Join Us at the Leadership Redefined Conference

Houston, TX | September 15-16, 2026

The Reality We’re

Changing Together

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A Conference With A Mission

Leadership Redefined is a meaningful day and a half gathering for ambitious women who’ve carried the weight of leading in complex environments and are ready to lead with alignment, strategy, and purpose.

You’ll leave inspired, yes, but more importantly, you’ll leave seen, grounded, and courageous.

You’ll leave reminded that leadership was never meant to cost you your authenticity, your peace, or your power.

You can be strategic and empathetic.

You can drive performance and prioritize people.

You can be effective and whole.

You can be corporate and authentic.

That’s what redefining leadership truly means.

Born out of necessity, grounded in research, shaped by lived experiences, and fueled by science, this is leadership development reimagined for today’s complexity and modern landscape.

This experience is designed with YOU in mind.

Prepare to go beyond just knowledge transfer into real connection, engaging experiences, and the kind of genuine warmth that inspires lasting relationships and sustainable growth.

Under today's standards,

The Stark Numbers Tell The Story:

Poor leadership practices cost American companies ~$630 billion annually due to decreased productivity, turnover, and engagement

only 25% of senior leadership positions are held by women in the U.S.

over 40% of women executives report burnout from navigating outdated expectations.

Founded and Created

by Shayla N. Atkins

Leadership Redefined is not just a professional event, it’s personal for her.

Shayla N. Atkins, a dynamic leader and former Fortune 500 executive, founded this conference because she’s lived the realities so many women face.

As a naturally introverted black woman in Fortune 500 leadership, she was taught to:

-Code-switch her communication style in every meeting

-Hide aspects of her appearance and heritage to "fit" the leadership mold

-Emulate extroverted traits until she was exhausted and burned out

-Prove her worth twice as hard for half the recognition

It was working, until it stopped working; in middle management, but then everything froze, including her career and health. Then the growing realization that if she felt this way, thousands of other women leaders did too.

The turning point came when Shayla decided to lead authentically instead of people pleasing. She aligned her leadership with her values, built genuine relationships, and leveraged her natural strengths. Not only did her results improve and her energy returned.

She rose to become a global senior leader, proving that leadership success doesn’t require sacrificing authenticity.

That's when she realized: What if women didn't have to choose between authenticity and advancement? What if the problem wasn't women's leadership style, but the outdated standards measuring it?

Now, Shayla is on a mission to help other women do the same.

As the visionary CEO of The Atkins Impact Consulting Firm, Shayla has a proven track record of transforming organizational cultures and equipping leaders to deliver exceptional business results. Known for her ability to blend data-driven insights with human-centered strategies, she has helped companies in industries like construction, manufacturing, and oil and gas reduce turnover, improve productivity, boost operational excellence and foster sustainable growth.

Under Shayla’s leadership, The Atkins Impact has become a go-to partner for organizations seeking to achieve transformational results through leadership and culture excellence in operational industries. Her ability to align leadership development with operational priorities makes her a trusted advisor to organizations navigating today’s complex challenges.

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Join a community

of ambitious women leaders

who are redefining what leadership looks like. Gain practical tools, build powerful connections, and walk away ready to lead authentically, influence boldly, and thrive in your career.