talkEXEC. is the Answer to Association Leadership Fatigue

If you’ve ever led a not-for-profit organization, you know the role is unlike any other. Executive Directors, CEOs, and Board Presidents in the association world aren’t just managing, they’re juggling. Governance, operations, advocacy, membership, strategy, compliance, communications, budgeting, and even tech troubleshooting all land on your desk.

And while leadership in any sector is complex, not-for-profit leadership is its own category of challenge. The stakes are high, the resources are often limited, and the pace never slows.

That’s exactly why we created talkEXEC.

This one-day event, taking place on September 23, 2025, in Fredericton, NB, was built specifically for people leading member-based, mission-driven organizations. It’s not a corporate leadership summit with a few nonprofit examples sprinkled in. It’s not about theory, or buzzwords, or one-size-fits-all business advice.

talkEXEC. is about what it really takes to lead an association - and giving you the tools, space, and support to do it better.

Why We Need This Space

Most association leaders will tell you: the job is incredibly meaningful, but it can also be isolating. While having a hand in running everything day-to-day, you are also expected to always be one step ahead. But between board meetings, government relations, volunteer management, and member needs, there’s rarely time for professional development that actually reflects the realities of your work.

At talkEXEC., we’re changing that.

This isn’t a break from your job, it’s an investment in doing it better. We’ve built the day to reflect what you’re actually facing: competing priorities, limited capacity, increasing expectations, and a mandate that asks you to not just manage, but to lead your entire sector forward.

What Makes talkEXEC. Different?

It’s designed for not-for-profit leaders, by not-for-profit experts.

From the session topics to the speakers to the networking format, everything is tailored to the unique context of associations and member-based organizations.

It welcomes both staff and board leaders.

Executive Directors and Board Presidents are both critical to the success of an association, but they rarely get the chance to learn and grow together. At talkEXEC., we’re making that happen.

It’s grounded in reality and focused on action.

We’re not here for lofty theories or general advice. This is a day of real-world conversations, practical tools, peer support, and strategic insight.

It’s about the whole leader, not just the job description.

Leadership is more than tasks. It’s vision, resilience, connection, and purpose. We want you to leave talkEXEC. with more than just notes—we want you to leave with momentum.

Because Associations Matter—and So Do You

Associations are powerful. They unite professionals, influence industries, support standards, and drive advocacy. They quietly hold up entire sectors—and often, entire economies.

But associations are only as strong as the people who lead them.

talkEXEC. is our way of strengthening the sector - by investing in the people at the helm.

If you’ve ever wished there was a leadership event that actually understood your job, your challenges, and your value—this is it.

Join us in Fredericton. Connect with peers. Share your experience. Leave with tools, clarity, and a renewed sense of what’s possible.

Association leadership matters. This is where it gets stronger.