isn’t in your title.
June 18, 2025 - 1:00-1:45 Eastern via Zoom
Discover tools to help you shape your professional narrative and help market yourself as you advance or transition in your career.
June 25, 2025 - 1:00-1:45 Eastern via Zoom
Build your resilience with mindfulness, self-regulation, and practical stress-reduction techniques.
July 9, 2025 - 1:00-1:45pm Eastern via Zoom
Master the art of staying clear, calm, and credible under pressure by learning strategies for handling tough conversations,
practicing active listening and managing conflicts effectively.
August 6, 2025 - 1:00-1:45 Eastern via Zoom
What kind of leader does your organization need you to be in FY 2026? How do you successfully navigate in these times of revolutionary (not incremental) change? Explore strategies for leaning into what your organization needs, what you bring as a leader, and who you need to be to find success in turbulent times.
August 13, 2025 - 1:00-1:45 Eastern via Zoom
Finding purpose, boosting morale,
and staying connected to your mission.
Date TBD
Gain strategies on FERS, financial wellness, phased retirement options, and emotional readiness.
From the May 14, 2025, session -
"Ms. Slatko is an excellent presenter! This is a very unsettling time, however her words of encouragement and the knowledge shared was very helpful."
We hope you are finding the Stepping Stones series valuable. Are you and your team ready to continue walking the development path? If yes...