Wednesdays with Woodward® Webinar Series
Candid conversations with today’s leading experts
This webinar series, hosted by Travelers Institute President Joan Woodward, convenes thought leaders from across industry and government weighing in on today’s biggest challenges. These candid conversations, hosted Wednesdays at 1 p.m. ET, explore pressing topics at the intersection of insurance, business, and public policy. Programs offer insights and practical advice for both businesses and individuals in today’s world of rapidly evolving risks and opportunities.
Upcoming webinars
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Power of the Pivot: Leading Through Imperfect Conditions
April 22, 2026
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
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Golf and leadership share the same principle: Small decisions, repeated effectively, create big results. Ashaunta Epps, recognized as an LPGA Top 50 Best Teacher and Class A Member, joins us to share step-by-step insights to help you sharpen focus, think strategically, manage stress and build confidence through repeatable fundamentals on and off the course.
Recent webinars
Mental Health at Work: Workforce Well-Being Guidance for Leaders and Teams
March 4, 2026
Mental health is no longer a topic to be avoided at work. It’s a critical factor impacting employee well-being, productivity and overall business success. The panel provided actionable mental health strategies for leaders and managers to help support worker well-being, strengthen organizational resilience and help them navigate workers compensation trends.
The Changing Liability Environment: What Leaders Need to Know
February 18, 2026
Rich Ives, Senior Vice President of Business Insurance Claim at Travelers, joined us to examine the forces behind today’s liability environment: evolving litigation tactics, changing social attitudes, technology’s role in claim acceleration and economic pressures inflating awards.
Leadership Growth: From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
February 11, 2026
How do leaders position themselves for C-suite success while building resilient organizations? Byron Loflin joined us to discuss leading effectively through uncertainty, provide best practices for building high-impact leadership teams and explore succession planning strategies that work for organizations of any size.
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