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NFFS Next Gen Webinar - Speaking Up When You’d Rather Stay Silent: Overcoming Communication Resistance in Challenging Moments

This webinar will help you build the confidence and skills to communicate.

Thursday, July 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

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Speaking Up When You’d Rather Stay Silent
Overcoming Communication Resistance in Challenging Moments

Sponsored by the NFFS Next Gen Committee


Speak Up. Lead Better.
As an emerging leader in a foundry, strong communication is essential, but not always easy. Whether you're voicing concerns to company leadership or guiding the team you support on the floor, it can feel uncomfortable to speak up, especially in high-stakes or high-pressure situations.

Sponsored by the NFFS Next Gen Committee, this webinar will help you build the confidence and skills to communicate more effectively across all levels of your organization. Learn how to overcome hesitation, deliver clear and respectful messages, and strengthen your leadership presence, no matter your title.

Featured Speaker: Sue Tinnish, Ph.D., Leadership Coach & Organizational Change Expert
Sue has helped countless technical professionals and teams improve how they lead through communication. Her practical approach is designed for real-world challenges, offering tools that work in fast-paced, production-driven environments. 

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Overcome communication roadblocks with clarity and confidence
  • Effectively voice ideas and concerns to leadership
  • Guide and support the team around you with clear, constructive direction
  • Build trust and influence through thoughtful communication 


Who Should Attend:

  • Emerging leaders and supervisors
  • Foundry professionals looking to grow their communication skills
  • Anyone ready to lead with their voice in a high-impact environment


This session is free for NFFS members and proudly supported by the Next Gen Committee.

“Your voice is a leadership tool—use it to strengthen safety, quality, and culture in your foundry.”

For More Information:

Bill Padnos
Bill Padnos
Director of Workforce Development Non-Ferrous Founders' Society (847)299-0950