Illinois Women in Leadership

Illinois Women in Leadership Founded July 1, 2004

Illinois Women in Leadership (IWIL) promotes professionalism and develops members’ management and leadership abilities through education, mentoring, networking, participation, encouragement and support, and community involvement.

✨ Stop waiting for the life you thought you would have. Start living the life you have.That's the message behind “Start ...
08/31/2026

✨ Stop waiting for the life you thought you would have. Start living the life you have.
That's the message behind “Start Now,” an IWIL Symposium breakout session presented by Tiffany Mathis Posey and Ann T Comerford.
Sometimes the hardest step is simply deciding to begin. This session is an invitation to stop waiting for the “right” time, the “perfect” circumstances or the life you once imagined—and start moving forward.
Come be inspired to start now.
📅 September 17, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield
Sign up today at www.iwil217.org and join us for the 2026 IWIL Symposium!

✨ Want to look like money without spending like money?Join Ava Carpenter , Senior Probation Officer and Program Coordina...
08/30/2026

✨ Want to look like money without spending like money?
Join Ava Carpenter , Senior Probation Officer and Program Coordinator with Sangamon County Court Services, for the IWIL Symposium breakout session “Styled with Money, Built with Sense.”
Ava's philosophy? Looking polished isn't about the price tag. It's about confidence, intention and knowing your worth.
She'll share practical tips for shopping strategically, investing wisely in your wardrobe and creating a polished look by mixing designer pieces with affordable finds.
Come ready to laugh, learn and rethink the way you approach your closet. Because your wardrobe should work harder than your credit card! 👠
📅 September 17, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield
Sign up today at www.iwil217.org and join us for the 2026 IWIL Symposium!

🔥 What does it take to thrive as a woman in a male-dominated field?Find out at the IWIL Symposium during “Female Leaders...
08/28/2026

🔥 What does it take to thrive as a woman in a male-dominated field?
Find out at the IWIL Symposium during “Female Leaders in Male-Dominated Fields,” presented by Julie Plunk, Assistant Fire Chief with the Springfield Fire Department.
With more than 20 years in the fire service, Julie brings firsthand experience in leadership, mentorship, public service and navigating a traditionally male-dominated profession. She'll share authentic experiences and practical insights on leadership, resilience, confidence and finding your voice—while encouraging the next generation of women leaders.
Come hear how courage, competence and authenticity can help women not just succeed, but make an impact.
📅 September 17, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield
Register today at www.iwil217.org and join us for the 2026 IWIL Symposium!

Our IWIL August Luncheon - Stronger Together: Encouraging One Another with Diane Newell was a huge success!! You can pro...
08/22/2026

Our IWIL August Luncheon - Stronger Together: Encouraging One Another with Diane Newell was a huge success!!

You can probably feel the 💕love and energy from these photos!

Diane’s presentation of Stronger Together gave us all several take-aways!

💕When finding our seat at the table, bring someone with you.

💕We have a legacy to lead.

💕Sometimes you need a complement.

💕We underestimate the value of words - people are 14% more productive when complimented!

💕We don’t compliment ourselves enough.

💕Good non-verbal cues to keep in mind are good eye contact, nodding your head to show you are engaged.

💕If you can’t say anything nice….look harder!!!

💕Thank you Diane for your wonderful presentation!

Next month, we don’t have a regular luncheon but we have the IWIL Women's Symposium on September 17th, a fantastic all day event! Please register😉

Mark your calendars 🗓️ for the upcoming luncheons:

October 15th
November 19th
December 17th
*luncheons are held Illini Country Club

🏙️ How well do you know your own backyard?You may be surprised by how much there is to discover—and share—right here in ...
08/20/2026

🏙️ How well do you know your own backyard?
You may be surprised by how much there is to discover—and share—right here in Springfield!
At the IWIL Symposium, Amy Beadle, Marketing Manager for Visit Springfield, will lead “Tourist in Your Own City,” a fun look at how we can all become ambassadors and cheerleaders for tourism in our own community.
With 38 years of experience in travel, hospitality, retail and tourism in Springfield, Amy knows the people, places and stories that make our community special.
Come get inspired to look at Springfield through a visitor's eyes—and leave with ideas for sharing what makes our city worth a visit.
You might just become a tourist in your own city! 🏙️❤️
📅 September 17, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield
Register at www.iwil217.org and join us for the 2026 IWIL Symposium!

We had a fantastic night at Bloom Wine Bar & Florals for our IWIL Giving Circle Voting Meeting & Social 💕💐🫂 Since the C...
08/20/2026

We had a fantastic night at Bloom Wine Bar & Florals for our IWIL Giving Circle Voting Meeting & Social 💕💐🫂

Since the Community Health Giving Circle joined IWIL in 2023, we have added $26,000 to the fund!! This year we were able to give $8,900 in grant money to three local charities. We will share the recipient info in a later post😉

Each year we fulfill more community needs. Join us by becoming a circle member. Learn more about CHGC at www.iwil217.org 💕 located under events/community health giving circle.

Coming soon! Registration for the Grant Reception on October 29th to learn more from this year’s grantees!

We're so excited to welcome Michelle Cederberg to the Sept. 17 Women's Symposium as our keynote speaker! Michelle has c...
08/20/2026

We're so excited to welcome Michelle Cederberg to the Sept. 17 Women's Symposium as our keynote speaker! Michelle has captivated audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages that educate busy, driven professionals about how to set chase worthy goals, revive energy, and ignite high performance. As a certified and in-demand speaker, author, coach and consultant, she believes that personal and professional success is directly influenced by how well we harness the physical, mental and emotional capacity we each have within us.
In addition to Michelle's keynote, the event, held at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, will feature a full array of breakout sessions with actionable tips on careers, style, finance, entrepreneurship, wellness and self-defense!
Learn more and register now at www.iwil217.org!

🥋 Confidence is your first line of defense.Get ready for an empowering IWIL Symposium breakout session with Amy Giles, o...
08/19/2026

🥋 Confidence is your first line of defense.
Get ready for an empowering IWIL Symposium breakout session with Amy Giles, owner of MindBody Martial Arts, for “Women's Self-Defense.”
Amy has more than 25 years of experience helping people build confidence, resilience and personal strength. A 6th Degree Black Belt and the highest-ranking female black belt in the United States under Israeli Krav International, she brings both expertise and an encouraging approach to self-defense.
This isn't just about what to do when something goes wrong. Amy believes the most powerful form of self-defense begins with trusting yourself.
Come learn practical skills, build confidence and discover just how capable you are.
📅 September 17, 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield
Register today at www.iwil217.org and join us for the 2026 IWIL Symposium!

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