Our Annual NLC Visit
We recently spent time with National Leadership Consultant Maria Keddie for our annual Chi Omega Headquarters visit. During these visits, NLC’s work with chapter members on areas such as leadership development, chapter programming, risk reduction, and communication.
We so appreciated Maria’s encouraging, intentional, resourceful, and dynamic guidance over the past few days. She helped us find our ‘why’, instilled confidence in our leaders, held space for meaningful conversations, and countless moments of joy and laughter. Maria’s humility is inspiring, and she has become such a role model to us in the way she supports others, shows compassion, and leads with a collaborative approach. She truly lives as a ‘symphony of high purpose and helpfulness’, and we could not be more grateful for our time together with her.
“Maria has given our leaders new and genuinely applicable tools to improve our programming and so much more. Throughout our one-on-one and group meetings, we gained so much knowledge about ourselves, what we want as a team, and how to get there. I am so grateful for Maria’s humor, wisdom, fresh ideas, open mind, collaborative approach, and reassurance. Our chapter is going to benefit from this visit for years to come!” - Grace Balison, Director of Programming
“Having Maria at Psi Beta has been incredible! Not only is Maria one of the funnest people to be around, she is also so intentional with her time and words. I felt like I wanted to write down every piece of advice or encouragement she gave me! She has helped me realize my “why” and totally enhanced my love for this chapter and my position! We could not have asked for a better NLC and she needs to come back to visit ASAP!” -Kate Randle, Personnel Chair
“When Kim and I picked Maria up from the airport, you could tell she was from Arizona because she radiated sunshine and was a bright presence. Throughout our drive back we talked about trivial things like what is the best form of Diet Coke (the answer is McDonalds soft drink) and our shared love of Jack Harlow. We also discussed our passion for Chi Omega, why we care about our chapter and had meaningful conversations throughout her stay. Maria is incredibly wise, but she is also so humble. She walked alongside us in learning how to become the leaders our sisters need. Maria is a fabulous NLC and she has given our chapter an incredible gift of guidance and support. We <3 Maria!!! -Sabrina Leistikow, Facilities Manager
“Maria has instilled a new found confidence in our leadership ability and has enhanced each of our love for Chi Omega. For me, Maria’s advice and insight was exactly what I needed at the perfect time. I knew I loved my role as New Member Educator, but now I know why I love it, and how I am going to enhance our chapter in my position going forward. I am so thankful Maria was able to spend a few days with us and will forever be thankful for her!” - Anna Hamling, New Member Educator
“With her encouraging presence, Maria pushed us to find the “why” within our positions and leadership in Chi Omega. Doing so allowed us to reflect on why we love Chi Omega and how we can push ourselves to be better leaders for our sisters. She is bubbly, bright, humble, hilarious, insightful, and comforting, and I am grateful for the advice and confidence that she instilled in me. Maria is an incredible NLC, and I am sure that she will bring so much guidance and support to the other chapters she visits. We are so grateful for you Maria! <3 Taylor Ford, Recruitment Chair
