Sunday

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Kensington F

Leading Without the Title: Influencing Teams, Vendors, and Stakeholders in Facilities Work

Facilities professionals often lead without formal authority while coordinating teams, vendors, and stakeholders across the organization. This session focuses on practical leadership strategies that help facilities leaders build credibility, communicate clearly, and influence outcomes regardless of title. Participants will gain simple, real-world tools they can apply immediately to strengthen collaboration and reduce friction in daily operations.

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify leadership behaviors that increase influence without relying on formal authority.

2. Apply communication strategies to lead effectively up, down, and across departments.

3. Recognize how self-awareness impacts collaboration with teams and vendors.

4. Implement one practical strategy to improve alignment and trust with stakeholders.

Brittany Donatelli-Parks

Performance Leadership Coach

bdparks.co Coaching and Consulting

Brittany Donatelli-Parks is a Performance and Leadership Coach and the founder of BDParks Coaching. She partners with organizations and service-driven teams to strengthen leadership confidence, communication, and team effectiveness. Brittany specializes in facilitating interactive workshops and professional development experiences that help leaders better understand themselves, their teams, and how they lead under pressure.

With a background in strengths-based leadership development, Brittany works closely with supervisors, managers, and emerging leaders to improve collaboration, morale, and retention. Her facilitation style blends practical tools, real-world application, and approachable conversation to help leaders create clarity, build trust, and lead with intention in fast-paced operational environments.

Sessions Details

Myrtle Beach, SC  |  March 8-11, 2026

This conference equips you with the latest knowledge and best practices, ensuring your institution remains at the forefront of innovation and compliance.