Disruption isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something extraordinary!
Engage your audience with transformative insights on digital leadership, innovation, and creating future-ready organizations.
Inspiring Audiences to Lead with HEART in the Digital Age
Sherry Inspires, Educates, and Connects
Transform Your Audience's Future
Sherry Budziak transforms how organizations navigate disruption. As a digital strategist and creator of the HEART methodology, she helps leaders blend technological innovation with human connection to create extraordinary opportunities.
Why Sherry Moves Audiences
Drawing from decades of hands-on experience helping over 250 associations manage $5B+ in operational revenue, Sherry delivers actionable insights that drive real transformation. Her approach combines strategic vision with practical implementation, ensuring audiences don't just get inspired—they get results.
Experience That Drives Impact
- Pioneer in Digital Transformation: From launching one of the first association websites at AANS to guiding organizations through AI integration today, Sherry has been at the forefront of every major technological shift.
- Strategic Innovation Leader: As founder and CEO of .orgSource, Sherry has guided hundreds of associations through digital transformation, creating sustainable growth and operational excellence.
- Community Builder: Creator of .orgCommunity, connecting association executives to drive industry evolution and foster collaborative innovation.
- Thought Leader: Host of "Association 4.0" podcast, co-author of groundbreaking books on disruption and digital transformation, with her latest work focusing on leading with HEART in an AI-driven world.
Signature Topics
- "Disruption Isn't the End—It's the Beginning of Something Extraordinary" Transform how your organization navigates change using the HEART methodology
- "Leading Digital Evolution with Purpose" Blend technological innovation with human connection for sustainable growth
- "AI Strategy for Association Excellence" Navigate the AI revolution while maintaining member value and engagement
Impact on Organizations
Audiences learn how to:
- Transform disruption into strategic opportunity
- Build resilient, adaptable organizations
- Lead confidently through technological change
- Create sustainable digital innovation
- Foster cultures that embrace transformation
Recent Speaking Engagements
American Institute of Architects
ACGI Software
Wisconsin Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
National Association of Remodeling Industry
National Counsel of Structural Engineers
Wisconsin Society of Association Executives
Association Forum
ASAE
Colorado Society of Association Executives
Indiana Society of Association Executives
Perfect For
- Association Leadership Conferences
- Executive Summits
- Board Retreats
- Digital Transformation Forums
- Women Forums
Sherry's Presentations
Be Part of the Transformation:
Embark on this enlightening journey with Sherry Whitaker Budziak and reimagine the possibilities that disruption holds. With the HEART framework and Sherry's unique experiences as your guide, you'll be equipped to harness change, foster innovation, and build a future where technology and human values advance together in harmony.
Disruption Isn't the End—It's the Beginning of Something Extraordinary!
Leading with HEART in an Age of AI and Change.
In an era where rapid change is the only constant, disruption isn't just inevitable—it's a powerful catalyst for innovation. Join visionary leader Sherry Whitaker Budziak as she shares her personal and professional journey through disruption, revealing how these experiences have shaped her approach to transformative leadership in the digital age.
Drawing from real-world challenges and triumphs, Sherry introduces the HEART framework—Humanize, Empower, Ascend, Reimagine, Transform—as a dynamic roadmap for leaders ready to embrace change and drive meaningful innovation.
Key Takeaways:
- Humanize: Delve into Sherry's stories of maintaining genuine human connections amidst technological upheaval. Learn strategies to keep empathy and human needs at the forefront of digital initiatives.
- Empower: Discover how Sherry empowered her teams during times of disruption, utilizing digital tools to foster inclusive collaboration and unlock creative potential.
- Ascend: Learn from Sherry's experiences of breaking through industry norms by embracing risk and leveraging emerging technologies to achieve unprecedented success.
- Reimagine: Be inspired by how Sherry turned disruptive challenges into opportunities to rethink and reinvent organizational operations and strategies.
- Transform: Understand the transformative power of digital innovation through Sherry's lens, enhancing not just efficiency but also forging deeper connections with communities and stakeholders.
