Join the Minnesota Health Strategy and Communications Network (MHSCN) for an insightful in-person event where we’ll delve into the essence of executive presence and its significance for communicators.
Learn:
- What executive presence is and how to demonstrate it by building trust.
- How to create substance and deliver communication with style.
- How you can grow your executive presence through feedback, coaching and practice.
Time: 8:00 am: Check-in (grab a coffee and network)
8:30-9:30 am: Presentation
We’ll end with Q&A and discussion. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your communication skills and make a lasting impact.
Carrie Young, Partner, FINN Partners
Carrie Young is an award-winning communications strategist with over 20 years of experience in marketing research, reputation management, and strategic storytelling. She specializes in health communications across the ecosystem, from providers and payers to Medtech, biotech, and mission-driven nonprofits. Her expertise spans brand strategy, integrated marketing, public awareness campaigns, product launches, internal communications, and thought leadership. Deeply committed to advancing health equity, Carrie helps brands craft impactful omnichannel communications that resonate with diverse audiences.
Throughout her career, Carrie has partnered with top healthcare organizations like Medtronic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Hennepin Healthcare, and 3M. Before joining FINN, she held a senior leadership role at Padilla in Minneapolis. Known for leading smart, seamless campaigns, she is a trusted strategist who connects brands with the right audiences to drive meaningful impact. Carrie is also an active MedtechWomen member, supporting innovation and leadership in the medtech space.
Kris Patrow, Vice President, Padilla
Leader, PadillaPrep Coaching Practice
As one of Padilla’s veteran coaches and corporate strategists, Kris saw firsthand the unique communications challenges clients experienced as a result of the pandemic. To address these challenges, she initiated an agency-wide effort to create PadillaPrep, our industry-leading coaching curriculum that combines the best of Padilla's expert coaches with the newest best practices, tools and techniques for successfully communicating in today's virtual, hybrid and in‑person landscape.
Kris has helped hundreds of clients across multiple industries immediately improve their communications skills, from leadership communications and presentation skills, to media interviews, panel discussions and crisis media management skills. Her unique background as a national broadcast journalist, multimedia corporate strategist, author and public speaker make her a unique force in the industry and an invaluable resource for Padilla clients.
Parking information:
There is a parking lot at Improving Minneapolis. Click here for the parking map and driving directions.
Thank you to our venue sponsor, Improving Minneapolis.
