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Change is inevitable—whether in life or project management. The best plans often shift, and success depends on how we navigate uncertainty. In this engaging and interactive session, Mackenzie Ostrem, VP of Client Services at Shift Interactive, shares her personal journey of resilience and leadership through unexpected change. Through storytelling, practical frameworks, and hands-on exercises, attendees will learn strategies to embrace change, trust their instincts, and lead their teams with confidence. Whether you're managing projects, teams, or your own career path, this session will equip you with tools to adapt, communicate, and move forward fearlessly.

From her Midwestern roots, Mackenzie learned the value of hard work and adaptability. After forging a successful career path in tech, motherhood ignited a newfound confidence that fueled her leadership aspirations. Overcoming personal and professional challenges, including a health scare, she's become a champion for self-trust and its power to transform teams. At Shift, the company she co-leads, Mackenzie creates a culture of authenticity and support. She's incredibly passionate about building up women in tech leadership and helping others find their voice and build more fulfilling, agile work environments. She runs a Girls Who Code group, hoping to develop the next generation of future technology leaders.