PD After Hours: Building Confidence and Trust

Join us for an engaging and practical PD After Hours session with Claire Escobedo, Design Director at Online Optimism and leader of the agency's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. A Pensacola native, Claire brings both local roots and national experience to this conversation about growing as a young professional in today's workplace.

In this session, Claire will share the strategies she's developed for building confidence and trust as—more often than not—the youngest person in the room. Through personal experiences and actionable tips, she'll guide us through situations that many early-career professionals face, such as:

• Finding leadership opportunities as an emerging professional
• Building credibility with clients and colleagues without always leaning on your boss
• Balancing authenticity with professionalism in the workplace
  

Attendees will walk away with tools and strategies to build trust, communicate effectively, and show up with confidence in every professional setting—whether it's with coworkers, supervisors, clients, or community partners.

Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights, learn from Claire's journey, and connect with fellow young professionals navigating similar challenges.

What to Expect:

At PYP's Professional Development seminars, attendees can expect to find a group of people who are eager to learn and connect with like-minded professionals. Expert speakers are gracious enough to share their experiences with us so we can go out into the community and take on anything life throws our way.

*Advance registration is encouraged as these events fill up quickly.