Events

Speaker: Nikitta Foston

Biography:

Nikitta Foston is a speechwriter at the American Medical Association, an adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University, and the host of Pivotal Moment with Nikitta Foston on Apple TV, Samsung TV, Fire TV, and Roku, exclusively on the ALIVE Podcast Network. She also teaches a high-impact Zumba class at the South Side Chicago YMCA.

Her work sits at the intersection of communication, leadership, and wellness. Whether she’s crafting speeches for national leaders, teaching emerging professionals, or leading a fitness class, Nikitta is passionate about helping people find their voice, move with purpose, and show up boldly—without the pressure of perfection. Known for her infectious energy, humor, and practical insights, she challenges audiences to redefine success as a whole-body, whole-self experience. Nikitta believes that when clarity, confidence, and movement align, breakthroughs aren’t just possible—they’re inevitable.

Presentation Title: Breaking Barriers: Moving from Perfection Paralysis to Power and Presence 

Description:
What if the biggest barriers holding you back at work aren’t skill gaps—but silence, burnout, or perfection paralysis? In this high-energy, interactive session, Nikitta Foston invites project management professionals to rethink what it takes to move boldly beyond real and perceived barriers to increase impact, influence, and achievement.

Drawing on her experience as a speechwriter, adjunct lecturer, podcast host, and Zumba instructor, Nikitta blends storytelling, humor, and light movement to explore how finding your voice, honoring your body, and releasing the myth of perfection can unlock greater confidence, clarity, and career momentum. Participants will engage in simple movements designed to energize the room, strengthen connection, and demonstrate how physical wellness fuels professional excellence—leaving inspired, recharged, and equipped with practical next steps.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify personal and professional barriers—including perfectionism and self-silencing—that limit impact and career growth.
• Apply practical strategies to strengthen their professional voice and communicate with greater confidence and authenticity.
• Integrate movement and wellness practices into the workday to improve focus, resilience, and overall performance.
• Create an actionable breakthrough plan that aligns skills, story, and energy with professional goals.

***Registration is closed for the meeting  ***

Venue: Row 24

2411 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616

(Parking provided to first 50 people) 

Parking lot address: 2356 S Wabash Ave

Agenda:

·       Event Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

·       Event Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM CT

·       Dinner and Networking: 6:00 – 6:30 PM CT

·       Announcements: 6:30 – 6:45 PM CT

·       Presentation and Q&A: 6:45 - 7:45PM CT

·       Raffles and Close Out 7:45 – 8:00pm CT

PDUs: 1.5 Power Skills