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All webinars are delivered live at the time listed and are not recorded for later viewing. Times are listed for Eastern time zone.
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Your Leadership Story: Discover It. Shape It. Share It.
Presenter: Jyo Maan
2-hour webinar | $51.80
December 2, 2025, from 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern
In conservation, we often lead with data, policy, and science—but it's stories that move hearts, shift mindsets, and build trust.
In this lively and interactive webinar, we’ll explore how storytelling isn't just a leadership skill—it's your superpower. Whether you see yourself as a seasoned communicator or a quiet leader, you’ll learn to shape compelling stories that inspire action, build trust, and connect across differences.
We'll dive into the magic of the Hero’s Journey, play with Pixar’s storytelling secrets, and practice sharing stories in a supportive space. Come ready to laugh, reflect, connect—and discover that you’ve been a storyteller all along.
You don’t need slides. You don’t need polish. Just your story.
By the end of the webinar, you will:
- Understand the role of storytelling as a leadership skill in conservation work
- Gain new insights into your own leadership journey through the Hero’s Journey
- Learn to craft compelling narratives using the Hero’s Journey and Pixar’s story formula
- Connect with fellow leaders through story sharing and reflection
- Access a toolkit to bring stories into your work, your team, and your community
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Fresh Strategies for Conservation Leaders: Your 2026 Field Guide
Presenter: Tabbi Kinion
90-minute webinar | $45
January 13, 2026, from 1:00-2:30 PM Eastern
Let’s start 2026 off on a good foot! Join fellow conservation professionals for an interactive session designed specifically for fish and wildlife agency managers navigating complex teams, competing priorities, and agency dynamics. Through focused discussion with peers who get it, you'll discover field-tested strategies that actually work in state agencies and leave with a practical 90-day action plan to amplify your leadership impact while maintaining balance. This isn't another mandatory training - it's your chance to reset and reimagine what's possible for you and your team in the new year.
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Using AI Tools for Conservation Outreach
Presenter: Tabbi Kinion
3, 1-hour webinars | $25 for all three or $10 for individual sessions
January 20, 27, and February 3, 2026 from 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern
Offered by the AFWA Engagement and Education Committee
AI Foundations for Conservation Communicators on Jan. 20, 2026
- Understand what AI can do specifically for conservation outreach
- Address environmental impact with a balanced, mission-focused approach
- Learn to align AI outputs with your agency's brand and voice
Writing Conservation Content with AI on Jan. 27, 2026
- Master conservation-specific prompting techniques
- Learn to create compelling educational and outreach materials
- Develop skills for efficient, high-impact content creation
Creating Conservation Graphics with AI on Feb. 3, 2026
- Create program icons, graphics, and visual elements for conservation programs
- Learn to maintain brand consistency while enhancing visual appeal
- Develop ongoing strategy for responsible AI implementation
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Conservation Leaders Confluence
Presenter: Tabbi Kinion
6, 1-hour webinars | $190
Every week for six weeks starting January 15, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern
- The Doer-to-Leader Transition on Jan. 15, 2026
Navigating the psychological shift from being valued for technical excellence to leading others. We'll discuss letting go of being "the expert," finding confidence in your new role, and redefining success through team accomplishments rather than personal productivity.
- Difficult Conversations & Feedback That Works on Jan. 22, 2026
Practical approaches to addressing performance issues, resolving team conflicts, and delivering feedback that drives improvement. We'll explore conversation frameworks specifically tailored to conservation contexts and common leadership challenges in wildlife agencies.
- Leading Field-Dispersed Teams: Managing Staff You Rarely See on Jan. 29, 2026
Effective strategies for supervising staff who primarily work in the field with limited connectivity. We'll address building trust from a distance, creating accountability without micromanaging, and maintaining team cohesion despite geographic separation.
- Leadership Within the North American Model of Wildlife Management on Feb. 5, 2026
Understanding how this unique conservation framework shapes your authority, responsibilities, and constraints as a leader. We'll explore balancing scientific management with public trust responsibilities in the context of state wildlife agencies.
- Navigating Agency Funding Models on Feb. 12, 2026
Make sense of the complex funding mechanisms that drive conservation work and communicate these realities to your team. We'll discuss strategies for resource allocation, managing expectations, and pursuing alternative funding sources.
- Building & Leading Effective Teams in Conservation Agencies on Feb. 19, 2026
Creating high-performing teams within the unique culture of conservation organizations. We'll cover establishing team norms, leveraging diverse strengths, and fostering the camaraderie essential for conservation work.
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