Inside the C-Suite

Thriving in the C-Suite requires a different toolkit. This conversation explores the nuance, complexity, and relationship dynamics of senior leadership—and what it truly takes to succeed after reaching the top.

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Inside the C-Suite

Thriving in the C-Suite requires a different toolkit. This conversation explores the nuance, complexity, and relationship dynamics of senior leadership—and what it truly takes to

July 29, 2026

12PM ET

Navigating the Dynamics of Senior Leadership

Thriving in the C-Suite requires a different toolkit. This conversation focuses on the nuance, complexity, and relationship dynamics unique to the upper echelons of corporate leadership. Gain unfiltered insight into what the transition to senior-most leadership requires and how to meet those challenges.

Key Takeaways:

How top executives manage complexity that doesn’t exist anywhere else in an organization
The dynamics unique to the C-Suite and how to navigate them
The critical distinctions between reaching the C-Suite and succeeding within it.

Speaker

Orlando Ashford Sr.

Interim CEO

NBMBAA

Orlando Ashford Sr. brings more than 30 years of global leadership experience in executive management, talent management, organizational development, change management, and corporate human resources. He serves as a trusted advisor, coach, and thought leader to boards, C-suite executives, and HR leaders, helping organizations navigate complex business challenges, drive major transformation initiatives, and successfully execute strategic goals through effective human capital leadership.

Facilitator

Sherhara Burrell

Keynote Speaker, Communication Advisor, EMCEE

Sherhara

Sherhara Burrell is a keynote speaker, communication advisor, and professional emcee who helps leaders and organizations communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact. She specializes in executive presence, storytelling, and high-stakes communication, drawing on her experience guiding professionals to elevate how they show up and lead in critical moments.

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Inside the C-Suite