Wednesday, June 17
12 - 1
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP - virtual
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT THE SESSION
From Expert to Influential Leader
with Sherrice Sledge-Thomas
Many leaders rise because of their expertise, but what got you here won’t get you to the next level.
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking session with
Sherrice Thomas, Founder of Sledge View Consulting and transformational executive, as she explores one of the most critical leadership shifts: moving from being the expert in the room
to leading through influence. As leadership responsibility grows, success is no longer about having all the answers, it’s about developing others, building trust, and expanding leadership capacity across your team.
In this session, you will explore how to:
- Shift from directing and problem-solving to influencing
and empowering others
- Build trust and credibility that enables others to lead
- Navigate the uncertainty and anxiety that comes
with letting go of being “the expert”
- Develop leaders who can think, decide, and perform independently
Grounded in Sherrice’s leadership development framework,
this session will challenge you to rethink your role as a leader
and equip you with practical strategies to lead with greater impact.
Whether you’re an experienced leader or stepping into broader leadership responsibility, this session will help you expand your influence, elevate your impact, and grow the leaders around you.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
SHERRICE SLEDGE-THOMAS
Sherrice Sledge-Thomas is a people strategist
and transformational executive known for aligning leadership, culture, and organizational strategy to drive meaningful results.
With experience across corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors, she advises leaders navigating complex change, workforce transformation, and strategic growth.
Sherrice integrates systems thinking, human capital strategy, and change leadership to help organizations strengthen leadership effectiveness, operational performance, and sustainable impact.
ABOUT THE LEADERHIP DEVELOPMENT SIG
No successful organization exists without effective leadership. It is the primary driver for growth, development, and innovation.
For the participants in this SIG, leader development is not only what they do, but also what they love to do, and we enjoy learning from each other’s experiences, history and ideas.
Join us to discuss current leadership trends and how we are developing the leaders of today and tomorrow.
MEET YOUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMET SIG LEADER
Dr. Adam Bowman, Psy.D., SHRM‑CP, PHR, is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, and Senior Training Consultant at Sedgwick, where he has been a dedicated team member since 2007. He specializes in developing leaders and managers through programs such as Sedgwick’s STAR and SOAR initiatives and partners closely with leadership on engagement, coaching, and organizational development strategies.
With expertise in leadership development, conflict resolution, organizational justice, and employee development, Dr. Bowman designs and facilitates learning experiences for professionals across the insurance and healthcare industries. He also brings extensive experience as a court mediator, facilitator, and organizational consultant, supporting individuals and teams in navigating complex interpersonal and organizational challenges.
Adam is a passionate educator, teaching graduate psychology courses at Grand Canyon University and Southern New Hampshire University. He is also actively involved in the Central Ohio chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and serves on the leadership team of Sedgwick’s Neurodiversity and Disability Colleague Resource Group (CRG).
Dr. Bowman holds a doctorate in Personal and Organizational Psychology and maintains both SHRM‑CP and PHR human resources certifications.
