Presentations

From convening global thought leaders to shaping the discourse on ethical leadership, nonprofit innovation, and public service, my speaking engagements span the globe and encompass conversations that matter. Whether presenting at international conferences, moderating cross-sector roundtables, or leading virtual sessions with scholars and practitioners from around the world, my work amplifies resilient leadership, fosters global nonprofit synergy, and inspires change agents across business, nonprofit, and private sectors.

Below is a selection of recent and upcoming presentations.

Forthcoming: October 2025—International Leadership Association 27th ILA Global Conference
Panelist Prague, Czechia 
Public Leadership

  • How Can Nonprofits Help Resolve Wicked Problems Through Collaboration?
  • Transforming Flawed Systems through Collaborative Synergy: The Power of Working Together

Women and Leadership

  • Inspirational Women Leaders: The Challenges and Rewards of Religion, Spirituality, Purpose, and Calling in Leadership

April 2025—International Leadership Association Public Leadership Member Community Circle

Facilitator, Virtual

  • The Global Nonprofit Sector for Social Change: The Role of Global Nonprofits in Social Change

November 2024—International Leadership Association 26th ILA Global Conference

Contributor, Chicago, IL

  • Beyond Boundaries: Transforming Flawed Systems through Collaborative Synergy

November 2024—Patricia Clary & Associates, The Community Foundation of Sharp County, & Comfort Keepers Roundtable for Tri-County Nonprofit Organizations

      Organizer & Moderator

  • Identifying Needs & Opportunities for Collaboration

September 2024—International Leadership Association Public Leadership Member Community

Facilitator, Virtual

  • Beyond Boundaries: A Review of the Global Nonprofit Sector

October 2023—International Leadership Association 25th ILA Global Conference: Cultivating Leadership for a Thriving Future

Presenter, Vancouver, BC

  • Creating an Organizational Culture of Resiliency to Address Burnout in Public Leadership: A Systems Approach
  • Add Some Spice to Mentoring: A Futuristic Look at Women in Leadership and Exploring Innovative Ways to Move from Mentorship to Sponsorship

September 2023—Murray State Academy for Nonprofit Development and Leadership

Invited Speaker, Virtual

  • Convening Leadership

 

August 2023—International Leadership Association Public Leadership Member Community

Convenor and Moderator with Scholars and Practitioners from Seven Countries

Convenor & Moderator

  • Beyond Borders: Recognizing and Celebrating the Impact of the Global Nonprofit Sector
  • Convening Leadership

May 2023—Troy University

Invited Speaker, Virtual 

  • Qualitative Research Methods

January 2023—International Association of Strategy Professionals 

Webinar, Virtual

  • Tired, Overwhelmed, and Walking out the Door: Strategic Solutions for Addressing Burnout in Your Organization

October 2022—International Leadership Association 24th ILA Global Conference:

Wisdom in Times of Crisis
Workshops & Roundtable: Washington, DC & Online

  • What is Public Leadership?
  • Relating and Being: Exploring How Agency and Authenticity Cultivate Wise Leaders During Crisis
  • Wise Women Writing: Arts, Empowerment, and Learning in a Virtual Writing Community during COVID-19
  • A Journey of Women ROARING in a Multifaceted Mentorship Community

 

August 2022—World Summit on Women Empowerment and Leadership

Keynote Presentation: Zagreb, Croatia & Virtual

  • Empowered Convenors: Five Best Practices of Convening Leadership

June 2022—CC Common Ground Twenty-Second International Conference on Diversity in Organizations, Communities, & Nations

Workshop: Willemstad, Curacao & Virtual

  • Collaborative Community Strategic Planning: Fostering Diverse Collaboration Through Convening Leadership

May 2022—International Association for Strategic Planning Global Conference: Strategy in  ‘Right Now’ World

Presentation: Virtual 

  • Convening Leadership: Elevating Strategic Collaboration Through Diversity

October 2021—23rd Annual International Leadership Association Global Conference

Panel: Geneva, Switzerland & Virtual

  • Reimagining Leadership on the Commons: Shifting the Paradigm for a More Ethical, Equitable, and Just World

Let’s Work Together

If you’re looking for a speaker who understands your audience, aligns with your mission, and delivers with insight and energy—Patricia Clary delivers.

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