Meet the WINnovation 2026 Workshop Leaders!
Liz Rossilli, Catherine Jonathan and Dr. Adrianne Pinkney bring workshops on sales, reinvention and life-balance insight to WINnovation 2026
by Luca Muehlbauer
WALTER’s WINnovation is a special event that celebrates women and innovation through an evening of inspiring talks from local leaders, networking and professional development, not to mention a sit down dinner at The Umstead Hotel & Spa.
Every year, guests can choose to participate in one of three workshops on a topic that resonates with them. This year, they will be offering insight on a range of topics — from selling with E.A.S.E. to the art of reinvention to switching from boss life to soft life. Read on to meet the accomplished women who will be leading these amazing workshops and click here to buy your ticket!
Liz Rossilli, President of Sales Savvy
Workshop: Sell with E.A.S.E., not Sleaze
A sales expert with more than 30 years of experience and as president of Sales Savvy, Rossilli has made it her mission to help entrepreneurs and businesses to connect with and gain new profitable clients repeatedly— without compromising their sanity or integrity.
In this workshop, learn to reframe the way you think about sales, shifting toward relational selling that makes the whole process feel like sharing. Designed for business owners and sales professionals who are tired of chasing clients and ready to grow through genuine relationships.
Catherine Jonathan, associate director of strategic sourcing at Sumitomo Pharma America
Workshop: The Art of Reinvention: Building Your Next Chapter Before You’re Ready
As the current associate director of strategic sourcing at Sumitomo Pharma, Catherine Jonathan has become an expert in driving innovation, cost savings, and operational excellence.With more than 20 years leading transformation across industries, Catherine Jonathan knows that reinvention rarely begins with certainty — it begins with courage.
Career pivots, personal setbacks, leadership shifts and unexpected opportunities all share one truth: readiness is rarely the starting point. Whether navigating change by choice or circumstance, the ability to move forward without all the answers is an increasingly essential skill. This interactive workshop explores the mindset and practical strategies that enable successful reinvention.
Dr. Adrianne Pinkney, founder of B. Well
The Leadership Switch: From Boss Life to Soft Life
Dr. Adrianne Pinkney is certified as an integrative wellness coach along with being an educator and the founder of B. Well: Live Consciously.
Pinkney’s framework centers on an intentional practice of shifting from achievement-driven leadership to relationship-centered connection. High-achieving women are celebrated for their ambition, resilience and ability to lead — but what happens when those same skills follow us home? Through storytelling, practical strategies and honest reflection, this workshop explores how accomplished women can leave “CEO mode” at the office and cultivate trust, vulnerability and shared responsibility — without compromising who they’ve worked so hard to become.