Global Core Strategies & Consulting today announced the speaker lineup for the 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference, featuring Major General Patricia R. Wallace, Colonial Life CEO Tim Arnold, and other transformational leaders who will address the complex challenges facing today’s executives.
The conference will take place on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2) in Columbia, South Carolina, bringing together professionals, executives, educators, and entrepreneurs for an immersive leadership experience focused on sustainable impact and authentic leadership.
Distinguished Speaker Lineup Includes:
- Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, City of Columbia – Welcome & Remarks
Featured Keynote
- Tim Arnold, CEO, Colonial Life
Workshop Leaders:
- Major General Patricia R. Wallace, U.S. Army Reserve
- Linda Harvey, President, Global Core Strategies & Consulting
- Ron Harvey, Vice President, Global Core Strategies & Consulting
- Bency Beals, Founder & Life Coach, Ignite Leadership Solutions
- Lisa Brownlee, President, Leader’s Imago
- Anton Gunn, CEO, 937 Strategy Group
- Dr. Cornelia Shipley-Bearyman, Founder & CEO, 3C Consulting
- Patrick Patterson, President, Global Partners for Fathers and Families Consulting, LLC
Panel – Leadership at the Crossroads: Courage, Culture & Change
- Honorable Derrek Pugh – Vice Chair, Richland County Council
- Dr. Kim Moore – Educational Leader
- Roger Sipe – SVP of Operations, Lexington Medical Center
- Dr. Shivani A. Patel, DMD – Owner, 32 Dental
Conference Focus Areas
The 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference addresses critical leadership challenges through dynamic keynotes, interactive workshops, and peer-to-peer learning sessions.
Attendees will develop practical strategies to:
- Navigate complexity with clarity and resilience in high-pressure environments
- Build purpose-driven teams and organizational culture that drives sustainable results
- Transform from burnout to sustainable impact through intentional leadership practices
- Create legacy-minded leadership that aligns vision with values
The conference format includes breakout sessions, guided reflection workshops, and collaborative problem-solving sessions designed to foster meaningful connections and actionable learning.
Registration and Information
The 2025 Unpacked Leadership Conference is hosted by Global Core Strategies & Consulting. For registration, full agenda details, and sponsorship opportunities, visit events.php” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>www.gcs.consulting/events.php Follow conference updates using #UnpackedLeadership on social media platforms.
About Unpacked Leadership Conference
Hosted by Global Core Strategies & Consulting, the Unpacked Leadership Conference is an annual leadership development experience that elevates, equips, and empowers leaders across industries and sectors. Through candid conversation, practical strategy, and a supportive leadership community, the conference helps attendees develop the skills and mindset needed to lead effectively in complex, rapidly changing environments.
For more information, contact Chelsea Bennett at info@iveypalmepr.com.
