Join FPRA for an afternoon of inspired networking and connection! Elevate your professional relationships at this highly engaging lunch-and-learn experience, featuring game-based guidance from Blair Bloomston, Founder & CEO of Leaders Uplifted. Blair has spent the last 20 years supporting execs at Hilton, NASA, Deloitte, and IMGA, and she’ll be sharing first-hand insights and surprising tactics that can help you network at the highest level. Whether you’re a seasoned executive making the pitch or an ambitious young professional climbing the ranks, success begins with networking and strong relationships. You’re encouraged and welcomed to join for this day of electric networking. Let’s get connected!

Blair Bloomston, Founder & CEO, Leaders Uplifted

As the Founder and CEO of Leaders Uplifted, Blair Bloomston has carved out a remarkable career as a consultant, instructional designer, and SME Facilitator, spanning nearly two decades. Throughout this journey, she’s lent her expertise to some of the world’s most renowned athletes, teams, and corporations, enhancing their communication and engagement by transforming team culture through the power of game-based learning. Blair’s impressive track record extends beyond the classroom, leading extensive projects and multi-year collaborations with industry giants such as NASA, Deloitte, EY, Hilton, and the U.S. House of Representatives. She began her professional career as a Senior Communication Coach at the world-famous IMG Academy campus, spending 8 years supporting the world’s most elite junior athletes alongside dozens of NFL, NBA, and MLB draft picks including Alex Smith and Russell Wilson. Blair’s continued contributions to the L&D field have also extended to the military community, where she has designed and delivered programs for military service members, spouses, caregivers, and veterans across all branches of the US Military, as well as partnering with organizations like the USO and Wounded Warrior Project. Blair’s drive and entrepreneurial mindset has allowed her to reach professional milestones, including her work as a former Partner, CEO, and Chief Development Officer at Game On Nation, notably achieving the GSA Schedule award for the firm, and facilitating their subsequent awards from USDA, NOAA, VA, USAF, Treasury Executive Institute, and U.S. Special Operations Command. Her work has garnered recognition on esteemed platforms, including ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,” BBC’s “How the Best is Done,” the Big 10 Network, and Gulf Coast Business Review’s “40 Under 40” list, alongside her recent recognition as one of SRQ Magazine’s 2023 Women Who Roar.

$30/members, $40/non-members

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