It is not because they lack talent. It is not because they lack confidence. It is because of the Articulation Gap: the distance between the impact they create and the impact leadership recognizes and rewards.

In this keynote, Rosie Zilinskas reveals why strong work alone does not lead to advancement, and what high-performing women can do about it. Drawing from over 30 years of corporate leadership experience, including Executive Vice President at AIG Private Client Group, Rosie delivers a practical, story-driven talk that resonates with women across industries and leadership levels.

Her structured approach is built on three pillars:
~ Clarity: knowing your impact in measurable terms
~ Composure: delivering your impact when the pressure is on
~ Conviction: directing your impact to the people who make decisions about your career

What attendees will walk away with:
~ A name for the invisible problem that has been stalling their careers
~ The ability to translate task language into impact language that leadership responds to
~ A clear, repeatable structure for articulating their value in performance reviews, leadership conversations, and interviews
~ The knowledge that they were never behind. They simply had not been taught how to say what they do in the language that gets recognized and rewarded

Ideal for:
~ Mid-level to senior women in corporate roles (Director, VP, Senior Manager)
~ High-performing women in finance, insurance, and structured performance-driven organizations
~ Women's leadership summits and ERG events
~ Corporate learning series and leadership development programs
~ Association meetings and industry conferences

Rosie Zilinskas is a keynote speaker, Certified High Performance Coach, and StoryBrand Certified Guide. She is the Incoming President of the NSA Illinois Chapter (July 2026) and host of the No Woman Left Behind podcast.

What attendees will walk away with:
~ How to build a Story Vault of accomplishments so you have clear, structured examples ready for any question
~ Confidence-building opening phrases to start strong and command attention
~ Three strategies for responding when you are unsure how to answer a question, so you never freeze or go blank
~ How to create a 90-Day Plan that signals readiness and forward thinking to a hiring manager
~ A simple pre-interview routine to manage nerves and stay grounded on interview day
~ Access to a custom AI interview practice coach for continued preparation after the session

Ideal for:
~ Job seekers at any career stage
~ Career changers and professionals reentering the workforce
~ Mid-career professionals preparing for internal interviews or promotions
~ Anyone who feels anxious or underprepared walking into interviews
~ Libraries, workforce development programs, community organizations, and corporate learning events

Presented by Rosie Zilinskas, a Certified High Performance Coach and former Executive Vice President who has sat on both sides of the interview table during 30+ years of corporate leadership at AIG Private Client Group.

What attendees will walk away with:
~ A clear understanding of the five essential sections of a modern resume (header, summary, experience, education, skills) and when to include additional sections
~ How to write a professional summary that works like an elevator pitch
~ How to rewrite experience bullet points using measurable, results-oriented language
~ Practical tips for optimizing a resume for Applicant Tracking Systems so it does not get filtered out before a human sees it
~ A reusable resume structure and a simple system to keep it current

Ideal for:
~ Job seekers who have not updated their resume in years
~ Mid-career professionals preparing for a new role or promotion
~ Career changers who need to reposition their experience
~ Anyone whose resume lists tasks instead of results
~ Libraries, workforce development programs, professional associations, and corporate learning events

Presented by Rosie Zilinskas, a Certified High Performance Coach and former Executive Vice President with over 30 years of corporate leadership experience, including hiring, talent development, and learning and development at AIG Private Client Group.

What attendees will walk away with:
~ How to strengthen a LinkedIn profile, headline, and job descriptions with AI-generated improvements
~ How to write authentic outreach and networking messages that start real conversations
~ How to use AI to research companies, identify roles, and explore new career paths
~ How to build a Story Vault of accomplishments using the Problem-Action-Solution format
~ A simple weekly checklist and workflow to stay consistent and organized throughout the search
~ Ready-to-use ChatGPT prompts for every step

Ideal for:
~ Active job seekers who want to work smarter, not harder
~ Professionals navigating a career transition or unexpected layoff
~ Anyone overwhelmed by the volume and complexity of a modern job search
~ People curious about AI who want a practical, hands-on introduction
~ Libraries, workforce development programs, community organizations, and professional associations

Presented by Rosie Zilinskas, a Certified High Performance Coach, keynote speaker, and former Executive Vice President with over 30 years of corporate leadership experience.