Why This Workshop Matters

True influence starts when you can confidently speak up for yourself and empower those around you. Whether you’re leading a team, collaborating across departments, or just starting to find your voice, this workshop will help you:

• Articulate your value with confidence and clarity.
• Build authentic alliances that elevate shared goals.
• Champion others to foster stronger, more inclusive teams.
• Navigate power dynamics with strategic awareness.

What To Expect

This is a hands-on, interactive workshop designed to help participants turn insight into action. You won’t just listen — you’ll practice, reflect, and collaborate with others.

• Through guided discussions, real-world roleplay, and small-group exercises, you’ll learn how to:
• Recognize moments where advocacy matters most.
• Craft messages that clearly communicate your value.
• Use empathy and data to influence conversations with confidence.
• Build allies across different levels of your organization.

Expect a space where professionals of all levels share, learn, and grow together. You’ll leave with personalized tools, scripts, and techniques to strengthen your voice — not just for yourself, but for those you lead and support.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for professionals who:

• Excel at execution but want to strengthen their strategic influence.
• Aspire to leadership roles and want their ideas to drive change.
• Believe in lifting others as they lead.

Whether you’re just starting your leadership journey or leveling up your executive presence, this session will give you actionable tools you can use immediately.

Key Outcomes

• By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Communicate with confidence — express ideas clearly and assertively in any setting.
• Advocate strategically — identify the right moments to speak up for yourself and others.
• Influence with empathy — understand perspectives across teams and levels to build trust.
• Amplify voices — support colleagues and foster an inclusive culture of collaboration.
• Lead with purpose — transform advocacy into a leadership skill that drives impact and change.

Meet The Speaker:
Rico Nasol

Born and raised in the Bay Area, now thriving in Las Vegas, Rico is a Filipino-American with 20 years of Fortune 100 executive experience at Zappos and Netflix. He has lived in Las Vegas for a total of 14 years where he founded his coaching practice, empowering others to excel in business, leadership and life. As a proud son, husband, father and coach, Rico is dedicated to helping everyone create the life and career they’ve always wanted. If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you.

Admission

• $15 — NAAAP Members
• $30 — Future Members
• $55 — Admission + Membership Sign-Up