Women in Leadership: A View From the Top
with Janet Foutty, Vas Nair, and Melanie Batchelor
November 12, 2025 | 12 - 1 PM EST
Meet Your RoundTable Leaders
As leaders rise to new heights, the most defining lessons often come from navigating the toughest challenges.
This RoundTable brings together three trailblazing women—Janet Foutty, Former Executive Chair at Deloitte US; Vas Nair, Former Chief HR Officer at Arconic; and Melanie Batchelor, Former Managing Director of Campari America—for an unfiltered conversation on resilience, reinvention, and the power of mentorship and sponsorship.
Moderated by Kathryn Janicek, Founder and CEO of Janicek Performance Group, this discussion blends candid personal stories with actionable strategies—offering both inspiration and a roadmap for your own leadership journey.
Join Janet, Vas, and Melanie to talk about…
1. Navigating Difficult Situations
The hardest leadership challenges they’ve faced—and how they transformed those moments into long-term impact.
2. Mentorship & Sponsorship as Accelerators
Why mentors guide but sponsors advocate, and how to find, nurture, and leverage both to propel your career forward.
3. Growth and Reinvention in Leadership
How to embrace reinvention in mid-career, take risks, and tap into networks to unlock the next chapter of growth.
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Janet Foutty
Trailblazing Consulting CEO & Board Leader
Vas Nair
Former CHRO at Arconic
Melanie Batchelor
Dynamic President Focused on Building World Class Teams and Brands
Kathryn Janicek
CEO and Founder of Janicek Performance Group
What You'll Get
FAQs
Will I be able to ask questions during the RoundTable?
Attendees of the RoundTable can send in anonymous questions at any point during the RoundTable. During the Q&A these questions will be answered as time permits.
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Yes—your name and image will not be shown. Only the presenters and The Wisory team will have your information.
Will I have the chance to talk with the RoundTable Leaders?
You will not be able to talk directly with the Leaders during the RoundTable. If the Leaders are also Advisors on The Wisory, you are able to book 1:1 sessions with them. In many cases, all or part of the RoundTable fee can be applied as a discount to your 1:1 session fee.
RoundTable Terms & Conditions
Additional Terms Applicable to RoundTable Users
User Agreement – Additional Terms
Updated: September 3, 2025
1. Acceptance of Additional RoundTable Terms Welcome to The Wisory (“Service” or “Site”) owned and operated by The Wisory Inc. (“The Wisory”). Attendees in The Wisory RoundTable sessions are considered Users of The Wisory Site, and are therefore bound the Terms of Service Applicable to All Users (the “Terms”). By attending a RoundTable session, whether as a presenter (a “Leader”) or as an attendee, you also agree to comply with and be bound by the additional terms of this RoundTable Agreement (the “RoundTable Terms”). Please review all of the Terms and RoundTable Terms carefully before attending a RoundTable session.
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Attendees in RoundTable sessions will be anonymous to one another. Only the Leaders and The Wisory will know who is attending a session. Attendees will be able to submit questions to the Leaders before and during the RoundTable session. Leaders will answer attendee's questions at their discretion and as time permits. Attendees may receive a WisorGraph of the session. A WisorGraph is a visual representation of the RoundTable conversation to help illustrate the key points and action items. It is developed custom for each session and is available with most RoundTable sessions. Attendees will not be able to speak directly with Leaders during the RoundTable session. However, for Leaders who are enrolled as The Wisory Advisors, attendees are able to book 1:1 sessions with them. In some cases, depending on Advisor policies, all or part of the RoundTable fee can be applied as a discount to the 1:1 session fee.
4. Cancellations and Refunds
You may cancel your RoundTable session and receive a full refund more than three business days prior to the session. Cancellations made three business days or fewer before the session are non-refundable,regardless of the reasons for cancellation.