Virtual Learning Series

The WiM Education Foundation Virtual Learning Series delivers monthly webinars that provide practical, solution-focused insights for professionals in manufacturing. Held on the second Tuesday of each month, each session is offered virtually with translation in 60 languages.

Tailored to the experiences of women in manufacturing, these expert-led webinars feature engaging, actionable content designed to drive success. Recordings are available anytime in the Virtual Learning Library, exclusively for WiM members.

This program is available for FREE for WiM members with generous support from

Virtual Learning Library

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October 14, 2025           

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5 Misunderstood Truths About Leadership

Presented By: Audrey George

Despite countless leadership books and training programs, critical knowledge gaps are holding leaders back from their full potential. Through rigorous research, including thousands of surveys and hundreds of focus group participants across manufacturing organizations nationwide, I've uncovered five fundamental leadership truths that are consistently overlooked yet absolutely essential for exceptional leadership.

Each truth is revealed through compelling real-world scenarios that will resonate with your leadership experience. You'll not only understand why these principles matter but learn proven, actionable strategies to implement immediately. You will leave with concrete actions to implement the very next day. These insights have consistently produced measurable results and will empower you to demonstrate leadership prowess that gets noticed. The five misunderstood truths are your roadmap to becoming the exceptional leader your organization needs.

Audrey George transforms organizations by leveraging her 25-year CEO experience to build leadership excellence and cultural systems that drive measurable success. A strategic partner during pivotal transitions, Audrey guides executive teams through challenges while implementing her proprietary data tool to create environments where innovation and productivity naturally flourish.

Recognized as a Hesburgh Woman of Impact by the University of Notre Dame, Audrey combines academic credential, including a Psychology degree from the University of Notre Dame and a master’s in social service administration from the University of Chicago, with real-world expertise that resonates with leaders at all organizational levels.

Beyond her impactful work with companies across industries, Audrey shares insights through her podcast "Real Talk: Leadership Lessons from the Field" and is completing her book on “5 Misunderstood Truths About Leadership." A dedicated professional and proud mother of two young adult daughters, Audrey brings authenticity and depth to her approach, helping organizations attract exceptional talent and build cultures where they thrive.

November 11, 2025           

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Pitch it. Prove It. Get it Done. The Art of Influence in the STEM World.

Presented By: Sarah VandaVeer

In fast-paced, high-stakes industries like manufacturing and STEM, having a great idea isn’t enough. You have to galvanize, influence, and get it done. This session equips women with the practical tools they need to move ideas through layered systems of stakeholders, skeptics, and decision-makers.

This session breaks it down into three distinct phases:

• Before the Pitch: Build buy-in behind the scenes, pre-wire the room, and anticipate resistance
• During the Pitch: Simplify your message, read the room, and handle pushback with poise
• After the Pitch: Follow up like a leader, drive execution, and create lasting visibility for your wins

Participants will walk away with fill-in-the-blank templates, tactical scripts, and a renewed sense of their power to lead through influence—even without a formal title.

Sarah Jean VandaVeer is a Public Relations Lead at Nestlé Purina, covering manufacturing facilities across the U.S., where she helps shape the stories that connect employees, communities and the media. With more than a decade of experience in communications, she thrives at the intersection of strategy and storytelling—bringing big-picture vision while also rolling up her sleeves to make an impact on the ground. Sarah Jean is passionate about building strong cultures inside manufacturing facilities, amplifying community partnerships and inspiring teams through authentic communication.