3.23.26-9am- Chapter SYNC Breakout Welcome & Opening Remarks

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Monday, March 23, 2026
9:00 – 10:15 AM

9:00 – 9:15 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:15 – 10:15 AM | Opening Session: Keynote–Sarah Wells

The Pursuit of Excellence: How to Cultivate Unstoppable Excellence in Yourself and Your Organization

Excellence isn’t reserved for a select few. It’s a mindset that anyone can adopt, no matter who you are, or where you begin.
In this transformative keynote, Olympian Sarah Wells will reveal how we can all cultivate excellence in ourselves and in
organizations. Sarah will share the core principles that drive excellence: the power of belief in yourself, the courage to do things
differently, and the resilience to rise from setbacks. By going all in on your unique strengths and experiences, you can unlock
success in ways only you can achieve.

Through compelling stories and real-life examples, Sarah will help audiences understand that excellence isn’t about perfection, it’s about breaking free from limiting beliefs and constantly striving to outperform who you were yesterday.

With more than a decade of competition at the highest level, along with a master’s degree in leadership & innovation from the
Smith School of Business, Sarah delivers powerful, research-backed insights that unlock the mindset and practical tools to cultivate excellence in everything you do.

Join Sarah to discover how to make excellence your daily standard and watch it transform not just your work but every facet of your life.

KEYNOTE DESCRIPTION: 

Excellence isn’t reserved for a select few. It’s a mindset that anyone can adopt, no matter who you are, or where you begin.  

In this transformative keynote, Olympian Sarah Wells will reveal how we can all cultivate excellence in ourselves and in organizations. Sarah will share the core principles that drive excellence: the power of belief in yourself, the courage to do things differently, and the resilience to rise from setbacks. By going all in on your unique strengths and experiences, you can unlock success in ways only you can achieve.  

Through compelling stories and real-life examples, Sarah will help audiences understand that excellence isn’t about perfection, it’s about breaking free from limiting beliefs and constantly striving to outperform who you were yesterday. 

With more than a decade of competition at the highest level, along with a master’s degree in leadership & innovation from the Smith School of Business, Sarah delivers powerful, research-backed insights that unlock the mindset and practical tools to cultivate excellence in everything you do. 

Join Sarah to discover how to make excellence your daily standard and watch it transform not just your work but every facet of your life. 

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