Women’s Credit Union Network of Maine Event

April 23, 2025 |

Join the Women’s Credit Union Network of Maine on May 6 in Bangor for a powerful day of learning, connection, and practical strategies designed to help you communicate more effectively in every area of your work. Whether you’re engaging with members, leading a team, or representing your credit union in the community, this session will equip you with real-world tools and fresh insight.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

  • Credit union staff at all levels looking to improve their communication skills
  • Leaders and managers navigating organizational change or team development
  • Marketing, member services, and HR professionals
  • Emerging leaders interested in building confidence and influence
  • Anyone passionate about connecting with members and communities more effectively

Registration & Fees:

To secure your spot at this upcoming event, please register online. The cost is $50 per person.

A special thanks to our sponsors: Eaton Peabody, CU Insurance Solutions, CULANE, Tricorp, and Synergent.

Event Details:

Location: Bangor Grand Hotel, 357 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Guest Speakers and Schedule

Kym Dakin-Neal – From Tension to Transformation: Tools for Assertive & Effective Communication | 9:45 – 11:45 am
Keynote speaker Kym Dakin-Neal is a nationally recognized communication coach and author of Using Your Brain to Win. Dakin-Neal will guide participants through an interactive session exploring how to communicate clearly and assertively—even in tense or high-stakes situations. Expect engaging partner and table exercises, new frameworks for confident dialogue, and takeaways you can immediately apply in your credit union and beyond. Learn more about her at kymdakin.com.

Communication in Action | 12:30 – 1:30 pm
In the afternoon, hear from a panel of experienced credit union leaders who will share their “Top 10 Tips for Effective Communication” across a variety of real-world topics, including:

  • Advocacy and legislation
  • Change management
  • Social media and public messaging
  • Community engagement
  • Internal employee communication

Each panelist will offer actionable strategies based on lived experience—what works, what doesn’t, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Interactive Group Activity | 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Following the panel, attendees will break into small group sessions for a deeper dive into the panel topics. Each group will collaborate to develop their own “Top 10 List” to bring back and apply within their own credit unions. The day will conclude by sharing key points and insights together as a network.