Having Difficult Conversations in the Workplace Panel

Join us for this discussion panel on how to have difficult conversations. Our Panelists include:

Tanisha Baker, Knoxville Utilities Board Tanisha Baker is well-respected speaker, strategist and community leader. Most of her professional career has focused on equity and access. She is currently the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager for the Knoxville Utilities Board where she is able to align her profession with her passion.

Paul Boyles, Executive Coaching, LLC Paul Boyles is an Executive Coach who is a highly talented human resources professional with a broad range of experience in manufacturing, service industries, hospitality, and government. Paul holds a B.S. degree in Business Management from the University of Scranton. During his long career in HR he was part of a group of HR leaders who founded a SHRM affiliated chapter in South Jersey and has served on the board for the Loudon Monroe HR association as a board member and President. He has volunteered time to assist with the Blount Partnership’s Success in 90 program.

Wil Davenport, It Begins Within Wil Davenport is an entrepreneur, small business owner, and award-winning public speaker. His experience spans managing in retail, leading 200+ volunteers in the non-profit sector, and building his two businesses, More Than Memories and It Begins Within- Developing Leaders, which have earned over 200 five-star reviews. He is dedicated to helping others reach their potential.

Maelea Galyon, Turn It Up Consulting Maelea Galyon is a Leadership Consultant and Collaboration Superhero at her company, Turn It Up Consulting. She helps organizational leaders level up and get more out of their teams by coaching them to create the space and environment necessary to create solutions TOGETHER.