GETTING TODAY'S TALENT "FUTURE READY" FOR TOMORROW'S DEMANDS: WFF ONE-DAY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS MAKE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL LEADERS

DALLAS, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF) is launching its most accessible, impactful professional development experience yet: the 2025 Leadership Development Workshops (LDWs), coming to six cities and two live-streamed virtual events this fall.

Designed specifically for rising leaders eager to advance, this is WFF's best value offering. It features a dynamic roadshow of top-tier speakers, direct access to industry role models, and a full year of ongoing learning opportunities. Each Leadership Development Workshop registration includes a 12-month WFF membership, granting participants unlimited on-demand access to professional development content.

"When you invest in developing your people, you're not just preparing them for what's next – you're showing them they matter," said Sarah King, Chief People Officer, Darden Restaurants and WFF Board Member. "These workshops are designed to meet rising leaders where they are, with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a powerful network of support. It's one of the most impactful ways we have leveraged WFF professional development for building our teams to be ready for tomorrow's challenges."

A New Era of Leadership Development
Each immersive workshop is focused on leadership skills needed to prepare for the future demands of the workplace:

• Expert-Led Sessions:
• Communicating for Results: From Conflict to Cooperation with keynote speaker and author Marilyn Sherman
• Creating Momentum: Turning Uncertainty into Growth Opportunities with motivational speaker and former tech executive JJ DiGeronimo
• Exclusive Leader Exchange Panel: Direct access to senior industry executives for candid insights and real-world advice.
• Facilitated Networking: Build meaningful connections with peers, mentors, and industry role models.
• Year-Long Professional Development: Every registration unlocks a complimentary full-year WFF membership, granting unlimited access to on-demand learning.

Designed for Impact: In-Person and Virtual
Recognizing the challenges faced by field-based employees, WFF's workshops bring transformative learning directly to regional hubs and online, removing barriers and giving everyone access regardless of where they are based.

2025 Workshop Locations & Dates:

• Minneapolis, MN – General Mills HQ | October 7
• Dallas, TX – Brinker International HQ + Virtual | October 14
• Los Angeles, CA – Sysco Regional Office| October 16
• Chicago, IL – McDonald's HQ | October 21
• Atlanta, GA – The Coca-Cola Company HQ + Virtual | October 23
• Orlando, FL – Darden Restaurants HQ | November 13

A Smart Investment in Your Talent
Registration is now open for these workshops, offering unmatched value in leadership development, with 12 months of access for the cost of a single day. Registration starts at just $349 (members/partners), $399 (non-members/partners), and $299 for virtual attendees.

Group codes and bulk registration options are available for companies looking to develop high-potential talent across locations or offer the experience to their clients and customers. Contact [email protected].

ABOUT WFF: WFF is the foodservice industry's thought leader, helping professionals at all stages of their careers build personal and professional competencies to accelerate their advancement. WFF leverages research, insights and best practice solutions that enable food companies to address the pressing need for talent, drive better consumer insights and increase business performance by adopting inclusive leadership practices that enable organizations to realize the full potential of a multifaceted workforce. Working since 1989 to provide the tools and resources to help women and men build leadership competencies that enhance career advancement, WFF provides a highly supportive community that offers members curated professional development, connection with peers and mentors, and inspiring insights from industry executives. For more information, visit wff.org.

SOURCE Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF)