🌊 PMI-Los Angeles Presents: Ideas in Motion at the Aquarium

Where Innovation, Leadership & Community Converge

PMI-LA invites you to a signature combo experience , bringing together our Flagship Program + In-Person Book Club at the breathtaking Aquarium of the Pacific.

This is not just professional development; it is an immersive experience with meals and great conversations!
This is future-focused leadership in an environment built to inspire curiosity.

Buffet

• Rise & Shine Breakfast Collection
• Seasonal Market Style Fresh Fruit 
• Individual Yogurt cups with berries and granola 
• Assorted muffins 
• Filtered water, coffee, and tea
• Cash bar with a full beverage selection, including MIMOSAS!

📘 Book Club Experience (First Session) 8 AM-12 PM

Featured Book: Radical Candor

Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

We begin the morning with an engaging, in-person PMI-LA Book Club discussion centered on Radical Candor — a powerful guide to building high-performing teams through honest communication and authentic leadership.

Together we will explore:

• How to challenge directly while caring personally

• Building trust within teams and stakeholders

• Creating feedback cultures that drive performance

• Applying Radical Candor to real-world project leadership

Expect a lively, collaborative conversation where insights turn into actionable leadership strategies.

🎙 Communication Power-Up: Outliers Toastmasters

Following the Book Club discussion, members of Outliers Toastmasters will deliver an interactive session on public speaking and executive presence.

Learn how to:

• Speak with confidence and clarity

• Deliver feedback effectively

• Present ideas persuasively

• Strengthen your leadership voice

This session builds directly on Radical Candor principles — giving you tools to communicate with impact in any professional setting.

🎤 Flagship Feature Speaker (1PM-5PM)

Buffet 

• Citrus-marinated chicken 
• Spanish style rice with vegetables
• Beans de la Olla
• Baja Caesar Salad 
• Cinnamon 7 Sugar Churro Sticks
• Filtered water, coffee, and tea
• Cash bar with a full beverage selection, including MIMOSAS!
• Military and Students contact VPPrograms@pmi-la.org for a discount code.

Dr. Nathaniel Crews – Caltech

California Institute of Technology

Topic: Agile and the Future

Close the afternoon with a forward-looking Flagship session exploring:

• The evolution of Agile across industries

• Systems thinking and innovation

• Leading through uncertainty and complexity

• Future-ready skills for project professionals

Dr. Crews will challenge and inspire attendees to think beyond today’s practices and prepare for what’s next.

🌟 Why This Event is Different

✔ Book Club leadership discussion
✔ Public speaking & executive presence training
✔ Future-focused Agile keynote
✔ High-value networking
✔ PDUs available
✔ Hosted at one of LA’s most inspiring venues

This is PMI-LA’s vision of holistic professional development —
Leadership + Communication + Strategy + Community + MIMOSA!

🌊 The Experience

Start with a candid leadership dialogue.
Strengthen your voice and presence.
End with future-focused innovation insights.

All set against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific.

🎟 Call to Action

Seats are limited for this unique venue experience. Register early and take advantage of deep discounts 

Join us at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Grow your leadership. Expand your network. Strengthen your voice.

PMI-LA is creating leaders ready for the future —
with agility, candor, and confidence.

Agenda

• 8 AM to 12 PM Book Club with breakfast buffet 
• 12 PM - 12:45 PM Break
• 1 PM - 5 PM Flagship with lunch buffet 
• Filtered water, coffee, and tea throughout both programs 
• Cash bar with a full beverage selection, including MIMOSAS!
• Military and Students contact VPPrograms@pmi-la.org for a discount code.
• PARKING
• Primary Parking: Aquarium Parking Structure (recommended)
• Address: 99 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, is conveniently located directly across from the main entrance
• Overflow Parking: Pike Outlets & Shoreline Village nearby
• Estimated Cost: $8–$12 (rates may vary; bring card or mobile pay)Tip: Arrive 15–20 minutes early to allow time for parking and walking to the event entrance.

Speakers