Leading with HEART in the Digital Age: Transformative Leadership Workshop
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, disruption is more than a challenge—it's an opportunity for transformative growth. Join Sherry Whitaker Budziak for an immersive workshop that blends insightful leadership strategies with the power of human connection. Drawing from her personal and professional journeys through disruption, Sherry offers a unique perspective on navigating change with confidence and compassion.
What You'll Gain:
- Humanize: Learn how to foster genuine human connections in a digital world. Sherry will share real-life stories and strategies to see and serve the people behind the data and screens.
- Empower: Discover methods to equip your team with the confidence and tools to innovate. Learn how to create a culture where every voice is valued and every idea can spark meaningful change.
- Ascend: Break through traditional limitations by embracing strategic risks and visionary planning. Sherry will guide you on how to leverage disruption to ascend beyond the status quo.
- Reimagine: Engage in creative thinking exercises to reimagine your organization's potential amidst digital disruption. Explore new paradigms that can redefine success in your industry.
- Transform: Develop the skills to drive mission-aligned change within your organization. Learn how to use digital tools not just for efficiency but to create lasting, impactful transformation.
Workshop Highlights:
- Interactive Discussions: Participate in dynamic conversations that challenge conventional thinking and inspire innovative ideas.
- Hands-On Exercises: Apply the HEART framework to real-world scenarios through practical exercises designed to reinforce learning.
- Expert Insights: Gain direct access to Sherry's wealth of experience as a seasoned digital strategist who has successfully navigated significant disruptions.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded leaders committed to integrating human-centric practices into their digital strategies.
Join Us for This Transformative Journey
Embrace the future with confidence and compassion. Equip yourself with the strategies to not just survive but thrive in the digital age. Let Sherry guide you on a journey that turns disruption into your greatest opportunity for innovation and growth.
Digital Trends and Member Engagement: Navigating the Future with AI
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, associations face both challenges and opportunities. This session explores the intersection of cutting-edge digital trends and member engagement, equipping leaders to embrace technology as a driver of innovation while maintaining a human-centric focus. Sherry Whitaker Budziak will unpack insights from the latest Digital Trends Survey, offering a detailed look at the current landscape and future possibilities for associations.
Key Takeaways:
- Survey-Driven Insights: Understand the gaps and opportunities revealed by the survey, including the startling statistic that only 19% of associations feel ready to integrate advanced technologies.
- Humanizing AI: Explore strategies to ensure AI initiatives enhance, rather than replace, authentic human connections.
- Agility in Technology Adoption: Learn why swift, strategic adoption of tools like predictive analytics and automation is crucial to staying competitive.
- Enhancing Engagement: Uncover innovative, AI-driven approaches to boost member engagement, tailored to evolving member expectations and behaviors.
- Future-Ready Organizations: Discover how associations can build resilience and flexibility to adapt to emerging trends, with examples like personalized member experiences and improved operational efficiencies.
From Disruption to Innovation: The Essential AI Toolkit for Association Leaders
Are you ready to embrace the transformative power of AI but overwhelmed by endless options? Do you want to cut through the noise and discover the tools making waves today? Are you searching for innovative AI solutions to help your association stand out and thrive in a competitive landscape?
Join Sherry Whitaker Budziak for an interactive, hands-on session where she reveals her curated list of top AI tools designed to revolutionize how associations work, connect, and grow. From productivity boosters to tools for personalized member engagement, Sherry’s recommendations will empower you to take immediate action and elevate your association's impact.
What You’ll Learn:
- Top AI Tools for Associations: Explore Sherry’s handpicked list of tools that are reshaping productivity, innovation, and engagement.
- Game-Changing Applications: See live demonstrations of tools driving personalized member interactions, creating eye-catching visuals and videos, and streamlining operations.
- Practical Integration Tips: Learn how to seamlessly incorporate these tools into your existing workflows to maximize their impact.
- Inspiring Ideas: Leave with actionable strategies to wow your team, deliver immediate value, and lead your association into the AI-driven future.
